Water scientist Dr Ian Wright says if Sydney Water, the state's largest supplier, can fail to detect contamination like what was found in the Upper Blue Mountains in June, then it could happen anywhere.
Supercar driver left only with 'clothes on his back' after home burns down while racing Bathurst
Declan Fraser was preparing to drive at breakneck speeds around Australia's most famous racetrack when fire engulfed his Gold Coast home, destroying everything.
Photo shows Declan Fraser buckles his helmetBathurst 1000 crew member allegedly assaulted during victory celebrations
Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki says an engineer for his team, Erebus Motorsport, has been hospitalised after celebrating the crew's Bathurst 1000 victory.
Photo shows Erebus Motorsport celebrate winning the 2024 Bathurst 1000, the drivers sit on the car with the trophyA fake explicit image of Tilly was circulated. Now her mother is fighting for change
Parents are grappling with the rise in fake explicit nude images being used by teenagers to target their female classmates.
Photo shows An image of young teenage girl, Matilda "Tilly" Rosewarne, in Bathurst. She is smiling in front of greenery.Kostecki claims consecutive Bathurst 1000 poles
A year on from starting at the top of the grid at Mount Panorama, Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki once again claims pole position for the Bathurst 1000.
Photo shows Brodie Kostecki driving his Chevrolet Camaro during a practice session at the 2024 Bathurst 1000.Walgett takes home back-to-back Koori Knockout titles with help from NRL stars
With the likes of Will Kennedy and Ben Barba on their side, Walgett was able to beat the equally star-studded Nanima Common Connection 46-12. On the women's side, the Redfern All Blacks avenged their 2023 grand final loss.
Photo shows rugby league players celebrate a tryTwo circuits return for the 2025 Supercars schedule as Sandown moved to later in the year
Ipswich and Tailem Bend return to the Supercars schedule for 2025 as the historic Sandown race moves to the penultimate round in November.
Photo shows Supercars'Amazing' comet puts on a show in Australian skies for astrophotographers
Described as one of the brightest comets in recent years, it could return looking even more impressive later this month if it survives a close call with the sun.
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Photo shows comet trevor dobsonBeatles tragic Katie named her son McCartney and Lithgow's Fab Four festival is just the ticket for them
Beatlemania will descend on regional NSW this weekend as the inaugural music festival aims to re-energise tourism in Lithgow while celebrating the band's "timeless" music.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A mum smiles staring at her 5 year old son, who is dressed as Paul McCartney on the Sgt Peppers album coverReginald Mullaly's family calls for justice for murdered homeless man
Reginald Mullaly was found murdered under the Denison Bridge in Bathurst almost a decade ago. Mr Mullaly's family believes the fact he was homeless played a role in delay's in the police investigation.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds.Sister desperate to bring brother's cold case killer to justice
Reginald Mullaly was living under a Bathurst bridge when he was stabbed to death almost a decade ago.
Photo shows A close-up photo of a women'Horrified' man connects with Indigenous elder after discovering ancestor's violent actions
The Wiradyuri people of the NSW Central West want acknowledgement of the true history of one of Australia's first settlements.
Photo shows Aboriginal man with ceremonial paint on, holding boomerang.Jon Ordon has more than 200,000 vinyls and he's selling them off one by one at regional record fairs
Jon Ordon knows he could have had a comfortable life if he’d stayed as a chartered accountant. But there was something about vinyl records that drew him in. Three decades later, he has a collection of more than 200,000 records at his home in the Blue Mountains.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds.Phil lived out of his car before packing up his whole life and moving across the country to find a home
The 74-year-old pensioner had to leave his cat behind when he moved from WA to regional NSW to find affordable accommodation.
Photo shows Man sitting in chair lifting up an esky lifFifty years after playing for the Socceroos at the World Cup, Ernie is playing in another
The Oldyroos count former Socceroo Ernie Campbell among their ranks, and they're taking on the world of older men — without help from major sporting bodies.
Photo shows a composite photo of the same man as a teenager on the left and as a 74 year old on the rightFor women fleeing family violence in this community, their postcode can determine the level of support
Billions of dollars of difference in funding between states is on show in a border community where a few kilometres can decide which level of support is available.
Photo shows An unidentified woman looks out a window.Man accused of defrauding couple who lost home in NSW tornado faces court
A man who has pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges denies he told storm victims he held a builder's licence.
Photo shows A tornadoLithgow tornado victim testifies in fraud case against man who promised to rebuild her home
Anne Becroft and Scott McKinnon are among six witnesses giving evidence against Andrew Perez, who has pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges relating to allegations of fraud and carrying out residential building work without a licence or insurance.
Photo shows Pom Pom dog with owner Scott McKinnonMurder accused bleached knife and bolt cutters after body was found under bridge, court told
A Supreme Court jury hears a man bleached a knife and bolt cutters and had taken "significant amounts of drugs" in the week he was accused of stabbing a homeless man to death.
Photo shows Images of an old pedestrian bridge with wrought iron, grassy banks and trees.Australia's mental health crisis is no secret — but people in the bush are dying
Trying to get an appointment with a psychologist or psychiatrist can be a battle, but for people in regional Australia it can be almost impossible. They say the lack of services is dangerous and are desperate for more support.
Photo shows A middle aged bald white man standing on a country road in front of a parked motorbikeFinlay was screaming as he arrived at hospital — but staff 'rolled their eyes' and didn't see him for hours
Remembering their son Finlay brings smiles to his parents' faces — but the pain of losing him to what they believe was a preventable death is undeniable.
Photo shows A white teenage boy with fair hair and Down syndrome sitting on the ground