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NSW typically experiences increased storm activity between September and April, with risks including heavy rainfall, dam...
11/09/2025

NSW typically experiences increased storm activity between September and April, with risks including heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

Increased chance of unusually high rainfall during spring.

Mulumun is a Dunghutti word meaning "coastal".
10/09/2025

Mulumun is a Dunghutti word meaning "coastal".

The trail has been officially renamed the Mulumun Trail.

A search warrant at South West Rocks Police Station has led to a police officer being charged with allegedly accessing a...
10/09/2025

A search warrant at South West Rocks Police Station has led to a police officer being charged with allegedly accessing and sharing restricted data with another man.

The search warrant occurred at South West Rocks on June 12.

Ian Campbell spent 37 years in the NSW Police Force, but getting where he is today was a fascinating journey.
09/09/2025

Ian Campbell spent 37 years in the NSW Police Force, but getting where he is today was a fascinating journey.

Ian Campbell spent 37 years in the NSW Police Force.

As the nation-and indeed the world-remains captivated by the so-called "mushroom killer," it may surprise some to learn ...
09/09/2025

As the nation-and indeed the world-remains captivated by the so-called "mushroom killer," it may surprise some to learn that the Victorian mother was not the first to have turned on her family.

Discover the eerie parallels between Erin Patterson's case and a 1953 poisoning involving Australian footballer Rob Lulham.

The NSW government on Sunday, September 7, revealed its long-awaited plan for the Great Koala National Park.
08/09/2025

The NSW government on Sunday, September 7, revealed its long-awaited plan for the Great Koala National Park.

A huge proposed national park to protect koalas has been hailed by conservationists, but the logging industry says...

John Sleigh, a Trial Bay prisoner in 1899, used nautical skills acquired aboard a training ship for juvenile offenders t...
08/09/2025

John Sleigh, a Trial Bay prisoner in 1899, used nautical skills acquired aboard a training ship for juvenile offenders to gain his freedom in a daring rescue.

John Sleigh was the last person to be hanged in Goulburn Gaol.

"It enables them to stay connected. Once you join the family, you remain in that family."
05/09/2025

"It enables them to stay connected. Once you join the family, you remain in that family."

The function was held at Kempsey Police Station on September 4.

It has been a successful period for South West Rocks dragon boat club "Dragons on the Rocks".
04/09/2025

It has been a successful period for South West Rocks dragon boat club "Dragons on the Rocks".

Dragon boaters paddling above their weight against bigger clubs.

After more than a decade working as a veterinarian, Dr Isabel Ling says she could no longer ignore the growing gap in re...
04/09/2025

After more than a decade working as a veterinarian, Dr Isabel Ling says she could no longer ignore the growing gap in regional pet care.

'I spent many years fixing injuries... but if I can prevent them, I would feel better.'

Cousins and emerging dirtbike riders Jayden and Riley Holder will feature in NITV's new series 'Dreaming Big', with thei...
04/09/2025

Cousins and emerging dirtbike riders Jayden and Riley Holder will feature in NITV's new series 'Dreaming Big', with their episode to air on September 26, at 7.30pm.

Jayden and Riley Holder to feature in new SBS documentary series.

Just before 11am this morning, Wednesday, September 3, emergency service personnel received reports a spearfisherman had...
03/09/2025

Just before 11am this morning, Wednesday, September 3, emergency service personnel received reports a spearfisherman had become separated from his dive buddy.

Authorities conduct search for missing spearfisherman near Skeleton Rocks, east of Smiths Lake. Public urged to provide information.

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