Sydney children’s author charged with allegedly grooming teen girl
Detectives will allege in court Oliver Phommavanh used his position as a children’s author to engage inappropriately with children online.
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A-League players suspended as alleged betting scandal investigated
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The special bond that’s helping Ali in cancer fight
A young woman’s world was shattered by a devastating diagnosis, but an unlikely friendship offered hope and support in the face of adversity.
‘It was going to blow’: $260K boat catches fire on Sydney Harbour
Quick-thinking marina workers helped save dozens of luxury boats from going up in flames on Saturday morning, after a moored cruiser worth more than $260,000 caught fire.
Miracle triplets a special surprise this Mother’s Day
Triplets Lilliana, Robert and Primrose made an early entrance into the world at just 33 weeks old, and while their first Mother’s Day will be spent in the NICU, their mum Brooke Holcroft says there is no greater gift.
Accused Sydney gym stabber fronts court in hospital gown
A man stabbed a woman in the throat just nine days after appearing in court for breaching an AVO granted to protect her after relentless phone calls and messages left her in fear.
A magical clothing item helping sick kids in hospital feel better
Little Gwennie Ferris was diagnosed with an illness so rare, she is one of only about 20 Australians living with it. But there’s a special medical garment that’s taking her mind off her hospital visits.
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