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Crime & Justice

Man charged with alleged axe murder of friend after dispute at remote NSW campground

A man has been charged with murder following the fatal assault of a friend with an axe during a camping trip in New South Wales.

Mar 2 β€’ 22:46 UTC
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National & Local

New inner Sydney suburb to be built opposite busy cruise terminal

The New South Wales state government announced the establishment of Bays West, a new suburb in inner Sydney, aimed at providing thousands of homes while retaining the nearby White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Mar 2 β€’ 22:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder over alleged axe attack at remote campground

A man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal axe attack at a campground in New South Wales, Australia.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:56 UTC
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National & Local

Endangered Booroolong frog numbers jump with Taronga breeding program

A breeding program by Taronga Zoo has successfully increased the population of endangered Booroolong frogs in North-Western New South Wales.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Former NSW Liberal Premier Nick Greiner Warned Executive of Internal Backlash Over Burying of Election Defeat Review

Former NSW Premier Nick Greiner cautioned the Liberal federal executive against suppressing a report on their election defeat, warning it could lead to backlash within the party and among the media.

Mar 2 β€’ 07:43 UTC
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National & Local

Health minister grilled over damaged ceilings, mould in operating theatres

The NSW health minister faces scrutiny over health and safety issues in hospitals, rejecting negligence claims following a review that highlighted maintenance failures.

Mar 2 β€’ 03:27 UTC
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National & Local

Community angry as Wilcannia Weir project delayed again

The long-awaited Wilcannia Weir project is delayed again due to insufficient federal funding despite the NSW government's commitment of $70 million.

Mar 2 β€’ 01:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

The New South Wales government has launched a snap review of hospital maintenance issues following recent safety incidents, including a mould outbreak that resulted in two patient deaths.

Mar 2 β€’ 00:31 UTC
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National & Local

Manhunt underway after 'harmless guy' dies following campground fight

A police manhunt is underway after a 33-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a campground fight in New South Wales.

Mar 1 β€’ 23:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of β€˜serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice

Penny Wong, the Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, has advised citizens to expect significant travel disruptions due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, while New South Wales is set to review hospital maintenance amid health concerns.

Mar 1 β€’ 20:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

5 South Wales beauty spots ideal for dog walks as they're free from roads

A Swansea woman highlights five scenic, traffic-free spots in South Wales ideal for dog walking.

Mar 1 β€’ 14:29 UTC
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National & Local

Chef tackles food waste by cooking 'funny' meat cuts

A chef in New South Wales is addressing food waste by purchasing entire carcasses of beef to utilize all meat cuts, including less popular options.

Feb 28 β€’ 23:39 UTC
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National & Local

How easy is it to buy a gun in NSW after the Bondi terror attack?

This article examines the impact of the Bondi terror attack on gun laws in New South Wales, highlighting how the new regulations affect the process of buying firearms.

Feb 28 β€’ 20:59 UTC
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National & Local

'Shocking' reason behind 40pc of NSW's more than 200 kidnappings a year

Domestic violence is a significant factor in over 40% of annual kidnappings in New South Wales, Australia, with recent high-profile cases highlighting the issue.

Feb 28 β€’ 20:18 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

How worried should you be about tick bite allergies, and how can you stop them?

A coronial inquest in New South Wales has linked a teenager's death to anaphylaxis caused by an allergy to red meat following tick bites.

Feb 28 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Former NSW MP Rory Amon tells court 13-year-old boy said he was 17 before alleged sexual abuse

Former NSW MP Rory Amon claims in court that he believed a 13-year-old boy he allegedly abused was actually 17, denying knowledge of the boy's true age during their interactions.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:13 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

NSW government denies β€˜covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital

The New South Wales government has refuted allegations of a cover-up concerning a deadly fungal outbreak at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, asserting that information was withheld to prevent public alarm.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:34 UTC
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National & Local

Baby rhino rejected by mum but embraced by rural NSW community

A baby southern white rhino, abandoned by its mother, receives support from the Riverina community in New South Wales for its care.

Feb 27 β€’ 02:06 UTC
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National & Local

Teen boys driving homophobic attacks in NSW, police data reveals

Police data indicates that teenage boys are significantly responsible for a surge in anti-LGBTQIA+ violence in New South Wales, with nearly 200 incidents reported this year.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:09 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

Massive rain dump on Sydney leads to flash flooding and rescue operations

Sydney experienced severe flash flooding after more than 100mm of rain fell within three hours, prompting extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Coward killed 'angel' friend in horror crash - and was found hiding behind a bush

Elliot Bristow, a drug driver, killed his friend Olivia Lewis in a crash and was later found hiding after fleeing the scene.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:55 UTC
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National & Local

Renewable rollout leaves $600k repair bill for road 'bogholes'

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:46 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This parasite caused memory loss and organ damage in a woman, never before recorded in humans

A 64-year-old woman in New South Wales, Australia, suffered neurological symptoms and organ lesions due to a previously undocumented parasitic infection.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Pauline Hanson’s daughter employed in taxpayer-funded job with NSW One Nation senator

Lee Hanson, daughter of Pauline Hanson, has been hired as a senior adviser to Senator Sean Bell of NSW, in a role funded by taxpayer money.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

'Sledgehammer to crack a nut': Activists go to court over NSW protest laws

Activists in New South Wales are challenging new protest laws in court, claiming they infringe on constitutional rights following their enactment after a terrorist attack.

