Fairfield
Boy, 13, arrested after chase in stolen car
The teenager was arrested after the Volkswagen sedan crashed and rolled early on Wednesday morning. Police are searching for two others who fled the scene.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Dai Le, Frank Carbone form own political party to target western Sydney
Independent MP Dai Le and Fairfield Mayor Frank Carbone say they want to challenge the major parties in federal seats across western Sydney.
- by Matthew Knott
‘We are on top of it’: Police flag more kidnapping arrests to come after string of incidents
A 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were walking towards a car park in January when two men allegedly grabbed them and forced them into a car.
- by Olivia Ireland
By day, Kevin is an optometrist. By night, he tells 250,000 people where to eat in Sydney
From families in Fairfield to the premier’s office, Kevin La has built a loyal following as Sydney Food Boy.
- by Angus Thomson
Teenage boys target five brothels in one night during robbing spree, police allege
Police alleged three brothels were robbed and attempts were made at two more in one night.
- by Olivia Ireland
Labor accused of abandoning western Sydney locals with Metro decision
Fairfield’s mayor says Labor is prioritising marginal seats at the expense of his residents with its decision to pull back on Sydney Metro projects.
- by Tom Rabe
Sydney mayors are told families of IS fighters will be resettled ‘where they came from’
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil met three western Sydney mayors who thought their suburbs would be used as a “dumping ground” for returning relatives.
- by Megan Gorrey
Manhunt under way after pedestrian hit and killed in Fairfield
The man, believed to be in his 50s, was struck on Sackville street just before 6am on Monday.
- by Billie Eder
$25 million worth of methamphetamine found in olive oil shipment: police
The Australian Federal Police made the discovery in a truck in Fairfield late last month as part of an investigation into a transnational organised crime group.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Kristina Keneally’s political career in ruins after shock Fowler loss
While shocked by the result in the once-safe seat of Fowler, Labor was celebrating picking up the Liberal-held seat of Reid and holding on in Parramatta.
- by Matthew Knott and Natassia Chrysanthos
Sydney jobless rate 1 per cent in one area – but 9 per cent elsewhere
Unemployment is very low in many parts of Sydney, latest figures reveal, but some pandemic-hit suburbs are yet to benefit.
- by Matt Wade