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Elliott Stewart is a cadet journalist at The Daily Telegraph who began his career there as an Editorial assistant. He covers a wide range of topics with a particular interest in lifestyle, entertainment, local news and all sports.

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Channel Nine’s long-time newsreader Peter Overton had an unexpected on-air moment

‘Oh, excuse me!’ Peter Overton’s lolly lip slip live to air mishap

Channel Nine’s long-time newsreader Peter Overton suffered an unexpected on-air mishap during a live cross on Channel Nine’s evening bulletin.

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Sydney on alert after Legionnaires’ cases confirmed

NSW Health has issued a public warning for individuals who have recently visited the Sydney CBD, urging them to remain vigilant for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease.

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Police are appealing for public assistance over an armed robbery in the state’s north., , , About 3pm on Friday 28 March 2025, police were called to a licensed premises on Ntaba Road, Jewells, following reports of an alleged armed robbery., , , Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were told an unknown man forced his entry into the premises with a broken glass bottle before he stole an amount of cash and left the scene., , , There were no injuries reported due to the incident., , , A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident was commenced., , , Following inquiries, police have released images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with inquiries., , , The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, with short hair and beard, seen wearing grey track pants and black shoes.

Police seeking help over violent Lake Macquarie armed robbery

Police are appealing for public help after a violent armed robbery on a licensed premises in Lake Macquarie.

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One Sydney-based mule regularly changed her clothes and wore wigs and sunglasses to disguise her identity from ATM cameras during deposits. Picture: AFP

Money mule: Woman jailed over $3.8m Vietnamese syndicate

Federal police uncovered a Vietnam-based syndicate using money mules across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra.

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11 arrested, multiple firearms and drugs seized across Lithgow

Officers have arrested 11 people and seized multiple firearms, weapons, and drugs following a targeted operation in the Lithgow area.

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**FEE APPLIES MUST CREDIT TNV** BOMB THREAT AT SCHOOL PUNCHBOWLST CHARBEL'S COLLEGEPUNCHBOWL NSW, AUSTRALIA04/04/2025

Bomb threat sparks evacuation at Sydney school

Students and staff at St Charbel’s College in Punchbowl were evacuated Friday morning following an anonymous bomb threat. NSW Police later confirmed it was a false alarm.

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