Woman found dead at Sydney CBD school named as water polo coach
Police are combing parklands and waters off an exclusive eastern Sydney suburb for her male colleague.
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NSW woman jailed for pocketing $70k in illegal GST claims
A NSW woman who successfully obtained more than $70,000 through fake tax claims has been jailed for almost two years for her crimes.
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Sydney bowling club green converted as little-known sport on the rise
"I think adding something like pickleball for them (seniors) would be an absolute natural progression."
sport
Truckers risk rego suspensions, heavy fines for tunnel height breaches
Too many over-height incidents have paralysed Sydney's road network at peak times, the NSW Government said.
Trucks
The bizarre road rule that could cost you $2000 this Halloween
If you're heading to a Halloween party, do yourself a favour and don't drive.
road safety
Man to be extradited to Melbourne over underworld murder
Gavin 'Capable' Preston was sitting outside a café on a Saturday morning when two men dressed in black opened fire.
crime
'I thought it was all over': Wing surfer cleaned up by leaping whale
Jason Breen was dragged below the surface of the water from the impact of being hit by the large animal and his ankle rope snapped.
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Train fares to Sydney Airport often more expensive for families than Uber
Inflated opal fares to the Sydney Airport are costing most families double the price that an Uber would, 9News can reveal.
New South Wales
Person injured in shooting near Sydney Harbour
A person has been injured in a shooting in a Sydney harbourside suburb.A person has been injured in a shooting in a Sydney harbourside suburb.
Sydney police
CCTV footage released over alleged gangland shooting murder in Sydney's west
Police believe the killing was part of an alleged hit between feuding Organised Criminal Networks.
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Rental ad highlights grim reality of Sydney's housing crisis
A Sydney rental listing is advertising two mattresses lying on the floor at $250 each, per week, in a sign the city's housing crisis hasn't let up.
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Sydney school students 'being baked' without airconditioning
Ashfield Public is one school struggling without air-conditioners, with some students fainting from the heat.
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Major builder collapses, 100 jobs lost
The NPM Group, which stands for National Projects and Maintenance, was a commercial fit out, construction, minor works and maintenance company behind 45,000 projects across six states and territories.
Building
Commuters face speed cut on Sydney motorway
Commuters in Western Sydney will face a slower commute for many months due to a motorway speed cut.
road safety
Sydney residents eligible for noise reduction work due to flight changes
The Albanese government has released a draft of the projects Environmental Impact statement, opening up feedback from the public on noise, social and environmental concerns.
New South Wales
Our two biggest cities just got closer to banning gas stoves
The City of Sydney and City of Melbourne have both agreed to build no council facilities with fossil fuel connections by the end of the decade.
health
Sydney schoolgirl facing deportation due to unthinkable tragedy
A year ago, Han lost her mother in the NSW floods. Now, the 10-year-old is facing losing her home.
floods
Cheapest suburbs to rent in every Australian capital city
The cheapest suburbs for rentals have been revealed for every capital city in Australia.
Cost of Living
Local business baffled by Commonwealth Bank policy change
A local business owner in Sydney's Potts Point is baffled by a discrete policy change at the only banking branch in his area, which he says is "ungracious" and "not neighbourly".
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Man charged after allegedly biting police, speeding at 140km/h in Sydney
It's alleged the car travelled onto the wrong side of the road multiple times and drove onto footpaths.
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Fast-moving grass fire in Sydney's west contained
Firefighters have contained a grass fire in Penrith in Sydney's west.
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Premier caught out in on-air golf course declaration
Chris Minns spoke to 2GB about the controversial government decision this morning.
Politics
Ten-car crash on Sydney motorway
The lanes have since reopened but emergency services remain on the side of the road.
crashes
NSW fires brought under control as hundreds of firefighters tackle blazes
A bushfire burning in a rural area near the NSW town of Grafton has been brought under control.
bushfires
Luxury cars damaged as police truck rolls
It's understood the officers were on route to an urgent job in Coogee when they collided with a parked Mercedes and Land Rover SUV.
