‘What happened to $500m allocated to fast rail’: Minister
Transport Minister Jo Haylen is set to question what happened to more than $500 million in funding for the controversial NSW fast rail network. See what it means for commuters here.
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Teen dragged into sand dunes and raped in ‘horror’ attack
The teenage girl was on her way to watch the Matildas when the man carried out the sickening attack.
‘Someone must know something’: Northern NSW missing people
More than 2500 people have been missing long-term in Australia. As part of Missing Persons Week, take a look at the people from northern NSW who remain unaccounted for.
NSW’s cocaine explosion: The state’s drug hot spots revealed
There has been a cocaine “explosion” in the past decade, with an expert declaring the drug is no longer restricted to the rich. Search the hotspots for cocaine use across NSW.
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NRL ‘hothead’ moves out of redundant home
NZ Warriors and ex-Knight forward Mitch Barnett, who copped one of the biggest suspensions of the NRL season, has leased his home just a year after buying it.
Every suburbs’ rental costs, compare for yourself
Extreme housing shortages have sparked Sydney’s worst rental crisis, with tenants paying up to $500 a week more than a year ago. Compare every suburb.
Man dies in hospital after motorcycle collision
A 24-year-old man has died in hospital five days after a collision between a motorcycle and ute.
Historic estate listed after famous ‘poet-inspired’ restoration
It’s rumoured that Dorothea Mackellar was inspired to write her most iconic poem after staying in this 1892-built mansion – a story that inspired a full restoration of epic proportions.
Rainbombs by suburb: Who is copping the most wet weather
Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many rain and temperature records have already been broken in NSW this year. Find your suburb’s weather stats on our interactive map.
How after school carers could be helping teachers in the playground
A multimillion-dollar initiative could see Before and After School carers take on a more active role in the playground during school hours. See how your child’s school can get involved.
$25m plan to turn Water Works into holiday park
The Hunter Valley has unlocked an ambitious plan to turn an abandoned pumping station into a major tourist attraction.
Aussie mortgage payments ‘could double’
Many Aussie households are already spending half of what they earn to cover the mortgage as home prices plummet and worse is expected.
‘Bruising, injuries’: NSW aged care homes busted
More than a dozen failing aged care services in NSW have been busted by the watchdog. See the full list of their errors.
Homeowners become ‘mortgage prisoners’ after rate hikes
Experts are warning a growing number of homeowners are being locked in a ‘mortgage prison’ due to the RBA massive interest rate rises.
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