Threats put end to teen ‘vape squads’
A team of pint-sized, undercover operatives fighting the war on the sale of vapes and cigarettes to minors has been disbanded after serious threats to their safety.
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‘Dangerous’: Nurses sound alarm over threats, code black responses
A western Sydney nurse says she was asked “is this real” after she called for help when a patient’s father threatened to attack her in the dead of night.
‘Have not seen grief like it’: The crash that changed the Hunter
Ten dead, 25 injured, hundreds of lives shattered, and a country in deep shock and mourning. The catastrophic repercussions from the Hunter bus crash continue one year on.
‘Code Black’: Nurses share horror stories as hospital attacks soar
A shocking surge in verbal and physical attacks on frontline workers in NSW hospitals is at a crisis point, with more than 1000 incidents recorded in a year. Watch as health workers detail their horror.
‘Law must change’: Brutal gang bashing victim’s plea to Premier
The victim of a brutal bashing by a young gang led by a 13-year-old has implored Premier Chris Minns to ‘change the laws’ preventing his attackers from being convicted.
Western Sydney Airport risks becoming our ‘ghost city’
The multibillion-dollar Western Sydney Aerotropolis may become a “China-like ghost city” – according to planning experts – amid desperate calls for clarity on vital infrastructure links.
Teen thug’s free pass after school student tasered, gutter stomped
The teen ringleader of a youth gang on Sydney’s northern beaches has escaped jail time after leading the horrific attack of a schoolboy who was repeatedly tasered and gutter stomped.
‘Killing the Aussie dream’: Major tax break for foreign buyers
Real estate agents have hit the panic button over the Federal Government’s plan to reward foreign investors with major tax breaks on build-to-rent homes amid a $5.3 billion residential buy up.
Federal Budget: All the funding cash splashes in your community
From major road upgrades to green public transport hubs, more cash for high-speed rail and disaster recovery grants – here is what the budget means for your local community.
$760m skyscraper plan takes wind out of Maritime museum’s sails
A popular tourist destination in the heart of Darling Harbour is warning it could face a massive drop in visitor numbers in the budget, with a major harbourside development blamed.
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