Tag: NSW
Townsville beauty wins Miss Universe Australia
This year's Miss Universe Australian winner is 20-year-old TV presenter and model Rachael Finch.[MORE]
Axle crowned Cleo Bachelor Of The Year
Axle Whitehead has been crowned the Cleo Bachelor of The Year in a controversial competition. [MORE]
Bushwalker's 000 operator admits 'lack of compassion'
Three 000 operators have apologised for the way they handled calls from a teen bushwalker who later died.[MORE]
Sydney tipped to lead housing recovery
Sydney is set to lead the residential housing market recovery in 2010, while Melbourne and Brisbane will have to ride it out for longer, according to a new survey.[MORE]
Red tape hampering heroin treatment: doctor
The founder of a heroin treatment clinic in Perth says he has been forced to scale back treatment because the Federal Government is delaying his application to import the drug he needs.[MORE]
Knife-wielding bandit beaten off by victim
An armed robber on the Gold Coast got more than he was bargaining for when he attacked Beth Gascoine this morning.[MORE]
Bulldogs, Panthers both lose fight for points
The National Rugby League says Penrith will not be granted the two competition points from its controversial round two clash against the Bulldogs.[MORE]
Tamils rally in Sydney to demand Sri Lankan ceasefire
Hundreds of members of Sydney's Tamil community have held a rally calling for a ceasefire in Sri Lanka.[MORE]
Marine's bashing 'may have link to bikies'
Police say they have not ruled out links to bikie gangs in their continuing investigation into the bashing of an American Marine in Sydney six months ago.[MORE]
Hindmarsh staggered by Ryan, Mason snubs
Nathan Hindmarsh has ripped into New South Wales State of Origin selectors over their decision to snub Andrew Ryan and Willie Mason in their 40-man provisional squad.[MORE]
MGMT, Jane's Addiction set for Splendour
Electro-pop sensations MGMT, rockers Jane's Addiction and UK outfit Bloc Party will headline Splendour In The Grass this year.[MORE]
Police seek information after children approached by man
Police have renewed a call for help to find a man that allegedly approached and touched a group of children in western Sydney.[MORE]
Loosen development contribution restrictions: council
Wollondilly council says the New South Wales Government should consider assessing development contributions charged by councils on a case-by-case basis.[MORE]
Warrior Waugh follows his heart
Long-serving Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh has shunned big-money offers from Europe to commit to Australia's 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign.[MORE]
Bushwalker inquest: 000 operator 'sorry' about call
A woman who took calls from a dying bushwalker has apologised for the way she handled the boy's pleas for help. [MORE]
Garrett urged to speak up on nuclear issues
Politicians, Aboriginal leaders and environment groups have joined forces to protest against an international conference on the nuclear industry, currently meeting in Sydney.[MORE]
High Court dismisses 2UE defamation appeal
The High Court has found that a jury was not misled in the trial of former 2UE presenter John Laws, who was accused of defaming a News Limited journalist during a radio broadcast.[MORE]
Police watchdog changes promise 'procedural fairness'
A New South Wales Labor MP says changes to the Police Integrity Commission (PIC) Act will restore confidence in the body that oversees police.[MORE]
Men to face court on drug and violence charges
Detectives have charged two men with a variety of offences after an investigation into an alleged malicious wounding late last year.[MORE]
Jail privatisation inquiry heads to Junee
A parliamentary committee is in the New South Wales Riverina today to visit the state's only privately run prison as part of its inquiry into prison privatisation.[MORE]
NSW Government in a spin over media training
The New South Wales Opposition says taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for the Premier and his Cabinet to perform better in the media.[MORE]
Wollondilly gas plant faces local opposition
A council in Sydney's outer south-west says it will oppose the construction of a gas-fired power plant near Appin.[MORE]
'Time up' for ambulance inquiry response
Hunter-based MLC Robyn Parker says the State Government has had enough to time to respond to a report into the New South Wales Ambulance Service.[MORE]
Early Sydney life sketches up for sale
A rare sketchbook containing early 19th century colonial watercolours from the Macquarie era is up for sale.[MORE]
Taylor, Inu out of Broncos-Eels clash
Brisbane has dropped prop David Taylor for Friday night's NRL clash against Parramatta at Lang Park.[MORE]
