Top news stories, features and analysis filed by the ABC's network of journalists around the state.
The clean-up is continuing from flooding in the NSW town of Moree, but rising waters elsewhere are keeping other communities on alert.
Cold bloodNeighbours of a man shot in Sydney's south-west overnight say they were awoken by gunfire then screaming.
Another openingChemical giant Orica has warned Newcastle residents they may see flames shooting from its plant when operations resume tomorrow.
Aussie Oscars
Sydney hosted a glittering ceremony for the inaugural AACTA awards, as Red Dog won the best film prize.
Wet summer
The La Niña weather pattern is likely to continue for at least another month according to the latest forecast from the bureau.
Year of the Dragon
By Amelia Marshall
Sydney has celebrated the Chinese New Year with a spectacular display involving fireworks, floats and thousands of performers.
Tattoo crackdown
Officers may be banned from having visible tattoos under a proposal being considered by the New South Wales police force.
Coming home
Pop princess Kylie Minogue will float down Oxford Street as part of this year's Mardi Gras.
6 and out!
Is backyard cricket the key to the Australian team's success?
The angry country
In his Australia Day address, neurosurgeon Charlie Teo calls on all Australians to share their country and put aside their anger.
Show's almost over
Cate Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton will stand down from their Sydney Theatre Company roles at the end of 2013.
'Manipulated science'
A group including a number of Australia's leading scientists line up to call for the scrapping of the draft Murray-Darling Basin plan.
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