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Olivia Ireland is a breaking news reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Two men to face court after railway equipment vandalised, causing Matildas train chaos

Two men to face court after railway equipment vandalised, causing Matildas train chaos

Police arrested two men after a railway signal box was vandalised on Wednesday night, causing tens of thousands of Matildas fans to be delayed for hours.

  • by Olivia Ireland and Latika Bourke

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Man charged over woman’s fatal stabbing in St Marys home
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Man charged over woman’s fatal stabbing in St Marys home

Police are investigating a rambling phone call they allegedly received from Shaun King, 35, nearly 10 hours before his partner was killed, sources say.

  • by Perry Duffin and Olivia Ireland
‘You’re driving so get in’: Terrified mum recounts alleged carjacking by prison escapee
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‘You’re driving so get in’: Terrified mum recounts alleged carjacking by prison escapee

Rachelle was unpacking groceries in her driveway when the escapee allegedly approached and demanded her car keys. When she refused, he ordered her to drive.

  • by Emma Partridge, Perry Duffin and Olivia Ireland
Man charged with making alleged bomb threats on plane refuses to come out of cell

Man charged with making alleged bomb threats on plane refuses to come out of cell

Canberra man Muhammad Arif was set to appear before Downing Centre Local Court after being charged over the dramatic incident in Sydney on Monday. 

  • by Olivia Ireland and Amelia McGuire
Matildas semi-final: Where to watch, how to get there and what time it starts

Matildas semi-final: Where to watch, how to get there and what time it starts

The Matildas’ win against France captivated the country, making Wednesday’s semi-final against England one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in recent memory.

  • by Olivia Ireland
Latham axed as One Nation leader, blames Hanson for ‘bizarre’ takeover

Latham axed as One Nation leader, blames Hanson for ‘bizarre’ takeover

A spokesperson for federal One Nation leader Pauline Hanson confirmed the party has a new NSW executive and Mark Latham is not a member of that executive.

  • by Olivia Ireland, Alexandra Smith and Anthony Segaert
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Man dies in hospital after rescue from northern beaches rip

Man dies in hospital after rescue from northern beaches rip

Robin Kadyan, 22, was swept out to sea by a rip while swimming with friends at North Curl Curl Beach earlier this month.

  • by Olivia Ireland
Search to resume for fisherman missing in Royal National Park

Search to resume for fisherman missing in Royal National Park

It is feared the 71-year-old man, who left his home in Dundas on Friday morning to go fishing in the national park, was swept off the rocks.

  • by Olivia Ireland
City2Surf expected to reach pre-COVID entry numbers as multiple roads are set to close

City2Surf expected to reach pre-COVID entry numbers as multiple roads are set to close

Roads in Sydney’s city and eastern suburbs will be closed over Sunday as runners make the 14-kilometre trek from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach.

  • by Olivia Ireland
Yacht fire causes $3 million worth of damage at northern beaches marina

Yacht fire causes $3 million worth of damage at northern beaches marina

Fire and Rescue NSW, Water Police and the Rural Fire Service worked to put out the blaze that destroyed three boats, with authorities now investigating its cause.

  • by Olivia Ireland
Golf course body had likely been in pond for days

Golf course body had likely been in pond for days

Police are trying to identify a badly decomposed body that was discovered at a prestigious Sydney golf course.

  • by Olivia Ireland and Sarah Keoghan