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Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering
The emails released to state parliament reveal members of Mrs Nowland's family knew the details of how she was injured "very quickly", with the NSW opposition saying it raises doubts over why the word "taser" was omitted from a press release.
Community rallies for Snowy Mountains aged care home to re-open as assisted living facility
The Bombala community's success in raising $340,000 and securing a government grant will ensure an assisted living facility will reopen in early 2024 after the town lost its only aged care home.
Worker accommodation for medical staff should ease rental struggles in six NSW towns
Medical staff travelling to the Murrumbidgee, Southern NSW, and the Far West will have access to accommodation services, with the construction of 20 units near Broken Hill Hospital expected to be completed by early 2025.
'On an excursion, maybe?': Concerns children will see dead brumbies once Kosciuszko aerial cull begins
A local MP whose electorate includes Kosciuszko National Park defends a recent NSW government decision to allow aerial shooting of feral horses, during a budget estimates hearing.
Family of Clare Nowland granted access to police body-worn footage of her tasering in aged care home
Clare Nowland, 95, died in hospital a week after she was tasered at an aged care home at Cooma in the state's south on May 17.
'You've screwed up, haven't you?': The $2 billion mistake behind Snowy 2.0
Snowy Hydro's tunnelling machine caused a sinkhole and spent months barely moving, then the troubled project's tunnel began filling with gas.
Surprise snow in NSW towns while fire threat escalates for state's north
Residents of south-east NSW were treated to a surprise mid-spring snowfall on Monday, while in the north searing heat sent temperatures to their highest October levels in more than a decade.
After two deaths this year, is it time to change the way authorities respond to mental health call-outs?
The NSW government is being urged to change how agencies respond to vulnerable people after recent deaths following interactions with police.
Inmates laud chance to 'prove we're human' through correctional centre's puppy program
Prisoners in the Snowy Mountains are given the responsibility of caring for and training dogs that would otherwise go to the pound.
Snowboarders, skiers fear for the future of their playground as worst snow season in decades wraps up
Snow enthusiasts are becoming increasingly concerned about what climate change will do to Australia's alpine regions.
Officer accused of tasering Cooma great-grandmother Clare Nowland faces court in person
A police officer charged after allegedly tasering a 95-year-old great-grandmother faces the media in his first in-person court appearance over the matter.
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Officer accused of tasering Cooma great-grandmother Clare Nowland faces court in person
Prosecutors say they are awaiting results of a post-mortem examination of Clare Nowland, 95, who died after allegedly being tasered by police officer Kristian White.
These ski slopes would normally still be dusted with snow, but a warm winter put an end to that
Selwyn Snow Resort has had a rough few years following the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires, with operators hoping 2024 will be kinder.
Snowy Hydro expansion hits reset button as costs blow out to $12 billion
The government reveals planned expansions to the Snowy Hydro have suffered an incredible $10 billion blowout over price estimates given by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull six years ago.
Bikes vs trains stalemate over Snowy Mountains rail tourism ventures
Plans to turn a disused train line in regional NSW into a 200km bike trail may be derailed, with two community groups on a collision course.
Damage done to precious alpine environments by feral horses 'cannot be overstated', Senate inquiry told
A Senate committee is being urged to take a stronger stance on reducing wild horse numbers in the Australian Alps.
Avenue of Honour
More than 500 flags have been installed in Cooma in the NSW Snowy Mountains in recognition of the Australians killed in the Vietnam War.
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More than 500 flags line the highway through Jim's town. He wants 'just a moment' of drivers' attention
The Snowy Mountains town of Cooma has an avenue of honour this week to pay respect to Australians killed in the Vietnam War, ahead of the 50th anniversary of troops' withdrawal.
Nursing home where 95yo woman allegedly tasered 'likely' to change hands as council moves to divest
A not-for-profit provider is in talks with the council about assuming control of Yallambee Lodge in the Snowy Mountains, but a decision is yet to be made.
NSW fire warning delays prompt recommendations for better and more timely RFS communication
The second day of closing submissions to the NSW Bushfire Coronial Inquiry hears about delays in the issuing of emergency warnings, followed by recommendations to verify intelligence in a more timely manner.
Young drivers just outside Canberra are having to travel hours to sit their licence tests
Service NSW says staffing shortages are behind the hefty waiting times for driving tests, as young people report travelling hours for provisional licences.
Court hears of horrific final moments of man’s life before 'brutal' murder by laughing, meth-crazed killer
A Cooma man who stabbed his friend more than 15 times during a paranoid drug-fuelled rage on an isolated Snowy Mountains road in 2021 has been sentenced to 24 years behind bars for his murder.
Officer said 'na bugger it' before tasering 95yo Clare Nowland, court documents allege
NSW Police allege in court documents Senior Constable Kristian White's decision to deploy his taser on the elderly woman "does not meet the threshold" of acceptable use for officers.
Council considers closing nursing home where great-grandmother was allegedly tasered, move 'not linked' to incident
The council has been trying to divest its aged care facilities since 2020, pointing to a $9 million loss since that year across its services.
Family of great-grandmother who died after allegedly being tasered by police sues NSW
The civil matter has been listed under Clare Nowland's name. The 95-year-old died in hospital earlier this year after falling and hitting her head following the alleged incident with a police officer.