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Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

One in 27 Aboriginal men are in custody in NSW, the highest proportion ever recorded.

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

The founder of non-profit organisation Kindness Factory, Kath Koschel, has been named NSW's 2025 Australian of the Year.

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

The area where backpacker Simone Strobel's body was found had a history of sexual attacks on young women, a coroner has heard.

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Nurse's alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran

Nurse's alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran

A nurse's curiosity when a police officer pulled out his Taser turned to concern when he used it on an elderly woman holding a knife, a court has been told.

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

A train strike that could have brought Sydney to a standstill has been avoided after the government agreed to run 24-hour services.

Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Angry nurses will not accept delaying their demand for improved staffing ratios as a condition of securing a major pay rise.

Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road

Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road

Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.

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Town devastated by alleged murder of Elvis impersonator

Town devastated by alleged murder of Elvis impersonator

Town devastated by alleged murder of Elvis impersonator

Town devastated by alleged murder of Elvis impersonator

A 75-year-old musician allegedly murdered in a rural NSW town is being remembered as a "top bloke" as his accused killer faces court for the first time.

Cameron Smith fishing for first win in 15 months

Cameron Smith fishing for first win in 15 months

Cameron Smith fishing for first win in 15 months

Cameron Smith fishing for first win in 15 months

Golf superstar Cameron Smith is fishing for his first victory in 15 months at the age-old NSW Open on the Murray River.

Goodman promising to create Australian boxing history

Goodman promising to create Australian boxing history

Goodman promising to create Australian boxing history

Goodman promising to create Australian boxing history

Super-bantamweight Sam Goodman is vowing to produce an upset for the ages and become Australia's first-ever undisputed world boxing champion.

Brumbies cull wins tick of approval, but rift remains

Brumbies cull wins tick of approval, but rift remains

Brumbies cull wins tick of approval, but rift remains

Brumbies cull wins tick of approval, but rift remains

A major culling operation of feral horses in the Australian Alps has won cross-party backing but an unlikely coalition of MPs say it is not ethically justified.

FA look to extend Vidmar's contract as Olyroos boss

FA look to extend Vidmar's contract as Olyroos boss

FA look to extend Vidmar's contract as Olyroos boss

FA look to extend Vidmar's contract as Olyroos boss

Six months on from the Olyroos' failed Paris Games qualification campaign, Football Australia will look to extend Tony Vidmar's contract.

Tedesco set to be Roosters No.1 for years to come

Tedesco set to be Roosters No.1 for years to come

Tedesco set to be Roosters No.1 for years to come

Tedesco set to be Roosters No.1 for years to come

James Tedesco believes the Sydney Roosters do not need to look elsewhere to sign a high-profile fullback, adamant he can be at his best in the jersey for years.

Teenage star Ainsworth helps Scorchers beat Thunder

Teenage star Ainsworth helps Scorchers beat Thunder

Teenage star Ainsworth helps Scorchers beat Thunder

Teenage star Ainsworth helps Scorchers beat Thunder

Teenage quick Chloe Ainsworth has starred again with the ball, claiming 2-15 to lead Perth to a thumping 74-run win over the Sydney Thunder in the WBBL.

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Backpacker's boyfriend most probable killer: detective

A detective tasked with solving Simone Strobel's death says her boyfriend was most likely to blame, despite a murder charge against him being dropped.

'Vindicated': ex-NRL talent has drug charges dropped

Former Canterbury and West Tigers half Brandon Wakeham is no longer facing serious allegations he was involved in distributing a large quantity of drugs.

At 90, hope triumphs for legendary singer Kamahl

The latest biography about singer Kamahl's eventful life documents his rise to fame and reveals the abuse he suffered as a child.

'Got her': cop yells after tasering great-grandmother

An aged-care resident armed with a steak knife was told she was "going to get tased" before a police officer fired his weapon on her.

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Murder charge laid after woman's body found in hotel

A 53-year-old man found in a Sydney hotel room with a woman's body and cuts to his arms has been charged with murder.

Month-long inquest to probe Westfield stabbing rampage

An inquest will examine how and why six people were stabbed to death during a brutal knife rampage at a shopping centre involving a mentally ill man.

Robinson calls for harsher penalties on kick-off fouls

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes sending off players for high shots following kick-offs would improve player safety, rather than big rule changes.

Roosters in Hunt for a half, as Ben considers options

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says his club is in the market for an experienced half or hooker, while indicating Ben Hunt is an option.

Railway protest review panned as activist fines added

The NSW Labor government will introduce an addition to protest offences ahead of a looming blockade of the Port of Newcastle.

Extended motorway fees flagged for 'most-tolled city'

The NSW government wants to do away with a taxpayer-subsidised cap on motorway charges, when it strikes a reform deal with toll giant Transurban.

Constant supervision urged to curb summer drowning risk

As more young children get in the family pool to beat the summer heat, parents are urged to maintain vigilance on their kids to avoid drownings.

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