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Alexandrium minutum is normally found in clean water off the coast, but was detected this month in the Shoalhaven River.

Deadly algae detected in popular NSW river

A rare toxic algae that can prove fatal to humans has been detected just weeks after a catastrophic industrial accident.

  • Catherine Naylor

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The most disaster-prone council in NSW says it has run out of cash

Residents face soaring rates to pay for the damage. Use our interactive map to see how your council compares.

  • Catherine Naylor and Nigel Gladstone
Lisa and Brett after being rescued from the Spirit of Mateship.

‘I like dry land now’: Sailors return to shore after almost 24 hours stranded at sea

The rescued pair said they were tired and seasick when they decided to lodge a distress call that resulted in a multi-agency rescue mission.

  • Riley Walter and Angus Dalton
The Spirit of Mateship, with two crew onboard, is stranded off the NSW coast.

Major rescue operation for stricken yacht off NSW coast

The Spirit of Mateship with two crew on board is believed to have suffered a mechanical issue and was taking on water.

  • Nick Newling
The brother of Alexander Pinnock (pictured), who was shot dead by police during a confrontation in Nowra, has spoken out about his death.

‘We did our best’: Slain man’s family reveal their complicated grief

From a child full of potential, Alexander Pinnock battled demons as he learnt to manipulate the system.

  • Jessica McSweeney
Alexander Stuart Pinnock, 34,was shot dead by police in Nowra on Wednesday.

Man shot dead by police outside NSW medical centre identified

Alexander Stuart Pinnock, 34, died during a confrontation with police at a medical centre in Nowra. He was previously sentenced for posing as a lawyer.

  • Sarah McPhee, Catherine Naylor and Perry Duffin
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A man is arrested in connection wuth the stabbing of Michael Kerr in Nowra last year.

Two teens and man charged over fatal stabbing of man in Nowra

Michael Kerr was found with critical stab wounds on a Nowra street just before 4.20am on January 4, 2022, and died in hospital a short time later.

  • Maureen Dettre
Then premier Gladys Berejiklian with Professor Andrew McNaughton and then transport minister Andrew Constance, announcing the review in 2018.

Revealed: Secret high-speed rail plan backs Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong link

The NSW government has kept the paper secret for years, but the author told the Herald a high-speed Newcastle to Sydney route must be the first priority.

  • Michael Koziol
Nowra will host an action-packed card on Sunday.

Capital gains set to be made in Nowra track’s haven

Days after heralding a new-look board and direction, Canberra Racing’s leading stables can celebrate a multi strike at Sunday’s feature Nowra meeting.

  • Neil Evans
Waves crash into shore at Whale Beach in Sydney’s north on Sunday.

Beaches battered by strong winds and surf along the NSW coast

Powerful waves up to five metres high are predicted to crash into beaches along the NSW coast on Sunday.

  • Megan Gorrey

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