Elderly man bashed and car stolen in search for Covid mask
An 83-year-old Moruya man ended up in hospital after a brutal robbery, which came about during a Sydney man’s search for a Covid mask, court documents reveal.
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Large parts of NSW are being warned to prepare for torrential rain and flooding, as multiple Sydney suburbs are being told to immediately evacuate.
‘No sympathy’: Bushfire scammer pleads guilty to Covid rort
A woman who scammed more than $50,000 from bushfire charities has accepted responsibility for a new devious scheme, which saw her pose as a small business and claim $12,000 in Covid support.
Batemans Bay escapee to remain in custody
Police allege the wanted man was held up in a makeshift shelter on the shore of the Clyde River, despite warnings of heavy rains and severe storm conditions.
Where to find a rapid antigen test in NSW, ACT
Rapid antigen tests are in short supply across the state as health services continue to battle surging Covid case numbers. Find out where in NSW and the ACT you can still buy them.
‘Abuse of process’: High-flying former lawyer returns to court
The police raid which lifted the lid on a Kangaroo Valley drug bunker was illegal, lawyers representing disgraced former Sydney lawyer Phillip Manwarring argued in court.
Man, 18, dead after South Nowra hit and run
An 18-year-old man has been killed in a daytime hit and run in South Nowra. Police have called for witnesses in their search for a ute they believe was involved in the fatal incident.
‘Amazing asset’: League, Aussie rules clubs welcome $1m oval
After several decades, shifting the goalposts for Aussie rules and rugby league clubs on a far south coast town will come to an end after extra funding was announced for a new oval.
‘Absolute nightmare’: Traffic fear stalls new Bunnings
Construction of new retail outlets in a busy south coast town are being held back by worsening traffic congestion, with one local councillor labelling the area an “absolute nightmare”.
Why council scrapped eight-year soft drink ban
Visitors to the Bay Pavilions will be in for a surprise when it opens later this year after councillors voted to scrap a longstanding ban on the sale of soft drinks. Find out why.
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