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Health authorities are striving for zero community transmission of COVID-19 across NSW in the lead up to the school holidays with just one locally acquired case recorded in the latest reporting period.

Three people have died and 25 have been seriously injured after falling from a height on NSW construction sites this year, prompting a scaffolding safety blitz.

A 40-year-old learner has allegedly been caught drink driving twice within four hours - and in two regional NSW towns.

Workers in NSW are the latest to qualify for paid pandemic leave under a deal struck with the federal government.

Queensland has recorded two new coronavirus cases amid reports US actor Tom Hanks is staying at a luxury Gold Coast mansion rather than in a government-mandated hotel.

Authorities have called a temporary halt to a search in the ACT in relation to a man missing for almost three years.

An ecstatic Richie Porte said his brilliant time trial ride to all but claim third spot on the penultimate day of Tour de France felt as good as winning the race.

The Brumbies have secured bragging rights for another year after denying the Queensland Reds 28-23 in the inaugural Super Rugby AU final in Canberra.

Tom Trbojevic won't get a final State of Origin audition after his NRL return turned into a nightmare, injuring his shoulder as Manly were thumped 42-24 by Gold Coast.

Justin Holbrook is doing well to hide his excitement at what Gold Coast will be like with David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.