NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car to return to work after cancer
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car confirms a return to work after a breast cancer diagnosis, with officials outlining plans to resume cabinet and parliamentary duties in the near term.
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NSW to scrap good character evidence at sentencing for convicted offenders
New South Wales plans to remove good character evidence from sentencing, pursuing a more consistent approach to penalties. What this could mean for courts and offenders.
How a boy from the western suburbs conquered Covent Garden
An Australian dancer from Western Sydney rises to Covent Garden via the Royal Ballet, with a future focus on opening doors for young Aussie performers.
NSW to scrap ‘good character’ evidence in sentencing
NSW government moves to remove ‘good character’ as a mitigating factor in sentencing, aiming to reduce trauma for victim-survivors and refocus judgments on the offence.
Timbertown living museum closes after almost half a century
Timbertown in Wauchope, NSW, will close after nearly five decades, marking the end of a significant chapter in Australia’s timber-era heritage and the school excursion circuit.
Sydney FC teen stars fire in 4-1 derby win over Wanderers
Sydney FC’s rising teens surged in a high-profile derby, delivering a commanding 4-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers and signalling a bright future for the Sky Blues’ youth pipeline.
Search ends in tragedy for teenage camper in the Blue Mountains
Authorities confirm a tragic outcome in the Blue Mountains search for a teenage camper who disappeared during a three-day trip with a friend. What we know and what remains unclear as the investigation continues.
NSW scraps good character references in sentencing
New South Wales will become the first jurisdiction to bar judges from weighing good character references at sentencing, a reform supporters say marks a major shift while critics warn of potential rights limits.
Emergency call from Bondi Beach attack revealed in new documentary
A new documentary reveals the distressing emergency call made on the day of the Bondi Beach attack, offering insight into responders’ actions and lingering questions.
NSW Greens push for stronger council powers over expanding berry farms
Greens in NSW move to give councils greater authority to regulate the rapidly expanding berry industry along the mid-north coast, amid environmental and labour concerns.