Sydney’s biggest court complex has resumed operations after hundreds of people were evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. Sydney Downing Centre Court was evacuated on Friday morning after reports of a concerning parcel in the complex. Staff, lawyers and the public were asked to leave about 10am. Just over half an hour later they … [Read more…]
An Origin Energy customer in Sydney was left “baffled” after receiving an eye-watering charge on his energy bill this month — so he did something about it, shaving more than $1000 from his bill. Now the Sydney man has a warning for other consumers. His efforts began when the young dad and his wife moved … [Read more…]
Chris Dawson’s alleged victim has emotionally pleaded “I don’t make these things up” after her timeline of her first sexual activity with the former teacher was brought into question in court. Dawson, a former teacher and Newtown Jets rugby league player, is standing trial in NSW District Court accused of engaging in sexual activities with … [Read more…]
A man has been charged after he allegedly ran over his two friends in a ute in a tragic double fatality in regional NSW. Nathan Bernhard, 27, was trying to leave his friend’s house on Condie Cres, North Nowra, about 7pm on Wednesday just before kick-off of the State of Origin match they were all … [Read more…]
Sydney’s biggest court complex has resumed operations after hundreds of people were evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. Sydney Downing Centre Court was evacuated on Friday morning after reports of a concerning parcel in the complex. Staff, lawyers and the public were asked to leave about 10am. Just over half an hour later they … [Read more…]
The Australian government has been forced to back down from its attempt to block the building of the new Russian embassy in Canberra after a court ruled construction ought to go ahead. The National Capital Authority announced last year it had terminated construction of the embassy in Yarralumla citing concerns the embassy had been on … [Read more…]
A Liberal MP has used his maiden speech to propose a controversial move to extend school hours to 6pm. Member for Ryde, Jordan Lane was elected to his seat in NSW parliament in March and issued his maiden speech on Thursday. He used his opening address to parliament to introduce the controversial bid to alter … [Read more…]
Two popular steakhouses in NSW have closed their doors citing “unforeseen circumstances”. Liquidators have been appointed to Hog’s Breath Café branches in Tuggerah and Coffs Harbour, which are winding up their businesses, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The Daily Telegraph reports that both announced last Friday that they had closed. For … [Read more…]
An urgent search is underway for two NSW teenagers who never returned home from school on Thursday. Ruby Webster and Kayden Hobby-Reid, both 13, were last seen leaving a school on Monaghan Street in Minto, in Sydney’s southwest, about 3.15pm on Thursday. When the teens did not return home and could not be contacted, they … [Read more…]
A multi-vehicle crash has closed a major Sydney road. Emergency services are responding to the crash, which involves three cars. Fire and Rescue NSW responded to the serious crash at Reservoir Rd on the M4 off ramp westbound at 7.11am. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> A NSW Ambulance spokesperson … [Read more…]