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Bound for western Sydney? The ’burbs are a different challenge than the regions for Pauline Hanson’s party.

One Nation says its ‘next stop’ is western Sydney. Good luck with that

Sydney’s west is young, multicultural and driven by aspiration – not grievance politics. Pauline Hanson’s party may pick up votes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it can win the region’s seats.

  • Azadeh Dastyari

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released after more than 10 hours in police custody. File image.

Andrew’s arrest shows the power of a 24-hour newsroom

When a story as big as the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor breaks, the Herald newsroom is at its best.

  • Liam Phelan
Lakemba, on the eve of Ramadan, prepares to welcome up to a million visitors over the holy month, yet Pauline Hanson says she feels unwelcome.

Pauline Hanson claims Lakemba is unwelcoming. Tell that to a million people about to visit

If Hanson feels unwelcome in Lakemba, perhaps that’s her problem, not ours. 

  • Mostafa Rachwani
Pharmacist Fatma Youssef said the night markets attracted all sorts, including cherry farmers from Young.

‘A bit childish’: Lakemba responds to Hanson’s comments

Lakemba residents and workers have rejected the One Nation leader’s suggestion the suburb was unsafe and unwelcoming, as it prepares to host its popular night markets.

  • Patrick Begley
Former Labor premiers Bob Carr and Peter Beattie are urging their party to run a candidate in the Farrer byelection, in a bid to block Pauline Hanson.

PM and former One Nation candidate slam Hanson for anti-Muslim comments

The prime minister condemned the One Nation leader’s remarks about Muslims on Thursday, and a Muslim former One Nation candidate has done the same.

  • Brittany Busch
Sheikh Yahya Safi outside Lakemba Mosque on the eve of Ramadan.

Lakemba Mosque receives third violent threat as leaders condemn Hanson comments

Sydney’s largest mosque has been sent a message containing a reference to the Christchurch shooter who killed 51 Muslims as political leaders condemn Pauline Hanson over her anti-Muslim remarks.

  • Patrick Begley and Emily Kaine
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An artist’s impression of the MetroWay running through Lillian Lane in Campsie.

First GreenWay, now ‘MetroWay’: Sydney’s next cycling route revealed

The 13.8 kilometre bike and pedestrian route will “unlock” suburbs along the M1 metro rail line corridor but residents face a long wait for it to be ready.

  • Megan Gorrey
Foul, an ultra-comforting dish of dried fava beans and chickpeas.
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El Manara

One of Lakemba’s last remaining Lebanese restaurants.

Lebanese Muslim Association secretary Gamel Kheir said the mosque has had to install CCTV as a safety measure.

Sydney mosque members receive ‘death threats’ in call to prayer furore

Opponents to Lakemba Mosque installing new speakers for the Muslim call to prayer say the noise would be “intrusive” and will affect property prices.

  • David Barwell
Two men were arrested following a months-long investigation

The unravelling of an alleged Sydney dark web syndicate

Two Sydney men and a pair using the monikers SnowQueen and EliteSupplies allegedly sold drugs to eager buyers across the country.

  • Sally Rawsthorne