Johns urges NSW to be flanked by Roosters and other top stories

Johns urges NSW to be flanked by Roosters

NSW great Andrew Johns has suggested the Sydney Roosters' entire left flank be included in Origin. That also means going with James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce as the halves. "Laurie's talking about combinations, the left side for NSW will be [Boyd] ... >> view original

Sydney's rich and poor: the rising crisis in our suburbs

Meanwhile, Sydney's western suburbs have fallen behind. A new Fairfax Media analysis reveals just how far. After taking account of inflation, all of our top 10 poorest postcodes went backwards over the decade, any meagre income gains eaten up by rising ... >> view original

NSW: Office lease, 99 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Business consultant Meld Studios has leased office space in the Sydney CBD at a net annual rental $200,000. The term of the lease is four years. Meld Studios principle Steve Baty said the location was close to its clients. “The location is accessible ... >> view original

Coroner to investigate whether Sydney man Jimmy James received adequate ...

The NSW Coroner's Court will investigate whether a western Sydney father received appropriate hospital care after he suffered severe internal injuries during a fight with his neighbours. Jimmy James, 44, died on March 2, 2013 around seven hours after ... >> view original

NSW storm: three dead as Sydney and Hunter region lashed by wild weather ...

Flooding near Raymond Terrace in the northern part of New South Wales. More than 20 people have been rescued from floodwaters and more than 200,000 homes and businesses are without power as storms continue to lash parts of the state. Photograph: ... >> 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

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 ...

NSW police and military participate in counter-terrorism drill at Sydney's Holsworthy barracks. PREV. 1 of 8. NEXT. FRIEND OR FOE: As part of Hermes Castle, a major counter-terrorism trial Here, an officer trains his weapon on several approaching ... >> 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

NSW Premier Baird to welcome Prince Harry

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