Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis leaves pre-release centre | ABC News Top Stories

There are fresh signs the nation's rental market may have reached its peak, with Sydney recording its first decline in house rents since December 2024. Nationally, capital city rents remained flat in September, and Domain says the slowdown is challenging the long-held link between tight supply and price growth. Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis has left the Adelaide pre-release centre, after his parole was confirmed almost a month ago. The decision to release the so-called bodies in the barrels killer follows the completion of his non-parole period. New South Wales police officers carrying assault rifles will soon be visible on the streets of Sydney. They are part of an elite new unit set up in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with Armed Rapid Response Officers to be deployed from November. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.