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NSW crime report: Lockout reduces Sydney CBD violence, drug use increases ...

Sydney's lockout laws have greatly reduced violent assaults in the CBD and Kings Cross but drug possession and trafficking has increased sharply across NSW, a major crime report has found. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research report also ... >> view original

Anti-Islamic abuse on Sydney train: victim Hafeez Ahmed Bhatti thanks Stacey ...

A man at the receiving end of an anti-Islamic tirade on a Sydney train has thanked the woman who stood up for his family and is meeting police on Friday to report the incident. Hafeez Ahmed Bhatti, his wife and their four-month-old son were catching ... >> view original

NSW police move on South Sydney-Canterbury Good Friday disgrace

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of ... >> view original

NSW: Office lease, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney

International law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has leased office space at one of Sydney's leading towers at a net annual rental of more than $1 million. The firm has signed a seven-year deal to move to the building, which is owned by Dexus Property ... >> view original

WestConnex to trigger Sydney toll-road overhaul

But motorists pay a toll only northbound on the Eastern Distributor and there is no toll on Southern Cross Drive, which connects the Eastern Distributor to Sydney Airport. A spokeswoman for Transport for NSW confirmed the government planned "to ... >> view original

House Rules selects first father-daughter duo

STEVE and Tiana Falzon from the Mt Druitt area have been preparing to represent NSW in the upcoming season of Channel 7's House Rules. The first father-daughter team to compete in the renovation show said they were proud to represent Sydney's west. >> view original

Opal card shuttle: Sydney Light Rail stops in Pyrmont help commuters beat the ...

"It's also a really good way to exercise, I guess, every Monday morning," said Adrian Miranda, a maths student at the University of NSW. "In total, you've walked just under six kilometres, which is not bad for your health," said Mr Miranda. A Central ... >> view original

NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis says it's time to be 'selfish' about his career

Earlier in the day in Sydney, NSW coach Michael Cheika admitted he would have liked to have his captain and remaining big names locked in a "little bit quicker" for the sake of the rest of this season, as well as next year's campaign under Daryl Gibson. >> view original

Luke Keary could be answer to NSW State of Origin halves crisis for Laurie Daley

Keary, 23, has already won a premiership with South Sydney, and clearly has no problems performing on the big stage. Fittler simply described Keary as a “a really good footy player''. Blues coach Laurie Daley's biggest selection dilemma over the next ... >> view original

NSW Waratahs slip to defeat against Stormers in Sydney

But a tackle-busting bolt down the sideline from NSW winger Taqele Naiyaravoro lifted spirits. The Fijian former rugby league player brushed off three tackle attempts, ran 25 metres and managed to stay in touch to ground the ball in the 14th minute. >> view original