Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Latest NSW News

Sydney prisoner recaptured after nine days

Police have captured a Sydney prisoner after nine days on the run.
May 23, 2013, 11:14 am
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Upper house votes down voluntary euthanasia bill

Legislation to allow voluntary euthanasia in New South Wales has been defeated in the state upper house.
ABC - 15 minutes ago
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Labor 'tricked' on plan to phase out coal

New South Wales Opposition Leader John Robertson is backpedalling after he told an anti-mining forum that Labor was developing a plan to phase out the use of coal.
ABC - 24 minutes ago
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Farm shooting sparks hunting law debate

The National Parks Association is using an alleged shooting incident involving hunters near Orange to highlight why the activity should not be allowed in some New South Wales reserves.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 12:30 pm
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Police launch nationwide gun crackdown

Police across Australia have joined forces to launch a nationwide crackdown on firearms and their supply on the black market.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 11:49 am
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David Warner apologises for Twitter outburst

Australian opener David Warner said he should not have used foul language in an expletive-laden Twitter rant at the weekend, but said he will continue to speak his mind.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 10:50 am

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Man arrested after being shot four times in back

Police are hunting for several men after a man was shot during a suspected robbery attempt in Sydney's west.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 10:36 am
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Torbay prison visit allegations referred to PIC

Allegations that former independent MP Richard Torbay and a senior policeman made an unauthorised visit to a prisoner in Armidale six years ago have been referred to the inspector of the Police Integrity Commission (PIC).
ABC - May 23, 2013, 9:15 am
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Dance industry needs greater scrutiny: former teacher

A former colleague of a Sydney dance teacher charged with possessing child pornography and grooming teenage girls says there needs to be greater scrutiny of the dance industry.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 7:38 am

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Ben Te'o assault allegation withdrawn

Queensland Police say an allegation against NRL player Ben Te'o has been formally withdrawn.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 5:47 am

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Asylum seeker to be freed after ASIO overturns check

A Sri Lankan asylum seeker has become the second person to have an adverse threat assessment overturned by ASIO.
ABC - May 23, 2013, 12:30 am

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83yo dead after crashing into Sydney house

An 83-year-old man has died after his car crashed through the front of a house in Sydney's west.
ABC - May 22, 2013, 11:14 pm
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Sydney dance teacher now on sex charges

A prosecutor says a Sydney dance teacher facing child grooming and sex charges could try to delete photographic evidence if given bail.
May 22, 2013, 9:42 pm

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Sydney dance school teacher facing more sex charges

A former Sydney dance teacher charged with possessing child abuse material and grooming teenage girls is now facing charges of aggravated sexual assault.
ABC - May 22, 2013, 9:08 pm
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Baz Luhrmann hails Great Gatsby at Sydney premiere

Australian director Baz Luhrmann says the Sydney premiere of his new film The Great Gatsby was like a homecoming.
ABC - May 22, 2013, 8:37 pm
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Sydney ferry plan is flawed: union

The maritime union has labelled a state government plan to modernise Sydney's ferry services as "flawed and deficient".
May 22, 2013, 6:07 pm

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Risks of cerebral palsy stem cell treatment

An expert panel of scientists and clinicians is warning people against going overseas for costly and unproven stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy.
ABC - May 22, 2013, 5:53 pm
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Levy to pay for Sydney casino regulation

Hospitality Minister George Souris has introduced a bill to impose a levy on Sydney's Star casino to help cover the cost of regulating its operations.
May 22, 2013, 5:40 pm

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NSW budget needs to be sustainable: Baird

NSW Treasurer Mike Baird has warned the government will need to take action to put the state budget in a strong and sustainable position.
May 22, 2013, 4:37 pm

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Sydney workers return after Pitt Street building fire

Office workers at a Sydney high-rise have been allowed back into the building after a fire broke out in a ground floor pizza restaurant.
ABC - May 22, 2013, 4:29 pm

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