New South Wales News

News I’ve been a volunteer rural firefighter for 40 years. What I’ve seen this week has shocked me. Our politicians must stop mudslinging and be the leaders we need.

Health Doctors are stumped after four-month-old Logan’s hands turned purple while on holiday on in Queensland.

News When it comes to the unshakeable craving for a chocolate bar, Cadbury says we last longer during the day than Indians, but Brits resist the urge for longer.

Business Warranties for major, minor building defects must be extended to a minimum of seven years and strata defect bonds should be increased, the committee has found.

News A police officer dubbed Raptor 13 is used to cruising the streets of Sydney in a highway patrol car disrupting criminal gangs. But not anymore.

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Crime A man accused of brutally killing a bookmaker 30 years ago told his girlfriend he knifed a big, strong bloke who put up a fight in a robbery gone wrong.

News A teenager allegedly posing as a firefighter is among the latest people snared in a police crackdown on anyone causing trouble during the statewide fire ban.

Smarter Shopping A festive Aldi food item has just scored big in a blind taste test, but there’s a luxury ingredient that has “fooled” the judges.

Crime Police suspect seven fires have been deliberately lit across NSW. Anyone with information on these particular fires, should contact police.

News When Emily left her car she decided to leave the window open a couple of centimetres. When she returned, she was horrified to discover she'd been fined.

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