Tag: NSW
Aboriginal activist 'Chicka' Dixon dies
Aboriginal activist Charles "Chicka" Dixon has died in Sydney aged 81.[MORE]
Bondi Pavilion squatters win eviction reprieve
A group of homeless men has won a temporary reprieve in their fight to sleep at the Bondi Pavilion, in Sydney's east.[MORE]
Irrigators welcome water projects funding
Murray Irrigation has welcomed its major share of $100 million worth of farm water saving projects announced by Water Minister Penny Wong last Friday, saying it was better late than never.[MORE]
Woman denies partner's Christmas Day murder
A New South Wales woman who stabbed her partner in the shower has pleaded not guilty to murder because of mental illness.[MORE]
Mowen re-signs with Waratahs
He may have been born and bred in Queensland but Ben Mowen thinks blue is more his colour. [MORE]
Council manager spent funds on personal surveillance
The general manager of a council in Sydney's inner-west has admitted spending council funds to employ a surveillance company to follow a man he feared was involved with his wife.[MORE]
Seniors Week Awards recognise volunteers
People from the Illawarra and New South Wales south coast have been named winners in the annual NSW Seniors Week Awards.[MORE]
Webber calls by home before Aust GP
Hundreds of people have gathered in Queanbeyan, south-east of Canberra, to welcome home Australian Formula One star Mark Webber.[MORE]
Protesters disrupt shipment from new coal loader
The first shipment of coal to be loaded from Newcastle's newly-built third loader has been delayed by climate-change protesters.[MORE]
Regional mayors air 'unfair' tax worries
Mayors in regional areas of New South Wales have accused the State Government of unfairly taxing them to pay for projects in Sydney.[MORE]
Prior extends stay at Dragons
St George Illawarra forward Matt Prior has extended his contract with the NRL club until the end of the 2013 season.[MORE]
Mother charged with 2yo girl's murder
A woman will face court today after her 2yo daughter was found dead in their Sydney home.[MORE]
Community service for drunk golf cart driver
A man has been sentenced for high-range drink driving in a golf cart in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
Indian students reeling after another college closure
International students have gathered at the gates of a private college in Sydney's inner-west.[MORE]
Brett Stewart to face sexual assault trial
NRL star Brett Stewart will face trial next month accused of the sexual assault of a teenage girl.[MORE]
Private bus users 'disadvantaged by MyZone tickets'
The New South Wales Transport Minister David Campbell has rejected claims that the new MyZone ticketing system will be a disaster for private bus users.[MORE]
Pearce laughs off Origin captaincy talk
Captain of the New South Wales State of Origin team? "Outrageous", says Sydney Roosters half-back Mitchell Pearce.[MORE]
NSW nurses write staffing levels into wages claim
NSW nurses are voting on a claim which calls for minimum staff-to-patient ratios.[MORE]
Emissions down despite summer heat
New data on the four eastern states indicates people are becoming more conscious about how much energy they use.[MORE]
Police pursuit ban rejected after horror crash
The ACT Government rejects calls for a blanket ban on police pursuits after a crash kills a family of three and the driver of a stolen car in Canberra.[MORE]
Hasler rants as Sea Eagles implode
Manly coach Des Hasler has joined the chorus of criticism against referees after a blatant forward pass left the Sea Eagles rooted to the foot of the NRL ladder.[MORE]
Hayne magic leaves Anderson in awe
He had plenty to say at half-time but by the end Parramatta coach Daniel Anderson was speechless as he attempted to explain the phenomenal Jarryd Hayne effort which lifted the Eels to a 24-20 come-from-behind win over bitter rival Manly.[MORE]
Mother arrested over 2yo's drowning death
A woman is being questioned over the drowning death of her 2yo girl in her bathtub.[MORE]
Plastic-bottle boat sets sail to Sydney
A boat made of thousands of plastic bottles has set sail to Sydney to raise awareness of ocean pollution.[MORE]
Jamie Boyd returns to his father's country
Jamie Boyd reflects on what it means to him to be back in the Shoalhaven area during a rare visit to Australia for his own exhibition. [MORE]
