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Contract killer sentenced to 24 years' jail for arson murder of Wollongong ...

A contract killer who set fire to a house to murder a Wollongong solicitor in 2011 will spend at least 24 years behind bars. Bernard Justin Spicer was the last of four people to be sentenced for the murder of Katie Foreman. The court was told Spicer ... >> view original

Wollongong woman's volunteer service recognised

Woonona's Cassie Hassall is chuffed to receive official recognition for 20 years of volunteer service for Vision Australia. The 53-year-old has used her vision impairment to motivate others and raise awareness for the charity, and will have her ... >> view original

Wollongong rooftop bar humming along

While the venue's ground-level cafe has traded since January, the opening of the bar levels was held up by state liquor authorities, which cited high levels of alcohol-related violence in the area and a possible oversaturation of bars in Wollongong. Mr ... >> view original

Bart's jockey gets feel for Morphettville

Glenn Smith will walk the Morphettville track this morning in a bid to help deliver WA a Group 1 hat-trick in today's $500,000 Goodwood (1200m). Smith enjoyed feature success in his home State of Tasmania and also rode in Victoria before shifting to WA in ... >> view original

Perfect Cowboys make it seven straight

Brisbane were no match for perfection as North Queensland flexed their premiership muscle with a flawless completion rate in their 31-20 win over the Broncos last night. The battle of the Queensland heavyweights lived up to its hype, but it was the Cowboys ... >> view original

Berisha will be centre of attention

To some, he is the “crazy Albanian” and a firebrand who skates on the edge, but Besart Berisha is a winner. It just wouldn't be A-League finals time without the focus of attention being on a man who has polarised opinion in the four seasons he has played in ... >> view original

Liam Gill's rugby future undecided

Liam Gill of the Reds is congratulated by team mates after scoring a try against the Melbourne Rebels. Photo: Bradley Kanaris. The battle for the Wallabies seven has been billed as a battle between Michael Hooper and David Pocock but Queensland Reds ... >> view original

NRL live updates: Eels v Warriors

Welcome to onenews.co.nz's LIVE coverage as the Eels host the Warriors in their round 10 NRL match in Sydney. 62mins - PAR 12-12 WAR. TRY! Ryan Morgan over after some slick passing. Simple hands but it puts the winger over in the right corner with ... >> view original

Hird confident on Carlisle after neck scare

A NECK injury that prevented Jake Carlisle from moving for half an hour on Wednesday isn't expected to keep the Bomber big man from facing the Brisbane Lions next weekend. The 23-year-old missed Friday night's 11-point defeat by North Melbourne at ... >> view original

Sydney Roosters' defeat Cantebury Bulldogs | photos

All the action from the round 10 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on May 15, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images. All the action from the round 10 NRL match between the ... >> view original