Tag: NSW
'High-ranking Comanchero' bailed on intimidation charge
An alleged commander of the Comancheros bikie gang has been granted bail in charges of intimidating a policeman.[MORE]
England to play Australian Barbarians
The touring England rugby squad will play two mid-week matches against an Australian Barbarians side boasting established internationals and emerging Test contenders during their visit in June.[MORE]
Campbell forced out of Rabbitohs clash
Gold Coast Titans full-back Preston Campbell has been ruled out of Friday night's clash with South Sydney at the Olympic stadium.[MORE]
Residents rally against nursing home privitisation
There is still hope of keeping a Leeton nursing home in state management, despite no commitment from the Health Minister.[MORE]
End in sight for highway roadworks
The NRMA says once work on the Princes Highway north of Mollymook is finished by the middle of the year, there will be no construction work on the highway.[MORE]
Suspicious liquid no threat to water supply
The Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) says a liquid illegally dumped in the Southern Highlands has not contaminated the region's water supply.[MORE]
Care to suffer under mental health plan: nurses
The New South Wales Nurses Association will start a community campaign aimed at stopping plans to replace mental health nurse managers in the Illawarra with non-clinical staff.[MORE]
Mine trains prompt safety fears
Gunnedah Shire Council has raised safety concerns about the number of trains passing through the town from local mines. [MORE]
Kings set to return to NBL
The Sydney Kings are set to return to the NBL next season in a revamped nine-team competition.[MORE]
Lagoon woes bring forward sewage plant work
Money will be reallocated to allow works at the West Kempsey Treatment Plant to go ahead earlier than planned.[MORE]
Youth Allowance change to spark 'confusion'
There are concerns that changes to student support payments will cause divisions on the New South Wales mid-north coast.[MORE]
Sydneysider fights to retain ungendered status
Sydneysider Norrie has complained to the Human Rights Commission after the registrar's office revoked a 'sex not specific' certifcate.[MORE]
Menindee flows boost tourism
Fresh flows into the Menindee Lakes have boosted tourism opportunities around the region, both on land and in the air. [MORE]
ETS will see NSW electricity bills soar
NSW electricity bills are set to soar if the federal Emissions Trading Scheme is introduced.[MORE]
Richard Buttrose jailed for cocaine dealing
Former eastern suburbs restaurant owner Richard Buttrose will spend at least 12 years in jail for cocaine dealing.[MORE]
North should keep his spot: Langer
Australian assistant coach Justin Langer says he will be "amazed" if young New South Wales all-rounder Steve Smith is handed a Test debut on Friday ahead of current number six batsman Marcus North.[MORE]
Plans to sell agricultural school land dropped
The New South Wales Government has abandoned plans to sell off farm land around Hurlstone Agricultural High School, after an independent review recommended against the sale.[MORE]
Sydney man arrested over internet wrist watch scam
A man has been charged with numerous counts of fraud in Sydney's south after police raided his home and seized holograms capable of making fake credit cards. [MORE]
'High-ranking bikie' charged with intimidating police
A man who police believe is a high-ranking member of an outlaw motorcycle gang will face court today after being charged with intimidating a police officer over the weekend. [MORE]
Tourists targeted in Bondi cafe smoking ban
Waverley Council has banned Bondi beach goers from lighting up outside cafes.[MORE]
NSW to examine education stimulus spending
The NSW Upper House is to examine how the Federal Government's education stimulus money is being spent.[MORE]
Dragons clash just what we need: Moore
Having lost to a side expected to battle it out for this year's wooden spoon, Canterbury coach Kevin Moore claims a meeting with NRL premiership contender St George Illawarra is just the tonic for his ailing side.[MORE]
Carney not buying into Origin hype
Rejuvenated bad boy Todd Carney says he will not let a successful NRL return overshadow the enormity he faces in getting his life and career back on track.[MORE]
Man's leg torn off in smash
A man is in hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car in Sydney's outer west.[MORE]
Fourteen-year-old makes Aussie swim team
Yolane Kukla has become the youngest female to make a senior Australian swim team in a generation after trouncing reigning world champion Marieke Guehrer in the 50 metres butterfly at the Commonwealth Games trials in Sydney.[MORE]
