Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged people to keep their distance Thursday night. A powerful thunderstorm accompanied by hail, torrential rain and gale-force winds lashed parts of NSW late yesterday. The number of guns found in the hands of major crime figures has soared in the past year. Sydney's hoping for a miracle today as the MCG looms as the likely replacement venue for the iconic New Year’s Test match. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.