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Remy VargaSenior Journalist

Remy Varga is a Senior Journalist based in Sydney for the National News Network who writes investigations and national stories. She has covered crime and courts, state and federal politics and human interest stories. Contact Varga at remy.varga@news.com.au

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NSW

Allegra Spender has put campaign posters on Power Poles against the election rules. Pictured near York St in Bondi Junction. Picture: Supplied

Teal MP’s posters pulled after complaint

Allegra Spender’s campaign material has been removed from power poles after a complaint was made to Ausgrid.

ExclusiveNational

More than 75 tonnes of toxic sewage balls and sand were removed from the waters off beaches in Sydney’s eastern suburbs during a multiagency government cleanup operation.

75 tonnes: Scary scale of Sydney’s toxic balls revealed

Authorities underwent a massive sweep of Sydney’s shoreline so people could enjoy lifesaving clubs and beaches free of the so-called ‘tar balls’, and they unearthed a dirty secret.

ExclusiveNational

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency failed to disclose to the public that sewage balls found on eastern suburbs beaches contained highly infectious bacteria common in water contaminated by faeces.

‘Disgusting’: Real health risk of mystery balls laid bare

The extremely poisonous contents contained inside unusual greasy blobs found along Sydney’s shoreline can be revealed, and they can cause a wide range of serious illnesses.

Federal Budget

Foreign buyers face two-year housing ban

The government is cracking down on foreign buyers purchasing existing homes as it was revealed only 45,000 houses out of a 1.2m target have been built.

ExclusiveNational

** NETWORK EXCLUSIVE - PLEASE SPEAK TO PIC EDITOR BEFORE USE ** PERTH: Perth grandparents Ninette and Philip Simons want to know what the Albanese government is doing to remove about 300 former detainees convicted of criminal offences known as the NZYQ cohort from Australia. , The couple were the victims of a brutal home invasion that left Mrs Simons' face black and blue. One of the alleged attackers was a member of the NZYQ cohort. , Pic:Tony McDonough

‘How did I survive this?’: Bashed gran still waiting for justice

Nearly a year after allegedly being attacked by one of the members of the NZYQ detainee cohort, Ninette Simons lives in fear one of her alleged assailants will return to her home.

National

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 22: U.S. President Donald Trump salutes the crowd during the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling Championship at the Wells Fargo Center on March 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mitchell Leff / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

How Australians really feel about Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Australians have weighed in on the controversial US President and his right-hand man, billionaire Elon Musk. See what they said.

True Crime

Call for authorities to crack down on knife laws following surge in retail crime

New bid for knife laws to stop violent retail crims

Aussie retailers say workers are living in fear and worry another mass stabbing like the one that claimed six lives at a Westfield in Sydney will happen again unless authorities make these crucial changes.

ExclusiveTrue Crime

Aussie retail crime wave: Top items organised crims steal

Australia’s retail crime capital has been revealed as workers suffer threats and assaults from blade-wielding thugs who want high-value items for the black market.

ExclusiveFederal Election

Aussies reveal best leader to handle China

An exclusive poll has found who voters think is the best choice to deal with the Asian superpower out of Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese.

ExclusiveFederal Election

Albo’s fault: Aussies blame Labor for power bill pain

A new poll shows Australians blame Labor for soaring household power bills. But they aren’t totally sold on supporting the Coalition’s nuclear power plan either.

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