Court battle over family fortune after ‘Queen of Thai’ died
The breakdown of a multimillion-dollar fortune left behind by the founder of the Chat Thai restaurant chain has been decided, after a court battle between her two children.
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What we know about new Trump assassination attempt
The FBI says it is investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump while he was playing golf.
Named: Cop accused of misconduct fronts court
A northern NSW police officer accused of using a company computer to unlawfully access restricted data has faced a local court. Here’s the details.
‘Families destroyed’: Tributes for young girl fatally struck by ute
Tributes are flowing – including from a heartbroken father – for a 15-year-old girl who died in hospital after she was struck by a ute towing a trailer in northern NSW.
WATCH: Hero cafe workers save choking man
A Mosman man has praised the owners of a local cafe after he choked while eating at the venue and was saved by staff who performed the Heimlich…
‘Thank you Sydney’: Clover set for 6th term; ‘protest’ vote dominates
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore will continue her reign over the Harbour City after being re-elected for a historic sixth term. It comes as a huge informal ‘protest’ vote has dominated several councils.
‘No room for political parties in council’: Williams eyes off win
Coffs mayoral hopeful Nikki Williams is likely to snag the top council job as counting continues and she has taken aim at party politics in local government, despite National Party membership.
Stars strut red carpet at 2024 Emmy Awards in LA
Stars have strutted the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in LA.
Stars strut red carpet at 2024 Emmys in LA
Stars have strutted the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in LA.
‘Screams still ring in my mind’: Wife haunted by fatal croc attack
The widow of a NSW doctor killed in a horror crocodile attack while on a dream holiday in far north Qld has revealed his final words as he made a decisive act to let go of her arm.
ABC removes special forces clip from site after gunfire claims
A video of an Australian soldier shooting at men from a helicopter in Afghanistan has been removed from the ABC’s website after claims the clip was altered to include additional gunfire sounds.
‘I don’t usually share that story’: Twiggy opens up
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has opened up about a tragic incident he witnessed as a boy that has give him a “deep appreciation for life”.
Calls for Sydney Marathon to reach major status after record-breaking year
Sydney could soon join the likes of New York and London, thanks to this year’s bumper 25,000-strong marathon starting line and record-breaking times.
Fan taken to hospital after NRL finals brawl
An ugly brawl has unfolded immediately after Manly’s upset win over Canterbury at Accor Stadium, with one fan hospitalised.
No date for hyped review
Last year, the ABC announced an extraordinary review into racism at the taxpayer-funded broadcaster, but 16 months on it has not been handed down, and Indigenous leaders are not happy.
Inside Julian Assange’s new life in Australia
After years in prison, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is adjusting to a radically different life in Australia, including time as a solo parent.
Snow way! It’s 100 days until Christmas
The countdown to the merriest day of the year is officially under way with today marking 100 days until Christmas and the announcement of a new immersive Christmas experience.
Labor hit in heartlands amid federal election warning
The Liberals defied their nomination bungles to post strong but patchy results in a development which could ring alarm bells for Labor’s federal campaign.
Clover’s control under threat as vote goes south
For the first time in her 20-year tenure, Clover Moore’s majority on the City of Sydney council is on thin ice.
Future face of Sydney: how mass new homes could look
Short-listed architecture firms will now create special designs for our city, which will be eligible for lightning-quick approval.
Inside the Comanchero bikie gang’s national meeting
The Comanchero OMCG has provided a rare behind-the-scenes look at its annual run which saw close to 100 bikes descend on Canberra last weekend. WATCH THE VIDEO
Fun time is serious business for Wippa’s family
Wippa’s lighthearted radio vibe turns serious when it comes to getting kids of their phones. In his family, ‘choose your own adventure’ makes real life fun again.
Sydney Marathon: 50 photos – did our snappers find you?
All the colour and fun of the Sydney Marathon was on full display today.
$107k bill: Why tolls are driving us crazy
One motorist has racked up an astonishing $107,000 in tolls as never-before-released billing data shows how much the toll system is costing drivers – and taxpayers.
The carnage that haunts them: What keeps crash investigators up at night
From the horror of the Hunter Valley bush crash, to the tragedy in Buxton, to the Prospect collision this week that killed a high-ranking Bandido member, the Crash Investigation Unit officers have seen every road horror imaginable.
Water wonderful world! Stunning shots under the sea: Picture Gallery
Award-winning ocean photographer Jordan Robins shoots pictures to raise awareness of the beauty that lies beneath the waves and encourage preservation of our oceans. See a gallery of the stunning shots here.
