THE TRUTH ABOUT: Appin | History Defined

Chlamydia detected in Sydney’s only disease-free koala population

Two animals tested positive after being rescued in Appin, prompting biosecurity measures to stop the disease spreading

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Documents show how ex-NSW planning head was involved in fast-track rezoning for developer he later worked for

FoI documents show Michael Cassel was on first-name terms with Walker Corp CEO and pushed for meetings on his behalf

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Approval for massive development on Sydney fringe fast-tracked despite koala habitat concerns

Zoning requirements also mean developer of 13,000 houses can meet infrastructure needs via a voluntary planning agreement

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023

Plane in fatal crash near Sydney had been in region, was 'experimental'

Authorities are yet to name the two people killed on Monday.

The Canberra Times · Dec 27, 2022

Investigation begins into death of two in 'experimental' foreign-registered single-engine aircraft at Appin

Emergency services called to a scrub fire south-west of Sydney on Monday found the single-engine aircraft with two men dead inside.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

Two dead after light plane crashes in bushland near Appin, south-west of Sydney

Emergency services responding to reports of a scrub fire at Appin find a crashed light aircraft with two bodies inside.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

Appin site of Aboriginal massacre by English soldiers added to State Heritage Register

The site where at least 14 Aboriginal people were murdered by British soldiers is added to the State Heritage Register, protecting it from plans for a major housing development.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Wollondilly Council calls for halt to rezoning plans for massive Appin housing development

The project at Appin has been described as a solution to Sydney's housing crisis, but locals are worried the government will rush through rezoning without delivering water and transport infrastructure.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022