Horror suicide remark sparked ex-tradie’s ‘mental fitness’ mission
Young Sydneysider of the Year nominee Hunter Karam wants to “make mental fitness the norm” which is why he set up a charity to help turn the tide on male suicide.
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Behind bars but still raising spirits: Themed cocktail bar planned
Jailhouse on the rocks, please. A prison-themed venue is on the cards for inner Sydney suburb where patrons can expect to don orange jumpsuits, be handed a pretend criminal record and be served contraband cocktails.
ChatGPT making us stupid: MIT
A new study has revealed a potential decline in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, raising questions about the true cost of convenience in the age of artificial intelligence.
Fresh blow: Minns govt workers comp reform hopes dashed
Hopes of reforming the state’s broken workers compensation scheme before July have been dashed after the NSW government’s legislation is committed to a longer inquiry.
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Go slow: High speed rail report remains secret six months later
It’s time to take the brakes off high speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle, say the opposition and business groups, with a top-secret report on the project yet to be publicly released.
Police allegedly find blade amid arrests over murder
Police allege a Mid-North Coast woman charged with aiding and harbouring a man accused of murder was found with a 30cm knife when she was arrested.
Named: Men charged over supermarket arson attacks
Two men have been charged over two alleged arson attacks on a western Sydney supermarket and a carjacking incident outside a fast-food restaurant this year.
Northern NSW hospital favours facelift over sale
A longstanding Northern Rivers hospital will continue to provide care after choosing to refurbish and upgrade the hospital rather than selling. See the pictures.
‘May as well be naked’: Aussies weigh in on gym’s dress code
Readers have responded overwhelmingly about a dress code imposed at a Sydney gym. What do you think? Vote in our poll.
Gym feels the burn for boob tube ban
A Sydney gym has been slammed as being “overbearing” and ‘sexist’ for dictating a dress code for its members. But the gym’s owners are not backing down. Tell us what you think.
Departing top cop sparks another watchdog probe
The police watchdog has launched a second investigation into outgoing commissioner Karen Webb, this time over her use of an electrical contractor.
Shock secret numbers expose Australia’s vape fail
The Albanese government’s vape scheme is in disarray with startling statistics revealing the tiny number of vape sales which occur legally through a pharmacy.
What to expect from the NSW Budget
The biggest fire station in Western Sydney, upgraded roads and new stormwater infrastructure will be features of next week’s NSW Budget.
Who will decide if Sydney hosts Olympics event
A gold medallist will decide whether rowing returns to Penrith or stays in north Queensland crocodile country for the 2032 Brisbane Games.
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