Woman’s body found in boot of car in Evans Head, NSW
Investigations are underway in northern NSW after a woman's body was found in the boot of a car.Emergency services were called to a unit on…
Damning report into former Sydney prison guard who sexually assaulted inmates highlights culture, management problems
In short: A report into the sexual offences committed by former prison guard Wayne Gregory Astill has been released publicly today.It found Astill should have never…
Sydney Mardi Gras parade to begin with a moment of silence to honour Luke Davies and Jesse Baird
The 46th Sydney Mardi Gras parade will begin with a moment of silence to honour the lives of young couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird.The commemorative tribute…
Search for bodies of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird continues, but key details remain unanswered
It's been almost a week since NSW Police began investigating the double murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.Police confirmed that a search…
Sydney Mardi Gras board requests NSW Police not take part in Saturday’s parade
In short: NSW Police have been requested not to take part in Saturday's Mardi Gras parade after a decision by the board.The board says police…
NSW Police search for bodies of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird moves to remote area near Goulburn, south-west of Sydney
In short: Police have confirmed they are searching a property at Bungonia near Goulburn, south-west of Sydney, for the bodies of Sydney couple Luke Davies…
WA wins one-day cup for third-straight season with victory over NSW in final
Hilton Cartwright and Joel Paris have powered Western Australia to a five-wicket win over NSW in the one-day cup final, securing a historic third straight…
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb apologises to families of gay hate crime victims
In short: NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb apologises for the force's handling of gay hate crimes over a period of 40 years.An inquiry last year…
Auditor-general’s flood report finds NSW had ‘no plan’ to house 2022 Lismore survivors
In short: A NSW auditor-general's report finds "no plan" was in place to house 2022 flood survivors.Two years on, hundreds remain on waiting lists.What's next? The NSW…
Will Pucovski ends century drought in Sheffield Shield comeback for Victoria against NSW
In short: Victoria batter Will Pucovski scored his first Sheffield Shield century since 2020.Pucovski returned to the Victoria XI after recovering from an 11th concussion…
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces plan to build 100 new preschools over three years
In short: The NSW government has pledged to build 100 preschools, 49 of which will be in regional and remote areas.Premier Chris Minns made the…
Heatwaves, thunderstorms, and a possible cyclone — another week of extreme weather unfolding
This week's weather across Australia almost perfectly encapsulates the summer so far — skies are rumbling with thunder across the eastern states, a tropical low…
Nearly 500 cases of cryptosporidiosis recorded in NSW this year as health department issues alert
In short: There have been 498 cases of the diarrhoeal disease cryptosporidiosis recorded in NSW this year.NSW Health has advised those with diarrhoea not to swim for…
NSW Police arrest nearly 600 domestic violence offenders in major operation
In short: NSW Police have arrested 590 people and charged them with serious domestic violence offences.The arrests were part of a four-day operation known as Operation…
NSW planning department official referred to ICAC suspended pending investigation
In short: A NSW planning department official referred to ICAC has been suspended with pay.The allegation the official allegedly used inside information before buying a Sydney…
Man who made chance fossil discovery in outback Queensland named Local Hero in 2024 Australian of the Year Awards
The man behind a chance fossil discovery that saw palaeontologists flock to outback Queensland, making it a now-famous dinosaur hotspot, has been named Australia's Local…
Seaplane crashes into Sydney Harbour near Shark Island after aborted take-off
Passengers have spoken about their lucky escape after the seaplane they were travelling on crashed into Sydney Harbour during an aborted take-off.Key points:Police said one…
NSW Police release CCTV footage of moment Sydney lawyer Mahmoud Abbas was shot in Greenacre
CCTV video of a gunman running towards a criminal defence lawyer has been released in an appeal for information into the shooting. Key points:Lawyer Mahmoud Abbas…
Kurtley Beale groped woman at Sydney pub before sexually assaulting her in male toilets, court hears
Rugby union player Kurtley Beale allegedly groped a woman in a Sydney pub before sexually assaulting her in the male toilets, a jury has heard.Key…