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A 48-year-old patient at The Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney's eastern suburbs has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to a 54-year-old man and dousing two others in accelerant. The incident has left three patients with minor injuries and has raised concerns about safety in public hospitals.
A jury has been told that former Sydney police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon had previously visited the Bungonia farm where he allegedly attempted to sink the bodies of a young Sydney couple in a dam. The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and is claiming self-defence during a three-month trial in the NSW Supreme Court.
A proposed $1 billion silver and lead mine in Central West New South Wales has sparked a tractor protest in Mudgee as the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) begins a reassessment of the project. The mine's opponents are concerned about the potential environmental impacts, including contamination of Lawson Creek and the effects of lead on livestock and local residents.
The groom who hired a wedding coach that crashed in the Hunter Valley in 2023, killing 10 people, is suing the hire company for alleged deceitful conduct. The lawsuit is expected to hinge on whether false representations were made by the company about its drivers.
The Federal Court has overturned a Commonwealth decision that halted a billion-dollar gold mine in New South Wales. The court ruled that the minister's declaration was invalid due to a lack of authority.
New South Wales small businesses are struggling to adapt to a recent ban on credit and debit card surcharges, introduced by the Reserve Bank of Australia in the interest of transparency and consumer clarity. Business owners are grappling with how to cover the cost of merchant fees, with some considering price increases or discounts for alternative payment methods.
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) is set to tip off its second season under new private ownership, with a revamped leadership model and an influx of international talent. The league has seen significant growth in crowd figures and broadcast reach, but faces challenges in building on that momentum.
Canberran Zach Bates finished third at the Bathurst 1000, a remarkable result for the 22-year-old rookie who started in pole position. Bates' success is attributed to his family's support and his own hard work, as well as the backing of the Canberra community.
The Wallabies have confronted the reality of their 50-19 Bledisloe Cup loss to the All Blacks, with fullback Tom Wright revealing the team came together to discuss the defeat. The loss means the All Blacks will hold the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year.
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