Extension cord running across a footpath to charge an EV sparks fierce debate
A morning walker posted a photo to social media of the electrical cord stretching from the top floor of a unit block to the car parked at the curb side. A debate about EV etiquette followed.
Muslim Vote movement targets federal Labor seats
The campaign says the federal government has been weak on the Palestinian issue and warns Muslim voices should not be taken for granted.
Government opens up chequebook to offer water buybacks for Murray-Darling Basin farmers
The federal government will go to tender next month seeking the rights to up to 70 gigalitres of water from farmers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, through the first major water entitlements buyback program since new laws were introduced last year.
High pressure system in Tasmania
An enormous high-pressure system near Tasmania has a diameter of around 7,000 kilometres and is affecting the weather over the entire country.
Will and Michael have found a full life in country Australia. Can other millennials follow in their footsteps?
After swapping life in the city for sheep and a vegetable garden, the couple is running a thriving gin distillery. Demographers believe more people in their age bracket could make the move to country areas as lower property prices offer more opportunities.
Landlords fight proposal to end no-fault evictions
Landlords say once a tenant is off-contract they shouldn't need a reason to evict renters.
Family of Bondi stabbing victim says they struggled to get support
The mother of Bondi Junction stabbing victim Jade Young has called for a national approach to mental health access.
University attacker attended deradicalisation program before stabbing
A 14-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a student in the neck at the University of Sydney had charges against him dropped last year.
NSW Coalition held together by last minute deal following infighting
A last-minute deal has been struck to keep the NSW Coalition together following a public dispute over the demotion of a Nationals MP.
International competition to design Sydney's future pattern book houses
An international competition is underway asking for blueprints to create a so-called pattern book of pre-approved housing designs for NSW.
NSW Police have not identified a motive for the stabbing on USYD grounds
The 14-year-old arrested for stabbing a student on the grounds of the University of Sydney is undergoing mental assessments.
Legal bid to have paedophile detained indefinitely dismissed
An Adelaide HIV-positive paedophile who committed some of "the worst and most degrading offending" seen by investigating police has had an application for an indefinite detention order declined. Warning: This story contains distressing details.
Doctors consider wearable tech to assist with diabetes
A year-long federal inquiry into diabetes is about to publish its recommendations on how to combat the worsening epidemic.
Renters in crisis still waiting for legislation on no-fault evictions
Both major parties promised at the last election to end no-fault evictions, but new legislation is yet to be put forward.
NSW Liberals expected to meet to discuss Coalition's future
NSW Liberal MPs have been called to a meeting to discuss the future of the state Coalition, following a dispute with the National Party.
How families of missing people suffer a unique kind of grief
Hundreds of Australian families are left behind after their loved ones vanish without a trace.
'This job is gonna kill me': Why one of Australia's most popular playwrights keeps writing
Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith has written about the lives of famous women including Julia Gillard and Germaine Greer. But what's driving her to tell these stories?
More households in NSW with mortgages, higher incomes are struggling to pay their power bills
A survey of more than 1,000 people in NSW found that 39 per cent of respondents that had their energy disconnected were from middle income households.
Victim named in alleged domestic violence attack in Casino
The delayed police response in the lead-up to Sarah Miles' death has become the subject of a critical incident investigation.
Eman was told she was a good tenant, but without warning received an eviction notice
Fifteen months after both major parties in NSW promised to end no-fault evictions, the government is yet to put forward new legislation, as more renters are pushed out of their homes amid a rental crisis.
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analysis:The judge wanted to rule 'quick and dirty' on costs in Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case, but it's far from over
Justice Michael Lee hoped to rule "quick and dirty" on costs in the Bruce Lehrmann case last week, to save everybody's money. But the truth is there's been nothing quick about it, and it is far from over — especially with an appeal looming.
Councils ignore request to ditch parking fine scheme minister says is unfair to drivers
The NSW finance minister wrote to councils in March requesting they revert to some form of written notification, but some councils argue the ticketless system better protects workers.
NSW Police to investigate hour-long response for welfare call
The concern for welfare call was at an address where a woman was allegedly murdered by her partner.
Councils issuing most ticketless parking fines refuse request to end practice
The Sydney councils issuing the most ticketless parking fines have refused a state government request to end the practice.
Authorities warn against using BBQs inside homes
Three adults and a child are recovering in hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal barbecue in Sydney’s west.