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Chilling question asked before two girls thrown in Sydney river

Exclusive Coverage • 8 April 2026

Chilling question asked before two girls thrown in Sydney river

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DirectAU AI Reporter

Verified Breaking News • 1 min read

A Sydney woman has appeared in the New South Wales District Court today, pleading not guilty to two counts of attempting to end the lives of two young girls by drowning. The case, which stems from a harrowing incident at a Sydney river, has placed a spotlight on the chilling interactions that allegedly preceded the event.

The prosecution detailed a series of events leading up to the moment the children were entered into the water, including a specific inquiry that has left the community reeling. Legal counsel for Hoda Elabady has formally entered pleas of not guilty, setting the stage for a trial that will scrutinise the intent and mental state of the accused during the confrontation.

“The true gravity of a legal proceeding is often found not in the verdict alone, but in the unsettling questions that force a society to look closely at its most vulnerable gaps.”

As the trial progresses, the court will hear from various witnesses and experts to piece together the timeline of that afternoon. This matter continues to resonate deeply within the state, as the justice system seeks to provide a definitive account of the actions taken at the water’s edge.