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How a groundskeeper with a nifty kick turned out to be a Matildas star
These players have a training story to cherish for a lifetime after Caitlin Foord dropped in on her old club to dazzle them and the TV cameras with her skills.
This 'extraordinary' program halting domestic violence in its tracks is about to run out of money
A children's magistrate in Port Kembla has described this innovative mentoring program as "remarkable" and "transformative" for young people who were once on a bleak path. But its future is under threat.
Planning minister defends 'probably lower than what people expect' affordable housing in Appin development
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully defends his decision to approve a 13,000-home development in the Wollondilly Shire with just 187 affordable dwellings, saying that adding more would be a cost to the developer.
'A moment I'll never forget': Australian journeyman Smyth hits historic hole-in-one at British Open
Travis Smyth nails a hole-in-one on the controversial 17th at Royal Liverpool, as two Australians remain in the realistic hunt to claim the British Open.
Master model-plane maker's made-from-scratch miniatures showcased at aviation museum
Steve Keddie spends months painstakingly hand-crafting his pieces. His collection of miniatures reflects the variety of aircraft on display at Shellharbour, in one of Australia's most comprehensive aviation museums.
Record number of whales sighted along NSW coast during annual migration census
Citizen scientists spot more than 5,000 whales from 70 vantage points along the NSW coast, a research group says.
Tanya Plibersek urged to reject sand mine expansion in threatened ecological area
A NSW conservation group wants the federal environment minister to use her powers to stop the mining project near the Minnamurra River.
Offshore wind developer identifies new NSW site as 'preferred' location for 100 turbine project
The proponent of an offshore windfarm along the Illawarra coast says it is shifting its focus further north.
Teen sisters join Matildas' next generation for Asia Cup qualifier
Jynaya and Indiana Dos Santos are in Vietnam and bringing their on-field sibling chemistry to the Young Matildas.
Firefighters had 'no option' but to start back-burn night before New Year's Eve catastrophe, inquest hears
An RFS incident controller tells a coronial inquest that sitting back and doing nothing was out of the question as the deadly Currowan bushfire raged in 2019.
Australia not 'even at the start line' in global race to build renewable battery industry
Renewable startups say Australia is being too conservative in its approach to funding lithium battery projects, and risks missing out on capitalising on the multi-billion-dollar industry.
The number of NSW mortgage holders experiencing extreme financial stress rises by 80 per cent since 2016
Research commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Services finds NSW mortgage holders, mostly in regional parts of the state, are experiencing extreme financial stress.
Shellharbour mayor accused of lack of independence as Labor councillors walk out of meeting
Deep divisions have re-emerged within Shellharbour Council with four Labor councillors walking out of Tuesday night's meeting after a dispute over procedure.
Gloss comes off regional housing market as tree-changers return to the city
In a case of what goes up must come down, property prices in Byron Bay have plunged 25 per cent in the past 12 months. But not all regions have fallen. Here's how they performed.
'Once in a lifetime' journey kicks off Hayley Pymont's major marathon dreams
After completing the New York Marathon, Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont is hungry to chase down all six of the world's major marathons.
Man freed after becoming trapped beneath 'precarious' boulder south of Sydney
A rescue operation retrieves a man who spent about seven hours with his leg precariously trapped beneath a giant boulder near Wollongong.
Labor a target as independent mayor to make run for parliament
Chris Homer has announced his intention to take on Labor again, as he bids for their safe seat of Shellharbour.
NSW government accused of putting over-55s homelessness into 'too-hard basket'
The NSW government releases its response into a homelessness inquiry regarding older Australians, but adopts just nine of 40 recommendations and draws strong criticism from advocates.
This couple were told they could have any job they wanted as part of their sea change
When Fiona and Richard decided to move their young family from Adelaide to the NSW south coast in 2020, they had no trouble finding work. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing.
It took Wulf Wilkens eight attempts to win the Sydney to Hobart. Here's how he did it
After finishing second last year, Shellharbour sailor Wulf Wilkens has endured one of the hardest jobs on a yacht to be triumphant in his eighth attempt at the prestigious race.
Greens question waffle pod grant as state moves on single-use plastic ban
Questions are being raised about a $640,000 grant to make polystyrene waffle pods after the same material was banned under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021.
NSW parliamentary inquiry into family law and child protection interactions makes 15 recommendations for improvements
Inquiry highlights collision between state and federal jurisdictions that can see children placed in the care of those identified as a risk by child protection.
Students protest over changes to special learning unit at Oak Flats High School
Student leaders from a regional New South Wales high school vow to fight a Department of Education decision to remove demountables used by their peers in the learning support unit.
'Women's lives will be saved' by new Illawarra youth intervention trial
A new program in the Illawarra aimed at breaking the cycle of domestic violence is already showing results.
Shellharbour residents concerned by flooding west of $630 million bypass
The completion of a highway upgrade has contributed to flooding on Shellharbour roads, according to a would-be MP who is calling for a fix to the situation.