Bradfield: Nicolette Boele’s multimillion-dollar campaign redefines teal bids
Nicolette Boele spent over $2.2m to win Bradfield by 26 votes, the largest outlay by any teal independent in recent NSW elections.
New South Wales
Armed robbers on the run after stick-up at a Sydney city hotel
Two men remain at large after threatening hotel staff in central Sydney and taking a safe. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigations begin.
Joshua Clark apologises in NSW court over Newtown school bus crash
Alleged driver Joshua Clark has offered a courtroom apology in relation to the Newtown school bus crash. What we know and what remains unknown as the case unfolds in NSW.
NSW ditches good character references in sentencing
New South Wales moves to remove good character references from sentencing, potentially setting a national precedent. We assess the implications for victims, defendants, and prosecutors as reforms loom.
James Valentine retires from ABC after four decades on Sydney radio
Veteran ABC broadcaster James Valentine, longtime host of Sydney’s Afternoons, is retiring after nearly four decades to focus on health, family and recovery amid cancer treatment.
NSW police review DV handling in Lake Cargelligo shooting case
NSW Police will conduct an internal review into how the Lake Cargelligo DV handling of domestic violence allegations related to the shooting case was managed, as investigators press on in western NSW.
Sydney officer accused of knock-and-run assault at home front door
A senior Sydney police officer is alleged to have armed himself with a bat and assaulted two men who knocked on his front door in a knock-and-run incident. Investigations are ongoing with no charges yet.
Sydney warns Wanderers to focus on football ahead of NSW derby
Sydney FC urges both sides to keep the focus on football ahead of the NSW derby with the Western Sydney Wanderers, signalling a measured approach to the high-stakes clash.
Lake Cargelligo survivor issues urgent plea as gunman search continues
A teenage survivor in Lake Cargelligo has issued an urgent plea as authorities maintain a sweeping gunman search. What is known and what remains unclear as the investigation continues.
Lake Cargelligo survivor pleads as gunman search continues
A teenage survivor of a Lake Cargelligo shooting speaks out as police widen their search for the accused gunman, leaving residents anxious and seeking answers.