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A court in New South Wales has heard a challenge to the planned aerial culling of wild horses in Yuraygir National Park, with a decision pending. The cull, slated for August 26-28, has been put on hold as the Land and Environment Court considers whether the National Parks and Wildlife Service has the statutory authority to carry out the cull.
Cricket NSW has expressed concerns over Cricket Australia's decision to seek private investment in the Big Bash, fearing it will hinder their ability to invest in grassroots cricket. The move, which begins with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades, has been met with disappointment from Cricket NSW.
Manly Sea Eagles veteran Nathan Brown has announced he will leave the NRL at the end of the season to pursue opportunities in the Super League. The 33-year-old forward has been thrust into the starting lineup for this Friday's crucial clash against the Dolphins amid a severe injury crisis.
A severe track injury to a five-year-old greyhound in New South Wales has ignited a political firestorm. As race footage is quietly scrubbed from online platforms, advocates are renewing their push to ban the sport.
Opal card readers on Sydney ferries will be turned off for almost four weeks as the maritime workers union steps up industrial action against the private operator Transdev. The move is part of a dispute over wages, with the union pushing for a 5 per cent wage increase and an annual increase to offset inflation.
A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot twice at his home in Berkeley Vale on the NSW Central Coast. Police believe the shooting was a targeted attack and are searching for a male seen driving a silver utility with roof racks and a roll bar.
Acclaimed author and biographer Blanche d'Alpuget has left behind a legacy of unflinching honesty and a determination to be seen as more than just the second wife of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. Her biographical works were renowned for their candor, capturing her subjects in all their complexity.
Retired radio giant Ray Hadley faced a grueling cross-examination, detailing his fierce animosity toward Alan Jones during the veteran broadcaster's indecent assault trial. The court heard explosive claims of network 'double agents' and emotional disclosures of alleged workplace abuse.
The brother of a man accusing former broadcaster Alan Jones of indecent assault has testified that he never witnessed any inappropriate behavior and only learned of the allegations after Jones's arrest.
Australian author Sheree Joseph opens up about navigating fertility struggles, grief, and cultural expectations in her groundbreaking new memoir, 'Juicy'. The book offers a refreshing, unfiltered look at what it truly means to be a single woman in her 30s today.
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