Shot that killed prisoner was needed to stop him escaping, officer's lawyer says
Dwayne Johnstone died after being hit with a corrections officer's bullet outside Lismore Base Hospital as he escaped following his discharge in 2019.
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Man dies in bushfire while defending property in New South Wales
The man's body was found by police, next to a bulldozer that was destroyed, about 30km west of Kempsey.
national
Two men rescued from yacht in 'harrowing' conditions off NSW coast
The 12-metre yacht ran into trouble five nautical miles northeast of Port Macquarie at 8pm on Monday after "harrowing" conditions affected the yacht's ability to sail.
national
'Never too late' to find cold case killers as police offer up huge reward
Detectives say they've 'never given up' on solving the murder of two Queenslanders killed within days of each other.
crime
AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model
"He's lost his job, he's lost friends (and) his reputation has been severely damaged."
courts
Man charged over 'offensive comments' made at pro-Palestine rally
Police said the man attended a pro-Palestinian gathering in Sydney's CBD, in the wake of Hamas attacks earlier this month.
national
Domestic violence operation targets most 'dangerous' offenders in NSW
The statewide blitz resulted in the arrest of 421 people.
Australia
Emergency level bushfire downgraded in New South Wales
A fire at Willi Willi National Park near Port Macquarie, one at Springwood Park Road near Kempsey, and another near Byron Bay have been downgraded.
bushfires
Mother and baby missing in Sydney found
The woman and her child have been located and are safe.
missing persons
Trees downed and trains cancelled as Sydney hit by wild storm
Sydney has been hit by a wild storm which has donned trees and cancelled trains.
Weather
Firefighters battle blaze near Byron Bay's iconic coastline for third day
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large bushfire in Byron Bay, as shocked beachgoers share photos of black smoke billowing into the sky from the iconic location.
bushfires
Body with stab wounds found in small NSW beach town carpark
Locals in a quiet NSW beachside town say they are worried after the body of a man was found slumped next to a car in a surf club car park
central coast
Opal fare increase hits Sydney commuters
Annual fare changes will come into effect on Monday, October 16, with commuters likely to see a $1 increase on their weekly fares on average.
nationalThousands attend 'largely peaceful' pro-Palestinian rallies across Australia
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered for rallies in Australian cities, with the events ending peacefully according to police.
Australia
Five people rushed to hospital after car mounts footpath in Sydney
Five pedestrians have been rushed to hospital after they were allegedly hit by a car in Sydney's Inner West overnight.
Sydney
Man charged after 45-hour stand-off in NSW
The incident began about 3pm on Wednesday when officers attempted to speak with a 33-year-old man at a home.
crime
RFS volunteer dies while helping protect Northern Rivers community
RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers called the sudden death a tragedy.
national
'It's too late for sorry, bud': Family's anguish after killing
A 22-year-old man who choked another to death in what started as self-defence has been told by the victim's brother it's too late for apologies.
courts
Wheat with six times more fibre hitting shelves soon
The wheat was developed by the CSIRO in collaboration with national and international farmers and has shown promising health benefits when ingested.
national
Manhunt underway after stolen car crashes in Sydney's north
A man has been seen running from a crash involving multiple cars on Sydney's Northern beaches overnight.
national
Three men charged after alleged Nazi salutes outside Sydney Jewish Museum
Three men have been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
national
Man charged with burning cars used in fatal Sydney shooting
The arrest was made as part of an investigation into the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Marvin Oraiha in July.
national
Memorial held for Bali Bombings victims on 21st anniversary
Coogee locals paid tribute to the victims today at the Bali Memorial, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese making an appearance.
national
Man charged over alleged confrontation with teens over Israeli flag in Sydney
Four teenagers were verbally threatened by a 23-year-old man after they displayed an Israeli flag across their car, police allege.
national
Planned pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney changed to 'static rally'
Palestine Action Group Sydney, the organisers, said the decision was made to reduce the legal risks of the event.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Bus safety report looks into seatbelts and speed, NSW government reveals
A safety campaign, including signs reminding passengers to buckle, up will also be launched following the report's findings tomorrow.
national
Fire danger warning for millions of people in New South Wales
The mercury is forecast to reach over 30 degrees for many parts of the state, ahead of changing, cooler conditions.
