Opposition vows to scrap NSW offshore wind farms in Labor heartland
During a rare visit to Wollongong, National Party leader David Littleproud confirms that, if elected, the opposition will scrap both offshore wind zones in New South Wales.
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analysis:NRL Round-Up: Rabbit passes a legend to create history as wingers make the superhuman look normal
Alex Johnston's 191st try in the NRL moves him past one rugby league legend and put another in his sights. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round 15.
Government approves smaller offshore wind zone off Illawarra
The federal government has given the green light to a fourth offshore wind zone, located off the Illawarra coast, with a reduced size, following community concerns.
Communities are crying out for help to protect their coastlines. Sand nourishment is one solution being considered
Beaches around Australia are at risk of disappearing. As climate change brings about more severe storms and the sea level rises, many communities are looking to solutions such as sand nourishment to address the issue.
Johnny Devlin wore a leather suit and opened The Beatles' Australian and NZ shows. This is what he remembers
This week marks 60 years since The Beatles' first and only tour of Australia and New Zealand. Former rock'n'roller Johnny Devlin recalls what it was like opening for the Fab Four.
Matildas star honoured to be immortalised in home town mural
Matildas star Caitlin Foord says she is honoured to be immortalised in a mural in her home city in Wollongong.
'Pinch me moment': Matildas star honoured with a 14-metre mural in her home town of Wollongong
As Caitlin Foord prepares for her third Olympics, a stunning 14-metre-high mural in Wollongong celebrates her journey. The mural captures her dynamic style and features her beloved dog, Peach, inspiring young athletes to dream big.
'Not coming down to babysit': Dragons NRLW team signs 42yo Steph Hancock
Dragons coach Jamie Soward is adamant Steph Hancock will have a major role to play in his side after signing the 42-year-old on a one-year-deal to bolster his young pack.
Daniel was swept out to sea while walking 4,500km to promote a universal basic income in Australia
Daniel took a wrong turn while walking 4,500km from Wilsons Promontory to Cape York to promote a universal basic income.
Residents cut off, major flood warnings issued amid torrential rain in NSW
Residents in Sydney’s south-west fear they will be cut off from their homes for several days as floodwaters continue to rise.
'I also don't have a filter': Love on the Spectrum star lands lead role in new comedy show
Wollongong actor and reality television star Michael Theo has landed his first major production, playing a character inspired by him in a new comedy drama called Austin.
Rescues, risky road conditions as heavy rain lashes Illawarra and NSW South Coast
Residents are urged to stay off the roads and prepare for more storms and potential flooding as heavy rain batters coastal regions, then moves north.
When Naomi's daughter Bella was stillborn, she was devastated. What happened next compounded her grief
Naomi Bowden's tear-stained face brought a state inquiry into birth trauma to global attention, but she and other women say the inquiry's final report does not go far enough and has left them "heartbroken".
Bus museum takes delivery of precious restored 1948 Leyland double decker bus
A double decker bus operated by one of the most significant transport families in Australia has been acquired after a public fundraising drive, bringing the immaculately restored vehicle to the Sydney Bus Museum.
Men's behaviour change programs are key to curbing domestic violence but 'just not enough' of them
With hundreds of men waiting to access behaviour change programs, service providers say governments must fund more programs to tackle the domestic violence crisis.
NRL Round-Up: The 'upset of the year', Parramatta's saviours return, and Rapana has a first … twice
There were only five games in the Origin-shortened round 13 in the NRL, but that still left room for plenty of drama. Here are the biggest talking points from every game.
Olympic equestrian Shane Rose back on his horse after horrific fall
Earlier this year, three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose was bedridden for four weeks after a serious horseriding accident. Now, he's back on his horse with his eyes set on the Paris Olympics.
'Designed to shut her up': Former judge accuses council of attempt to silence dissenting voice
A former Supreme Court judge says Kiama Council's "poorly executed attempt" to censure a councillor over an ABC interview appears to have been an attempt to suppress a rational opinion.
Landowner fined $125,000 after ignoring orders to stop clearing native bush, 200-year-old trees
Unauthorised bulldozing of "really important" native vegetation has landed NSW Southern Highlands property owner Chaza Khouzame a $125,000 fine, plus costs.
Birth trauma is unacceptable, NSW inquiry finds, but stops short of considering it 'gendered violence'
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has found an "unprecedented" amount of evidence showing too many people have experienced avoidable birth trauma, with some members saying some recommendations were "watered or voted down".
Macy Gray has given up on predicting hits, with the success of I Try taking her by surprise
Macy Gray has sold more than 25 million albums throughout her career — nine million of her debut album On How Life Is. She'll perform the entire album from start to finish when she tours Australia from July.
Firefighters work to limit explosion risk as grain silo continues to burn in NSW
Firefighters are still working to contain the blaze that broke out at food manufacturing facility in Bomaderry yesterday.
First Nations fishers 'scared out of the water' will take fight for traditional rights to United Nations
After years of legal battles in their own countries, First Nations activists from around the world are working together to shine a global spotlight on the systemic failure to protect Indigenous fishing rights worldwide.
Transporting billions of tonnes of freight generates huge emissions. What if it was moved by rail not road?
About 4 billion tonnes of goods are delivered across the country each year, mostly by road, but one train can carry the same freight as 54 trucks. So why doesn't more freight go by rail?
Victims tell of heartbreaking trauma after tradie's sexual assaults in hotel and bar toilet
Two women sexually assaulted by Wollongong man Steve Dimeski are brought to tears as they describe the lasting impact of the attacks during his sentencing hearing.