Five Sydney homes for sale feature water features such as pools, spas, ponds and harbour or ocean views. Four Waters in Longueville has a swimming pool with an internal bridge spanning it. A newly built home in Bundeena has private stairs to a sandy beach and views across Port Hacking. A Federation residence in Mosman has a saltwater pool and harbour views upstairs. A 1966 home in South Coogee, designed by Hedley Carr, has a kidney-shaped pool and ocean views. A Californian bungalow in Randwick has a heated mosaic-tiled pool and a water feature at its entrance.
A friend of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a jury that he fired his police gun in a national park weeks before the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The witness says Mr Lamarre-Condon asked whether the shots could be heard from a house, and that he fired with a paper bag over the barrel. Mr Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to murder and is arguing self-defence in the NSW Supreme Court. The couple were allegedly killed at Mr Davies's Paddington home on February 19, 2024.
Newly released CCTV has been shown to a jury in the murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon. He is accused of fatally shooting Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Baird's Paddington home in February 2024. He has pleaded not guilty. The footage captures him at a drive-thru in a van allegedly used to dispose of the bodies, along with purchases at hardware stores. The defence claims the men were accidentally shot in self-defence. The trial before Justice Natalie Adams continues.
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Prosecutors have released nearly five hours of CCTV footage from the NSW Supreme Court trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, who has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. The footage allegedly shows him buying supplies at Bunnings stores and using several vehicles in the days after the deaths. A witness, Elizabeth Kennedy, told the jury she travelled with him to a property near Goulburn, where she said he asked her to help with garbage bags over number plates. Mr Lamarre-Condon is arguing self-defence, and the trial continues on Friday.
A witness has told a Sydney Supreme Court jury about a drive with Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is on trial over the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. The witness, known as Elizabeth Kennedy, said he asked her to pay for an angle grinder and to cover number plates, and that he told her, I don't want to involve you. The accused has pleaded not guilty and his lawyers will argue self-defence. The Crown alleges he tried to sink the bodies in a dam at Bungonia, where they were later found.
Police seized 22 illegal e-bikes during a blitz across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Cronulla on Friday. The operation, run with Transport for NSW, targeted bikes that exceeded legal speed and power limits. Earlier, an officer was injured at Shell Cove when police allege an e-bike rider struck him while trying to stop the bike and then fled. An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences and will appear before Port Kembla Local Court on October 28. Police warned riders to check NSW requirements before buying an e-bike, saying non-compliant bikes may be seized and destroyed.
A friend of accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a New South Wales Supreme Court jury that he sent her photos of his ex, Jesse Baird, with another man. The former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Baird and flight attendant Luke Davies, who were shot in Mr Baird's Paddington home in February 2024. The witness, known as Elizabeth Kennedy, said he described breaking into Mr Baird's house in August 2023 to steal his phone and wallet.
An 18-year-old allegedly struck a police senior constable on Aquatic Drive at Shell Cove on Friday, leaving him with a serious leg injury. Police allege the teenager fled on his e-bike and was later found hiding in Bass reserve. He faces multiple charges, including riding unlicensed and failing to stop after the impact. The arrest came during a six-hour operation across Cronulla, Wollongong and Shellharbour, where officers seized 22 modified e-bikes. The teenager was granted conditional bail and will appear before Port Kembla Local Court.
Transport for NSW has announced Sydney train timetable changes from 15 November 2026 that bring more services but add up to 14 minutes to some journeys. The changes affect the T4, T8, South Coast and T2 lines, along with St Peters and Erskineville stations. Trains on the T4 line will run more often at peak times, while South Coast trains will stop at Central instead of Bondi Junction. Minister for Transport John Graham said the changes are part of a $2.1 billion investment in the network.
