Woman who died after alleged domestic incident at Sydney unit identified
Marketing manager Claire Austin died in hospital several days after she was found with severe lacerations.
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'Profound anguish': Tears for boys killed in crash as driver sentenced
A man had recently been released from prison and had never held a driver's licence when he caused a crash that killed two teenagers and left their families devastated.
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Search for man who allegedly sexually assaulted 83-year-old in her home
The man allegedly helped her carry her shoping home, then forced his way into her house.
NSW police
CCTV shows car fleeing after 17 shots fired into Sydney granny flat
A gunman remains on the run after 17 shots were fired at a house and a car was found burnt out nearby in western Sydney.
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'Taboo fiction' author can't hide identity in child abuse case
The author of a "taboo fiction" novel allegedly containing child abuse material has been unable to hide her identity despite receiving death threats online.
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This disease affects 2.7 million Aussies - most don't know they have it
As a non-drinker and non-smoker, Shaliendra Tripathi was living a healthy lifestyle. There were only two clues kidneys were beginning to fail.
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'Untenable': Galvin urged to split with Tigers immediately
Lachlan Galvin is untenable at the Wests Tigers and he should leave Concord now, according to league legend Phil Gould.
NRL
Family mourning 'happiest couple' after man dies after car plunged into river
Emergency services rushed to the boat ramp at Manns Point in Greenwich about 4.20pm yesterday after the car entered the water.
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Grandmother was in lounge room at time of fatal drive-by shooting
The son of a woman who was killed in a drive-by shooting in south-west Sydney last night was arriving home when he saw the alleged shooters firing into the home.
shootings
Police officer faces court accused of raping woman twice
Constable Jayden Turk is accused of sexually assaulting a woman after he met her at a hotel in September 2023.
national
Explained: How Australia's preferential voting system works
The federal election is fast approaching, and first-time voters may be confused or overwhelmed about how the preferential voting system works.
national
Burglar's elaborate disguise in $11k gun theft
Police have released CCTV images today as they investigate a burglary in Sydney.
crime
AEC searching for regional workers as 'record' voters expected in federal election
Locals in parts of Northern Territory, regional Queensland and Western Australia, and remote communities across South Australia and New South Wales are being urged to apply to work for the AEC.
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Man missing in Sydney Harbour after car breaks through fence and enters water
There are grave concerns for a man who is missing after a car rolled down a boat ramp and into the waters on Sydney's lower north shore.
national
Worker impaled in buttocks after falling at construction site
The worker, aged in his 20s, fell 3m and was impaled on his buttocks at a worksite on Talavera Road at Macquarie Park shortly before 11am, NSW Ambulance has confirmed.
New South Wales
The top 10 wealthiest cities in the world
One Australian city has snatched a prized spot among the hubs of the super rich.
World
Split-second decision on night out with mates leaves teen fighting for life
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for life after being hit by a car on a night out at Kirrawee in Sydney's south.
car crashes
'Unimaginable grief': One year ago, six were killed in a 'senseless' attack
Today marks one year since six people were fatally stabbed and ten were injured on April 13, 2024 when Joel Cauchi went on a stabbing rampage in the busy Sydney shopping centre.
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Woman rushed to hospital after stabbing near Sydney CBD
The incident unfolded at a complex on Bowman Street in Pyrmont about 4.50 am today.
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PM remembers lives lost when 'just another Saturday' turned into a massacre
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the lives lost when "just another Saturday" last year turned into Australia's worst killing spree in years at Westfield Bondi Junction.
Bondi
$10 million promise to build harbour pool at popular Sydney site
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised $10 million to build a harbour pool at Sydney's Cockatoo Island if re-elected at the federal election.
New South Wales
Hero security guard says he relives attack horror daily
Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing survivor, who was given permanent residency after the massacre, speaks out on the physical and mental wounds still healing on first anniversary.
