‘Sparks then a jolt’: dozens freed as tree strikes tram
Dozens of passengers have been walked from a light rail tram after a branch crashed into the front of it, smashing the windscreen and pulling down powerlines.
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Thunderstorm leaves more than 1,900 Sydneysiders in the dark
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across NSW have left residents in Campbelltown without power.
How long will my fridge last? When will powerlines be fixed? Outage questions answered
Power outages can have devastating impacts right across Australia. These are all your questions answered.
Sigh of relief as ‘worst-case’ concerns ease: Cyclone Kirrily
Fears of a major North Coast battering from flow-on effects of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have eased – but experts warn residents should stay alert with heavy rain set to drench catchments.
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‘Tragedy of epic proportions’: Fire destroys rare Mustangs, GT-40
They’re among the fastest cars in the world, but not even a turbo-powered Mustang could escape a factory fire in Sydney’s west overnight that destroyed millions of dollars in rare vehicles in what’s been described as a ‘tragedy’ for diehard enthusiasts.
‘There was a sense of impending doom’
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‘You’re nicked’: dramatic twist in taxi police chase
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‘We could taste fuel’: How river rescue went horribly wrong
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Bang, then smoke: How family escaped Sydney house explosion
When a 20-year-old man lost control of his car and smashed into a Sydney home while a family were inside, it was a matter of life and death after everything around the accident exploded into flames. Here is how the dramatic incident unfolded.
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