A 19-year-old man, David Kulitapa, has been charged over an alleged attempted shooting of a Sydney father and his 15-year-old daughter in Fairfield on June 9. Police allege he co-ordinated the attack but was not the masked gunman. Court documents allege he fitted a tracking device to the father's ute a week earlier. The gunman allegedly chased the girl, and the pistol reportedly failed to fire. Mr Kulitapa was arrested in Sans Souci and refused bail. Police are still searching for the alleged gunman.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with allegedly coordinating a failed shooting of a 44-year-old man and his 15-year-old daughter at a school in Fairfield, in Sydney's west. Police say a gunman pointed a handgun at the pair inside a ute before chasing the girl on foot, but the pistol failed to fire. David Kulitapa was arrested in Sans Souci and charged with attempted murder and related offences. Police say he played an overall coordination role, but they allege he was not the gunman, who remains at large. Kulitapa's bail application was refused in Sutherland Local Court.
Mid-century apartments built in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s are attracting home owners and investors who once overlooked them. Developers built many of these modest blocks for renters, offering good light, breezes and balconies. Property experts say buyers value their solid construction and lower strata fees, since they lack extras such as pools and gyms. One Randwick owner plans to sell his three-bedroom apartment, which is guided at $1.35 million, and an agent says these homes are more popular than ever.
The Cherrybrook Combined Probus Club has marked 27 years with a slideshow of past events led by past president Robin. Recent activities have included golf, bowls, ten-pin bowling, a walk from Barangaroo to Woolloomooloo, and two theatre nights. The club is open to active retirees and the semi-retired, and meets at the Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre on the first Thursday of each month. Upcoming outings include a ferry trip to Davistown, a train ride to Cronulla and a flight to Norfolk Island.
Newcastle Knights hooker Olivia Higgins has been named in the 23-player Jillaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, to be held on home soil. Higgins, 34, is considering retirement next season. The top-ranked Jillaroos open their title defence this Friday against Fetu Samoa at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Isabelle Kelly has been promoted to captain. Broncos veteran Ali Brigginshaw was overlooked for the squad, though coach Jess Skinner has said she will be kept around the 2026 World Cup group.
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane has pledged to get the economy moving in her first election video, as Labor and the Coalition face a challenge from One Nation. Voters go to the polls across NSW in March 2027. In the video, Ms Sloane accused Labor of slowing the economy and pledged to lower taxes, create jobs and deliver affordable housing. Premier Chris Minns, who has held office since 2023, is seeking to focus on housing reform and cost-of-living relief. One Nation leader Mark Newman has pledged to abolish the independent Planning Commission if his party is successful.
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Prosecutors allege former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon murdered journalist Jesse Baird and his new partner Luke Davies at Baird's Paddington home in February 2024. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the charges and his barrister says he acted in self-defence. Prosecutors allege he later tried to conceal the killings, including by hiding the bodies in surfboard bags at a farm and a Greek monastery. The trial before the NSW Supreme Court continues.
Distressed property listings in Australia have surged 29.2 per cent in the past year, with 4,906 properties listed in October. NSW saw a 10.6 per cent increase, while Queensland had the highest number of distressed listings at 1,704. Experts attribute the rise to economic pressures, including higher mortgage repayments and rising living costs, though other factors like family circumstances may also play a role.
Bruce Baird, a former NSW and federal politician, died suddenly on 2 October 2026 at age 84. He served as a state minister, including for Sydney’s successful 2000 Olympic bid, and later in federal parliament. Baird was known for his advocacy against mandatory asylum seeker detention and his roles in tourism and transport. He was a regular member of the Bold and Beautiful ocean swimming club at Manly and Shelly Beach.
The Sydney Roosters have broken a 118-year-old NRL curse by winning the premiership after conceding 50 points or more during the regular season. The team lost 50-20 to the Rabbitohs in Round 27 and were beaten 48-10 by the Dolphins earlier in the season. They defeated the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the 2026 NRL Grand Final, with Daly Cherry-Evans scoring the winning field goal. James Tedesco won the Clive Churchill Medal.