Weather
Thousands gather in Sydney for Israel vigil
Close to 10,000 registered for the event in Dover Heights on Wednesday, including NSW Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Two-metre shark forces closures of Sydney's popular Manly Beach
A member of the public alerted lifeguards that a shark was swimming near the shore before the shark alarm was activated, forcing everyone out of the water.
Sydney
Year 12 students' final exams kick off in NSW
The HSC exam period will run until Friday November 3.
school
Driver charged after motorcyclist killed in crash in Sydney's north
The ute and a motorbike crashed through a brick wall and caught on fire during the incident.
national
Energy prices dominate more than 17,000 complaints made to NSW ombudsman
The ombudsman recovered $1.6 million in customer outcomes, all of which went back into the pockets of those who filed the complaints.
national
CCTV footage released as NSW police search for second man over fatal stabbing
Police have released CCTV footage as they search for a second man believed to be involved in the stabbing death of a man in regional New South Wales earlier this year.
national
Sydney rampage killer's sentence cut to 40 years
A man who stabbed a sex worker to death before conducting a terrifying rampage through the streets of Sydney has had his sentence slashed by several years.
courts
Top 10 most popular postcodes for NSW first-home buyers
Properties ranging from $700,000 to $800,000 were the most popular.
Real estate
NSW Premier apologises for snub to Jewish community
He admitted today the government failed to provide a space for them to come together after the Hamas incursion into Israel.
Chris Minns
Massive fire destroys factory in western Sydney
Forty firefighters battled overnight to extinguish the blaze.
fires
Motorcyclist dead after five-vehicle crash in Sydney's north
A man has died after a crash involving a ute, a motorcycle, and three other cars ended in flames in Sydney's north.
national
Woman, 100, among two killed in car crash in Sydney's west
A 100-year-old woman is one of two passengers who have died after a car hit a pole in Sydney's west.
national
Sydney IMAX theatre finally reopening after seven-year renovation
The 692 square metre screen is the second biggest in Australia
Sydney
Woman admits to filming partner's bail bid for fatal Heckenberg crash
The partner of a man charged over a fatal high-speed crash in Sydney has admitted filming her boyfriend during a bail hearing days before she was also charged over the accident.
national
More speed cameras in Sydney's south after deadly crash and repeat hooning
Community has 'lost patience' with hoons on a 3km stretch of beachfront road
road safety
Bail denied for 'De Niro' over $40m cocaine haul at Sydney Airport
Ahmed Haouchar is one of five men arrested and charged after 100kg of cocaine was seized from a passenger plane which had arrived from South Africa on Saturday.
drugs
Police raid Mongols premises ahead of club's national run
A Mongols outlaw motorcycle clubhouse has been raided ahead of the group's national run this week.
Sydney
Sydney Harbour apartment with peeling wallpaper sells for almost $2.5m
It's so unloved the wallpaper is peeling from the walls, but that didn't stop a buyer snapping up this North Sydney pad with panoramic harbour views for nearly $2.5m.
PROPERTY
Police investigate video of fireworks fired from ute in Sydney's south-west
Police are investigating a video circulating of fireworks being fired off the back of a dual cab ute in Sydney's south west in an apparent show of support for the Palestinian cause.
Sydney
Berejiklian's challenge to ICAC corruption findings to be fast-tracked
A legal bid by former premier Gladys Berejiklian to overturn findings she engaged in corruption will be heard as quickly as possible.
Gladys Berejiklian
Two bodies found at Sydney home
Two bodies have been found at a property at Riverwood in Sydney's south.
Sydney
Emily's parents thought she was car sick. The reality was tragic
Mum Heather So thought her daughter Emily was suffering from a bout of car sickness when she complained about feeling unwell. But when she took her four-year-old to hospital for a scan, it revealed she had a deadly form of cancer.
national
'No words': Family mourns after grandpa, three children lost in plane crash
9News understands they were aged 11, nine and six.
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