New South Wales News

News A search for a surfer reported missing at Cape Byron has been called off

News Mayor to have a shot at pre-selection for seat of Page in next Federal election.

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Crime HE strangled a small child to death in a psychotic rage and is now free to go on shopping trips with his mum.

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News A second 12 year-old boy has been charged following a robbery at a Coffs Harbour skate park.

Environment OVERALL 131 non-targeted animals have been caught in the five nets.

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Community BRIAN Boyd will be remembered for his selflessness and "wicked" sense of humour.

News Four-wheel drive vehicles will not be allowed on the beach for at least two weeks after an excessive number of vehicle rescues at the weekend.

News SOUTHWEST Sydney residents have endured a second nervous night as hundreds of firefighters took advantage of easing conditions to battle a blaze.

Health "I JUST want to do everything I can to help him go and do anything, I just don't want to sit here and wait"

Crime A FIGHT that broke out at a Lower Clarence junior netball match has led to an appeal for assistance from local police.

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Crime A LISMORE couldn't resist contacting his former lover from jail, even though he had violently assaulted her and was in breach of an apprehended violence order.

News FUTURE dredging of the Richmond River entrance has not ruled out but completely, but the government says current levels are sufficient.

Crime Injury saw party wind down before spate of damage to cars, fences

Crime Police say they're "extremely disappointed” after post-party rampage

News Grafton Jail staff have joined 4000 correction officers across the state in a job walk off in solidarity with Long Bay Correctional Centre.

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News FIREFIGHTERS were unable to save a house that was engulfed in flames overnight.

News EMERGENCY service crews have been called to the crash where at least one person has been injured.

News THE health boss says the hospital's "state-of-the-art safety systems" helped to manage the "unexpected incident".

News STREAMS of Queenslanders have descended coastal northern NSW towns such as Yamba to escape the chaos of the Commonwealth Games.

News THE future of a $170 million marina project for Ballina is in doubt, because there are still no plans to dredge the notorious Richmond River entrance.

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