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Key Findings Emerge From Fifth Week of ICAC’s Operation Rosny Inquiry
Politicssydney-morning-herald6d ago

Key Findings Emerge From Fifth Week of ICAC’s Operation Rosny Inquiry

The Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny probe heard new testimony this week, revealing contentious political remarks, questionable funding arrangements, and unexpected witness appearances. Investigators continue to examine alleged misconduct within New South Wales government operations.

Former NSW MPs Seek Revenge After Downfalls
PoliticsThe Guardian13d ago

Former NSW MPs Seek Revenge After Downfalls

Years after their downfalls, former New South Wales MPs David Elliott and Eleni Petinos believe they were brought down by their own party. An Icac hearing has given them a chance to set the record straight and exact revenge.

EnvironmentThe Guardian18d ago

Hope Emerges in Battle Against South Wales Wildfire

After more than three weeks of burning and two days after military deployment, there is growing hope of progress in the arduous fight against a massive wildfire in Blaenavon, South Wales, with efforts by emergency services and the military appearing to be effective.

Vietnam Explores RNA Technology for Cancer Vaccines
BusinessVnExpress22d ago

Vietnam Explores RNA Technology for Cancer Vaccines

Vietnam is collaborating with Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) on RNA-based biomedical research, including the development of potential vaccines for lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and influenza. The initiative involves the Tam Anh Research Institute.

US Invests $500 Million in Australian Town Amid China Concerns
Worldhindustan-timessbs-news24d ago2 sources

US Invests $500 Million in Australian Town Amid China Concerns

The Pentagon is investing $500 million in a small town in New South Wales, Australia, a move seen as strategically significant due to growing concerns about China's influence in the region. This investment highlights the United States' increasing interest in strengthening its presence in the Indo-Pacific.

NSW to Deploy Paramedics for Mental Health Emergencies
HealthThe Guardian1mo ago

NSW to Deploy Paramedics for Mental Health Emergencies

New South Wales announces a new policy to dispatch specialist nurses and paramedics instead of police to certain mental health emergencies, following multiple deaths. The changes aim to improve responses to such incidents.

Australia's Telstra Network Outage Causes Disruptions
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Australia's Telstra Network Outage Causes Disruptions

Australian carrier Telstra is experiencing a 'secondary issue' after a network outage, with some customers still unable to connect to emergency services. Public transport in New South Wales and Victoria has also been affected.

NSW Unemployment Benefits Should Not Be Taken for Granted
Businesssydney-morning-herald4d ago

NSW Unemployment Benefits Should Not Be Taken for Granted

A prolonged period of low unemployment in New South Wales has delivered substantial economic advantages, but economists warn that policymakers must remain proactive rather than assuming the positive trend will persist automatically.

NSW Launches Avian Influenza Vaccination Trial for Wild Birds
Healthsydney-morning-herald7d ago

NSW Launches Avian Influenza Vaccination Trial for Wild Birds

The New South Wales government is initiating a vaccination program against H5N1 avian influenza for wild birds, beginning with species at Taronga Zoo. Authorities are simultaneously advising pet and backyard bird owners to implement strict biosecurity measures.

NSW to Mandate Facial Recognition in Gaming Venues
Politicssydney-morning-herald10d ago

NSW to Mandate Facial Recognition in Gaming Venues

New South Wales (NSW) will mandate the use of facial recognition technology in gaming venues as part of its latest pokie reforms. This measure aims to enhance security and potentially address problem gambling.

Drone Films First-Ever Humpback Whale Birth from Air
Scienceder-standard1mo ago

Drone Films First-Ever Humpback Whale Birth from Air

For the first time, a drone has captured footage of a humpback whale giving birth off the coast of Kingscliff, New South Wales. The groundbreaking aerial video challenges existing assumptions about whale birthing locations.

Truck Crash and Explosions on Hume Highway, Australia
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Truck Crash and Explosions on Hume Highway, Australia

Six trucks, including one carrying eight tonnes of butane cans, were destroyed in explosions and fire following a crash at a rest stop on the Hume Highway in New South Wales, Australia, with drivers miraculously emerging largely unharmed.

