Jesse Hyland
Jesse Hyland is a digital journalist and producer with ABC News in Sydney. He has previously covered news, politics and entertainment for Daily Mail Australia and Sky News Australia.
Latest by Jesse Hyland
Dangerous asbestos detected at popular Sydney park as more contaminated sites revealed
By Jesse Hyland 
Bicentennial Park, an aged care facility, a parish and a private residence are among new sites that have tested positive for asbestos in Sydney.
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NSW Health urge those with diarrhoea not to swim as cryptosporidiosis cases surge
By Jesse Hyland 
NSW has recorded nearly 500 cases of cryptosporidiosis this year, which is usually contracted by swimming in or swallowing water containing parasites.
Close to 600 domestic violence offenders arrested in 'successful' NSW police operation
By Jesse Hyland 
A NSW police operation has led to the arrest of 590 high risk domestic violence offenders, and involved officers from every area command and district in the state.
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30,000 illegal vapes and tobacco products worth $1.1m seized in raids on Sydney retailers
By Maryanne Taouk and Jesse Hyland 
Health authorities conduct a series of raids across south-east Sydney, seizing more than 30,000 e-cigarettes, cigarettes and flavoured tobacco.
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St Vincent's Hospital apologises to woman bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour after photo leaked
By Sue Daniel, Millie  Roberts, and Jesse Hyland 
The hospital informs Ms O'Neill and apologises after it discovers a photo of her injured, unbandaged leg had been shared publicly, in a serious breach of patient privacy.
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Passers-by perform citizen's arrest after woman stabbed in head in Sydney street
By Jesse Hyland 
Witnesses saw three men "rugby tackle" a man next to a bottle shop on a busy road in Randwick following a violent argument between a man and woman.
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Woman bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour thanks 'heroic' neighbours
By Millie  Roberts and Jesse Hyland 
Lauren O'Neill also expressed gratitude for her "heroic and very kind neighbours" who stepped in after she was bitten on the leg by a shark on Monday.
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Warning of bull shark activity in Sydney Harbour as bite victim recovers from surgery
By Tony Ibrahim and Jesse Hyland 
Shark researchers say there are likely more bull sharks in Sydney Harbour at the moment due to warmer water temperatures as a woman recovers after being bitten on Monday night.
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Vet 'absolutely saved life' of woman attacked by bull shark in Sydney Harbour
By Paulina Vidal and Jesse Hyland
 Lauren O'Neill was attacked near a private wharf near Billyard Avenue in Elizabeth Bay just before 8pm on Monday.
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NSW premier condemns 'neo-Nazi demonstration' for 'importing hate' in latest gathering
By Jesse Hyland
 A "neo-Nazi demonstration" takes place in Artarmon Reserve, the third day in a row a similar gathering has occurred in Sydney.
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'Downplaying how bad things are': COVID vaccine rates fall and outbreaks rise in aged care
By Jesse Hyland 
COVID-19 outbreaks are on the rise while vaccination rates are falling in aged care. Experts are calling on the government to act.
Social justice advocates, journalists, doctors and scientists among those recognised in Australia Day 2024 Honours
By Jesse Hyland, Nabil Al-Nashar and staff
 This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes. 
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Tourists 'lucky to get out' after fire caused by e-bike battery burns through North Bondi unit
By Jesse Hyland
 A fire breaks out inside a North Bondi apartment due to a faulty lithium-ion battery, forcing 18 tenants to quickly evacuate the complex.
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Popular Sydney beaches declared unsuitable for swimming due to 'likely' contamination
By Jesse Hyland 
Beachwatch NSW warns several beaches and pools in Sydney are "likely" to be contaminated after recent heavy rain swept sewage into the waterways.
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The NSW government has made a frank admission on housing. Industry insiders aren't surprised by it
By Jesse Hyland 
The NSW Premier says the government will not meet the housing target set out by the Commonwealth but plans are in place to boost supply in the future.
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'It'll absolutely cause a firebomb': Piles of tree trunks and debris litter state forest after logging operation
By Jesse Hyland
 Residents near the Ourimbah State Forest have aired concerns over debris left behind by loggers, with experts claiming the remains are a threat to homes and lives.
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Sydney man allegedly used inside information to win more than $5,500 in Australian of the Year bets
By Jesse Hyland and Paulina Vidal
 The Australian Federal Police allege the Collaroy man, 47, was given information by a Commonwealth employee when placing the bets between 2017 and 2021.
Former Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt found dead in northern NSW
By Jesse Hyland
 The body of former Socceroos player Stephen Laybutt is found in bushland by police after he was reported missing in Casuarina.
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New variants drive NSW to 'highest level of COVID in a year'
By Jesse Hyland
 NSW has seen the highest level of COVID in a year with two variants being behind the bulk of cases, as the health department urges those infected with the virus to stay home.
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Sydney man vows to continue flying Palestinian flag despite 'terrifying' bomb threat
By Jesse Hyland
 A Sydney man has recalled the moment he discovered a fake bomb attached to his vehicle after he erected a Palestinian flag outside his home.
EV sales doubled in Australia in the past year, but experts say there's 'a long way to go'
By Jesse Hyland
 More Australians are making the transition to EVs as data reveals sales doubled last year, but experts say there's more that can be done to boost numbers even further.
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Five-vehicle collision kills two, injures 15 people, on NSW's Great Western Highway
Two people are dead and many more are injured following a multi-vehicle crash on the Great Western Highway near Lithgow.
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Heading to Sydney's NYE fireworks? Here are some of the best spots
By Jesse Hyland
 Here's everything you should know about planning your trip to central Sydney to celebrate the arrival of 2024.
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More bricks of cocaine wash up on beaches between Sydney and Newcastle
By Jesse Hyland
 More packages of cocaine have allegedly been discovered at beaches in Newcastle and the Central Coast, taking the total amount that has appeared on NSW beaches over the past week to 124kg.
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Emergency services discover missing swimmer's body at the newly opened Penrith Beach
By Jesse Hyland
 A missing swimmer's body has been found by emergency services at the newly-opened Penrith Beach in Sydney's west following reports he fell off a paddleboard and failed to resurface.