BIZARRE: 7 | Mind Blowing Facts

Chris Minns’ new organised crime laws may sound tough, but evidence shows they may not be effective

The NSW government has announced another legislative crackdown on organised crime after the suspected mistaken-identity killings of 23-year-old student Marco Tapia and 40-year-old Joshua Macdonald.

The Conversation · Sep 9

'Worse off': BBL sales slammed by Cricket NSW

Cricket Australia's decision to open up the Big Bash League to privatisation could lead to the sport being "worse off", according to Cricket NSW.

AAP · Sep 9

Bed-block warning as emergency wards brace for impact

The number of patients in hospitals who don't medically need to be there could rise to potentially catastrophic levels, a state health minister has warned.

AAP · Sep 9

Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather

Queensland capital hits 34.4C as firefighters battle fast-moving bushfire in Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

How posh are you? Do you have a therapist? What would you say to Trump at a party? Marina Hyde answers readers’ questions

We asked you what you most wanted to put to our Guardian columnist. You responded in droves, querying her ‘beef’ with Burnham, who she thinks is this generation’s Hugh Grant, and what she really thinks about Richard Osman ...

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

The Icac allegations are astounding – even with NSW’s inglorious history of corruption and property development

The evidence presented so far raises some disturbing questions about the influence of certain figures in NSW politics

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Miner digs deep to extend life of old copper operation

The South African owner of an Australian copper mine has bold plans to extend the depth of the asset after setting an ambitious production target.

AAP · Sep 4

Charles Perrottet denies asking brother as premier to appoint cabinet minister, Icac hears

Charles says claims by developer Jean Nassif in an intercepted phone call that ‘we’re reshuffling the government’ did not reflect promises allegedly made to Nassif

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney

A deadly bird flu strain has hit the shores of another major Australian city, with a vet urging people and pets to practice "social distancing" with wild birds.

AAP · Sep 4

Is Canberra's tap water really the best? Icon Water tests its drop

Canberrans already know the answer to that.

The Canberra Times · Sep 3