Tag: NSW
MP pushes for decision on Port Macquarie foreshore
The New South Wales Government is being urged to make a decision on future plans for the Port Macquarie foreshore.[MORE]
Coffs police warn drivers after highway deaths
A Coffs Harbour police officer has described how small communities are affected when local people are killed on local roads[MORE]
First locusts hatch in predicted 30-year plague
NSW authorities are predicting the worst locust plague in 30 years.[MORE]
Father to be extradited over abduction charges
A man facing charges of abducting his daughter from an Adelaide playground will be extradited from New South Wales this morning.[MORE]
Balloon vigil to show support against blood cancer
People in Broken Hill are being urged to light a balloon to remember and give hope to people with blood cancer tomorrow night.[MORE]
Hunter businesses submit wish list for region
Hunter businesses are ramping up pressure on the New South Wales Government ahead of next year's election in an effort to force the Government to commit to spending more on regional infrastructure.[MORE]
Maitland Show manslaughter trial continues
A teenager on trial for manslaughter over the death of a man at the Maitland Show has told the District Court he was being wrongly blamed shortly after the fatal fight.[MORE]
Grazier to sell up over wild dog attacks
A Hunter Valley grazier will today sell almost his entire herd of breeding cattle, saying wild dog attacks are forcing him to give up on the venture.[MORE]
Webb and Maitua join Eels
Parramatta has confirmed the signings of North Queensland prop Carl Webb and former Canterbury and Cronulla back rower Reni Maitua for the 2011 NRL season.[MORE]
Pipe construction to flood-proof Dubbo's CBD
Dubbo retailers are being warned they may be inconvenienced by the construction of a stormwater pipeline.[MORE]
Planning chief visits Oberon to resolve environment plan
New South Wales Planning Minister Tony Kelly has sent his department chief to Oberon today, in a bid to resolve an eight-year delay in signing off the town's comprehensive Local Environment Plan (LEP).[MORE]
New equine centre proposal for Mudgee
The Mayor of the Mid-Western Regional Council says he believes there would be a lot of local demand for a new state-of-the-art racing and equine centre at Mudgee. [MORE]
Water entitlement boost is premature: farmer
Concerns have been raised about a further increase in water entitlements for landholders in the Lachlan and Macquarie Valleys. [MORE]
More rain signals flood watch
The State Emergency Services (SES) says it is unlikely residents and properties along the Lachlan River will be evacuated with minor to moderate flooding predicted this weekend.[MORE]
Australian attacked by shark in Solomons
A 34-year-old man from New South Wales is in a stable condition after being attacked by a shark in the Solomon Islands. [MORE]
Gibbs ready to face Goodes
Carlton's Bryce Gibbs would relish the job of quelling Sydney star Adam Goodes, whose form he credits with driving the Swans' late-season resurgence.[MORE]
Ortensia's owners appeal Galaxy disqualification
The owners of smart sprinter Ortensia have confirmed they will appeal the decision to strip the mare of its win in the Group 1 Galaxy because of a positive swab.[MORE]
Dogs name Johnson, Griffen for finals
The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night's AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.[MORE]
Hornby a Dragon for life
St George Illawarra skipper Ben Hornby is set to be a Dragon for life with the veteran number 7 re-signing with the NRL minor premiers for another three years.[MORE]
Remains recovered from PNG crash debris
The remains of the four people killed in Tuesday's plane crash in PNG have been recovered from the crash site.[MORE]
Mariners won't fight diving ban
Central Coast Mariners have decided against taking legal action over the controversial A-League suspension imposed on Argentine import Patricio Perez for simulation.[MORE]
Couples joins Australian Open card
Former Masters champion Fred Couples has been confirmed to play the Australian Open golf tournament.[MORE]
Ex-policeman's cardiac death avoidable: coroner
A coronial inquest has found the death of a former policeman after an exercise stress test at a Sydney hospital was avoidable.[MORE]
Second time lucky for Blake prize winner
61-year-old painter Leonard Brown has won the prestigious Blake Prize for religious and spiritual art.[MORE]
Same-sex adoption bill clears hurdle
NSW Lower House MPs have narrowly voted in favour of a bill allowing same-sex adoption.[MORE]
