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Barangaroo casino: parking, traffic concerns raised by Transport for NSW

Transport for NSW also says that the impact of the CBD light rail on future traffic volumes around Barangaroo South has not been taken into account by Lend Lease in its application. The agency says the changes to George Street in the Sydney CBD when ... >> view original

Sydney mining CEO Glen Paul Darby guilty of rape but granted bail

Defence barrister Tim Game, SC, said in his submissions that the jury's verdicts were inconsistent and irrational, giving rise to high prospects of a successful appeal in the NSW Criminal Court of Appeal. The Crown opposed the granting of a "special or ... >> view original

Community rallies to smash $80000 target to help Braiden Peters-Whitwell

GOOD LUCK BRAIDEN: Four-year-old Braiden Peters-Whitwell pictured on Thursday morning at Westmead Hospital, just after surgery to have his central line put in. Photo: SUPPLIED. FOUR-YEAR-OLD Braiden Peters-Whitwell has captured the hearts of ... >> view original

Americans turn to childrens' diarrhoea medicine Pedialyte as an unusual ...

Childrens' diarrhoea medicine Pedialyte has seen its sales soar after adults have started using it as a hangover cure. Getty Images. BY DOUG BOLTON – 15 May 2015. Sales of a childrens' diarrhoea medicine are up in the USA, after it has been touted as a ... >> view original

REPORT: Australia's drug trade is at a record high

In a report by the Australian Crime Commission, over 112,000 illicit drug arrests and 93,000 illicit drug seizures were made in Australia from 2013-14 — the highest ever on record. National drug arrests reported a 10 percent increase on the previous year with ... >> view original

DNA editing could be key in sickle cell anemia cure

Changing a single letter of the human red blood cell DNA could be the key to curing sickle cell anemia and other blood-related diseases, according to a study published on Friday. The study led by Merlin Crossley, Dean of Science at the University of New ... >> view original

Python needs surgery to remove tongs

A pet python named Winston underwent a delicate surgery to remove a pair of BBQ tongs lodged in his stomach. Loading… Post to Facebook. Python needs surgery to remove tongs A pet python named Winston underwent a delicate surgery to remove a pair ... >> view original

Call for rethink on law as research shows Australians the world's biggest users of ...

RESEARCH shows Australians are the world's biggest users of overseas surrogacy, even ahead of the US. Here, a mother and surrogate share their experiences with the processes. THE MOTHER. SELENA Wool, 35, has lost six babies; three of them ... >> view original

Buy a bun for cause

THERE has never been a better reason to satisfy your sweet tooth than to buy a finger bun from Bakers Delight to support the Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA) Pink Bun campaign. All money raised through the sale of the treats until June 3 will go ... >> view original

NDIS citizens' jury finds scheme successful so far, but with work to do

The NDIS citizens' jury finds the scheme is already giving people living with disabilities more independence and an improved quality of life, but there is room for improvement in its roll out. Witness and NDIS participant Simone Stevens is pleased with the ... >> view original