Covid forced 200 officers on leave at once at Sydney prison
Hundreds of officers at a single Sydney prison were placed on leave at once at the height of the Delta outbreak. See the latest in our special report.
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‘I was burnt, I nosedived the plane’: Cop’s miracle act
Darren Hopkins thought he was going to die as he flew in a cockpit filled with fire. But a miracle act and lucky encounter saved his life. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO
Shock report reveals prison Covid cluster decision
SPECIAL REPORT: Covid-positive prisoners were taken to public hospitals instead of a purpose-built facility at Silverwater as Covid cases spiked.
Mission Zero: Getting Australia to a net zero future
Climate change has bedevilled Australian governments. We are putting an end to all of that so we can get our nation on a path to a net zero future.
‘Higher on ice’: Drug cooks make new ‘nasty meth’
Cops are seeing a new ‘cheap, nasty’ version of ice, which is said to be from organised crims working together, like syndicates did in Operation Ironside.
Eye Spy: Inside the world of private detectives
Welcome to Eye Spy an eight-part podcast about the mysterious and often dangerous world of private detectives.
Aussie mum’s shocking prison texts while facing death row
Adelaide mum Lisa Cunningham, who is facing the death penalty in the US, has likened her case to Lindy Chamberlain’s as she claims she was set up. READ HER PRISON TEXT MESSAGES
Aussies get mum’s wedding ring back after 9/11
The family of an Australian woman killed in the 9/11 terror attacks have told of an extraordinary discovery after the tragedy.
The 911 photo that kept a man awake
TWENTY years on, this picture spawned one of the most unlikely stories to come from the tragedy of the September 11 attacks. WARNING: Graphic content.
Mafia’s Web podcast: How the Italian mafia run in Australia
A new podcast, Mafia’s Web, takes audiences inside the nefarious world of the mafia and exposes their ruthless reach into Australia.
‘Screaming, blasts’: How Aussie escaped Taliban killing spree
Australia’s acting ambassador to Afghanistan came close to being murdered by Taliban insurgents at a Kabul hotel. This is how she survived. WARNING: Graphic
‘Got d**ked on, shot in the neck’: Aussie war heroes’ secret diary
A secret group of ex-SAS fighters have never received an Australian war medal. Now, Scott Morrison’s government is under fire to explain why not. READ THEIR DIARY OF MAYHEM
30 moments from Tokyo that made Olympics history
Athletes have never looked so heroic. Sensational performances. Great emotion and sportsmanship. These are the 30 moments that will inspire the next generation of Olympians.
Twisted Minds: New podcast on what makes crims tick
What makes a serial killer tick? Why do some people become sex offenders? How do you explain an act of unimaginable violence?
200-year-old homes inundated at Wilberforce
A torrent of floodwater is threatening buildings more than 200 years old at the Australiana Pioneer Village in Wilberforce as the banks of the Hawkesbury continue to claim the town.
Revealed: Huge number of land owners fighting acquisition
Record numbers of businesses and land owners set to be acquired for the Sydney Metro west have refused offers from the Government as gazettal was dubbed a “day of reckoning”.
Landowners left in limbo over Metro gazettal
Property and business owners in Sydney’s inner west could be left in limbo over the gazettal of land for the Sydney Metro West for weeks. SEE WHY HERE.
How cops ‘eradicated’ bikie gang plague
It was the outlaw bikie gang striking fear in the heart of regional towns, but Gang Squad police have ‘eradicated’ the local chapter. Here’s how they did it.
Meet the heroes of Bear Cottage
Step inside NSW’s only children’s hospice and be inspired by the heroes caring for our sickest kids, making every last moment count for their families.
How one of Victoria’s worst disasters unfolded
Fifty years ago this Thursday, the unfinished West Gate Bridge collapsed, killing 35 and injuring many. Before the fatal mismanagement of the Covid pandemic this year, it was Victoria’s worst disaster, writes Andrew Rule.
Frantic final messages Glen Humphris never lived to read
Late on the afternoon of April 22, Todd Robinson sent a text message asking his partner, police constable Glen Humphris, if he was heading back to the station soon. It was the first in a flurry of text messages Glen would never live to read.
Josh’s mum: ‘I was lucky I got to spend his last week with him’
Joshua Prestney’s mum Belinda can remember exactly what her son was wearing when he walked out the door, having no idea that he would never return. And it left her with one final regret that has stayed with her.
History-making change for our most elite police squad
A new intake of SOG officers, the most elite squad in our Victorian police force, will be recruited early next year, only this time there will be an historic point of difference with the newest crop that is 43 years in the making.
Shocking images of George Floyd protests around the world
From Sydney to Paris, protests are appearing around the world in outrage over George Floyd’s death. See the amazing photos.
