Millie Roberts
Millie Roberts is a digital producer for the ABC in Sydney. She has previously covered news, politics and social justice across print, radio and online.
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San Francisco 'wiped out' the middle class. Sydney needs to 'act now' to ensure housing equity, NSW treasurer says
A housing summit addressing intergenerational equity has been held in Sydney, as a report found less than half of the children born in the city today will ever own a home.
St Vincent's Hospital apologises to woman bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour after photo leaked
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.
'Anzac Day is not for sale': RSL NSW pushes back on clash with rock music festival
The first Pandemonium Festival is set to take place in walking distance of the RSL NSW commemorative service on Anzac Day.
Woman bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour thanks 'heroic' neighbours
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.
Scout hall hired by person linked to 'neo-Nazi demonstration' under the guise of 'family-friendly event'
A booking enquiry stated the hall would be used for a "casual" party and would have "young children in attendance".
EPA conducting 'rigorous' investigation after asbestos found in mulch in new parts of Sydney
It comes after 17 positive samples were also returned from the area around Rozelle Parklands this month.
Dramatic footage released of moment criminal defence lawyer was shot in his Sydney driveway
Mahmoud Abbas was shot outside of his Greenacre home last July, and the identity of the gunman remains unknown.
For many, it's an unspoken rule to not swim in the middle of Sydney Harbour. But why is this the case?
Swimming in the harbour can make you sick and risk your life. Here's how to avoid it, and what experts say to do if you accidentally fall in.
A litany of building defects across NSW has shaken consumers but experts say new laws are turning things around
Consumers could be forgiven for asking themselves if it is safe to buy an apartment off the plan with issues frequently emerging in Sydney's building developments. But industry stakeholders say new laws protect prospective buyers.
Second measles case this week confirmed after seven-month-old contracts the infectious disease
The infant recently returned from an overseas trip to the Middle East, where there has been an outbreak.
Sydney apartment tower development 'at threat of collapse' after 'serious defects' found in concrete
The Lachlan's Line precinct was completed in 2020, consisting of four buildings containing a total of 900 apartments, with a retail village on the ground floor.
Measles alert issued in Western Sydney after baby tests positive to the highly contagious disease
NSW Health says there have been "significant outbreaks" overseas, and is urging travellers to check their vaccination status.
The 'annoying, irritating cough' that GPs say parents should be aware of
NSW reports more than the average number of patients presenting with mycoplasma pneumonia for this time of year.
Blue Mountains tourists struck by lightning in storm that came 'almost without warning'
It's understood the group were holding onto a metal railing when the storm hit "almost without warning".
Seven packages of suspected barnacle-covered cocaine wash up on beaches along Sydney's coast
The first parcel, covered in "significant barnacle growth", was discovered by a member of the public in the Central Coast.
'Historically high levels': Lifeline sees spike in calls as Australians struggle with financial distress
The national charity said between 15 to 20 per cent of calls have been in relation to cost of living concerns, a statistic Lifeline hasn't seen since the peak of the pandemic.
Kathleen Folbigg speaks out after convictions for killing children overturned
Kathleen Folbigg, once labelled the nation's worst female serial killer, has the convictions for killing her four children overturned by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal.
'Kind and selfless': Tributes for firefighter who died at Airbnb blaze north-west of Sydney
Firefighter Michael Kidd, 51, was among the first crews responding to the Grose Vale house, which became engulfed in flames, just before 8am.
Sydney and Melbourne often vie for cultural supremacy. In the cost-of-living stakes, there's a clear winner
Australia's two biggest cities have a very similar population size, but spending on one essential in the household budget is proving very different.
New lane space added to help fix 'big problem' near Rozelle Interchange
The change is meant to axe time off the morning commute for motorists heading onto the Anzac Bridge after heavy traffic congestion since opening.
Powerhouse Museum to shut for three years as new refurbishment designs for the Sydney hub unveiled
The $250 million renovation will include a new outdoor public space, exhibition areas and entrance leading from Central train station.
Nationwide pro-Palestinian rallies call for ceasefire, as families of hostages address Sydney's Jewish community
Palestinian supporters turn out in their hundreds in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney for another week of action, as families of those taken hostage by Hamas speak of their loss at a Sydney Jewish Synagogue.
Man charged after woman's body found in a bathtub in Sydney's inner west
Brazilian teacher Catiuscia Machado was found in a Chiswick unit on Saturday after police responded to an alleged domestic violence incident.
Scam shopping sites have raked in $500,000 this year. Here's how to spot them on Black Friday
Scammers are creating fake websites that replicate popular brands during Black Friday sales, but experts say paying attention to red flags can help you avoid getting caught out.
'People are worried': COVID cases jump 20pc in NSW amid spike in boosters ahead of holidays
Community transmission of COVID is increasing and is now considered "moderate to high" by health authorities.