Feb 26 β€’ 04:56 UTC
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National & Local

Australia has recorded its first death from mammalian meat allergy. How common is it?

Australia reports its first death from mammalian meat allergy, linked to tick bites that cause severe allergic reactions to red meat.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:06 UTC
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National & Local

Town learns its water is 'only good to flush the toilet' after 66 years

Residents of Sunset Strip, Australia, have been informed that their water is unsafe for use after 66 years of believing it was safe for cleaning and hygiene.

Feb 26 β€’ 01:45 UTC
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National & Local

Man arrested after tense stand-off with police in western NSW business

A man was arrested following a nearly three-hour stand-off with police in Dubbo, New South Wales, after allegedly being armed with a gun.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:22 UTC
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National & Local

Breaking: Teen confirmed as first Australian death from tick-induced red meat allergy

A teenager in New South Wales has been confirmed as the first Australian to die from an allergy to red meat caused by tick bites.

Feb 25 β€’ 23:44 UTC
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National & Local

Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display

The Newcastle Art Gallery has opened its expanded wing after two decades of delays and funding issues, making it the largest public art gallery in regional New South Wales.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:30 UTC
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National & Local

Potential for major drought relief as tropical low heads south

A tropical low is expected to bring significant rainfall to drought-stricken regions in South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales within the coming week, potentially resulting in heavy flooding.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:02 UTC
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National & Local

Mother's fight for Deafblind child to access local school makes history

A mother in New South Wales successfully advocated for the creation of Australia's first Deafblind class in a mainstream public school, ensuring her son receives essential support.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Attackers kidnapped and murdered a senior: it turned out they got confused

A senior named Chris Baghsarian was mistakenly kidnapped and killed by assailants who intended to abduct another individual, leading to a tragic and surreal situation for his family.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Australia: Two Arrests After Apparent Abduction Mistake - Man Found Dead

An 85-year-old man who was mistakenly abducted in Sydney has been found dead, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:02 UTC
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National & Local

'Unbelievable amount of water': Towns receive over 200mm in 24 hours

Heavy rainfall in northern South Australia and far-western New South Wales has led to record amounts of over 200mm in just 24 hours, with more rain forecast and flood warnings in effect.

Feb 25 β€’ 05:36 UTC
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National & Local

New laws flagged after 'violent' attacks on gay and bisexual Sydney teens

NSW Premier Chris Minns announced potential new laws targeting violent crimes against gay and bisexual individuals in response to recent violent attacks.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Murder probe launched as man dies after alleged South Wales Wetherspoons attack

A murder investigation has been initiated following the death of a man who was hospitalized after an alleged assault outside a Wetherspoon pub in South Wales.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Truck driver charged over double fatal train crash dies

The truck driver charged with causing a fatal train crash near the South Australian and New South Wales border has died.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:49 UTC
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National & Local

Farmer turned snowboarder after losing leg has Paralympic dreams

Aaron McCarthy, a farmer from New South Wales who lost his leg in a farming accident, aims to represent Australia in snowboarding at the Paralympics, finding freedom and purpose in the sport during his rehabilitation.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Two men arrested in relation to alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian

Two men were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in New South Wales, Australia.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Tammy Shipley remembered as loving mother who picked tomatoes for her family at inquest into her death

Tammy Shipley, a devoted mother, tragically died in custody, prompting an inquest that revealed her struggles with mental health and a deep family loss.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch... fathers exchange punches and cause the end of a youth match

A youth match in South Wales was abruptly ended after a violent fight broke out between fathers of players.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Human remains found in search for Sydney pensioner kidnapped 'by mistake'

Police in New South Wales have discovered what they believe to be human remains while investigating the abduction of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.

Feb 24 β€’ 01:08 UTC
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National & Local

Cash-strapped councils slowly march towards financial cliff

Rural councils in New South Wales face significant financial challenges, with some on the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for state government reform in grant funding allocation.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

New South Wales authorities are gearing up for the potential return of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State as discussions with federal agencies intensify.

Feb 23 β€’ 07:12 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
Crime & Justice

Alleged victim of former NSW MP tells court he didn’t understand their meetup was for a sexual encounter

A former MP in New South Wales is facing trial for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy, who expressed confusion about the nature of their meeting.

Feb 23 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to NSW, Queensland and South Australia

A monsoon low is set to bring excessive rainfall to parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, raising concerns about flooding.

Feb 23 β€’ 06:45 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

Clean-up order to tackle Sydney fatberg; Mexico violence after cartel boss killed; and a bear at the Baftas

A clean-up order has been issued for Sydney's Malabar wastewater treatment plant to address a significant fatberg problem after closures of New South Wales beaches due to large debris.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:43 UTC
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National & Local

Third of IS-linked Australians could return to NSW, premier says

NSW Premier Chris Minns stated that up to a third of IS-linked Australians in Syria might resettle in New South Wales if they can return.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:11 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

DPP considers reviewing case against teen who confessed to toddler's abduction

The New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions is considering reopening the case of Cheryl Grimmer's abduction following new evidence and a request from her family.

Feb 23 β€’ 02:21 UTC

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