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Energy drinks breaching NSW standards
More than three-quarters of energy drinks on sale in NSW exceed legal caffeine levels, some by as much as 30 per cent, a state government investigation says.
October 3, 2009, 3:21 pm -
Teen accused of shooting 11-year-old
A 13-year-old NSW boy has been charged after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the leg with a stolen firearm.
October 5, 2009, 2:45 pm -
NSW coast gets a much-needed soaking
Sydney has received a much-needed soaking with more rain falling over the weekend than during the whole of August and September combined.
October 5, 2009, 2:15 pm -
Man almost loses hand in machete attack
A man has almost lost his hand in a machete attack on the NSW mid-north coast.
October 5, 2009, 1:51 pm -
Cemetery vandals smash NSW headstones
A funeral director says the desecration of up to 50 graves at a cemetery in northern NSW is demoralising, and he has never seen such destruction.
October 5, 2009, 9:38 am -
Shop assistant attacked with hammer
A shop assistant sustained head injuries after a woman attacked her with a hammer during a robbery in an inner-Sydney clothing store.
October 5, 2009, 7:16 am -
Forty drug arrests at dance festival
Forty young people have been arrested for drug possession at a Sydney music festival and more than two dozen were ejected.
October 5, 2009, 6:10 am -
NRL grand final sees 22 fans ejected
More than 20 people were ejected from the NRL grand final, and one man resisted arrest and assaulted police before officers could subdue him.
October 5, 2009, 6:08 am -
Paddler has ocean break with Steve Irwin
Aussie surfer David "Rasta" Rastovich has had a short break from his 700km paddle to drink tea mid-ocean with the crew of the Sea Shepherd's Steve Irwin.
October 4, 2009, 5:28 pm -
Stun gun, drugs found in car: police
A stun gun disguised as a mobile phone and fake licences are among items found a car in Sydney's inner city, police say.
October 4, 2009, 1:21 pm -
Missing boy, 9, found safe and well
Police have found a nine-year-old boy who went missing after playing at a southwest Sydney sporting field.
October 4, 2009, 11:58 am -
NSW govt donates $1m to recent disasters
The NSW government says it will contribute $1 million in aid to assist those battered by earthquake, tsunami and typhoon across the Asia Pacific.
October 4, 2009, 10:08 am -
Illegal Sydney gambling den discovered
An illegal gambling den in a cafe in Sydney's inner west has been uncovered by a food inspector.
October 4, 2009, 9:46 am -
Driver arrested after east Sydney chase
A disqualified driver who failed to stop for police then led them on a pursuit through eastern Sydney has been charged with a host of driving and drug offences.
October 4, 2009, 9:03 am -
Two killed on NSW roads
Two people have been killed in separate road accidents in NSW, including a Harley Davidson rider who collided with a campervan in heavy rain.
October 4, 2009, 8:41 am -
Plans for new rugby league HQ unveiled
The Australian and National Rugby Leagues have unveiled plans for a league headquarters to bring the sport under one roof.
October 3, 2009, 12:50 pm -
Man face charges over bottle beating
A Sydney man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly beat a woman repeatedly with a bottle of wine before trying to strangle her.
October 3, 2009, 9:52 am -
Mother hurt in tsunami arrives in Sydney
Victorian mother-of-three Claire Rowlands has arrived in Sydney with four German nationals injured in Samoa's tsunami disaster.
October 3, 2009, 5:55 am -
Sydneysiders urged to leave car at home
Sydneysiders are being urged to ditch their cars for public transport this weekend, with large crowds expected at a series of blockbuster events.
October 3, 2009, 12:02 am -
NSW retail bosses warned on holiday pay
NSW retail bosses have been warned ahead of the Labour Day public holiday on Monday to ensure staff are paid the correct penalty rates.
October 3, 2009, 12:02 am
