Dozens of people have been rescued from flash flooding and thousands ordered to leave their homes as experts tipped rising water to break decades-old records overnight...

A major new hospital in Sydney’s west could be built on top of an old rubbish tip contaminated with asbestos, lead and other hazardous waste. 

A north shore council has been accused of driving visitors away by jacking up beachside parking meter fees by up to 75 per cent. 

Canterbury's head of football Phil Gould has moved to take the target off coach Trent Barrett and shift it on to his own back by suggesting he and he alone is responsible for handling the NRL return of halfback Kyle Flanagan. 

For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au