‘Spiritual cleansing’: Inside alleged psychic syndicate scam
A Sydney group accused of scamming vulnerable people out of their life savings allegedly claimed to be psychics capable of “spiritually cleansing” cash.
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‘Truly missed:’ Tributes for popular Sydney music store owner
The owner of an iconic ARIA award-winning music store has died, as family and friends pay tribute to the father who “loved making people happy”.
Alleged rapist arrested after flying back from year abroad
An alleged rapist has been arrested following his return to Sydney, having allegedly fled the country and spent more than a year in the Middle East.
Huge rate hike flagged as Olympic Pool budget blows out
North shore ratepayers could be set for huge rates bills as the local council searches for millions of dollars to redevelop a pool, which is set to cost almost 2200 times the backyard variety.
‘Brain fart of an idea’: Ill-fated projects doom cruise island
A bold vision for an artificial island to become Sydney’s elusive third cruise terminal has been labelled ‘a brain fart of an idea’ following a series of shipwrecked projects at the same site.
How luxury unit block is easing disability housing crisis
Penrith has been identified as one of Sydney’s worst areas for shortfalls in disability housing. Now, a brand new, luxurious apartment block has promised to help fix that. This is how.
‘Don’t forget’: Thug attacks bus driver over simple reminder
A man with a history of violence has landed himself in more hot water, this time assaulting a Sydney bus driver simply because he was reminded to tap off at his stop.
Walls to go up at Sydney school after failed teaching ‘fad’
The state government is going to build walls — and make the public pay for them — after a failed experiment in which maths was taught alongside noisy music classes.
‘Vertical village’ set to ‘raise the bar’ for Sydney seniors
Seniors will be free to live it up at a “vertical village” in Sydney’s southwest, where a gym, restaurants and rooftop recreation areas are planned. See more here.
Bradman Cup: Team previews and players to watch
Country NSW has produced some of the best cricketers to play the game. Ahead of this year’s Bradman Cup, we’re putting the spotlight on the best young talent from the bush.
Strange way Sydney to Hobart sailing guns found their yacht
There’s no cat or celebrities but women will be ruling the waves, two Sydney to Hobart supermaxis will resume hostilities and an adventurous pair will race on a yacht they sourced on WhatsApp.
Local Footy Tracker: State Champs winner signs with Corrimal for ‘25
Stay up to date with the latest big name signings across local rugby league competitions in New South Wales, including the Corrimal Cougars welcoming a State Championship winning player.
NRRRL: Vote for the team of the year
After a huge season in the NRRRL, it’s time to reflect on who shone in 2024. Have your say for who should be in the people’s choice team of the year.
Inside $20k tiny homes taking internet by storm
Aussies spend millions of dollars each year on purchases for their homes, but a new wave of shoppers are now turning to the online retail giant for the homes themselves.
China’s $1bn Aus home wipe out major blow to Albo
Chinese investors’ interests in Aussie homes have taken an almost $1bn cut — and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is copping the blow back, amid stark warnings over the nation’s housing crisis.
Holiday instead: $50k spend that’s wasted
If you’re thinking of blowing $50,000 on this, think again and maybe take a holiday instead.
Royals plan for ‘normal’ life at Adelaide Cottage
Prince William and Princess Kate’s next plans have been revealed after two men managed to break into Windsor Castle, stealing several items.
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‘Like a hotel’: How embattled aged care home picked up its game
An eastern suburbs aged care home has undergone a drastic turnaround, achieving a perfect audit just three years after Commonwealth funding was pulled when it failed in almost every aspect.
Mozzie funding fail before Sydney insect explosion
A southwest Sydney council failed to allocate funds to its mosquito management plan for two years. Now, locals at their wit’s end as they continue to battle a pesky insect “plague”.
Sydney rocker’s unlikely fear after vicious attack
A guitarist has revealed the unlikely phobia he developed after being attacked his home when he ducked out for a smoke, winding up with a series of injuries and memory loss.
CCTV reveals moments before speeding learner hit house
CCTV footage has revealed the moments before a learner driver, travelling at more than twice the speed limit, crashed into a western Sydney home, startling its elderly occupant.
‘Icon of the industry’: Tributes after death of Sydney pub icon
Tributes are flowing after the death of one of Sydney’s hotel industry icons, who was renowned for his generous support of community groups and sporting organisations.
Troye Sivan goes rogue in racy ARIA speech
He took home the night’s biggest award – then Troye Sivan went rogue, telling a very candid story about his personal life.
Disruption to peak hour trains already unfolding
Delays have begun to hit Sydney’s train network in a perfect storm of operational issues, urgent track repairs and industrial action.
Funds to high profile woman accused of drugging child blocked
A high profile Australian woman facing explosive claims she was drugging her child has been blocked from receiving money from a fundraiser for her family. A police investigation is now under way.
School boys’ new ‘obsession’ takes dark turn as influencers cash in
A grieving mother says other parents need to take note of the warning signs of a risky new “health” trend that social media is pushing on young boys.
Reece Walsh: The truth about me and Madge after Origin KO
Michael Maguire’s appointment fuelled a fresh narrative as to whether he and Reece Walsh would see eye-to-eye in Brisbane. The star fullback sets the record straight after their Origin showdown.
Seedy bar where Melb teens were poisoned had Mafia links
The seedy bar where two Melbourne girls were poisoned had organised crime links to the Asian Mafia, and served methanol-laced drinks among other drugs on offer. Warning: Graphic
UK’s move to follow Australia’s social media bans
The British government is taking action that will likely see it follow in the footsteps of Anthony Albanese and implement social media age bans for children aged under 16.
The Aussie men backing Trump
These are the Aussies who think Donald Trump will be a good president while other Australians are bracing for disaster.
PM says Putin could end ‘illegal immoral invasion now’
Anthony Albanese has made a push for peace as the G20 summit in Brazil came to a close with leaders reaching consensus only on vague commitments on Israel and Ukraine.
Grave escalation the world feared
The deployment of Kim Jong-un’s troops has added fuel to the growing fire in recent weeks. Now there are claims Vladimir Putin has put them to use.
‘Get WWIII going’: Huge Russia escalation
Months ago, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin identified a glaring “red line” for the West. Joe Biden has decided to cross it.
Watch: Rudd breaks silence on Trump victory
Australia’s Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, has made his first detailed public comments following his scathing comments on Donald Trump. See the video.
Donald Trump’s education pick stuns US
Donald Trump has unveiled his latest controversial nominee for a senior position in the US government.
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