Tag: NSW
Daly looking anything but a 'wild thing'
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Listening to John Daly talk about his putting woes and apologising for past sins, it's hard to believe he is golf's 'wild thing'.[MORE]
Russian yacht out of Sydney-Hobart
The Russian yacht entered in this year's Sydney to Hobart race has been forced to withdraw because its new keel will take too long to build.[MORE]
Rees contradicts Minister on e-tags
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government has been caught out making policy on the run by announcing it would introduce a no-deposit e-tag. [MORE]
Govt adds fuel to V8 race debate
The Minister for State Development, Ian Macdonald, has denied legislation to enable V8 Supercar street races in the Olympic precinct amounts to a green light to damage the environment.[MORE]
Unions rally against Howard's building watchdog
Unions across the country have marched for the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.[MORE]
Murderer lashes out at victim's family
A New South Wales man who pleaded guilty to murdering his pregnant girlfriend in 2004 has shouted at court officials and members of her family during his sentencing hearing.[MORE]
Migrants shun binge drinking: report
A study has found the rate of binge drinking in New South Wales among many multicultural communities is much less than those in the general population.[MORE]
Daly to stay for Australian Open
Two-time major winner John Daly will follow up this Thursday's Australian PGA Championship with the Australian Open in Sydney next week.[MORE]
Bus stop victim 'may have saved man'
A woman who died when a learner driver crashed into a bus stop may have saved a man's life.[MORE]
Rees seeks private ferry for Parramatta
Private ferry operators asked to bid for commuter services between Parramatta and the city.[MORE]
Albanese demands second Sydney airport
The Federal Government says a second airport must be built in Sydney.[MORE]
Art, music cut from Sydney youth programs
Youth workers in south western Sydney say a proposed restructure of services could have a considerable social impact.[MORE]
Rees to introduce new alcohol trading laws
The New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees, says new legislation will be introduced into Parliament today, aimed at reducing alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
NSW reviews ambulance rescue decision
New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca has asked for a review on the decision to hand the Ambulance Service's rescue role to the Fire Brigade. [MORE]
Olympic Park race debate revs up
The Total Environment Centre has accused the New South Wales Government of legalising environmental damage by allowing V8 Supercar street races in Sydney's Olympic precinct.[MORE]
Catholic teachers stop work
Teachers at Catholic schools across New South Wales are stopping work for an hour today to campaign for a 5 per cent payrise.[MORE]
NSW Police nab 215 'drunk' drivers
More than 200 people have been charged with drink-driving and drug offences in New South Wales as part of an Australia-wide police campaign.[MORE]
Possum put down after being set on fire
Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a possum was found burnt alive in the New South Wales central west last month. [MORE]
Australians return from Mumbai violence
A flight carrying more Australians who were caught up in terrorist violence in Mumbai landed in Sydney last night.[MORE]
NRMA backs no-deposit e-tags
The NRMA has welcomed the introduction of a no-deposit e-tag for Sydney's tollways. [MORE]
NSW MPs may get Xmas early mark
The NSW Government says it may cancel next week's scheduled parliamentary sitting days.[MORE]
Sydney drive-by shootings 'not related'
Police are investigating two drive-by shootings in Sydney's west last night.[MORE]
Sydney PhD student turns thesis into dance
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A Sydney PhD student has won an award for setting her PhD to a dance routine.[MORE]
Catholic school teachers to stop work
Teachers at up to 600 Catholic schools around New South Wales will hold stop work meetings on Tuesday in support of a 5 per cent pay rise claim.[MORE]
Extend CountryLink price drop to pensioners: Opposition
NSW Opposition is calling for the Government to extend its deal on $1 CountryLink children's fares to pensioners.[MORE]
