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NSW: Hotel sale, 412 Pitt Street, Sydney

“The shortlist comprised largely of offshore groups from mainland China and Malaysia, but ultimately sold to a domestic group who plans to refurbish and reposition the property as a limited service hotel offering to take advantage of the strong Sydney ... >> view original

'Generous' Sydney teen beaten to death had no enemies: family

The family of the Sydney teenager, found beaten to death in Sydney's west, have described him as a “generous” young man who “had no problems with anyone”. Mahmoud Hrouk, 16, failed to return home after a Saturday out and early Sunday, his distraught ... >> view original

Thousands of NSW motorists are having cars captured in an elaborate ransom ...

Tow truck drivers 'scamming' NSW victims9news.com.au >> view original

Chinese investor eyes $3 billion Sydney Fish Market redevelopment

Instead, the NSW government held an international summit to canvass ideas for the publicly owned land. Mr Pitchford said Brookfield Multiplex can submit its proposal next week, alongside other business proposals. Former Brookfield Multiplex executive ... >> view original

NSW Rugby calls for review of the sport in western Sydney

“Despite having no resources and financial aid we still have players with talent in the team,” Penrith coach Teki Tuipulotu said. “I have had so many people ring, comment and pledge their support. I also got a phone call straight away from the ARU and ... >> view original

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

NSW Swifts too classy for Mainland Tactix in trans-Tasman netball clash

Hawkins was experiencing a homecoming, having previously been high performance coach for the Swifts in 2012 and head coach of the NSW Institute of Sport's netball programme. The Tactix had never won a trans-Tasman netball league game in Australia ... >> view original

Rugby: Waratahs punish Sharks in Sydney

Tensions boiled over as the NSW Waratahs' rollercoaster season continued with a torrid Super Rugby win over the Sharks on Saturday night. In an ill-tempered affair, Michael Cheika also fumed in the Waratahs' coaches' box before his players regained ... >> view original

Mobile phone use while driving tops list of habits that most annoy Queensland ...

Texting while driving has overtaken tailgating and speeding on the list of driver behaviours that most frustrate Queensland motorists, according to the RACQ. Specifically, "motorists talking/sending SMS on hand-held mobiles" was more aggravating to other ... >> view original