Australia Seizes Over 100,000 Illegal Cockroaches in Record Bust
CultureBBCThe Guardiannos+6aftonbladetDWvgThe Independentindex-hrmyjoyonline3mo ago9 sources

Australia Seizes Over 100,000 Illegal Cockroaches in Record Bust

Australian authorities have seized more than 100,000 illegal cockroaches, including giant hissing cockroaches, valued at approximately $200,000 from a breeder in New South Wales. This operation marks the largest insect bust in the country's history.

Worldsydney-morning-herald3mo ago

Yvonne Austen Obituary

An obituary was published for Yvonne Austen, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales.

Aboriginal Rock Shelter Bulldozed for NSW Power Lines
CultureThe Guardian3mo ago

Aboriginal Rock Shelter Bulldozed for NSW Power Lines

A heritage-listed Aboriginal rock shelter has been destroyed by contractors constructing transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone in New South Wales. The incident has caused shock and anger within the Indigenous community.

UK Government to Renationalize Major Train Operator GWR
PoliticsBBC3mo ago

UK Government to Renationalize Major Train Operator GWR

A significant train operating company, GWR, which operates routes between London and South Wales, is slated for renationalization within the coming months. This move will bring the operator under government control, marking a shift in ownership and management for a key part of the UK rail network.

Police Investigate $150,000 Beehive Theft in Rural NSW
BusinessThe Guardianhelsingin-sanomat4mo ago2 sources

Police Investigate $150,000 Beehive Theft in Rural NSW

Police in rural New South Wales are searching for thieves who allegedly stole beehives valued at $150,000 from a local property. A beekeeper noted that such thefts have become common due to the rise of parasitic varroa mites.

Three Dead in Tragic Marine Rescue Off NSW Coast
HealthThe Guardian4mo ago

Three Dead in Tragic Marine Rescue Off NSW Coast

A marine rescue operation off the coast of New South Wales turned deadly when a rescue boat capsized while attempting to assist a sinking yacht, resulting in three fatalities. Four individuals managed to make it to shore.

Queensland Rejects Key Gun Buyback Recommendation
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Queensland Rejects Key Gun Buyback Recommendation

Queensland has rejected a key recommendation from the Bondi report regarding a gun buyback scheme, with the state's police minister stating it doesn't focus on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, leaving New South Wales as the only clear supporter of the plan.

Perrottet Faces Anti-Corruption Hearing Over Political Payments Claims
PoliticsThe Guardiansydney-morning-herald1d ago2 sources

Perrottet Faces Anti-Corruption Hearing Over Political Payments Claims

Former New South Wales Premier Charles Perrottet testified before an independent anti-corruption commission, repeatedly denying allegations of receiving illicit payments from a property developer. During the proceedings, he acknowledged making minor falsehoods to acquaintances but maintained his political conduct was above board.

NSW Seeks Advice on Court Ruling on Anti-Israel Vandalism
PoliticsThe Guardian13d ago

NSW Seeks Advice on Court Ruling on Anti-Israel Vandalism

The New South Wales government is seeking urgent advice on a controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic. Attorney General is considering an appeal after a judge rejected a terror order request for Mohommed Farhat.

New South Wales Launches Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack
WorldBBCThe Guardianberlingske+2der-spiegelchannel-news-asia19d ago5 sources

New South Wales Launches Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack

The Australian state of New South Wales is set to launch its largest gun buyback program in decades, spurred by the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach. This initiative aims to remove firearms from circulation and enhance public safety.

New South Wales Confirms First East Coast Bird Flu Case
WorldThe Guardianhindustan-times2mo ago2 sources

New South Wales Confirms First East Coast Bird Flu Case

New South Wales has become the third Australian state to confirm a case of the H5N1 bird flu, marking the first instance of the virus on Australia's east coast. This development follows earlier detections in other parts of the country.

Gerwyn Davies' 'Sunburn' Exhibition Homages Coastal Australiana
CultureThe Guardian2mo ago

Gerwyn Davies' 'Sunburn' Exhibition Homages Coastal Australiana

Photographer and costume designer Gerwyn Davies' latest exhibition, 'Sunburn,' is a vibrant homage to the Tweed region of New South Wales and its borderlands. The exhibition features new textile and photographic works that reimagine kitschy, coastal Australiana.

Culturesydney-morning-herald4mo ago

Sydney Morning Herald Publishes Two Obituaries

The Sydney Morning Herald has published obituaries for Mary Humphries and Christine Collins. These announcements commemorate the lives of two individuals from Sydney, New South Wales.