Bondi Junction killer was eligible for gun licence before attacks, court hears
Six people were killed and 10 others were injured before the 40-year-old was shot dead by police.
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Woman was 'in constant fear' before being stabbed 78 times, court hears
Tabitha Acret told the Newcastle Supreme Court her mind was filled with thoughts about her daughter Mackenzie Anderson's harrowing last night.
courts
Man dies in hospital after being shot on hunting trip in NSW
Paramedics treated the 69-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder before he was flown to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
national
Man allegedly assaulted, robbed of $8000 Pokemon card in car park
The seller told police a man purporting to be the buyer assaulted him before the card was stolen.
national
Man dies at side of road in western NSW
Police are investigating and say he may have been hit by a vehicle.
police
'Heartbreaking': Food relief charity scrambles for a new home after vacancy notice
Charity chairman labels situation as internal "circular argument"
charity
Warning to long weekend drivers as heavy rain, strong winds lash east coast
Drivers heading back towards Sydney and surrounding regions have been warned to stay alert and be careful on the roads after last night brought heavy rains, with a further deluge to come.
Weather
Man accused of NSW teenager's murder appeared to confess in phone call
The 53-year-old was found unresponsive about 4.50pm yesterday in a cell at western Sydney's Silverwater Correctional Complex.
murder
Man charged with murder after teenager allegedly shot at NSW beach carpark
A man has been charged with murder after the shooting of an 18-year-old man in the NSW city of Newcastle.
national
Three people hospitalised after house fire in Sydney's inner west
Video seen by 9News showed a woman attempting to escape the house through a window as flames poured out of the home's front door.
Sydney
Two men charged with murder after stabbing on popular Melbourne night strip
A Sydney man and a Melbourne resident will face court over the death of the father-of-six.
Melbourne
Two people critically injured after car hits pole during police chase
A man and a woman are in hospital in critical conditions after their car crashed during a police pursuit in Sydney's south west last night.
Sydney
Millions mark Anzac Day with dawn services and marches across Australia
The nation is pausing on this solemn day in tribute to he men and women who have served in Australia's defence forces.
ANZAC Day
Aged care worker charged with sexually assaulting elderly residents
The 46-year-old woman is accused of assaulting seven elderly residents at the Macarthur region aged care home where she worked.
courts
Man charged with intimidation after allegedly kicking election signs at polling station
A man has been charged with intimidation after he was filmed allegedly kicking several political signs outside a pre-polling booth in Sydney.
nationalTeenage victim of 'random' shooting at beach car park identified
The 18-year-old man who died in what police say was a "random" shooting in the NSW city of Newcastle has been identified.
shootings
Hundreds gather in sunset vigil for allegedly murdered NSW teenager
Hundreds of people have gathered this evening to honour 19-year-old Audrey Griffin after she was allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast.
national
Restaurant apologises after woman complains she found rat in salad
A north-west Sydney restaurant has apologised to customers after a rat was found in a woman's salad.
Sydney
50,000 Aussies falling between the cracks in 'national emergency hiding in plain sight'
OzHarvest's latest survey has found 50,000 people are being turned away from food charities per month this year.
Cost of Living
The unusual Anzac Day tribute ringing out from an Australian university
In the heart of one of Australia's great learning institutions, another unusual memorial will honour the occasion, in an audible and visceral tribute to the fallen of the Great War.
Sydney
Smartphone ban for alleged hacker after massive breach on NSW JusticeLink
An alleged hacker hid his face and remained silent as he walked from police cells accused of accessing almost 9000 restricted files.
courts
Man walks free after mother-of-two's death at Sydney hotel
An alcoholic who locked a woman on a high-rise balcony before she fell to her death has been spared jail for his actions.
courts
MP questions decision not to identify person behind unauthorised pamphlets
"This pamphlet made false and defamatory claims against me and deliberately flouted the Australian Electoral laws regarding the authorisation of election material."
Federal Election 2025
'Brought colour to my life': Mum pays tribute to son who died in freak rocks accident
Nine-year-old Kaison Greaves died in a freak accident South West Rocks, north of Port Macquarie, on the Mid North Coast of NSW on Sunday.
national
Brooke's account was suddenly closed. The bank didn't have to tell her why
Last week, the bank texted a couple saying it was closing all of their accounts.
national
Teen charged, 79-year-old seriously hurt in hospital after pre-poll fight
Two separate incidents marred the opening days of federal election pre-poll voting in Sydney.
