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A petition to trial pet-friendly carriages on NSW trains and metro services has gained over 6,500 signatures. The proposed two-year trial would allow dogs on a lead or in an approved carrier in designated animal-friendly carriages.
A woman who alleged doctors unnecessarily amputated her lower left leg has lost her medical negligence claim against the Hunter New England Local Health District. The Supreme Court ruled that the health district did not breach its duty of care to the woman.
A new birthing suite at Gunnedah Hospital in northern New South Wales remains closed due to a national shortage of GP obstetricians, forcing women to travel long distances to give birth. The $53 million redevelopment of the hospital included the new suite, but it has not opened due to recruitment efforts being unable to secure GP obstetricians.
New CCTV footage has been released in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The footage shows Lamarre-Condon's movements in the hours after the alleged killings.
More than 40 plaques have been stolen from a lawn cemetery at Aberdare, in the NSW Hunter Valley, leaving family members feeling "hurt" and "angry". The theft has sparked a police investigation and a community outcry.
A critically endangered aquatic snail has been discovered in western NSW, with ecologists surprised by how human-made water infrastructure has become their homes. The once-abundant Darling River snail was feared extinct until colonies were identified in weirs on the river at Wilcannia and Louth.
Spencer Leniu has been granted an early release from the Sydney Roosters and has signed a four-year deal with Parramatta. The move comes just days after Leniu won his fourth NRL premiership with the Roosters.
The Bathurst 1000 takes place this Sunday at Mount Panorama in regional New South Wales, with thousands of fans attending the 1,000-kilometre endurance race featuring 54 drivers across 27 cars. The event always produces drama, and this year's forecast suggests a potentially wild and eventful day on Saturday with a 90 per cent chance of rain.
Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has announced his retirement from the NRL, ending a 15-year career that saw him win four premierships and become one of the club's all-time greats. Tupou, 35, made the announcement after helping his team secure a grand final victory against Newcastle on Sunday.
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