I’ve lived in western Sydney my whole life – and right now it’s at breaking point | Mostafa Rachwani

We all tune into Gladys Berejiklian's 11am press conference for any sign of hope. The worry chews into your nerves, like a virus all on its own

What is the human cost of a lockdown? That question has swirled around Australian politics since the pandemic began - and perhaps there is no clear answer. But it seems like western Sydney has reached its breaking point.

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