New South Wales

Weather Australia over Christmas New Year as storms and rain hit

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An urgent weather warning has been issued for swathes of Australia’s east coast, threatening to ruin summer holiday plans after lashings of heavy rain and storms.  Holidaymakers in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales have been told to expect a cool change as a broad trough brings wet conditions to the eastern states.  The Bureau … Read more

Three lucky Australians scoop $2.1million each in a huge Christmas Day lotto draw 

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Three lucky Australians scoop $2.1million each in a huge Christmas Day lotto draw Three division one entries in Christmas Day TattsLotto each win over $2.1million A Broken Hill man in his 40s had not checked his entry when contacted  He will invest his winnings in real estate but said he will keep working  Two other … Read more

Sutherland: Alleged Islamic State sympathiser is arrested for terrorism by NSW Police

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Alleged Islamic State sympathiser, 34, is arrested in a Sydney suburb over suspected terror offences A 34-year-old man from Sutherland, south of Sydney, was arrested on Friday  He is expected to be charged with terrorism offences on Christmas Eve  Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community   By Gina Rushton For Australian Associated … Read more

South Sydney Rabbitohs legend Sam Burgess reveals his next move in rugby league

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NRL star Sam Burgess reveals his next move – but it’s NOT likely to be with his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs Former NRL star Sam Burgess has confirmed he won’t return to South Sydney Premiership-winning forward has been asked to help coach England in 2022 Aside from the World Cup, Burgess, 33, will also coach Orara Valley … Read more

Christmas Day weather forecast takes a turn for the worse with rain expected in northern NSW, SE Qld

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Christmas Day weather forecast takes a turn for the worse with widespread rain expected to dump along Australia’s east coast Parts of the Australian east coast could receive heavy rainfall on Christmas Day South-east Queensland and northern NSW are expected to be worst affected Some places could see between 50-100mm of rainfall leading into Dec … Read more

Sydney train commuters warned to expect MORE delays today

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Sydney train commuters warned to expect MORE delays today after staff walked off the job demanding better pay and conditions By Aap and Cameron Carpenter For Daily Mail Australia Published: 19:42 GMT, 20 December 2021 | Updated: 19:55 GMT, 20 December 2021 Sydney train commuters have been warned to expect delays to the network on … Read more

Thieves steal more than $1million worth of silver bullion from truck between Sydney and Melbourne

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Thieves steal more than $1million worth of silver bullion from a truck travelling between Sydney and Melbourne in remarkable heist Robbers have stolen more than $1million worth of silver bullion from a truck The truck was travelling between Sydney and Melbourne in late November Theft of the bullion was only discovered when the truck arrived … Read more

Sydney Trains strike set to hit TONIGHT: Rail Bus and Tram Union

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Sydney’s entire rail system is hours away from a network-wide shutdown as frustrated employees strike for improved pay and safer work conditions.  The Rail, Bus and Tram Union will refuse to man trains for eight hours starting from 8pm on Monday and ending at 4am on Tuesday.  Sydneysiders coming home from Christmas parties, late-night drinks, … Read more

Sydney’s entire rail system hours away from a network-wide shutdown as frustrated workers strike

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Sydney’s entire rail system is hours away from a network-wide shutdown as frustrated employees strike for improved pay and safer work conditions.  The Rail, Bus and Tram Union will refuse to man trains for eight hours starting from 8pm on Monday and ending at 4am on Tuesday.  Transport for NSW has warned train frequency will … Read more