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Sydney news: Interstate firefighters to aid bushfire efforts, two people fined over Harbour Bridge protest

MORNING BRIEFING: Dozens of firefighters from South Australia head to New South Wales as back-up for weary RFS workers, and two people are fined after a banner is hung from the Harbour Bridge.




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Perth Glory spoils Western United's A-League home debut by snatching late draw

A-League newcomers Western United draws its first home game, 1-1 against Perth, as the The F3 Derby between the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets ends in the same scoreline.




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Central Coast aged care homes close their doors, citing resources, 'new quality standards'

The sudden closure of two aged care facilities on the New South Wales Central Coast has renewed concerns about the financial viability of Australias private aged care sector.






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Man who allegedly threatened police with an axe shot dead on the Central Coast

NSW Police says officers were called to a house in Erina last night in response to a domestic dispute between neighbours and found flames coming from the window.




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Central coast teenagers seriously injured after allegedly being struck by drunk ride-share driver

A ride-share driver is charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm after he allegedly ran down a group of teenagers while under the influence of alcohol on the central coast in the early hours of the morning.




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Ride-share driver accused of running down passengers after argument has bail refused

A judge denies bail to an 18-year-old ride-share driver accused of getting into an argument with a group of passengers before ramming his car into two of them.




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Rideshare safety concerns with 'lifts for cash' offered on social media

Taxis and the rideshare industry warn of the dangers of underground "lifts for cash" advertised on social media.




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Volunteer Diane Kirkland rescues joeys orphaned in car accidents





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Nazi memorabilia auction in Western Australian city condemned as 'morally repugnant' by Jewish group

Private collectors snap up dozens of artefacts from the Third Reich at an auction, showing the popularity and value of Nazi military memorabilia is on the rise.




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Man accused of murdering neighbour in Parkes after argument over barking dogs

An 18-year-old Parkes man is charged with murder and firearms offences police allege he shot his neighbour after a dispute over barking dogs and said the two men "were not great friends".




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Missing Illawarra man Gary Pearce confirmed dead

Extensive DNA testing has confirmed a body found in a burnt-out car in NSW's south-west is that of missing Illawarra man, Gary Pearce.




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Former addict Norm Henderson helping ice users in drug-ravaged NSW towns

Norm Henderson knows what it's like to be in the darkness of drug addiction, but even he has been surprised by the grip ice has on smaller towns and communities.




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Water allocations for western NSW reduced as drought tightens its grip

Water allocations for farmers and communities in western NSW are reduced in new plans released today.




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Neale Daniher awarded Victorian of the Year for motor neurone disease advocacy

AFL great Neale Daniher is named the 2019 Victorian of the Year in recognition of his advocacy to find a cure for the fatal motor neurone disease he was diagnosed with six years ago.





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How Royal scandal of Edward and Wallis jeopardised CWA cookbook

When speculation grew that a reigning British monarch would step down from the throne, it jeopardised the publication of a cookbook organised by one of Australia's largest community associations.





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What you get when you buy lamb has changed, but will it taste any different?

When is a lamb a lamb and what difference can it make to the price and the flavour?




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Pilot and passenger from Queensland killed in light plane crash in South Australia

A pilot killed in a plane crash that also claimed the life of his passenger in South Australia's outback is a south Queensland businessman and horse stud owner.




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Top seed Ash Barty crashed out of Wimbledon in a loss to American Alison Riske

The world number one and French Open champion lost 3-6 6-2 6-3 in a ferocious battle with 55th-ranked American Alison Riske.




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Ash Barty has 'no regrets' after losing to Alison Riske in Wimbledon fourth round

The Australian called the loss 'tough' but says she has no regrets in her preparation after she crashed out of Wimbledon.




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'Who will tell our stories?' Media decline hits regions hard




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Baseballs embedded with screws used in bomb that killed greyhound trainer, court hears

John Burrows died at his mother's garage in Portland near Lithgow in 2015, with a bomb expert telling his murder trial he had never seen a device like the one used to kill the 58-year-old.




