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Society & Culture · 27 Sep

Victoria Park Tennis Court could get retractable roof in redevelopment plan

The proposed all-weather venue could host higher-level international tournaments, with Hong Kong’s main stadium a possible interim option.

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Flat cut-paper illustration of a proposed Victoria Park tennis redevelopment, showing a roofed main arena, smaller practice courts, a faceted hillside, and separate swimming-pool, football-pitch, and possible interim stadium forms.

A cut-paper architectural collage shows a large ochre industrial land parcel with a smaller coral parcel moved forward along teal geometric infrastructure bands. Simplified technology-park blocks and service-grid shapes form a balanced composition against a pale background.

Housing & Development · 27 Sep

San Tin Technopole could release first 2 to 3 hectares by early 2027

Flat illustrated collage of distinct technology park buildings linked by geometric pathways, with an academic building and a compact microelectronics research facility arranged in a bright Northern Metropolis development scene.

Housing & Development · 27 Sep

Northern Metropolis park operators may compete for enterprises and investment

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Man arrested after suspected pinhole cameras found in Sha Tin gym changing rooms

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Po Pin Chau trail averages 2,360 reservations and about 1,170 visitors a day

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Marine Department to investigate yacht’s near miss with six-person rowing crew

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Public Safety & Justice · 27 Sep

Man dies after collapsing during outing at Crescent Island

The 30-year-old was flown unconscious to hospital after collapsing at about 1pm while a heat warning was in effect.

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Housing & Development · 27 Sep

Robot keeps workers out of water tanks in Hong Kong housing trial

The machine is being tested at three estates, with operators using cameras and remote controls to clean tanks from outside.

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Transport · 27 Sep

Greater Bay Airlines starts direct Surabaya flights four times a week

The airline’s first Indonesian scheduled route links Hong Kong with Juanda International Airport on four days each week.

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Society & Culture · 27 Sep

710 swimmers take part as organisers review fuel smell at Tolo Harbour race

The 2,600-metre event drew swimmers aged 10 to 77, while some participants reported rough water and a strong petrol smell.

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Public Safety & Justice · 27 Sep

Government Flying Service responds twice to suspected heatstroke cases at Po Pin Chau

Two hikers were taken for medical treatment after separate incidents during a hot-weather warning in Sai Kung.

A cut-paper illustration of a modern pedestrian crossing sound box, a raised tactile street map, a two-button remote control and three abstract sound waves arranged over geometric crossing stripes.

Transport · 27 Sep

More than 800 Hong Kong pedestrian crossings get new sound devices

The devices announce nearby street names, offer tactile maps and give users more control over night-time volume.

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Health · 27 Sep

Health chief rejects nursing graduate unemployment claim as Hospital Authority vacancies persist

About 2,500 of roughly 4,000 nursing graduates applied to the authority, while 99% of assessed registered-nurse applicants were hired.

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Health · 27 Sep

Hong Kong plan would give family doctors a two-way route to specialist care

Separately, the policy address sets a five-year target to halve waiting times for stable new patients in designated specialist services, including psychiatry.

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Transport · 27 Sep

Sports car hits Audi and catches fire on Route Twisk

The Audi driver was taken to hospital while conscious after the collision near Ho Koon Nature Education Cum Astronomical Centre.

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