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A brand-new $4.5 million playground in Appin, inspired by a lyrebird and opened just three weeks ago, has become a disaster zone after reports of kids getting seriously injured—including bones breaking and being launched off the slide. Despite the minister’s video claiming it was safe, complaints exploded online, leading to a shutdown on July 18 after formal injury reports. Locals blame the slide’s steepness and inadequate landing zone, with parents describing terrifying near-misses. Owned by the state government and managed by the council, the slide—certified to Australian Standards—was closed just two weeks after opening. Officials say contractors are conducting additional checks before reopening, calling the park a vital community asset despite the chaos.

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