Tag: NSW
AFL to trial tougher drug policy
The AFL is introducing a trial of hair tests and tougher sanctions as part of changes to its illicit drug policy.[MORE]
Runner ends Sydney-Adelaide trek
A soldier ends his Sydney-Adelaide run, raising money for cancer research.[MORE]
Shareholders win record $145m in Aristocrat case
The Federal Court in Sydney has approved what is believed to be the largest class action settlement in Australian legal history.[MORE]
Jury retires in toilet murder trial
A jury has retired to consider whether a teenager murdered a mildly autistic man in a public toilet. [MORE]
Universities handing out emergency food to struggling students
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Universities are now resorting to handing out emergency food aid to desperate students.[MORE]
NSW Govt kills off power debate
The NSW Government has killed debate on its electricity privatisation legislation after less than an hour.[MORE]
Sharks keep hold of lucrative sponsorship
Accountancy firm PKF has agreed to stay on as the sleeve sponsor of the Sharks despite concerns over Greg Bird.[MORE]
Farah out, Hodgson in doubt for Tigers
Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has been ruled out of tomorrow night's NRL match against Cronulla with an ankle injury. [MORE]
Identity of alleged sex attacker suppressed
A Sydney court has suppressed the identity of a man charged over a series of violent sexual attacks on teenage girls in Sydney's west.[MORE]
'Gifts for sex', jealousy in Byrne murder case
A Sydney court has heard the 45-year-old man accused of murdering Sydney model Caroline Byrne expected gifts and bonuses from his employer Rene Rivkin.[MORE]
Costa threatens to quit as privatisation push fails
NSW Treasurer Michael Costa says he is thinking about quitting politics if his electricity privatisation plan is defeated.[MORE]
Two-year-old girl perished in house fire
Police have released the name of a toddler who died in a house fire on the New South Wales mid-north coast yesterday.[MORE]
Kylie confirms Sydney, Melbourne dates
Pop princess Kylie Minogue will perform in Sydney and Melbourne in December.[MORE]
Roosters must stitch up top four: Anasta
Braith Anasta says the Sydney Roosters must win against South Sydney in the NRL tomorrow or risk missing out on the top four.[MORE]
Victim laws 'will reduce the trauma'
Victims in New South Wales will soon be allowed to submit photographs and drawings to the courts to show the impact of the crime upon their lives.[MORE]
Union unimpressed by Rudd's school rehash
The New South Wales Teachers Federation has criticised the Federal Government's latest plans to improve school standards.[MORE]
Seven charged over three violent robberies
Police have charged seven teenagers in relation to three separate aggravated robberies in Sydney's CBD.[MORE]
NSW policeman facing child sex charges
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) says a New South Wales police officer on secondment to the AFP has been charged with allegedly having sex with a child.[MORE]
Court to decide Islamic school proposal
The Land and Environment Court may decide the future of a proposed Islamic school in Sydney's south-west.[MORE]
Sex Crimes squad sent to Bathurst
Police officers attached to the Child Protection and Sex Crimes squad have been sent to central west New South Wales to help local officers investigate further claims of paedophilia at a Bathurst boarding school.[MORE]
NSW Coalition set to scuttle power plan
The NSW Government's plan to privatise the state's electricity sector looks set to be scuttled when MPs vote today.[MORE]
Union to talk job cuts with Fairfax staff
The Media, Arts and Entertainment Alliance (MEAA) will hold talks with Fairfax Media employees today over plans to cut 550 jobs.[MORE]
Man facing 13 charges over Sydney sex attacks
Man facing 13 charges after arrest over string of sex attacks in western Sydney.[MORE]
Man arrested over Sydney sex attacks
Police have arrested a man over a series of sex attacks on young women in Sydney's west. [MORE]
