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Urgent monitoring of structural cracks in apartment tower

Building engineers inspect the Vicinity apartment complex last Wednesday,

Government engineers found visible signs of cracking in the basement car park of the 10-storey building at Canterbury.

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Voluntary assisted dying vote delayed to 2022

Voluntary assisted dying vote delayed to 2022

Gavin Pattullo, whose wife Venessa took her life after a long battle with leukemia, fears delays would mean “more will suffer”.

Berejiklian wanted grant hastened, inquiry told

Former NSW treasurer Gladys Berejiklian also planned to back the proposal before it was presented to the government’s expenditure committee, the inquiry heard.

NSW Police stop and question drivers at a checkpoint on the NSW-Victoria border in Albury last year.

Victoria eases NSW border restrictions for fully vaccinated Sydney visitors

Fully vaccinated people entering Victoria from Greater Sydney no longer have to complete any time in quarantine or get tested for COVID.

Parents offer to spend thousands on air purifiers, but some knocked back

Parents are trying to source and fund air purifiers for schools

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the NSW Department of Education will provide air purifiers if they are needed in public schools.

Four in 10 not double-jabbed: Indigenous vaccine rates lag

The most recent data from NSW Health showed that of the 624 Indigenous cases recorded in the week ending September 25 only 20 were fully vaccinated.

Illegal stimulants seized more than doubles in a year

“Australians continue to line the pockets of organised crime groups” overseeing the drug trade, the head of Australia’s criminal intelligence agency said.

‘Someone has to know’: Mum of missing four-year-old pleads for information

Cleo Smith’s mother Ellie Smith and partner Jake Gliddon.

Ellie Smith has opened up on her family’s nightmare waiting for news on her daughter Cleo, who went missing from a remote beach camp in WA.

‘I leave with my head held high’: Tour de France host suddenly exits SBS TV

‘I leave with my head held high’: Tour de France host suddenly exits SBS TV

Popular host Mike Tomalaris is sad that his association with “a place that ran through my veins” is over.

The final interview: Powell on Trump, Bush and ‘little jerk’ Kim Jong-Un

The final interview: Powell on Trump, Bush and ‘little jerk’ Kim Jong-Un

Colin Powell’s wife Alma never liked him talking to Bob Woodward - but in July, the ex-general spoke to the journalist about his life and battles.

Microsoft leaders warned Bill Gates over ‘inappropriate’ emails

Microsoft executives warned Bill Gates in 2008 about inappropriate emails he had sent to a female employee, a spokesman confirmed.

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With Voice Plan, Apple pays you to use only Siri for music

The Apple Music Voice plan works on Siri-enabled devices like HomePods, iPhones and AirPods.

Users can pay less for  music streaming, if they’re willing to lock themselves in to Apple’s ecosystem.

Queen told to ditch her martini-a-day habit. How bad is it really?

The monarch has reportedly been advised to abstain from her daily tipple, so she is in good nick for her Platinum Jubilee next June.

Meet Tsehay Hawkins, the new Yellow Wiggle

Meet Tsehay Hawkins, the new Yellow Wiggle

The Sydney high school student and five-time world Latin dance champion takes up the yellow skivvy after Emma Watkins’ surprise departure.

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Scott Morrison on the verge of locking in net zero by 2050 target

Chief political correspondent David Crowe joins Bianca Hall to discuss the Morrison government’s long and arduous path to net zero emissions by 2050.

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What is a “COP”? How did we get here? And what needs to be achieved at Glasgow?

Sydney

Composite - Homicide Squad detectives are renewing their appeal for public information ahead of the first anniversary of Christine Neilan’s death in the state’s north west. Just before 8am on Thursday 9 January 2020, emergency services were called to bushland near Sunflash Street and Black Prince Drive at Lightning Ridge, following the discovery of a woman’s body. The woman was formally identified as 39-year-old local, Christine Neilan. A post-mortem examination revealed she died from serious head injuries. At the time her body was located, Christine was wearing an orange and blue short-sleeved shirt with an Indigenous pattern and black shorts. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad and Central North Police District established Strike Force Bullarook to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. Christine had lived at Lightning Ridge with her mother since late 2019 and was known to walk around the local area with her small white dog ‘Sooky’. As investigations continue, police have released a CCTV image of Christine at a Lightning Ridge supermarket at about 10.40am on Wednesday 8 January 2020. Police have been told Christine was last seen leaving her Lightning Ridge home for a walk without ‘Sooky’, between 11am to 11.30am the same day. Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, said detectives were continuing to explore several lines of inquiry to identify those involved in Christine’s suspected murder. Photo: NSW Police Media

