Viktoria Mullova's escape from the KGB made headlines. Two decades later she is famous for her musicianship, writes Garry Maddox.

NSW LEGISLATION CHANGES ? Payroll tax down 6 per cent to 5.75 per cent ? Train travel ticket prices up 7.5 per cent over four years ? Land tax up 0.4 per cent to 2 per cent (for holdings above $2.25 million) ? Document fees up from 150 per cent..read more

A PEAK-HOUR ferry service from Portarlington to the city is potentially viable and would reduce travel times for commuters, a study commissioned by the State Government has found.

KAYLA Sterchow's road to recovery has taken almost 10 years to travel, with some nightmarish turns along the way.

NSW Premier Nathan Rees has backflipped on a decision to scrap the free school travel scheme, admitting after a backlash from families that he got it wrong.