Nine arrested after $5.5m drug stockpile discovered hidden in Leichhardt recording studio. Police uncover sophisticated transnational operation.

NSW Police seek additional suspects as investigation widens into kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian from North Ryde home.

A teenager has been critically injured after being shot in the chest during what police believe was a targeted attack in Sydney’s south-west. The incident occurred on Thursday night when first responders discovered the 18-year-old male in the passenger seat of an abandoned black station wagon on Mimosa Road, Greenacre, around 9pm. He was treated by ambulance crews, including aerial support helicopter assistance, before being transported to hospital in stable condition. Police suspect the victim was driven to the location from a nearby street before the driver and any potential passengers left the vehicle. A burnt-out Toyota Hilux found on Celia Street, Granville, approximately 11km north of Greenacre, has been linked to the incident and is currently under forensic examination. Authorities have not yet identified the assailants, who remain at large. The case highlights ongoing concerns about targeted violence in urban areas, with police urging witnesses to come forward. While the victim’s condition remains stable, the incident has sparked community discussions about safety measures and crime prevention strategies in Sydney’s south-western suburbs.

Three people are charged with murder after a death at a Sydney north-west home on Friday, May 22, 2026. Police are investigating the balcony fall.

A Sydney secretary faces embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing millions from a wealthy employer. Find out what happened and why it matters.

Michael Barnes of NSW Investigations is targeting top figures in Sydney's organized crime, including drug traffickers. Read about the challenges and strategies.

A Sydney childcare worker has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of seven years, after pleading guilty to multiple serious child abuse offences committed across several childcare and out-of-school-hours care centres. The man, aged 27, was found to have abused his position of trust by filming and producing child abuse material involving nine children aged between five and nine years old while employed at numerous centres across Sydney. The Downing Centre District Court heard that the offender led what the judge described as a “dual life”, appearing socially engaged and aspiring to a career in law enforcement while privately engaging in severe criminal conduct involving child exploitation material. Judge Guy Newton said the man had abused his authority for sexual gratification and described his offending as a grave breach of trust in institutions relied upon by parents and carers. The court was told the offender worked across dozens of childcare settings between 2018 and 2024, during which time he secretly recorded children in vulnerable situations, including in restricted areas. Digital forensic analysis of seized devices revealed extensive illegal material, and police also uncovered evidence of his refusal to comply with password disclosure orders. Victim impact statements highlighted the devastating and long-lasting consequences for families, including ongoing anxiety, loss of trust in childcare services, and significant disruption to work and family routines. One parent described feeling unable to trust any environment outside their direct supervision. The offender was also placed on the NSW Child Protection Register for 15 years. Authorities noted the case underscores both the importance of safeguarding children in institutional care and the difficulty of detecting such offences within trusted environments.

NSW Police release CCTV footage of masked gunmen who opened fire at Auburn kebab shop, injuring three including innocent worker.

Police arrest two additional suspects aged 23 in Seven Hills over death of North Ryde grandfather in mistaken identity kidnapping that lasted eleven days.

A 38-year-old man has been charged following a high-speed pursuit and two-hour siege at a Sydney apartment block in Whalan.

Three 13-year-old girls charged after alleged assault on 14-year-old in Sydney, with attack recorded on video.

Azaria Byrne and fiancée charged after police raids seize $5.5 million in drugs and cash across Sydney locations including Leichhardt music studio.

Police release CCTV of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian being bundled into vehicle in North Ryde. Two men charged with his murder in mistaken identity case.

Two men charged with murder in Lidcombe shooting; police hunt five more suspects in alleged coordinated attack on western Sydney resident.

Two men aged 21 and 22 have been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Lidcombe, Sydney, on Monday morning.

Zayne McMillan, 22, pleaded guilty to harassing Jewish families at Bondi Beach while mimicking December's terror gunmen. Sentencing set for April.

A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at a Concord home in Sydney's inner-west on Sunday 8 March 2026.

Two men hospitalised after separate shootings in Lalor Park and Bass Hill; one suspect arrested; incidents not believed to be linked.

A man in his 30s died from a stab wound at a Spring Street home in Concord on Sunday. Police have arrested a 41-year-old man at the scene.

NSW Police arrest second suspect in connection with fatal stabbing at Sydney residence during domestic dispute investigation.

A teenage boy fights for his life after being stabbed in Sydney, while a man has been charged over a related stabbing incident involving multiple victims.

NSW Police spent six hours in a standoff with a man believed to be armed at a Sydney brothel on Sunday, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.