PM to visit flood zones as thousands more put on evacuation alert
The prime minister will visit flood affected regions in NSW with the premier tomorrow as much of Sydney remains underwater.
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'He needed us': NSW Police brave rising floodwaters to save trapped man
NSW Police officers have braved rising floodwaters to save a man as his ute was swallowed by the climbing river in Sydney's north west.
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Fair Work Commission sides with union in rail dispute
Sydneysiders are set to be impacted by more train delays tomorrow after the Fair Work Commission denied the state government's legal bid to halt planned industrial action from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).
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Bizarre sight on Sydney beach
Residents living in some parts Sydney's north-west have experienced their worst floods in over four decades as current water levels surpass records set in 2021.
Wild Weather
Floodwaters in Windsor, NSW reach highest point since 1978
The Hawkesbury River floodwaters have exceeded the record levels reached just a few months ago.
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Another COVID-19 wave hits NSW sparking renewed vaccination calls
Dr Kerry Chant said case numbers and hospitalisations are expected to peak in late July and early August.
COVID 19
Vegetable prices to be hit by floods
Common vegetables will begin spiking in price over the coming weeks because of heavy flooding in north-west Sydney
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Hoax rescue call slammed as SES battle flood crisis
The SES had to divert crucial resources to answer a flood rescue call that turned out to be a hoax in Sydney overnight.
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How do I get flood recovery payments?
Disaster funding has been approved for 23 local government areas in New South Wales as the flood crisis to hit the coast continues.
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New varroa mite kill zone set up close to NSW-Queensland border
NSW beekeepers have been given a brief respite in their desperate fight to contain a bee-killing parasite, but apiarists in Queensland will now be watching on nervously.
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Witness at Chris Dawson trial claims he saw Lynette alive in 1982
The court heard from a man named Paul Cooper, who claimed he saw missing mother Lynette Dawson after she ran away from her unfaithful husband.
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Rain to ease but Sydney flood danger still high
The Bureau of Meteorology warns the flooding will be even worse than March last year in some spots.
Weather
Legal action launched against more strike action on Sydney trains
The New South Wales government has taken legal action in an attempt to prevent any further industrial action by rail workers that would disrupt Sydney's train network once again.
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When is it going to stop raining?
Residents across New South Wales are being lashed by ongoing weather events and are beginning to wonder 'how long will this rain persist?'
Weather
Opal fares increasing from today in another cost of living blow
Opal fares increase from today - but the state government says the price hike is "below inflation" and will cost passengers about $1 a week.
Opal Cards
Breaking news and updates Australia: July 4, 2022
Premier says 32,000 facing evacuation in Sydney floods; Ship stranded off NSW coast now stable; Plea after SES called to more than 140 flood rescues
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Dramatic moment person lowered onto stranded ship
A cargo ship without power and stranded in heavy seas in waters off the Royal National Park in Sydney's south is now stable.
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Chaos at Sydney Airport as check-in waiting times skyrocket
Staff shortages, wet weather and school holidays have seen Sydney Airport plunged into chaos again today as hundred of thousands of travellers flood through check-in gates.
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More bees and hives to be killed off across NSW
Untold more bees and hives will be killed off across New South Wales as authorities race to contain a varroa mite outbreak threatening Australia's $70 million bee industry.
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The give-way rule sparking huge debate
Do you know Australia's strange and lesser-known road rules?
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'Do not assume you will be safe': Warnings as Sydney floods escalate
New South Wales residents are facing a "life-threatening flood emergency" with thousands of residents forced to leave their homes.
Weather
Man drowns in Sydney river as wild weather hits city
A man has drowned after his kayak capsized on a river in Sydney's inner west.
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Thousands descend on Australian cities in protest of US ruling
Tens of thousands of people have descended on Sydney, Melbourne and other major cities across Australia to demand access to safe abortions for millions in the US.
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Sydney could see a month's worth of rain in a day
A list of areas have been put on alert as map warns residents to brace.
Wild Weather
Sydney man charged after Border Force find gun hidden inside gaming console
A western Sydney man has been charged after Border Force officers found a gun hidden inside a gaming console imported from the US.
