Isobel Roe
Isobel Roe is a journalist based in the NSW newsroom in Sydney. She began her career in 2012 and has worked for ABC News in several bureaux across Queensland, covering local and breaking news. She has also worked in national radio current affairs, covering natural disasters, federal elections and national issues for the ABC's 'AM', 'PM' and 'The World Today' programs. She has also presented news and analysis on Radio National Breakfast. Isobel specialises in breaking news coverage, with a focus on state politics.
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Mascot Towers ordeal close to end after five years as multi-million payout deal agreed for unit owners
Residents of the uninhabitable complex in Sydney will still incur major losses, but the deal will provide some resolution nearly five years after cracks were discovered in the building.
Antoinette Lattouf loses bid to force ABC to produce emails calling for her dismissal
Ms Lattouf has lodged a case against the ABC in the Fair Work Commission, alleging she was unlawfully terminated from a casual presenting position in December following a social media post about the war in Gaza.
Four girls, including 11yo, charged after alleged assault at Sydney train station
NSW Police say officers were called to the station at about 9pm on Saturday to reports of a brawl, and arrested four girls at the scene.
Former ABC presenter Antoinette Lattouf vows to fight unlawful termination case 'as long as it takes'
Antoinette Lattouf claims she was unlawfully dismissed by the public broadcaster over an Instagram post when she was terminated three days into a five-day contract to present on ABC Radio Sydney.
'Great mate and great dad': Tributes flow for Sydney man who died in multi-car crash near Lithgow
Jason Mcmahon, 49, was one of two men who died on the Great Western Highway at Wallerawang, in a five-car crash that injured 15 others, including five children on Friday.
'Worst year on record': How the cost of living crisis has changed the face of homelessness
The cost of living, low rental vacancies and the housing crisis has forced more Australians into homelessness, putting immense strain on support services trying to help.
Current and former MPs from across political spectrum sign letter calling for review of relationship with Israel
Former Labor foreign ministers Bob Carr and Gareth Evans are among 203 current and former politicians who have signed a letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and pledging support for Palestinians.
'The industry is clearly behind us': Cashless gaming trial in NSW expanded to 4,000 poker machines
An unexpected level of interest in the NSW government's trial means 28 clubs and hotels, including 4,485 machines, across regional and metro areas, will take part from next year.
NSW paramedics agree to pay increase to avoid mass walkout on January 1
The NSW government avoids a collapse of the state's triple-0 system by offering between 11 per cent and 29 per cent pay rises to paramedics over four years.
NSW paramedics' pay dispute has led to a threat that poses a 'significant risk to safety'. How did it get to this?
About a third of NSW paramedics are holding out on renewing their professional registration, in a threat the Industrial Relations Commission heard "poses a significant risk to the safety of the public".
Sydney racecourse set to be replaced by 25,000 homes as state government commits to Metro West project
The plans released by the NSW government confirm a revamped version of the multi-billion-dollar Metro West project will go ahead, after months of uncertainty due to concerns over cost and timeline blowouts.
Sydney suburbs targeted for high-density housing revealed in accidentally published list
The hotly anticipated but unfinished document was mistakenly posted on the Department of Planning website on Tuesday, but deleted shortly after. It also appears to reveal the fate of the Metro West project.
Sydney's City West Link to get extra lane space to ease Rozelle Interchange congestion
Construction will begin this week to build extra lane space on the City West Link following a chaotic opening for the Rozelle Interchange, but drivers won't see the benefits until next week.
Call for review after it's revealed man accused of sexually assaulting elderly woman was jailed for another attack
Brett Anthony Crawford, who allegedly broke into a Bateau Bay nursing home and sexually assaulted an elderly woman, was previously in prison for a sexual attack, NSW parliament is told.
'What's to be afraid of?': Cannabis stunt pulled in NSW parliament during legalisation bill bid
Jeremy Buckingham produced a 'bud' of medicinal cannabis in NSW parliament on Wednesday, which he said he obtained with a prescription.
Some NSW homeowners will hit new hurdles when objecting townhouses, units next door
The state government hopes the sweeping change will allow another 112,000 homes to be built in councils across Greater Sydney, the Hunter, Central Coast and Illawarra.
Another of Sydney's single-sex schools is going co-ed. This mum says her child might drop out
News that two schools in the city's east will be joining to go co-ed in a few years' time has split the community. It's not the first time such a move has stirred debate in Sydney.
Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering
The emails released to state parliament reveal members of Mrs Nowland's family knew the details of how she was injured "very quickly", with the NSW opposition saying it raises doubts over why the word "taser" was omitted from a press release.
Palestinian supporters protest at NSW premier's office, as police to use special powers to stop car convoys
The protesters dispersed after two hours, as Premier Chris Minns announced earlier in the day that police will use emergency powers to prevent pro-Palestinian car convoys travelling through Jewish suburbs.
Tens of thousands gather across Australia for Israel-Gaza rallies
Separate events calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages have been held across Australia, with tens of thousands taking to city streets.
Palestinian supporters take to waters at Port Botany in blockade campaign against Israeli ships
Protesters waved flags and chanted from the shore, while others yelled from jetskis on the water, in what organisers say is the first step of the campaign against the Israeli shipping line ZIM.
Minister's office requested specific public servant be appointed to new role, hearing told
Jo Haylen faced questions over an office staffing controversy, while Yasmin Catley was grilled over her handling of a pro-Palestinian rally at the Sydney Opera House.
Bridge named after trailblazing female pilot to pass over road honouring man who didn't want her to fly
Captain Deborah Lawrie was denied a job by Reginald Ansett for being a woman. Now her name will have pride of place on a bridge that goes over Reginald Ansett Drive, and the irony has not escaped her.
Posters in Sydney showing Hitler holding mask of Israeli prime minister's face under police investigation
The posters are the latest in a string of apparent anti-Jewish incidents in Sydney in recent weeks, following the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war.
'I made an error': NSW premier responds to senior police concerns over Sydney Opera House protest
Documents produced in parliament on Tuesday revealed senior NSW police held concerns a pro-Palestinian protest at the Opera House earlier in the month could "escalate current tensions".