Freshwater crocodiles are native to northern Australia, so you can imagine the shock when one turned up in a Umina Beach backyard. It could be an escaped pet. Not as dangerous as its saltwater cousins, but even a freshie needs a feed. youtu.be/k0dLNqSklO4 #7NEWS

It's already over time and over budget, now the Snowy Hydro project has been delayed again. The scheme that was meant to backstop our shift to renewables won't be ready until at least 2029. And having started at $2 billion, it'll now cost more than $10bn. youtu.be/cZ9QyIsbJsU

There's a renewed push to name the new Pitt Street metro station after Indigenous war hero Reg Saunders. The idea has already been shot down once, but now the veteran's own daughter is lending her voice to the cause. youtu.be/huMasU0rclk #SydneyMetro #7NEWS

A Sydney father and son have faced court over their alleged involvement in a bizarre car surfing stunt on a busy road in Fairfield last month. Their antics outside the courthouse today were just as strange, but both remain free on bail. youtu.be/j4giGrO5qZU #Fairfield #7NEWS

Coles is following Woolies, scrapping plastic bags. But the major supermarkets are still cleaning up from the collapse of the Redcycle scheme and were given until Friday to move stockpiled bags from high risk areas. youtu.be/jQVvMfn8tYE #7NEWS

Australia's food and retail leaders have admitted work needs to be done to restore public confidence in recycling. It follows the collapse of the REDCycle scheme that was suppose to drastically improve it, and now, they hope they have the answer. youtu.be/VllIYQaTRPA #7NEWS

Despite the slight thawing in diplomatic relations, the Australian military continues to prepare for a possible conflict in the South China Sea. HMAS Anzac was among naval vessels participating in a series of wargames. youtu.be/jrUYzRLDVj4 #7NEWS

A 97-year-old World War II veteran is fighting for recognition for Australians who were part of the U.S. Army's Small Ships Section. They saw some of the biggest naval battles in history. And, now, only two are left. youtu.be/W3_AAqgEdSg #7NEWS

Sydney's housing market continues to climb, latest figures showing property prices in the harbour city far outstripping the national average. Real estate agents say there is plenty of buyer interest, despite uncertainty around the next interest rate rise. youtu.be/WcR_2XG3dO4

As we narrow in on the pointy end of the footy season and passions flare along with tempers too, one Sydney club has drawn a line in the sand. The 5000 members of Cronulla Junior Rugby League, some as young as six, have been banned from using swear words at any time on the field.

Australia's reputation on the world sporting stage is being battered after Victoria reneged on its commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, blaming a cost blow-out. 7news.link/46Try0v #7NEWS

Our state's aerial firefighting force has just received a huge boost with the purchase of a $9 million Chinook helicopter. The new aircraft arrives ahead of what's expected to be an intense bushfire season and will be used to extinguish blazes at night. youtu.be/GEtEvk-CBYs

With fears another bushfire-filled-summer is on the way, small towns devastated by previous blazes are future proofing their homes. Residents on our south coast are being connected to their own electricity microgrid to protect their power supply. youtu.be/Zii1SNG3vP8 #7NEWS

Scientists say the record breaking heat and floods experienced in America, Asia and Europe could be a taste of what's to Australia. With an El Niño event likely, emergency services are hoping we'll be spared. But they're preparing for the worst. youtu.be/g2UjdQuU4_U #7NEWS

Last night's $100 million Powerball jackpot was a tale of two cities - half to Sydney, half to Melbourne. $50 million each. Enough to put one loving mum and a 10-person syndicate in clover for the rest of their lives. 7news.link/3DIQHxM #7NEWS

More weather records have been broken in Sydney today, but the cool change is coming. youtu.be/VI841j8U_yE #7NEWS

Sydneysiders love to talk about real estate, so what about the Sydney Opera House? 50 years ago it was about to open, 10 years late and millions over budget. As the anniversary approaches, what's the Australian landmark worth now? youtu.be/Ipt-11wjmxo Tom Hartley #7NEWS

A team of Sydney scientists is preparing to head offshore to better understand Australia's wild weather. Along the way they'll gather evidence that could influence future forecasts, fishing rules and even maritime warfare. youtu.be/mSdrSfaxuPo Tom Hartley #7NEWS