Police say tactical officers foiled an alleged planned hit near a daycare centre in Revesby in Sydney's south-west on Tuesday afternoon.

There has been a surge in downloads of the SharkSmart app following the fatal attack of a Northern Beaches surfer — in a sign the incident has left some nervous to get back into the water.

We asked 702 ABC Radio Sydney listeners to nominate and vote for the landmarks, legends and local quirks that make Sydney, Sydney. Click below to see the definitive listed as voted by 702 listeners.

A new project is collecting thousands of messages destined for the cosmos, coinciding with the anniversary of a landmark space mission 50 years ago. 

The ban on social media for under-16s is around the corner and could have wide-reaching impacts. Are you in favour? Will it work? Have Your Say and then tune in to 702 ABC Radio Sydney on Tuesday, 14 October to hear what others in Sydney think.

All this week, 702 ABC Radio Sydney is supporting Plasma Awareness Week and we're asking our listeners to donate blood and plasma to help save lives. 
 

Tune in on 702 ABC Radio Sydney to learn more about plasma and blood donations, and click below to find out how to register to donate to your nominated 702 ABC Radio Sydney program.

I Was Actually There returns for a brand-new season to unpack more defining moments in Australia’s recent history, including the Black Saturday bushfires, the September 11 terrorist attack, the Dismissal, Cronulla riots, Fairlie Arrow’s abduction hoax, and the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race tragedy. 
 

Stream the brand new season now on ABC iview and ABC TV.