Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek has opened to commercial passenger flights, operating around the clock. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun says the city is positioned to benefit through jobs, investment and freight links. The airport's cargo precinct is designed to eventually handle up to 1.8 million tonnes of air freight a year. Construction has created more than 12,800 jobs, with around half going to Western Sydney workers. Mannoun says roads, rail and public transport must keep pace with development for residents to reach the new jobs.
A 22-year-old man was stabbed in the chest in Liverpool, in Sydney's west, at about 5.40am on Sunday. Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital, where he is listed in a serious but stable condition. Police have not made any arrests in connection with the attack. Investigations are continuing, and further details about what led to the incident have not yet been confirmed.
The Offbeat Sari, a touring exhibition by London's Design Museum, opens at Liverpool Powerhouse on 7 November and runs until 4 April 2027. Admission is free. It features more than 50 sari designs that explore contemporary fashion, new materials and identity. The exhibition coincides with the return of Liverpool City Council's Starry Sari Night, which moves to the Powerhouse this year. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said the event recognises the city's Indian and South Asian communities.
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Two men aged 33 were arrested in a Port Botany car park after allegedly trying to collect cocaine switched by Australian Federal Police. The drugs were estimated to be worth $17 million. Investigators also searched properties in Liverpool and Georges Hall, allegedly seizing MDMA, cash and a suspected drug-cutting agent. In Chile, police arrested a Bolivian national and an Argentinian national, who face trafficking and criminal association charges. The Sydney men were refused bail and will return to court on December 9.
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, with Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku scoring after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off. City faced boos from Liverpool fans over financial rule breaches. Rayan Cherki added a third goal for City, who remain top of the Premier League with six straight wins. The match was City's first since being found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Liverpool City Council has secured Development Application approval for the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre. The council is now reviewing the work done so far and finalising design and procurement matters before taking the construction tender to market. The project has faced a setback with the liquidation of Brewster Hjorth Architects, a NSW Government recommended supplier, but the council is assessing the impact and working to resolve the issue. The project will deliver the aquatic and recreation centre, with a proposed 50-metre pool to be considered for future funding.
Western Sydney radio presenter Beverly Buttercup has retired from her nearly 30-year stint at 89.3FM, where she hosted CampAir, a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices. The final show aired this week, with Buttercup encouraging new voices to join the station. She plans to take a break and spend time with family, hinting at a potential return in 2027. Buttercup is a three-time DIVA Awards winner and was part of the Sydney 2000 Olympic closing ceremony.