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Breaking news and updates Australia: July 1, 2022
Major rain event hits NSW coast; Sydney train strikes continue; Queensland Government bans more plastic items
Live News Daily
Guy Sebastian's former manager to remain 'free on bail' until sentencing
The 49-year-old has faced a seven-week trial after he was accused of failing to pay Sebastian almost $900,000 in royalties and performance fees over five years.
courts'Enough is enough': Transport Minister condemns rail strike action
Up to 70 per cent of train services have been slashed and a weekend timetable is running today.
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Major train delays today as union continues with strike action
The union says a rail strike will go ahead on Friday with 70 per cent of train services slashed and a weekend timetable running.
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John Barilaro withdraws from New York trade commissioner role
Barilaro said he has withdrawn from the New York trade posting due the amount of media attention.
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Court rejects bid to dismiss case against William Tyrrell's foster mum
The foster parents were charged with common assault and stalking and intimidation of a child, who is not William, in November last year.
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Hunt for men 'posing as rideshare drivers', sexually assaulted woman
The 27-year-old woman was driven from Bondi Junction to Wolli Creek in a silver Kia Sportage at 2am on Friday, April 1.
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Sydney set to host iconic tech and culture festival SXSW
South By South West (SXSW) will come to the NSW capital in October next year with thousands of music, technology, art and gaming events.
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Breaking news and updates Australia: June 30, 2022
Flood warning for Sydney with deluge on way; Teacher's strike underway in NSW; COVID-19 vaccine on way for under fives.
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Australia about to be hit with eight-day rain event
A 2800km stretch of the country is on alert, as a deepening low pressure system swirls off the coast.
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Major rental hikes on the way for homes in Sydney's south-west
The news couldn't come at a worse time, with cost of living pressures from groceries, petrol and other bills already leaving many feeling the squeeze.
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Sydney commuters told to prepare for major train delays today
Transport for NSW has confirmed services will be slashed by up to 70 per cent on Thursday.
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Breaking news and updates Australia: June 29, 2022
Ukraine's tongue-in-cheek video message to Australia; Transport union to continue Sydney train strikes; 51 migrants dead in Texas truck 'horror'
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Offer retracted for US trade job candidate before Barilaro appointed
A parliamentary inquiry into the appointment of Barilaro heard the job was first offered to senior executive Jenny West before being retracted.
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Man charged over alleged role in Sydney underworld murder
A man has been charged over the alleged murder of underworld figure Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad in April.
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NSW Premier knew John Barilaro was vying for US trade role for months
Dominic Perrottet has admitted he knew for months John Barilaro was in the running for a $500,000 a year trade role in New York.
John Barilaro
Famous Sydney bridge turns 120 - and barely anything has changed
Before and after photos offer glimpse into history of Sydney and Melbourne
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Wife of former bikie gunned down witnessed deadly shooting
Yusuf Nazlioglu was shot up to 10 times as he got out of his car in Rhodes last night in what police say was a "targeted" attack.
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Rail workers, nurses, midwives strike in Sydney
Public sector workers have made their anger felt today as they take on the New South Wales government over pay and working conditions.
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Story of Lynette Dawson's disappearance to become TV series
An American production company has struck a deal to turn the story of Lynette Dawson's disappearance 40 years ago into a TV series.
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Breaking news and updates Australia: June 28, 2022
More than 40 found dead in Texas truck; Russian missile strikes Ukraine shopping mall; Strikes, protests continue in Sydney.
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More than one in five Aussie homes sold for $1m or more in the year to March
A record high number of Australians spent at least $1 million on buying a home in the past year, according to new data.
Real estate
'Unseasonable' rain is closing in
A rain band will develop later this week and it's set to stick around until July.
Wild Weather
Creator of hit podcast denies he led campaign against Chris Dawson
Journalist Hedley Thomas has taken the stand at the high-profile trial and conceded he believed the former footballer had got away with murdering his wife, Lynette.
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A week of protest, strike mayhem begins in Sydney
A week of mayhem begins in Sydney today with protests and strikes planned across the city.
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