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'My lucky star': Bob Carr farewells wife Helena

'My lucky star': Bob Carr farewells wife Helena

Helena Carr has been remembered as a loving partner and a successful businesswoman as political heavyweights gathered for her funeral.

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

Councils and animal welfare organisations say they are being overwhelmed with abandoned cats and dogs amid calls to overhaul a "broken" system.

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW criminal laws covering hate speech and incitement to violence have not resulted in any successful prosecutions and should be strengthened, the premier says.

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Porsche-driving book-keeper 'wilfully blind' to fraud

Porsche-driving book-keeper 'wilfully blind' to fraud

Christopher Guillan dealt with millions defrauded from taxpayers, but his lawyer says he was tricked after falling into the orbit of a jailed conspirator.

Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash

Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash

Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.

NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo

NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo

NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.

Families of gay hate victims 'reliving a nightmare'

Families of gay hate victims 'reliving a nightmare'

Loved ones of LGBTQI people killed in suspected or confirmed hate crimes have spoken of their grief as a landmark NSW inquiry comes to an end.

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'Defensive' police missed opportunity in gay hate probe

'Defensive' police missed opportunity in gay hate probe

'Defensive' police missed opportunity in gay hate probe

'Defensive' police missed opportunity in gay hate probe

A special inquiry into suspected gay hate crimes in NSW has heard police took an "adversarial" approach to the landmark probe.

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

People are more likely to buy an electric vehicle based on the influence of their friends and neighbours, as Australia's growing number of EV owners shows.

Molik singles out doubles No.1 Hunter for solo success

Molik singles out doubles No.1 Hunter for solo success

Molik singles out doubles No.1 Hunter for solo success

Molik singles out doubles No.1 Hunter for solo success

Australia's departing Billie Jean King Cup captain Alicia Molik says new doubles world No.1 Storm Hunter can follow Ash Barty's path and become a singles star.

Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen

Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.

Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas

Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas

Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas

Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas

A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

A pair of melanoma researchers were named the 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW, having saved thousands of lives and documented their own battle with cancer.

Prison officer cleared for shooting escaping inmate

Prison officer cleared for shooting escaping inmate

Prison officer cleared for shooting escaping inmate

Prison officer cleared for shooting escaping inmate

A NSW prison officer has been cleared of murder and manslaughter charges after shooting escaping inmate Dwayne Johnstone as he ran from custody in shackles.

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Accused deny murder plot after fatal 'drug ripoff'

Four people charged after a Tinder date led to the death of a man in a botched robbery have denied they broke into his Sydney home with an intention to kill.

Drivers to pay $123b over decades in 'most-tolled city'

Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure.

Sharks big winners as 2024 NRL draw released

Cronulla have been handed the best draw of all teams for the 2024 NRL season, while Melbourne, South Sydney and Parramatta face tough schedules.

Caddick's husband gives up fight for fraudster's goods

The husband of deceased fraudster Melissa Caddick will walk away with a handful of luxury goods with other items to be sold and funds returned to investors.

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'Worst landlord' NSW to overhaul social housing fixes

The NSW government is changing how social housing maintenance is handled for its 95,000 properties, bringing a privately run system back under state control.

NRL eye record women's crowd with Brisbane Origin clash

A women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on the night before Magic Round gets underway has the potential to be a world-record crowd for the NRL.

Brisbane add more misery to Mariners' ALM title defence

Central Coast have become the first team since Brisbane's 2014-15 campaign to open their title defence with four straight losses after falling 2-1 to the Roar.

Adams stars in Kings' NBL fightback win over Bullets

Sydney trailed by 14 points before halftime but fought back and scored the final 15 points of the game against Brisbane to post a third-straight NBL win.

Big fines on the books for religious vilification

The state's anti-discrimination act has been amended to make it unlawful to abusively disparage any person or group in speech or writing over their religion.

NSW flood rescue fleet upgrade hopes to save more lives

An emergency fleet upgrade will benefit NSW's flood-impacted Central West and Northern Rivers, and deliver on recommendations to improve disaster response.

Teenage Star Illingworth eyes record WBBL speeds

Teen Milly Illingworth has spent years developing a bowling action like Jeff Thomson, and has now set her sights on breaking women's cricket's speed barriers..

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