Vision of 18 October 2021 arrest and images of the police operation at Lightning Ridge. Homicide Squad detectives charge man over alleged murder of Christine Neilan.19 Ovtober 2021. Photo NSW Police

Vision of 18 October 2021 arrest and images of the police operation at Lightning Ridge. Homicide Squad detectives charge man over alleged murder of Christine Neilan.19 Ovtober 2021. Photo NSW Police

Owner of Lightning Ridge castle attraction charged with woman’s murder

The body of 39-year-old Christine Neilan was found metres from Amigo’s Castle on January 9, 2020. On Tuesday, the man who built it appeared in court charged with her murder.

Transport chaos predicted for Sydney ahead of train strike

Transport chaos predicted for Sydney ahead of train strike

Sydney’s public transport network will be thrown into disarray on Wednesday amid an ongoing industrial dispute.

‘Heartbreaking’: Mother of boy allegedly murdered speaks for first time

 Jason Galleghan, 16, was allegedly murdered in a Doonside home in August.

Jason Galleghan, 16, was allegedly bashed to death by a group of teenagers at a Doonside house, on Perigee Close, on August 4.

Floating pool plan to turn Sydney Harbour into Lake Como

Floating pool plan to turn Sydney Harbour into Lake Como

It’s a case of old is new again on a plan to turn Elizabeth Bay into a swimming spot.

NSW makes its biggest investment in tackling domestic violence

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean, Chair of Domestic Violence NSW Annabelle Daniel and Premier Dominic Perrottet at the domestic violence announcement.

The spending will form a significant part of the state government’s economic recovery package and will add 75 women’s refuges, taking the number in NSW to 161.

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Where tenants can save big by opting for a unit

Where tenants can save big by opting for a unit

Sydney tenants are facing a record price gap between house and unit rents, with houses in dozens of suburbs now leasing for double the cost of an apartment.

Passed-in auctions rise as 'greedy' vendors test the booming market

Passed-in auctions rise as 'greedy' vendors test the booming market

The number of properties failing to sell at auction rising in Sydney and Melbourne, as 'greedy vendors' test the market.

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The Panthers crossed the line in their grand-final celebrations.

Tyrone May’s future under a cloud after being stood down by Panthers

The playmaker’s career is again at the crossroads, while Panthers pair Nathan Cleary and Stephen Crichton were also hit with breach notices as the fall-out from their premiership party continued.

Nic Dolly playing for Leicester Tigers and, inset, for Eastwood in Sydney.

The Sydney junior set to play for Eddie’s England against Wallabies

When the Wallabies face England at Twickenham next month, a born and bred Sydney product may well be wearing England’s No. 2 jersey.

Glenn Maxwell says Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers were major influences behind his recent hot form.

‘Makes you feel 10 feet tall’: How Kohli, de Villiers have inspired Maxwell

Being around the best is bringing the best out of Glenn Maxwell, who is primed for a big Twenty20 World Cup after rubbing shoulders with two modern greats in the IPL.

Australia star Ash Gardner has fallen foul of match officials.

WBBL pair fined for misbehaviour as CA signals stricter stance

Cricket Australia insist there is no crackdown on player misbehaviour, but at the very least there appears to be a more stringent application of the code of conduct.

Japan’s historic win over Scotland at the 2019 World Cup attracted 58.4 million viewers, the largest ever rugby TV audience.

Cooper warns of rising Japanese power after 2019 World Cup heroics

It’s been two years since Japan beat Scotland and Ireland at their home World Cup, and the star playmaker has warned the Brave Blossoms have only improved in that time.

Lisa Sthalekar.

Cultural barriers in club cricket impeding players of South Asian descent: Sthalekar

Former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar explains the cultural differences which may be holding young South Asian players back.

Annabel Neasham watching her imports at Canterbury on Tuesday.

‘Pretty gutting not to be there’: Neasham’s tough call to ditch Valley

Annabel Neasham has chosen to stay in Sydney and won’t be trackside to witness a potential career-defining Cox Plate win with Zaaki.

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