A man who fell off a cargo ship has survived 24 hours at sea after swimming more than 8km to a beach near Newcastle.

Sailor who fell from cargo ship found safe after almost 24 hours at sea

The man was spotted south of Newcastle at 6.30pm on Friday night,a day after he fell overboard from a cargo ship.

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NSW Police at the scene of a suspicious death on Wilton Park Road,Wilton.
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Teen found dead in Sydney bushland

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A 42-year-old man was allegedly stabbed.

Man Tasered while trying to escape police custody after climbing into hospital ceiling

A man who allegedly tried to kill another man at a kebab shop in western Sydney has been Tasered attempting to escape police custody by climbing into a hospital ceiling.

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Gambling reform was a major debate during the 2023 NSW election campaign.
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Cashless gaming trial set up to fail,former participant says

With a trial into mandatory cashless gaming plagued by problems,the NSW government has begun laying the groundwork to walk away from the policy.

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