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Opposition Leader denies support
The NSW Opposition Leader has "categorically" denied writing a letter of support for a convicted paedophile.
Jodi McKay agreed the letter relating to the Tamil refugee, who reportedly served a jail sentence for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Sydney girl, was signed by her in August 2018.
However she said it was incorrectly characterised in legal documents in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal as a "letter of support".
She said she did not advocate on the man's behalf or express support for his case, but that her electorate office simply passed on documentation from a constituent to the tribunal.
The Labor leader said she had written to the tribunal identifying the "error" and requested the public record be clarified.
Shots fired at Auburn home
Police are investigating whether rival crime families were involved after shots were fired into a home in Sydney's west last night.
A stray bullet also penetrating a window at nearby Auburn Hospital, and a nurse suffered a minor injury when she was hit by broken glass.
Witnesses told police they saw at least two men dressed in black getting out of a car and firing several shots at a townhouse on Auburn Road.
There were residents at the townhouse but no-one was hurt, Superintendent Adam Johnson said.
"State crime detectives are now on scene, it was a serious incident. This sort of behaviour won't be tolerated," he said.
Myanmar protest in Sydney
Members of Australia's Burmese community have gathered in Sydney's south-west to protest against the military coup in Myanmar.
At a demonstration in Bankstown on Monday night, more than 200 people dressed in red t-shirts, signifying the National League for Democracy party, demanded the release of Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Many Burmese Australians fear for the safety of their family and friends in their home country, as unrest continues in the south-east Asian nation.
At 8:00pm the crowd banged pots and pans in solidarity with their relatives who have been doing so every night across Myanmar.
Constable charged
A 22-year-old Sydney police officer has been charged with making a false accusation.
The male constable, attached to the North West Metropolitan Region, will appear in court faced with two charges arising from a December 2020 incident.
The charges include making a false accusation with intent to subject another to investigation and false representation resulting in a police investigation.
"The officer's duty status will be assessed," NSW Police said in a statement.
No further details of the allegation have been released.
Cowan traffic delays
Two of three southbound lanes are closed on the M1 at Cowan due to a vehicle rollover south of the Hawkesbury River Bridge.
Traffic is getting through in one lane only and southbound traffic is heavy.
Motorists are being urged to exercise caution and allow extra travel time.
From suburban dad to TikTok star
Western Sydney man Nathan Lyons never thought he would be TikTok famous.
But when he began to upload short videos of himself sharing some of his favourite home recipes, that's exactly what happened.
The 35-year-old father-of-six from Penrith looks like any regular dad, and works long hours as a transport worker.
But Mr Lyons now has more than 100,000 followers on the social media app thanks to his unique content.
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