The NSW Police Force is a step closer to being more powerful than ever before, with the first round of a law reform package targeting the city’s crime clans being approved by parliament Tuesday night – ahead of a second round being rolled today. 

Jame Ruse’s 26-year reign as the state’s most intelligent school could be under threat with a girls’ school predicted to take the coveted prize of topping this year’s HSC rankings. 

A $500 million “black hole” has emerged in Labor’s policy to increase penalties for business wrongdoing, which the federal government was relying on to offset other budget costs. 

Manly owner Scott Penn has confirmed Des Hasler has until the end of the week to decide whether he will remain as Sea Eagles coach as the club takes steps to future-proof its football success. 

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