Sydney
Aftershock recorded after buildings rattled by 4.6-magnitude quake
Shockwaves were sent across a large stretch of NSW, rattling thousands of buildings.
earthquakes
'Afraid' MAFS groom Ryan wants protection from screen wife Jacqui
Donnelly and Burfoot engaged in a tumultuous nine-week relationship on screen which ended with them trading barbs at the final vow ceremony.
national
Man charged after allegedly trying to suffocate 71-year-old in NSW
A 35-year-old man has been charged over the alleged attempted murder of a 71-year-old in NSW.
crime
Major milestone in attempt to save adorable, endangered Aussie animal
In a major milestone for Australian wildlife conservation, 15 eastern quolls have been released into a feral-proof site in Nowra, NSW.
wildlife
Truck driver charged after elderly woman and child injured in three-vehicle crash
A man has been charged after a police chase through Sydney's west ended in a three-vehicle crash, with police chasing down the suspect on foot.
Sydney
Bottle shops slam state's new Anzac Day trading shutdown
For the first time, strict alcohol trading restrictions will apply across New South Wales this Anzac Day, which means shops will be closed the entire day.
ANZAC Day
Wet and gloomy forecast for multiple states this long weekend
A cool change is sweeping across New South Wales and Victoria this week and a low pressure system is forecast to bring a rainy washout from now until Sunday.
Weather
When and where do double demerits apply this Anzac Day long weekend?
With Anzac Day coming hot on the heels of the Easter weekend, drivers are being warned to stay vigilant on the roads as double demerits come back into force.
ANZAC Day
Man accused of murdering 'kindest' teen didn't know her, police say
The body of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin was discovered partially submerged in a creek.
murder
Woman spends night in NSW national park after falling while rock climbing
The 47-year-old was climbing rocks at Warrumbungle National Park, around 150km from Dubbo, with an 80-year-old man when she fell near near Grand High Tops lookout at around 5pm.
Australia
Woman abducted in Sydney was killed over partner's alleged crime links: police
Thi Kim Tran, 45, originally from Vietnam, was kidnapped from her home in Bankstown and killed on April 17.
crime
NSW treated to light show with nearly a million lightning strikes overnight
New South Wales experienced a dramatic light show overnight, with nearly one million lightning strikes recorded across the state.
weatherzone
Investigation into 50,000 illegal pamphlets targeting teal MP
The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating after almost 50,000 illegal pamphlets targeting Allegra Spender were sent out ahead of next week's federal election.
Federal Election 2025
The state where every store will be closed on Anzac Day for the first time
This year in NSW, all retail and liquor stores have been banned from opening on Anzac Day, with some exceptions for grocery stores and restaurants.
national
Homes 'shake', drivers shocked as meteorites streak through skies
Parts of south-east Queensland and regional New South Wales were treated to a spectacular display during the Lyrid meteor shower.
Australia
Restaurant owner only accepts cash in fight to keep institution 'old school'
Bar Italia has only been accepting cash since it opened in Sydney's Leichhardt in 1952.
Sydney
Four hospitalised, 30 evacuated after unit fire in inner Sydney
The fire broke out at 12.05am at an apartment complex on Crown Street in Surry Hills.
national
Police try to identify man in decade-old armed robbery CCTV
On April 22 2011, police were called to a petrol station on Pittwater Road in Narrabeen in response to an armed robbery.
national
Tributes to boy, nine, who died getting stuck between rocks
Kaison Greaves, known as Kai, nine, died in the freak accident South West Rocks north of Port Macquarie, on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Australia
Five struggling music festivals given $2 million lifeline
The pandemic, inflation and the cost of living crisis have been to blame for dozens of music festivals around Australia calling off their events.
music festivals
Man charged with murder after alleged stabbing in NSW
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another man to death in a fight on the NSW South Coast.
national
Young boy dies after falling between rocks in horror weekend
His death comes after six people died and one person remains missing in what authorities have described as an "absolutely horrific" weekend.
Sydney
Bodysurfer credits Apple Watch for saving his life
The 49-year-old turned to his device when he found himself lost at sea off the coast of NSW.
Apple
Man charged after allegedly hiding in backyard shed after police chase
Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command chased affer a dark-coloured Audi A1 along Old South Head Road in Rose Bay at about 4am.
Sydney
