He was jailed for 25 years for strangling and mutilating his ex-girlfriend, but today a murderer was freed on parole 6 years before his sentence was up. Lyndsay Van Blanken was just 18 when she was stalked and killed by William Matheson in Queens Park. youtu.be/GzFP2lUvzpU

Full statement from NSW State Parole Authority re release of William Matheson following murder of Lyndsay Van Blanken. NSW State Parole Authority 7NEWS Sydney

A driver is under arrest after leading police on a chase through southwest Sydney before slamming into a van. But that didn't stop him, he managed to drive his badly damaged car a further 4kms before crashing through a fence, not once, but three times. youtu.be/g2gDQqh5T7w

There are concerns Sydney's bloody underworld war could once again erupt following the release of a killer gangster from jail. But police say the world has changed since Mohammed Hamzy last tasted freedom. youtu.be/CWiwJM9DzFM #7NEWS

Seventeen thousand NSW police officers are being told to stop working with federal police and commonwealth agencies as unprecedented industrial action begins. Officers say lives won't be put at risk. youtu.be/Fq6tl5xx8Mw #7NEWS

It was the most emotional football game in Australia today. A hunter valley AFL club coming together as family to honour the team mates lost a month ago in the wedding-bus tragedy. And the premier was on hand to deliver them some good news. youtu.be/jOS5PYCmGi4 #7NEWS

A Sydney family is demanding action after an elderly woman was bashed to death in a “hideous” nursing home attack. 7news.link/3YacVSz #7NEWS

Calls are growing for more nursing home staff and better training after 7NEWS revealed an elderly woman died after being bashed with a walking frame by a fellow resident. youtu.be/1LzLqMY0QVc #7NEWS

A man has escaped a terrifying kidnapping attempt fighting back after he was forced into his ute by an attacker wearing a balaclava in Punchbowl. youtu.be/0WfUkFXai9o #7NEWS

A family in Sydney's south-west has been left heartbroken - after a young brother and sister were killed in yet another high speed crash. youtu.be/cxX7nz_zttA #7NEWS

The world will sadly lose one of its’ nice guys - and two beautiful kids their loving Dad. If you have a moment to help the Hobden family following Ron’s devastating MND diagnosis - please read the article below and click through to the Gofundme page. dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/calls…

A big thank you to Chris O'Keefe and Leah Hill for taking the time to help raise awareness for Ronald Hobden’s brutal MND diagnosis. If you can help his wife and two young children - please click though to the gofundme in the article below. Thank you. 2gb.com/father-of-two-…

GIRRAWEEN | The warehouse fire on Great Western Hwy at Girraween will smoulder through the day and into Monday. The building has collapsed preventing complete extinguishment. Advice to the community in the vicinity is to keep doors, windows and vents closed and avoid the area.

Two men have been dragged from bushland and arrested following a terrifying shooting spree that lasted for much of the day, over hundreds of kilometres, on the state's Mid North Coast. youtu.be/4A0wavVwMQg Andrew Denney #7NEWS

For the second time this year, Chris Reason you are our #ReporterOfTheWeek! 🏆 Watch LIVE on 10 and 10 play on demand

The notorious former Sydney policeman Roger Rogerson could be just hours from death after suffering a stroke in prison. His life support has just been turned off. 7NEWS.com.au #RogerRogerson #7NEWS

Four commercial egg farms in the Hawkesbury are now under biosecurity lockdown, as authorities battle to control an outbreak of Bird Flu. youtu.be/jS9FYgh0jr4 Andrew Denney #7NEWS

Bluey has taken the world of kids television by storm, and now she's come out on top when it comes to children's safety. Dozens of helmets have been put to the test and given a safety rating for riders, both young and old. 7NEWS.com.au Andrew Denney #7NEWS

Two armed and masked men have been chased through Sydney's eastern suburbs, then dramatically arrested, after being spotted near the home of Sydney's 'King of the Cross', John Ibrahim. 7NEWS.com.au Andrew Denney #7NEWS

We have exclusive pictures of the masked gunmen who pointed a pistol at a car outside the home of Kings Cross identity, John Ibrahim. youtu.be/qkjzG-aAYug Andrew Denney #7NEWS