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After six years, Sydney families near the new Western Sydney Airport can finally build granny flats again. The change lets 1,500 residents create affordable housing for aging parents and young adults while protecting them from aircraft noise.
Western Sydney is getting a massive new national park that will protect 28 threatened species while giving the city's growing population much-needed green space. Opening in six months, Gulguer National Park will be three times larger than Sydney's famous Centennial Parklands.
Sydney will experience a total solar eclipse in July 2028, the first time the city's skies will go completely dark at midday in 170 years. The rare celestial event won't happen again over Sydney for another 800 years.
A childcare center serving 60 families just got a one-year lifeline from Sydney's city council. Parents rallied to save Goodstart East Sydney after closure plans left over 100 families on the waiting list with nowhere to go.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is hearing solutions to revitalize Sydney's struggling live music scene, including free public transport on weekends. Industry leaders say better transit access could help young audiences across Greater Sydney enjoy more live shows.
A spirited group of 40 young Japanese-Australian cheerleaders are bringing their chants and performances to support Team Japan at Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney. Despite being vastly outnumbered by Matildas fans, the Sydney Sakura Kids Cheerleaders want their team to know they have hometown support.
A Sydney rehabilitation center is helping women avoid jail and keep their children while recovering from addiction. Guthrie House offers a rare safe space for mothers facing legal troubles to get back on track.
The fastest marathon field in Australian history will race through Sydney on August 30, including both reigning world champions. It's a milestone moment for the sport down under.
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first passengers on October 25, ending nearly nine decades of planning since the idea was first proposed in the 1940s. The new hub will serve 10 million travelers yearly and give western Sydney residents 24-hour flight access without curfew restrictions.
A Pittsburgh high school student turned his passion for service into action by founding a nonprofit that gives back to active-duty military members. Collin Arthrell's organization is making a real difference for those who serve.
For 20 years, volunteers called the Mudcrabs have been restoring Sydney's Cooks River from one of Australia's most polluted waterways into thriving wildlife habitat. Their grassroots efforts are now recognized as the driving force behind the river's remarkable transformation.
Sydney's newest museum is welcoming families with open arms this November. Four out of five exhibitions will be completely free for young visitors under 16.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Madison de Rozario is tackling the Sydney Marathon again, calling it the toughest of all major marathons. She's joined by wheelchair racing legend Tatyana McFadden in what promises to be an inspiring showdown on the city's challenging hills.
After spinal surgery left him permanently paralyzed, cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched a nonprofit that fixes dangerous home repairs for elderly residents, veterans, and single parents who can't afford emergency contractors. 4K Hands of Hope is filling gaps left by larger agencies in Houston.
After research showed half of female runners face harassment, Sydney is hosting safe, coached nighttime track events exclusively for women. The NSW program gets $500K to help women reclaim running after dark.
After a terrorist attack shook Sydney's Jewish community, a sold-out production of The Diary of Anne Frank arrives with a message audiences desperately need: hope can survive even in the darkest times.
After surviving Russian occupation in Bucha, wildlife veterinarian Maria Mykytiuk rebuilt her life in Sydney with help from strangers who became family. Her story shows how kindness can heal even the deepest wounds.
When government funding fell through, a Sydney domestic violence shelter found another way forward. Community donors stepped up with enough money to buy a second refuge outright.
For 20 years, Operation Finally Home has built or modified homes for wounded veterans and first responders at no cost to them. The Texas nonprofit averages one new home build per month and thousands of modifications.
Political leaders and Sydney's Jewish community gathered to celebrate Israel's Independence Day with messages of resilience following recent terror attacks. The annual event brought together hundreds in a powerful display of solidarity.
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