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Creek the likely culprit in dam water contamination

Creek the likely culprit in dam water contamination

Testing for cancer-linked chemicals in popular waterways has uncovered some early results, but residents are assured filtered drinking water remains safe.

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

A man who pretended to rob a Sydney jewellers in an alleged plot to defraud $2.8 million from the shop's insurer will spend at least a year more behind bars.

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

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Vanguard hit with record fine over $1b 'ethical' fund

Vanguard hit with record fine over $1b 'ethical' fund

Vanguard has been hit with the largest fine imposed in Australia for greenwashing, as a court ordered it to pay $12.9 million for financial misconduct.

More time for AVO breaches, control of serious abusers

More time for AVO breaches, control of serious abusers

New orders will aim to control serious domestic violence abusers as penalties increase for people who persistently and intentionally breach court orders.

How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm

How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.

Rising Swan: Roberts' path from wine country to AFL GF

Rising Swan: Roberts' path from wine country to AFL GF

Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.

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Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual

Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual

Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual

Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual

Long before kick-off in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium, Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai will take the field for a weekly ritual.

'Scary': NRLW's best player tipped to get even better

'Scary': NRLW's best player tipped to get even better

'Scary': NRLW's best player tipped to get even better

'Scary': NRLW's best player tipped to get even better

Semi-finalists Newcastle need Dally M medallist Tamika Upton to fire against the high-flying Roosters, but her club captain believes her best is still to come.

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Tiny cottage behind a powerful change in rural kids

Teachers and health professionals have banded together to create a wellbeing hub at one of NSW's most disadvantaged schools, improving behaviour and attendance.

Cult hero Tom Hazelton's dirty road to NRL stardom

Cult hero Tom Hazelton's dirty road to NRL stardom

Cult hero Tom Hazelton's dirty road to NRL stardom

Cult hero Tom Hazelton's dirty road to NRL stardom

Only 80 minutes separates towering Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton from playing in a grand final, but he nearly traded his NRL dream for a career in landscaping.

Wayne Bennett call prompted Arnold's Socceroos exit

Wayne Bennett call prompted Arnold's Socceroos exit

Wayne Bennett call prompted Arnold's Socceroos exit

Wayne Bennett call prompted Arnold's Socceroos exit

An honesty session with Wayne Bennett kick-started Graham Arnold's Socceroos exit, the former Australia manager has revealed.

McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills

McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills

McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills

McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice

Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice

Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice

Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice

Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has been formally issued with a breach notice by the NRL as the fallout to his positive drugs test continues.

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Ex-soldier helped partner in cross-border drug ring

A former soldier took part in the supply of $230,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA by assisting her partner who headed up a drug ring operating in NSW and the ACT.

Disaster resilience gathering begins in flood-hit town

The National Indigenous Disaster Resilience gathering is being held in a flood-hit NSW town, hoping to highlight the importance of First Nations knowledge.

Woman's 'awful' ex was threatening, abusive: witness

Arguments between Elizabeth Britton and her former partner were frequent but may not have occurred the day before she was fatally injured, a coroner has heard.

Grandad sorry for tossing beloved chook to alligator

A lawyer has denied making fun of a case after his client pleaded guilty to animal cruelty by throwing a chicken known as Betty White to feed an alligator.

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Dentist 'sexually touched woman during job trial'

A dentist aged in his 60s is behind bars until November after allegedly sexually abusing a woman during a job trial in a suburban Sydney dental centre.

NRL fines Dragons over Volkman contract saga

St George Illawarra have been slapped with a suspended $40,000 fine for the handling of Ronald Volkman's contract, after he failed a medical at the club.

Isabelle Kelly shakes off injury scare for NRLW finals

The Sydney Roosters expect captain Isabelle Kelly to return from her elbow injury in time for the NRLW finals.

Colossal WA collapse hands SA shock one-day win

Western Australia have fallen from 3-133 to 164 all out to suffer a shock two-run loss to South Australia, leaving them without a win in the one-day cup.

Socceroos spots 'fair game' as Popovic era begins

Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.

Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended

Sites left vacant for decades will be converted into well-located homes as the latest batch of surplus NSW-owned sites is released to fix the housing crisis.

Nurses force premier to reckon with 'hollow promises'

Thousands of nurses and midwives are striking as part of an ongoing stoush with the state government over a pay rise the premier says NSW can't afford.

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