Greta Stonehouse
Greta Stonehouse is a digital journalist and producer with ABC News in Sydney. She previously covered courts for Australian Associated Press (AAP) and has produced podcasts for FBi Radio.
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live moment:Blood found at two sites as police search for former TV host and partner
Police believe former Network 10 host Jesse Baird can help over the disappearance of his 29-year-old partner, whose possessions were found in a Sydney skip-bin.
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Taekwondo instructor has first court hearing after being charged with murdering family
A taekwondo instructor who allegedly murdered an entire family in Sydney has his case heard in court this morning as police continue investigating the motive.
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'Much more mulch than we thought': Sydney school shut down for two weeks over asbestos
Liverpool West Public School is shut for another two weeks following the cancellation of the annual Fair Day event at Sydney's Victoria Park, both due to asbestos concerns.
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Former detectives explain the likely reason cocaine worth tens of millions of dollars is washing onto NSW beaches
Two former drug detectives explain common methods for importing cocaine and why so much ends up in Australia's oceans.
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What to do if you get caught in a 'tricky and unpredictable' flash rip
Beach safety expert Professor Rob Brander explains what flash rips are and how swimmers can stay safe if they are caught in one.
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Time's running out to find one of Australia's most wanted men believed to be in Greece after fatal stabbing
NSW Police are launching a global appeal to find James Dalamangas after it is believed he fled Australia following the fatal stabbing of Sydney man George Giannopoulos in 1999.
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'Cold-blooded and cruel': Police seize native reptiles worth up to $1.2m being sent overseas
NSW Police dismantle a criminal syndicate allegedly trying to export hundreds of native Australian lizards and reptiles to Hong Kong.
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The curious hum that only some people around the world seem to be able to hear
This modern-day mystery has been reported for decades, and one expert studying the phenomenon believes he might know what causes the strange pulsating sound only some can hear.
How Princess Mary trained at a Sydney deportment school to become the future queen of Denmark
Mary Donaldson sought out a deportment course in Sydney's Darlinghurst soon after meeting Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik in Sydney, to "transform her life".
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An 84-year-old courtesy bus passenger is one of eight people who died on NSW roads in three days
The NSW Premier said the road toll was concerning one week out from the busy Christmas period.
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Expert 'not surprised' if Kathleen Folbigg receives more than $10 million in compensation
Kathleen Folbigg's lawyer say they will seek significant compensation from the New South Wales government after her convictions were quashed.
Sydney and Melbourne often vie for cultural supremacy. In the cost-of-living stakes, there's a clear winner
By Greta Stonehouse and Millie Roberts
Australia's two biggest cities have a very similar population size, but spending on one essential in the household budget is proving very different.
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'People die from overheating': Warning for Sydney festivalgoers as temperature to hit 40C
Temperatures in Sydney are expected to soar today as thousands attend the sold-out Epik festival at the showground in Western Sydney.
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Guy Sebastian's former manager to face retrial after embezzlement convictions quashed
The Court of Appeal orders a retrial on allegations Titus Day embezzled more than $600,000 from his former client.
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'Pinch points' causing traffic gridlock around Rozelle Interchange set for urgent overhaul
Roads Minister John Graham acknowledges "real frustrations for motorists", some who have had their peak-hour commutes blow out by over an hour.
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More than 500 trees destroyed along Sydney's waterfront yet 'no-one heard anything'
By Greta Stonehouse and Xanthe Gregory
This year two separate tree massacres in Sydney's wavefront suburbs has shocked residents and councils, who are asking for tougher laws.
Sydney's new complex underground road interchange set for Sunday opening
By Sarah Gerathy and Greta Stonehouse
After years of development, Sydneysiders will have access to 24 kilometres of underground tunnels when the Rozelle interchange opens this weekend.
NSW volunteer firefighter killed by fallen tree while working on Hudson Fire near Walgett
The volunteer firefighter was working near Walgett in NSW when he was struck by a fallen tree and later died in hospital.
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A new map is letting women in NSW log where they feel safe and unsafe after dark
YourGround NSW invites women and gender diverse people to share their story using map locaters so public spaces can become safer and more inclusive.
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'It's never been this bad': Why critically ill mental health patients are being turned away in NSW
NSW spends the least per capita on mental health services than any other state in the country, and experts say the system is in crisis.
The top supermarket in Australia reducing plastics waste revealed in new report
An independent audit of supermarket efforts to cut plastic waste has found ALDI is leading the charge, albeit slowly.
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Elite Sydney school principal criticised for saying Lilie James's accused killer was 'not a monster'
By Greta Stonehouse and Danuta Kozaki
The headmaster of Shore School in Sydney has been criticised over a newsletter he wrote describing Lilie James's accused murderer as an "absolute delight".
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'We are devastated and heartbroken': Lilie James' family release statement after suspected murder
Crime reporter Lia Harris and Greta Stonehouse
The family of the 21-year-old Lilie James, who was found dead inside St Andrew's Cathedral School, release a statement saying she was "vibrant, outgoing, and very much loved".
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Body recovered in search for man wanted over woman's 'horrific' death at Sydney school
Lilie James worked as a water polo coach at St Andrew's Cathedral School before her body was found on campus in a bathroom in the gym area.
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Charges laid after man allegedly spat on, assaulted at Sydney Opera House pro-Palestinian rally
NSW Police have made four arrests over incidents at two separate pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Gaza war.
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