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NewsAustralian Associated PressWoman jailed over girl's drowning accident
A NSW woman who was drunk when she capsized a kayak, causing a four-year-old girl to drown, has been jailed for at least 18 months.Newcastle District Court judge Peter McGrath on Friday said Tamarah Eaton was a chronic alcoholic who drank a bottle of vodka hours before taking the young girl and a dog out in a one-man kayak to go fishing.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNew photo reveals struggle for Sydney's Danny Lim after brutal arrest
The Sydneysider known for his provocative signs is still recovering from his aggressive arrest. Find out more
NewsAustralian Associated PressSydney man jailed for axe-murder of rival
An elderly Sydney divorcee who ran down his romantic rival before hacking him to death with an axe has been jailed for at least 15 years."One must infer that the final ordeal of the deceased must have been excruciatingly painful and terrifying, although mercifully short," Justice Robert Button said on Friday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo Xmas bail for Eddie Obeid and son
Jailed former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid and his son Moses have again been refused bail pending their conviction appeals.Obeid was jailed in October 2021 for at least three years and 10 months, his son for at least three years, and his former ministerial colleague Ian Macdonald for at least five years and three months.
NewsAustralian Associated PressInvestor scammer unaware of company rules
An American self-described business tsar was not aware his company required an ABN or tax file number to operate as he swindled millions from almost two dozen investors.Richard Emile Ayoub defrauded 21 investors out of $3.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan jailed for strangling 16-year-old boy
A man who was in a drug-induced psychosis when he used three methods to murder a NSW schoolboy has been jailed for at least 17 years.Chadley Sheridan attacked the 16-year-old in the youth's bedroom, smothering him with a pillow, strangling him with his bare hands and with an electric cord attached to a pedestal fan.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHouston's urgent abuse meeting kept secret
Pentecostal church movement executives agreed to keep the details of an urgent airport meeting discussing Frank Houston's pedophilia a secret, a NSW court has been told.Keith Ainge, a former Assemblies of God in Australia (AOG) secretary, said the meeting at the Sydney Qantas Club in late December 1999 came about urgently at the request of Frank's son Brian Houston, then the national AOG president.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWhite crochet coat found in hiker search
The discovery of a white crochet coat may help police narrow down their search for missing bushwalker Esther Wallace, who vanished on a rugged mountain in central west NSW 10 days ago.Police say their hopes of finding Ms Wallace alive are diminishing and stress there are no suspects in her disappearance.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaQantas customer's fury after $4000 luggage 'completely destroyed'
An Aussie surfer claims Qantas staff caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to his luggage after a flight out of Melbourne this week. See what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNSW detective denies sex assault charges
A Sydney police officer accused of raping a 19-year-old woman will face a District Court trial in July.Detective Senior Constable Glen Coleman was arraigned in Penrith District Court on Friday, where he pleaded not guilty to 10 charges.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo third trial for Sydney swim teacher
Sydney swim coach Kyle James Henk Daniels won't face trial a third time over accusations he abused young female students.But he will return to court in March as he pushes prosecutors to pay the cost of his defence.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoman's despair as worker 'dumps' garden waste on her driveway
The disability pensioner says she doesn't know what to do with the truckload of garden waste blocking her driveway. Find out what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUS tips off Australia to $150m scam
The alleged leaders of the Australian arm of a $150 million global financial scam have been arrested at Sydney and Melbourne airports after an investigation sparked by a tip-off from the United States Secret Service.The two men, aged 27 and 24, were arrested two weeks ago trying to board flights to Hong Kong, which had been purchased as one-way tickets.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaReal estate agent's rant to prospective buyer divides opinion
The response has led people to believe that 'customer service is dead'. Find out what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressChargers to power electric vehicle take-up
Hundreds more electric vehicles will be able to power up in less than 15 minutes as part of an $80 million boost to Australia's car-charging network.The investment, the second round of the NSW government's Fast Charging Grants program, will see as many as 180 rapid charging stations built over the next 24 months, with each able to recharge eight vehicles.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLabor hopeful withdraws candidacy
A local doctor wheeled out by NSW Labor to run in a key Sydney seat has withdrawn his candidacy.Ryde doctor Francisco Valencia was until Thursday Labor's candidate for the state electorate of Ryde in the upcoming NSW election.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNSW police gay-hate deaths review 'flawed'
Research methods used by police reviewing the deaths of 88 gay men in NSW were flawed from the outset, an inquiry has heardThe special commission of inquiry, in its second block of hearings, is probing the police approach to suspected hate crimes against LGBTQI people between 1970 and 2010.Of particular focus is NSW Police Force's Strike Force Parrabell, a three-year review of 88 deaths of LGBTQI members from 1976 to 2000.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFarmers want gas pipeline for 'bully' axed
More than 200 concerned landholders have petitioned the NSW energy minister to stop Santos from entering farming land for its proposed 400-kilometre underground gas pipeline.The Hunter Gas Pipeline would connect the $3.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie teen's selfless act hours before her death from meningococcal
A teenage girl who died from meningococcal disease has gone on to save five different lives. Find out what happened.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressCaddick's jewellery sparks auction frenzy
Fraudster Melissa Caddick's extensive array of jewellery has sold at auction in Sydney for more than $800,000, with some items attracting as much as three times their estimated value.Buyers overwhelmed Smith & Singer auction house on Wednesday night for a chance to bid on the 53-piece collection once owned by the con artist, as well as a selection of designer clothes and accessories.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAccused drug trafficker eyes courier role
An accused drug trafficker arrested after the international AN0M app sting has lost an attempt to loosen his bail conditions so he can work as a courier.George Chambour's bid to remove strict requirements to report his location and impose only a night-time curfew was rejected in the NSW Supreme Court after the judge noticed the 37-year-old's desire to work at delivery firm StarTrack.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNSW holiday home fall damages overturned
Neil Carpenter's fun golfing weekend went awry when he was injured after falling down three steps at a rented NSW holiday home.But after successfully suing the owners, his $284,092 damages award has been overturned by judges who said the law didn't require handrails to be installed.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAustralian police officers viciously attacked at 7-Eleven store
The ugly incident has shocked Aussies after footage of it surfaced on social media.
NewsAustralian Associated PressElite NSW school expels six for bullying
Sydney's elite Waverley College has expelled six students over a bullying incident in which younger children were reportedly "humiliated''.A statement from school principal Graham Leddie described "assault and humiliation-type behaviours" involving year 7 and year 9 students, aged between 12 and 14.
NewsAustralian Associated PressOvercrowded NSW hospitals impact patients
Long wait times and a lack of beds in overcrowded hospital emergency departments are delaying NSW ambulances getting patients in front of doctors.A parliamentary report into ramping - delays experienced by ambulances at hospitals which tie up crews, often leaving fewer paramedics to respond to other emergencies - found patient flow was being slowed.
