‘Utter failure’: Sydney council mergers cost ratepayers millions
Most Sydney councils are paying tens of millions more on staffing costs than the equivalent council areas were prior to 2016’s amalgamations.
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Baby gorilla who beat the odds welcomes sibling
Cuteness can come in all shapes and sizes – just ask Mogo Wildlife Park’s team, who are celebrating the birth of their latest gorilla infant, which is the sibling of the very brave Kaius.
No tears, no fear: Why I’m ready to die in five days
Kay Henderson is committed to having a final swim in the ocean on Thursday, feeling the salt and cool water on her skin, then lying in her bed on Friday for last cuddles before closing her eyes for good. Read her incredible journey.
Clover Moore steps back from plan to reject contacts with Israel-linked companies
The controversial proposal by City of Sydney councillors has been scrapped prior to a meeting, with the Lord Mayor’s team gutting the Greens-led motion.
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Nurse in vile hate post hospitalised as cops wait for raw video
One of the nurses at the centre of the anti-Semitic viral video has been hospitalised over mental health concerns. Meanwhile, as an Israeli influencer released his unedited version online, police say they are still waiting for raw footage.
Man dead, six injured, car on train tracks in major crash
A multi-vehicle smash which saw a man killed, six people hospitalised and a car plunge through a fence near train tracks has added to trains chaos, with a section of the Princes Highway closed, and buses replacing trains on the South Coast Line.
Jealous ice addict jailed for horrifying hammer attack
An ice addict was “motivated by jealousy” when she bludgeoned her friend with a hammer so hard that parts of her brain were spilt out on the floor, leaving the victim permanently in a wheelchair.
Major Sydney council considers expanding costly global program
A major western Sydney council will look at ways to expand a program that often entails overseas travel despite the scrutiny councillors are facing over rate increases and debating foreign affairs.
WATCH: Moment man with baseball bat turns on kids
Wild footage has emerged of a northern NSW man armed with a baseball bat charging towards two young boys on e-bikes, with one screaming “trying to hit little kids are ya?” See the video.
Exhibition exposes Taliban’s war on women’s education
A powerful exhibition showcasing how Afghan girls and women must risk their lives in order to receive an education in a Taliban ruled nation is set to open in a South Coast gallery.
Livestock over lock up: Farmer bailed on drug, fireworks charges
A northern NSW farmer has been granted bail to tend to his flock rather than his alleged crop as he stands accused of being busted with close to 500 cannabis plants, illegal fireworks and ammo.
Full transcript of nurses video
An Israeli man who outed two NSW Health nurses for their anti-Semitic views has released the full and “unedited” version of the conversation. READ THE TRANSCRIPT.
$107k bill: Why tolls are driving us crazy
One motorist has racked up an astonishing $107,000 in tolls as never-before-released billing data shows how much the toll system is costing drivers – and taxpayers.
Push for entertainment precinct to boost night-life in seaside suburb
Music venues, eateries and bars in a northern beaches tourist hub could stay open longer if a new push to create a “special entertainment precinct’’ is successful. See what it means here.
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