Barry Wooden tends memorial lawn 25 years after Gerogery
Barry Wooden tends his son’s memorial lawn as NSW marks 25 years since the Gerogery railway tragedy, with ongoing safety upgrades and community remembrance.
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Sydney man accused of posing as talent agent to lure young actors
A 57-year-old man has appeared in a Sydney court charged with posing as a talent agent to lure young actors into sexual acts, prompting questions about industry safeguards.
Cricket NSW axes legendary coach amid major leadership shake-up
Cricket NSW has announced a major leadership shake-up, removing Greg Shipperd from both state and BBL duties. The move signals a new era for NSW cricket and the Sydney Sixers.
Pensioner crafts octopus toys to comfort premature babies in Sydney hospitals
An NSW pensioner in Sydney has spent months sewing more than 700 premature baby octopus toys to comfort tiny patients and support weary NICU teams, turning care into a community effort.
Farhat loses bid to overturn Sydney anti-Semitic attack sentence
A NSW court has rejected Mohommed Farhat’s appeal against his jail term for involvement in a Sydney eastern suburbs anti-Semitic attack, keeping him in custody.
Top leaders urge restraint as Israeli president prepares to visit Australia
Prime Minister Albanese and NSW Premier Minns urge restraint amid planned protests during the Israeli president’s visit to Australia, emphasising safety and civil discourse.
NSW introduces Australia-first ban on good character references in sentencing
NSW implements an Australia-first reform banning good character references in sentencing for all convicted criminals, aiming to shift focus to harm and accountability in the justice system.
Sydney raid uncovers factory-style device linked to illicit cigarette production
Australian authorities in Sydney have seized a machine associated with illicit cigarette production, highlighting a intensified push to disrupt the illegal tobacco trade.
Liberal MP vows to identify vandals after Sydney graffiti incident
A Liberal MP in Sydney’s northwest condemns graffiti on his electoral office and pledges to work with police to identify the vandal as investigators probe the incident.
Investigation opened after two men found dead in Glenorie, Sydney
Police are investigating the discovery of two men at a Glenorie property in Sydney’s northwest, with authorities saying the circumstances remain unclear and inquiries continue.