Bondi
Anthony Albanese takes aim at Coalition's choice of candidates
The prime minister and opposition leader were out on the campaign trail in Western Australia today.
national
How AI art is 'damaging' Australian artists
Comic artist Evie Hilliar says she has been left feeling "tired" and "helpless" over the Artificial Intelligence art trend.
national
'Ridiculous' probe into science fan's plutonium import
A border force investigation into the import of uranium and plutonium by a "science nerd" to his parents' apartment was a ridiculous over-reaction, his lawyer has said.
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Aussie journalist barred from war crime hearing after surprise appearance
An award-winning journalist has been barred from a courtroom where claims an SAS trooper murdered an Afghan man are being pressed.
Afghanistan
Liberal candidate in hot water for handing out Easter eggs outside school
The NSW Department of Education is monitoring the matter after the school principal raised an official complaint.
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US woman allegedly caught at Sydney Airport with 17kg of meth in her bag
The 50-year-old woman approached staff at Sydney Airport when she lost her luggage upon arrival from San Francisco yesterday.
national
Top Australian model dies after years-long health battle
Donatella Versace has paid tribute to the "bright shining light" who died at just 27.
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Australia's youngest killer arrested weeks after prison release
Australia's youngest killer is back behind bars less than a month after his release, charged with breaching his extended supervision orders and possessing child abuse material.
national
Memorial placed at Bondi Junction Westfield ahead of attack's anniversary
Commemorative displays have been installed outside Bondi Junction Westfield to remember the six people who lost their lives in the tragedy last year.
New South Wales
Proposal for Sydney hospital to become government-run
The private company behind Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital has proposed the hospital be returned to the public health system.
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Sydney retail worker's tiny injury at work leads to amputation
Yvohn had clocked on for his shift at a clothing store when he realised he suffered a tiny cut.
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Western Sydney University data breach impacts 10,000 students
The university also confirmed that it had located student data on a dark web forum, posted on November 1, 2024.
national
Legionnaires' disease alert for Sydney CBD
Six people have been infected after visiting the city centre, health officials say.
health
Eight sought after woman knocked out at football match
Police have released multiple images after an alleged brawl at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday night.
crime
Boa constrictor on the loose in Sydney's south
Alarming footage shared to a facebook page has shown an exotic snake on the loose in Sydney's south.
New South Wales
NSW doctors' strike in second day with 3000 walking off the job
More than 3000 NSW doctors have walked off the job for the second day of strike action over pay and working conditions.
New South Wales
Judge made a mistake in not 'sending a strong message', White's prosecutors say
White was previously found guilty of manslaughter after he fatally tasered 95-year-old Clare Nowland at her care home in 2023.
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Man behind hate crime at war memorial 'not malicious', lawyer says
A man with alcohol issues has been slammed for disrespecting soldiers by emblazoning his body with Nazi swastikas and bigoted slogans near a war memorial.
courts
Peter Dutton confirms father's heart attack before leaders debate
Dutton revealed that he considered pulling out of the debate after hearing the news that his father, Bruce Dutton, had suffered a heart attack shortly before the debate.
national
Secret images show ominous new threat from world's most reclusive nation
New satellite images show a warship twice the size of the next largest vessel in the fleet.
space
Soldier unaware of anything planted on Afghan's body
A military witness has added weight to a war crime-accused SAS trooper's claims that the Afghan man he shot and killed had a Taliban radio planted on him.
courts
Crane flips on quiet Sydney street
A man has been injured after the crane he was operating toppled over on a quiet Sydney street.
national
Woman, 29, charged after allegedly stabbing her partner in Penrith
A 29-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly stabbed her 49-year-old partner at a home in western Sydney.
crime
Car bursts into flames on Sydney street after motorcycle crash
A car has burst into flames in Sydney's south-west after it collided with a motorcycle.
national
Surgeries cancelled as 3500 doctors go on strike
More than 350 elective surgeries were cancelled today as NSW doctors walked out in their biggest strike in four decades.
New South Wales
$300 million lifeline from US casino giant keeps Star alive
Star Entertainment has avoided falling into administration after securing a $300 million lifeline from US casino giant Bally's Corporation.
business
Two killed, four injured in multi-vehicle crash on the NSW Mid North Coast
Two people have been killed and four people were rushed to hospital after a multi-car crash on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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