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CCTV footage may lead to clues in Chinatown stabbing

Posted January 8, 2009 19:15:00

Police are hoping the release of security footage will deliver new leads in a stabbing in Sydney's Chinatown last November.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, nsw, sydney-2000

Police monitor Rosemeadow as tensions run high

Posted January 8, 2009 18:07:00

Police will maintain a heavy presence at a housing estate in Sydney's south-west tonight following a violent neighbourhood feud on Monday.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, nsw, rosemeadow-2560, sydney-2000

Recovered Serena to play in Sydney Photo

Posted January 8, 2009 15:50:00

World number two Serena Williams said she has recovered from a hamstring injury and was ready for an assault on a fourth Australian Open crown later this month.

Tags: sport, tennis, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Family celebrates McDonald's Test debut

Posted January 8, 2009 15:37:00

The family of Albury-Wodonga cricketer Andrew McDonald are celebrating his debut performance in the Australian team.

Tags: sport, cricket, nsw, albury-2640, sydney-2000, vic, wodonga-3690

'Golf buggy burglars' escape police

Posted January 8, 2009 15:11:00

Police say two people have escaped after breaking into a shop and damaging a Sydney golf course on stolen buggies.

Tags: offbeat, law-crime-and-justice, crime, burglary, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Waterhouse spends big at Magic Millions

Posted January 8, 2009 14:05:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 14:04:00

Sydney horse trainer Gai Waterhouse opened her cheque book during the first day of the Magic Millions yearling sales on the Gold Coast yesterday.

Tags: sport, horse-racing, nsw, sydney-2000, qld, southport-4215

Man facing extradition over sex worker's murder Photo

Posted January 8, 2009 12:49:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 14:36:00

A man has appeared in a Perth court in connection with the murder of a Sydney sex worker 10 years ago.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, murder-and-manslaughter, australia, nsw, rosebery-2018, wa, perth-6000

Accused brawler's family abuses media Photo

Posted January 8, 2009 12:32:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 12:59:00

Family members of a 16-year-old allegedly involved in a Sydney street brawl have abused media outside court.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, antisocial-behaviour, nsw, rosemeadow-2560, sydney-2000

Missing men found safe in Blue Mtns

Posted January 8, 2009 11:11:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 11:38:00

Two canyoners missing for two days in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales have been found safe and well.

Tags: community-and-society, emergency-incidents, missing-person, nsw, mount-wilson-2786

ATO warns against early-access super funds

Posted January 8, 2009 11:10:00

The Australian Tax Office is warning people to be wary of arrangements offering early access to superannuation benefits via self-managed super funds.

Tags: superannuation, australia, sydney-2000

New safety measures for Sydney jet boats

Posted January 8, 2009 11:03:00

High-speed jet boats operating in Sydney Harbour have been ordered to keep further away from ferries.

Tags: disasters-and-accidents, accidents, maritime-accidents, government-and-politics, states-and-territories, nsw, sydney-2000

Decade 'too long' for nursing home: Oberon Mayor

Posted January 8, 2009 10:05:00

Oberon Mayor Keith Sullivan says the town cannot wait 10 years for a 60-bed aged care facility.

Tags: aged-care, local-government, oberon-2787

Bushwalkers still missing in Blue Mtns

Posted January 8, 2009 09:48:00

Police have resumed the search for two bushwalkers who failed to return from a canyoning trip in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.

Tags: community-and-society, emergency-incidents, missing-person, nsw, mount-wilson-2786

Aussies will be out for revenge, says Smith Photo

Posted January 8, 2009 08:42:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 09:20:00

South African captain Graeme Smith says he expects Australia to rebound with intent when the teams meet in a return Test series next month.

Tags: sport, cricket, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, south-africa

WA man charged over Sydney cold case

Posted January 8, 2009 08:31:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 08:32:00

New South Wales detectives have made a breakthrough in the murder of a Sydney woman more than 10 years ago.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, murder-and-manslaughter, australia, nsw, rosebery-2018, wa, perth-6000

Trio to face court over street brawl Photo

Posted January 8, 2009 07:46:00 | Updated January 8, 2009 07:51:00

Three more people will face court today over the violent street brawl in Sydney's south-west.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, antisocial-behaviour, nsw, rosemeadow-2560, sydney-2000

Fourth man charged over Rosemeadow brawl

Posted January 8, 2009 02:34:00

A 26-year-old man is the latest to be be charged over the large brawl that erupted at a south western Sydney public housing estate.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, police, assault, nsw, rosemeadow-2560, sydney-2000

Swimmer dies in rough NSW seas

Posted January 7, 2009 19:28:00

A 36-year-old Sydney man has died after being pulled from rough seas at Coffs Harbour on the state's mid north coast.

Tags: disasters-and-accidents, accidents, nsw, coffs-harbour-2450, sydney-2000

Man injured in Sydney derailment

Posted January 7, 2009 19:22:00

A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after the front carriage of a train came off the tracks as it pulled out of Homebush Station in Sydney's west this afternoon.

Tags: disasters-and-accidents, accidents, rail-accidents, nsw, homebush-2140, sydney-2000

Police remove Rosemeadow weapons Photo

Posted January 7, 2009 19:03:00 | Updated January 7, 2009 21:43:00

Police have found stashes of makeshift weapons in the Sydney suburb where a large brawl erupted on Monday night.

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, police, assault, nsw, rosemeadow-2560, sydney-2000

Man facing child porn charges granted bail

Posted January 7, 2009 18:37:00

A 36-year-old Pakistani national charged with importing child pornography and bestiality material into Australia has been granted bail.

Tags: pornography, law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, nsw, sydney-2000

Aussies save some face at SCG Video Audio Photo

Posted January 7, 2009 17:38:00 | Updated January 7, 2009 21:49:00

Australia has gained some much-needed momentum heading into its tour of South Africa, completing a nail-biting 112-run win at the SCG.

Tags: sport, cricket, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, south-africa

Smith bats with broken hand Audio Photo

Posted January 7, 2009 17:18:00 | Updated January 7, 2009 17:19:00

South African captain Graeme Smith has tried to ensure a draw for his team by batting with a broken hand at the SCG.

Tags: sport, cricket, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, south-africa

Superbug hits 13 patients in Sydney hospital Photo

Posted January 7, 2009 16:35:00 | Updated January 7, 2009 18:15:00

Thirteen people at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital have tested positive to an antibiotic-resistant infectious disease.

Tags: states-and-territories, health, diseases-and-disorders, healthcare-facilities, nsw, north-sydney-2060, sydney-2000

Fed Govt considers Oberon for aged care loan

Posted January 7, 2009 15:27:00

An independent report into the aged care needs of Oberon has identified that a facility with at least 60 beds will be required within a decade.

Tags: aged-care, oberon-2787