Shark deterrent could prevent attacks
Tim Barlass 12:23 AM A new electronic device built into surfboards could prevent shark attacks such as the Kiama incident last week.
Latest NSW news
Father who threatened child granted access
Rachel Olding 12:15 AM He inflicted horrific bruises on his partner and held a sword to his daughter's chest. Now, a court has granted the father access to the child.
Council shelter under fire over pet welfare
Eamonn Duff 12:15 AM Cats have allegedly been dumped in freezers and left to die and dozens of other animals have disappeared.
The ambulance stations facing downgrades
Harriet Alexander 12:00 AM New regional hubs hubs will be used as bases for each area's management team, restocking and cleaning vehicles and training exercises, NSW Ambulance says.
Police bugging inquiry requests $1m more
Kirsty Needham 12:15 AM The police bugging inquiry, Operation Prospect, will crack the $10 million mark before it comes to a close, after a request for a further $1.3 million from the Ombudsman's office.
Solar homes won't need new meters: Ausgrid
Kirsty Needham 12:00 AM Solar panel households are being warned they don't need to upgrade to an expensive smart meter to avoid bill shock when the Solar Bonus Scheme ends.
EXCLUSIVE
Meet Lea, the 'new human'
Tim Barlass 10:40 PM It takes a bit of courage to do what 22-year-old Lea Kapiteli did on Saturday night. Far easier to stay at home.
Aboriginal find prompts stop-work request
Jacob Saulwick 1:11 PM An indigenous heritage group is applying for an urgent order under federal laws for a halt to work on a proposed tram stabling yard at Randwick.
UberX of property gets official backing
Sean Nicholls 10:55 AM Prospective home buyers in NSW could save hundreds of dollars in an Australian first.
Historic yards set for major development
Melanie Kembrey The application for a mega development has been slammed by residents for ignoring how a future light rail line could disrupt traffic movements.
Sydney's fastest-growing neighbourhoods
Matt Wade High-density suburbs in the inner south are leading the way with Sydney's population to hit 5 million within months.
'Huge uncertainty for us and our clients'
Rachel Browne Thousands of government-employed staff are expected to quit when their jobs are transferred to non-government agencies on lower pay with worse conditions.
School Opal card: long wait to end
Matt O'Sullivan Sydney students will no longer face a "manifestly unfair" transport exclusion.
A million customers' private data exposed
Esther Han Private information of more than a million customers of an online takeaway giant is at risk of being stolen, with experts deeming the website as "vulnerable" and "not secure".
Westmead shuts non-urgent surgery
Harriet Alexander As premiers meet the prime minister to thrash out health funding, another Sydney hospital has been forced to cut services.
Sinodonis slapped down
Sean Nicholls, Kate McClymont Senator's demand that references to him in an explosive NSW Electoral Commission statement should be removed has been rejected.
Lockout laws 'reduce facial injuries'
James Robertson Severe facial injuries have been reduced by 60 per cent since lockout laws were introduced, according to new data.
'Eggs from hens that don't go outside'
Esther Han There is now a legal definition of "free range" eggs - and it's not acceptable, says consumer group Choice.
'More harm than good'
Eryk Bagshaw The number of Sydney schools banning laptops and tablets is increasing as education experts find technology is impeding learning.
Private college to be pursued for $210m
Eryk Bagshaw A private college that allegedly recruited illiterate, disabled students into thousands of dollars worth of debt is being pursued by the ACCC.
Hospital that has run out of emergency space
Harriet Alexander A Sydney hospital is seeking partnerships with the private sector as it braces itself for an influx in patients.
Packer casino stoush: 'Let him walk away'
Jacob Saulwick If Crown doesn't want to reduce its public land impact, NSW should find another buyer, says top architect.
Highlights
Baird government urged to do more to support electric car use
Five Green incentives that would tip the balance in favour of electric cars for car purchasers in Sydney.
Giant dragonfly helps end coal mining plans
The failure of proponents of a coal mine in the Special Areas to take into account the effect of an expansion on the endangered giant dragonfly species may have sealed the fate of 120-year-old mine.
The toxic legacy beneath Barangaroo
The clean up of toxic waste beneath Barangaroo has started - but who should pay?
'Really good beach days' ahead after record March
Don't put away those beach towels just yet - there's more warm weather on the way that might lure you back to the beach.
Easter long weekend holiday services guide
Information on transport, church services, entertainment, services and shopping over the Easter long weekend.
Beppi Polese: the passing of an Italian tradition
Beppi Polese, who helped stoke Sydney's long love affair with Italian food, has died on the eve of his Yurong Street restaurant's 60th anniversary.
VIDEO
Cats 'left in freezer' to die
Volunteer workers at the Wagga Wagga pound describe finding cats in a freezer normally used for storing euthanised animals.
Barnaby Joyce v Tony Windsor
The contest for New England electorate heats up as Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce campaigns to hold on to his seat against a challenge from rival Tony Windsor.
The Sydney Opal Rush
A crowd of commuters at Ashfield station wait for 9am to tick over so they can get cheaper off-peak fares and still get to work on time.
