NSW

Tributes have flooded in for an innocent Sydney student after he was shot dead in one of two mistaken identity attacks that have rocked the state.

A man has been charged with murder after he allegedly assaulted and killed his 41-year-old neighbour in the early hours of Friday over a noise dispute in Sydney’s west.

Revelations in the NSW anti-corruption commission about a property developer’s influence and a potential $5 million bribe are raising concerns about the Liberal Party’s prospects at the next state election.

The ban comes as the World Meteorological Organisation warns the El Niño weather phenomenon is gathering strength, heightening risks of extreme drought conditions across Australia. 

Emergency services descended on the scene after receiving reports a 17-year-old girl had been stabbed ‘multiple’ times.

Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart has given an insight into her lengthy recovery from the injuries she suffered after escaping the jaws of a great white.

A teenager has been accused of almost completely slicing off another teen's hand and then going on the run for six hours.

The young mum’s harrowing account of the attack has been skewered on radio.

Police have revealed new details about the organised crime threat after two innocent people were shot dead in separate incidents.

An Australian police officer has become an unlikely viral star after being caught on camera chasing down one of Australia’s fastest fugitives. 

A rideshare driver has been charged over allegedly performing a sex act while a young female passenger was inside the vehicle.

Emergency services were called to the scene after a member of the public made the distressing discovery. 

Administrator Stephen Longley said 350 staff at the company’s head office face immediate dismissal if funding can’t be found to keep the business going, throwing into turmoil 219 housing and apartment projects.

Terrifying video has emerged of a man escaping serious injury after a car violently crashed into an Aussie service station. 

A strengthening El Niño is set to shape the months ahead, with Australians warned to prepare for what could be a challenging season.

The baby’s body was located on Monday morning.

Detectives have released new CCTV as they appeal for information about the 55-year-old’s movements before his death.

Lying is just part of the game in politics, a state premier's brother has told a corruption inquiry probing his dealings with a wanted property developer.