Family-friendly neighbourhood in disbelief at tragic loss of two boys
The father of the two young boys, broke his silence on Thursday with a heartbreaking statement thanking the community for their support — as neighbours on the boys’ street were united in their grief and support.
PM hints at preferred age limit for social media ban
Anthony Albanese has revealed the age he wants to raise the social media age limit to, but will work with states on a final proposal.
The NIMBY Bunch: Candidates in your area opposed to high-rise
Liberals in areas slated for higher density housing are among dozens of council candidates vowing to fight new development, ahead of council elections which are shaping as a referendum on the Minns government’s housing plans.
‘Feral’: Faeces, fire, graffiti targets candidates in ugly election races
Anti-Semitic graffiti sprawled on corflutes and election posters torched in the dead of night are among the brazen acts of pre-election skulduggery to strike council candidates in recent days.
‘Will be perfect’: Community’s mixed reaction to church plans
Churchgoers in a NSW south coast town could soon move to a new, state of the art auditorium if the plans are approved by a regional council. See the plans here.
‘Disgraceful’: Medals to be stripped from Afghanistan vets
Up to nine commanders in the Australian Defence Force will have their medals stripped from them, as a result of a long-running investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan.
Will Sydney be all built up with no place to go?
A former premier once said NSW could “have it all”, but the Productivity Commissioner warns the state can’t have it all at once, James O’Doherty writes.
Pedo ‘naked cowboy’ asked 14yo girl to ‘ride’ him
After a predator was nabbed grooming a “14-year-old girl”, an undercover cop, officers uncovered a stash of child sex abuse material – including images of men tormenting toddlers. Warning: Graphic
South coast community wins fight against cruise ships
The battle to keep a NSW south coast marine paradise free from cruise ships has come to an end. Here’s the latest.
‘No cranes in Liverpool’: Future unsure for $99m CBD towers
A vision to transform a corner of Liverpool’s CBD into $99m residential towers could go back to the drawing board if soil isn’t turned in the next year. Find out why.
$500m project abandoned by fugitive developer rescued
It’s the construction job absolutely nobody would touch, until now. A Sydney high-rise development abandoned by fugitive developer Jean Nassif has been rescued.
‘Shameful’: Cop who lost career on Tyrrell case hits out
On the 10 year anniversary of William Tyrrell’s disappearance, the former detective who lost his career over the case has labelled parts of the case “shameful”.
Teachers fight for funding over ‘shocking’ private to public gap
Teachers on the NSW south coast have rallied, calling on the state and federal governments to increase public school funding over a “shocking” private to public gap.
How viral comedy trio could revive Sydney’s Little Italy
The Sooshi Mango trio makes a living from comedy, but the successful restaurateurs are serious about the prospect of restoring a dining precinct in Sydney’s inner west to its former glory.
Bush Summit: Meet the only ambo in White Cliffs and winners of the best bush pub
Cartoonist and adventurer Warren Brown meets Matt Young and Sarah Ker, the owners of White Cliffs Hotel and winners of the Best Bush Pub award…
‘Hard no to smartphone’: Play school star backs social media limits
Play School star Rachael Coopes — and mother to 11-year-old Gabriel — has backed calls for kids to be off social media for “as long as possible”.
King Charles to grace Parramatta for right royal sausage sizzle
Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Australian tour next month – and a barbecue at Parramatta is on the itinerary.
Teen girl hit by ute on highway dies in hospital
A 15-year-old pedestrian has tragically died in hospital after being struck by a ute towing a trailer on a highway in the Northern Rivers. Here’s what we know.
‘Extremely worrying’: Kids in frontline of road rage rise
Angry drivers hurling abuse and tailgating other motorists have increased across NSW, with 21 per cent of the incidents witnessed by children.
‘Please don’t give up’: New fear about Tyrrell case
It’s been 10 years since William Tyrrell disappeared and advocates fear an open finding in the upcoming coronial inquest could mean we never get an answer.
‘Worse than ISIS’: Wild beliefs of Greens running for council
Ahead of the local elections, Greens candidates are ditching typical council responsibilities, in favour of inspiring a “revolution”.
‘Extraordinary devastation’: Hunter bus driver gets long jail sentence
The driver behind the wheel when a bus full of wedding guests in the Hunter Valley rolled, killing 10 and injuring 25, has learned his fate in court.
Family shares picture of two brothers found dead
The family of two Blue Mountains brothers whose bodies were found by their father on Tuesday have released a picture of them, as their tight-knit community mourns by leaving flowers and toys at their home and school.
Revealed: $80m plan to keep Aussie lights on
An $80 million overhaul has just begun at Australia’s largest coal-fired power station so the lights don’t go out. Watch the video.
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