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Live video of NASA's Apollo 11 reached the world thanks to one little dish outside Canberra

When Kevin Gallegos carpooled to work one cold Canberra morning the day ahead wouldn't be typical he and the rest of the team at the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station would be instrumental in bringing live footage of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the Moon back to Earth.





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Aussie wine exports continue to grow as industry spends big to reclaim United States market

Despite a tightening supply and smaller yields due to dry conditions, the value of Australia's wine exports has continued to grow.




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Tuna parasite threatening Port Lincoln's multi-million-dollar industry tackled by researchers

Researchers swap lab coats for waders and wellies in a quest to battle a tiny parasite that threatens the $150 million dollar tuna industry.





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'Let's change the ending': Red park benches hold simple message to call out domestic violence

Park benches in neighbourhood parks across the country are being painted bright red to encourage people to take a stand against domestic violence.




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Injured worker sleeps next to portable toilet as she waits for insurer to complete approved home modifications

Caroline Harte is mostly confined to her bed after a fall at work. While her insurer completes modifications to her home she sleeps next to a portable toilet and shower.







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Tristar Medical Group chain under 'significant financial stress', keeps rural doctors waiting for pay

The Tristar Medical Group's chain of 50 clinics across regional Australia has been under "significant financial stress for 18 months" resulting in doctors often not being paid for weeks or months.




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Parents fear regional schools could be forced to close due to out-of-zone enrolment crackdown

Parents of children attending regional and rural schools are calling for a commonsense approach in the wake of the NSW Government's crackdown on school enrolment caps and out-of-area enrolments.




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Aunty Flo Grant's death prompts renewed call for highway to be named after Wiradjuri nation

The death of one of the fiercest advocates for changing the name of the Mid Western Highway to Wiradjuri Way prompts renewed calls for change.





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Trains deliver water to drought-affected NSW coal mines to keep production going and save jobs

As the drought continues, water is being carted by train for the first time in decades to keep production on track at a NSW coal mine and secure 140 full-time jobs.




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Newstart recipients have been urged to go regional in order to find jobs but could that work?

Connor Drum admits he steals food from the supermarket to supplement the Newstart payments he receives unable to find work, some in the Federal Government say he should leave the support networks he has in Canberra to search for a job in regional Australia.




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Sober in the Country: Rural health advocate Shanna Whan fights to save farmers from self-medicating with alcohol

The founder of an online discussion supporting hundreds trying to go dry believes drought, financial hardship, uncertainty, and isolation are causing more rural people to self-medicate with alcohol.




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Regional conservatoriums push for suitable venues to sustain music education for students

From their humble beginnings inside former churches, hostels and retail stores, regional conservatoriums continue to play a leading role in music education outside metropolitan areas.




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The Australian shearer who torched Al Aqsa Mosque in a bid to bring on the apocalypse

In 1969 a young Australian shearer travelled to Israel to orchestrate an arson attack he believed would prompt the return of Jesus and usher in the end of the world. The consequences still ring today.



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Caped offender wanted by police over attempted armed robberies

Police ask for public help to identify a man caught on CCTV leaving crime scenes in a cape in central west New South Wales.




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Non-mulesed wool commands premium price during market slump

Despite prices in the overall wool market declining, non-mulesed wool is fetching premium prices due to the demand in Europe by retail brands looking for ethically produced wool.




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How Paralympic champion Kurt Fearnley's words of inspiration changed the life of Waryk Holmes

For years Waryk Holmes was bullied while trying to be like his able-bodied classmates. Now he's teaching them a thing or two as a wheelchair racer.





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NSW bushfires burning out of control, two houses lost and firefighter injured in Tenterfield

At least two houses and two businesses are destroyed in Tenterfield in northern NSW and a firefighter is suffering facial burns as crews brace for a long night ahead with four fires burning at emergency level across the state.