A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry was established on 7 May to report on the illegal tobacco trade in New South Wales. Among a broad remit, the committee will inquire into links between organised crime syndicates and tobacconists, and the utilisation of money laundering schemes by tobacconists. The inquiry will also explore the impact of the illegal tobacco […]
Max Ramsey with his daughter Brenda Lee and staff members of Whiddon Laurieton. Photo: supplied.
Max Ramsey celebrates his 101st birthday. Photo: supplied. Max Ramsey with his daughter Brenda Lee and staff members of Whiddon Laurieton. Photo: supplied. WAR veteran Max Ramsey certainly dressed the part for his 101st birthday celebrations at Whiddon Laurieton. Wearing his favourite red bow tie and suspenders, and matching cardigan, Max enjoyed the occasion surrounded […]
FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations across the state opened their doors to the public on Saturday, 10 May. The annual open day provides firefighters the opportunity to share vital safety tips in the lead up to winter. Visitors can view live demonstrations, participate in station tours, or climb into the driver’s seat of a […]
A NEW study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found a significant decline in the number of young people aged 10 to 13 years found guilty of a criminal offence in NSW, following a landmark High Court of Australia decision in 2016. The decision in the case of RP v […]
Tropical Soda Apple. Photo: NSW DPI.
THE NSW Government will deliver $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state. The Weeds Action Program funds local councils, known as Local Control Authorities (LCA), to detect and respond quickly to incursions of new high-risk weeds. The program focuses on prevention and early intervention to stop the spread of problem […]
Kevin Baker playing Captain Cook in the bi-centenary celebrations.
Kevin and Judy Baker with Mark Vaille. Kevin Baker playing Captain Cook in the bi-centenary celebrations. Kevin Baker. PROMINENT former local pharmacist Kevin Baker was laid to rest by family last month. Kevin was born on 6 January 1935 at Abbotsford, Sydney to John and Edna Baker. He was the youngest of seven children. Educated […]
A rose is placed to honour the women tragically lost to violence. Photo: supplied by Liberty. Stories were shared to honour and remember victims. Photo: supplied by Liberty. Rose tributes on National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day. Photo: supplied by Liberty. A ROSE to honour each of the 73 women who tragically lost their […]
The children of Kendall OOSH are supporting sick kids through a dance-based fundraiser. THE kids of Active OOSH Kendall are dancing their hearts out to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). For over 33 years, RMHC has been a pillar of support for families with ill or injured children, providing accommodation near hospitals […]
The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police.
More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]
Evangeline and Georgia share stories about their mums. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Oliver and Lincoln entertain the crowd. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Andréa and Yasmin share flowers. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Leighton and mum Samantha. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Andréa with mum Jess. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Smiling faces of the SJPS choir. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. THE students of St […]
