NSW
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M4 toll will be abolished: Rees
NSW Premier Nathan Rees says he will scrap the M4 motorway toll in western Sydney, despite concerns the toll's abolition will cause traffic snarls.
October 23, 2009, 1:32 pm -
Albanese rallies against Howard: report
Labor minister Anthony Albanese has led a push to discourage the NRL from appointing former prime minister John Howard to head its independent commission.
October 23, 2009, 10:31 am -
Sydney drug syndicate dismantled: police
Police believe a major drug syndicate has been smashed in Sydney after detectives raided eight properties and arrested nine men.
October 23, 2009, 8:54 am -
Man charged after train assault on woman
A woman who managed to take a photo of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her on a Sydney train was twice targeted other incidents, leading to his arrest.
October 23, 2009, 7:24 am -
Three charged over assault and robberies
A woman and two teenage girls have been charged after several women were assaulted and robbed at a shopping centre in south Sydney.
October 23, 2009, 7:23 am -
Truckie dies after crashing into pool
A man has died after his truck crashed into a swimming pool at a house in Sydney's south.
October 22, 2009, 7:36 pm -
Ita Buttrose 'shocked' by nephew's habit
Media icon Ita Buttrose says she was absolutely shocked to learn of her nephew's drug use, after he was caught with almost six kilos of cocaine and $1.3m cash.
October 22, 2009, 6:27 pm -
One injured after ute crashes into yard
One person is injured after a utility ended up in the front yard of a Sydney house following a collision with a car, emergency services say.
October 22, 2009, 4:49 pm -
Police fear for missing Newcastle mum
Police have renewed an appeal for help to find a missing Newcastle woman and her two young children after discovering her car in Sydney, police say.
October 22, 2009, 4:42 pm -
Police crack major Sydney drug syndicate
Police believe they have cracked a major Sydney drug syndicate, raiding eight locations, arresting seven men and seizing over 10,000 ecstasy pills and cocaine.
October 22, 2009, 4:33 pm -
Green light for breakfast on the bridge
People munching breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge when it shuts down on Sunday morning have been urged to bring a raincoat but not their car.
October 22, 2009, 4:28 pm -
Fadi Ibrahim may be released on bail
Gunshot victim and Sydney underworld figure Fadi Ibrahim may be released on bail with prosecutors admitting he has not had adequate care while on remand.
October 22, 2009, 4:26 pm -
Girl said she was 16, Ryall tells police
Suspended Young Socceroos skipper Sebastian Ryall, accused of engaging in a sex act with a 13-year-old girl, told police she said she was 16.
October 22, 2009, 3:12 pm -
Daddy doubt hangs over Taronga's devils
Keepers at Sydney's Taronga Zoo are having a hell of a time determining the father of four feisty Tasmanian Devil joeys.
October 22, 2009, 2:05 pm -
Sydneysiders 'dump food, degrade planet'
Sydneysiders who cook too much food, forget about leftovers and don't plan meals are unknowingly harming the planet, an environmental expert says.
October 22, 2009, 2:01 pm -
Rees shouts down raising drinking age
NSW Premier Nathan Rees has rubbished the idea of raising the drinking age to 21 and doubling the price of a schooner to curb alcohol-related violence.
October 22, 2009, 1:44 pm -
Handbag stolen, buried in yard: police
Two teenagers have been charged after a woman's handbag was allegedly snatched and buried in a back yard on NSW's mid-north coast.
October 22, 2009, 1:33 pm -
Man charged with $1m cocaine supply
A Sydney man has been charged with supplying cocaine worth more than $1 million.
October 22, 2009, 10:57 am -
Officers, inmates injured after crash
Two prison officers and three inmates have been taken to hospital after a prison van collided with another vehicle in Sydney's west.
October 22, 2009, 9:49 am -
Teenager stabbed in Rockdale brawl
A teenager is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed in the back in Sydney's south.
October 22, 2009, 6:15 am
