Twenty NSW schools were closed on Friday with intense hot weather sweeping the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for NSW, urging residents to stay cool. Some schools were closed due to adverse weather, bushfire-related events, emergencies or other incidents, the NSW Department of Education confirmed on Friday. Watch the latest … Read more
Several packages that are suspected to contain cocaine have washed up on NSW beaches, prompting a warning from police. Seven packages have been found on beaches between Newcastle and Sydney since Friday night. The first package was found at Magenta Beach, on the Central Coast, around 8pm on December 22 by a member of the … Read more
A review will be launched into the Optus outage that affected millions of Australians, as the telco ombudsman urges those impacted to raise compensation with the provider. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said connectivity was “absolutely essential” for consumers and businesses, while announcing the federal government’s investigation. “While we welcome that Optus services were restored over … Read more
A NSW woman has been awarded thousands of dollars after a puppy she purchased from a dog breeder was diagnosed with a congenital medical condition (a condition present from birth). The woman purchased Bobby, an English bulldog, from a certified breeder in April 2022 for $6000. At the time, Bobby was 12 weeks old, and … Read more
The unstable rock faces, dangerous cliff edges, and slippery surfaces at the base of Belmore Falls and Gerringong Falls have been cause for a number of fatalities in the state’s south. But that hasn’t stopped thrill seekers, nature lovers and content creators from illegally accessing the stunning but restricted areas, a growing trend which national … Read more
A 25-year-old man has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was hit by a car on a highway in Sydney’s CBD. The crash happened about 8.50pm on Saturday, when the car travelling north along the Bradfield Highway, approximately 400m south of the southern pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hit the … Read more
A young man is fighting for life after crashing his motorcycle in Sydney’s north. About 9.25pm on Saturday, police tried to stop a motorcyclist on Warringah Road at Frenchs Forest. The man, aged 22, continued to ride, however, due to safety reasons no police pursuit was initiated. Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more
Former NSW premier Bob Carr has farewelled his wife of 50 years in a moving tribute after describing the heartbreaking moment she died in his arms. Helena Carr was remembered as an accomplished businesswoman who was full of zest and joy, at her funeral at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney on Tuesday. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
A family in country New South Wales is enduring unimaginable grief following the death of their newborn daughter to a rare syndrome at just four weeks of age. Friends have rallied around grieving Gundagai mum Jayde Bell and her partner after their little girl was a victim of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). WATCH THE … Read more
A family-run jumping castle business in Sydney says it has faced threats after being confused for a similarly named business accused of discriminating against a Jewish school. Western Sydney Jumping Castles and Face Painting took to social media on Wednesday to stress it was not involved in, and did not support, a rival company’s posts. … Read more
