Deputy director Anne Flanagan retires from Art Gallery of NSW before first sod ... and other top stories

Deputy director Anne Flanagan retires from Art Gallery of NSW before first sod ...

Sydney Modern will double the size of the gallery's exhibition space, create a cultural plaza linking the gallery with other cultural institutions including the State Library of NSW and the Australian Museum, and provide indoor and outdoor exhibition ... >> view original

NSW police and military participate in counter-terrorism drill at Sydney's ...

FRIEND OR FOE: As part of Hermes Castle, a major counter-terrorism trial Here, an officer trains his weapon on several approaching people as part of a training scenario. (9NEWS)" />; OFFICER DOWN: As part of the counter-terrorism operation, officers ... >> view original

NSW Premier Baird to welcome Prince Harry to Sydney

NSW Premier Mike Baird will help roll out the red carpet for Prince Harry in Sydney, but even a royal visit won't keep him away from question time in parliament. The premier is among hundreds expected to line the stairs of Sydney's Opera House on ... >> view original

South Sydney duo Dylan Walker and Luke Keary to press NSW State of Origin ...

South Sydney duo Dylan Walker and Luke Keary will be given a chance to make a late push for State of Origin selection after being named to play St George Illawarra in round nine of the NRL. Former Kangaroos centre Walker and fellow NSW hopeful Keary ... >> view original

Surge in flu cases in NSW prompts cruise ship warning

NSW Health has recorded a 140 per cent spike in flu cases compared with the average for this time period over the past four years, with nearly 1350 cases so far this year. University of Sydney immunisation and infectious diseases expert Robert Booy ... >> view original

NSW Swifts beat Melbourne Vixens 67-43 at Sydney's Super Dome, giving ...

Swifts climbed above defending champions Vixens into third in the Australian conference with a crushing 67-43 loss on a record-setting Sunday afternoon at Sydney's Super Dome. A crowd of 10,370 eclipsed the previous competition regular season ... >> view original

Search for Natalya Franklin, 9, missing from home near Coffs Harbour

A young girl who disappeared from her family's property on the NSW Mid North Coast nearly a day ago was wearing light clothing unsuitable for the near freezing conditions that hit the region overnight. Police and emergency services resumed the search ... >> view original

Scripture classes: Calls for crackdown on public schools

Scripture books promoting "dangerous" messages about sex and male power are being used in NSW public schools, leading to calls for a crack down on special religious education. Parent-run lobby group Fairness in Religions in Schools ... Chief executive ... >> view original

Sydney hail storm: Severe thunderstorm warnings cancelled for NSW, ACT after ...

The hail caused five warehouses to collapse in Western Sydney. Fire and Rescue New South Wales said the buildings in Huntingwood had half-a-metre of hail on their roofs, with the weight of the hail causing the buildings to collapse. Specialist crews ... >> view original

Sydney and northern New South Wales face more heavy rain, Bureau of ...

Manager of the bureau's NSW Weather Services, Andrew Treloar said Sydney could be affected by this weather event. "Current guidance suggests that Sydney is likely to be on the fringe of this event," Mr Treloar told 702 ABC Sydney. "However, we're alert ... >> view original