Sydney police
100kg of pseudoephedrine uncovered as three arrested in Sydney
Police uncovered $200,000 in cash, scales, a money counter and luxury jewellery, as well as 100kg of pseudoephedrine.
national
Seven people charged over international money laundering and drug ring
A 37-year-old man in Vietnam was allegedly found to be converting large sums of money to Cryptocurrency for alleged organised drug supply groups in New South Wales.
New South Wales
Friday fares slashed in bid to revitalise Sydney CBD
Opal fares will be discounted by up to 30 per cent on Fridays as part of a NSW government initiative to bring people back to the CBD.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer trial saves Sydney man's eye
Fairweather's transformation was remarkable after receiving the first dose of the three weekly infusions.
health
Homophobic killer to die in jail for 'gay beat' murder
The now-77-year-old was found guilty of murder over the attack on Raymond Keam at Allison Park.
New South Wales
'Risk of death': Recall for solar batteries due to safety concern
NSW residents with solar storage systems have been told to urgently check if batteries installed in their systems are LG branded following a safety recall.
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Speed limits dropping as much as 30km/h on some Sydney streets
Sydney motorists have been warned that speed limits are about to drop drastically on some busy streets.
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$100 million in cocaine found in shipping containers, five charged
More than 200kg of cocaine was seized from three shipping containers following an investigation by the Australian Border Force and the Australian Federal Police in May.
New South Wales
It's a global symbol for Australia, but it almost looked completely different
The world has had fifty years to get used to the iconic design. But if a few judges had changed their votes, there could have been a very different outcome.
national
Five men wanted over alleged stabbing in Sydney
Police alleged a 20-year-old man was stabbed and assaulted by several men while working at a restaurant on Macquarie Street in Liverpool at 8.30pm on September 17.
New South Wales
Council pours cold water on ice baths at famous Sydney beach
It's the latest wellness trend taking off on social media, but Randwick Council has suddenly poured cold water on the idea.
health
Sydney man plans to retire early after $30 million Oz Lotto win
A Sydney man is ready to retire early after winning $30 million in Tuesday's Oz Lotto draw.
national
Australia's bumper cruise season begins
Australia's bumper cruise season kicks off today, as the first ship of the summer sailed into Sydney Harbour.
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NSW government's push to revive Sydney nightlife
Laws around noise complaints, drinking outdoors and licencing will come under the microscope in a move to 'slash red tape'.
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Police offer $1 million reward over cold case murder of Sydney man
Police investigating the suspected murder of John Giannopoulos in Sydney more than 20 years ago have announced a $1 million reward for information as detectives probe several fresh leads.
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NRL hopeful's brother also accused of underworld murder
Two brothers - one with dreams of playing in the NRL - have been accused of murder over the fatal shooting of Sydney underworld player Dejan "Danny" Radulovic.
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Sydneysiders warned as funnel-web spiders start breeding season
Male funnel-web spiders may appear in homes and backyards in the coming weeks as they hunt for a mate, leaving burrows as they search.
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Chris left hundreds out of pocket due to inaccurate meter readings
Chris was puzzled when he received a whopping gas bill of $1271 for the latest quarter.
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Man charged with murder after body found at beachside car park
The body of a 40-year-old man who had been allegedly stabbed was discovered in a car next to a beach at Umina Beach.
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Man shot in leg outside Sydney shopping centre
A crime scene has been established by police as they continue to investigate the incident.
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Seniors learn new technology from school kids
Helen Macris retired from teaching 12 years ago, which was around about the last time that she seriously used a computer.
New South Wales
Man charged over $750k financial fraud offences in Sydney
The man was charged with 140 offences including knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
New South Wales
Mystery NSW resident $30 million richer after Tuesday draw
A mystery NSW resident has become a multi-millionaire after they won the entire $30 million lotto jackpot.
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Boy, 13, dies after being hit stepping off bus south of Sydney
Officers have been told the boy has died in hospital.
Sydney police
NRL player Junior Amone stood down after hammer attack verdict
The Dragons star and his dad were found guilty of assaulting a tradie south of Sydney.
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