The stars of Australia’s first virtual music awards
Tones and I, Hilltop Hoods and indie folk pop rising star Kian have been listed alongside some of Australia’s best artists, including Guy Sebastian and Troy Cassar-Daley, in the nation’s first ever virtual APRA Music Awards.
How ghosts are driving out old Sydney jail owners
Paranormal activity at the Old Parramatta Gaol has got so rampant that the “house full” sign has now gone up on ghosts as some Aboriginal people refuse to go on site after dark.
Roslyn Oxley has no second thoughts about Bill Henson
Oxley didn’t have a second thought about revisiting an artist who had previously stirred up such a controversy? “Not at all.”
Inside charity’s big night: Gold Dinner smashes milestone
Sydney philanthropic night of the year went off with a bang, raising more than $3 million for a good cause.
Is this Australia’s most generous couple?
Most millionaires scramble to make as much money as possible. But Manly couple Greg Poche and Kay Van Norton Poche can’t give it away quick enough since selling their logistics business Star Track Express for $750 million in 2003.
Why Dungeons & Dragons is even cooler now
They’re not afraid anymore. Once banished to the basements of the world, Dungeons and Dragons fans in Australia have burst forth on the back of a surprising surge in popularity.
Maverick principal’s legacy lives on
From the ashes, Michael Jones transformed a school in Sydney’s east from a few run-down buildings the state government planned to shut down and sell off into a thriving community.
Why Allison Langdon is happy to step on the treadmill
Nappies, night feeds, toothy toddlers and breakfast television shifts; you might describe 60 Minutes reporter Allison Langdon’s life at the moment as one helluva treadmill.
Gold-plated family: Meet the team behind the biggest charity dinner
Monica Saunders-Weinberg, in her first year spearheading the Gold Dinner — Sydney’s highest profile charity event — has broken two decades of tradition to bring men onto the committee.
Harry Triguboff on life at the top at the age of 86
“I have no bad days, if someone is giving me the s**ts I knock them out,” the country’s third richest man said.
Opening day: Your guide to Sydney Metro
It’s significance to Sydney has been compared to the Harbour Bridge. Here’s all you need to know about the $7.3 billion Sydney Metro northwest ahead of its opening today.
How Parramatta lost the Eels
The city’s leaders had five years to keep their most prized possession, but ultimately, the Parramatta Eels had to look elsewhere for a better deal.
Sleeping under desks: Shock conditions at Huawei
It looks like a worker’s paradise — a replica of Versailles Palace. But, as Huawei’s exhausted tech workers have discovered, there is no such thing as a work-life balance. Only loyalty.
What our apocalypse obsession reveals
Rich kids are bugging out. Entrepreneurs want to escape to Mars. Celebrities are building luxury bomb shelters. Is the end of the world truly nigh?
Boat police: A day patrolling the Hawkesbury River
Ku-ring-gai police share their up and downs of patrolling the waterways on the Hawksbury River.
Insane outfits at the Met Gala
From a severed head to Lady Gaga’s striptease and Kim Kardashian’s over-the-top cleavage, this year’s Met Gala has been dubbed the most extreme ever. SEE THE PHOTOS
Choose your own ending in GoT
Ahead of the expected mega-battle in Monday’s Game of Thrones, four of George RR Martin’s fellow authors write how they think it will end. Which scenario do you want?
Is this northwest Sydney’s most dangerous road?
Residents have demanded action on Stanhope Parkway, where a car struck and killed a 72-year-old pedestrian while he waited at a bus stop. Is it time for a road upgrade?
‘Iconic skyscrapers’ planned for The Hills
Developers have revealed ambitious plans for a series of seven ‘iconic skyscrapers’ ranging from 24 to 40 storeys in two landmark locations in The Hills
Paper’s pledge remains strong after 100 years
The first front page of the Hornsby Advocate, published on April 12, 1919, championed a commitment to the shire, which continues on its 100th anniversary.
Four weddings in one day: the city that survived IS
It would have been unthinkable under Islamic State, but on a recent trip to Mosul, News Corp witnessed four weddings in one sunny afternoon. A spark of life is once again returning to this old Iraqi city.
$5b ‘auto city’ vision revealed
World leaders in autonomous technology have met with developers to blueprint Australia’s first ‘driverless city’ in Sydney’s West.
US island invasion ‘warning’ to Beijing
US Marines have ‘seized’ a Pacific island. No, it wasn’t one of China’s island fortresses. But it was all about Beijing. Here’s how they did it.
End of an era for Bobbin Head Garage
Its old-world charm remains an iconic piece of history in the upper north shore, but after four decades in the family, the Bobbin Head Garage has been sold.
Outback murders: Cops almost died in crime scene crash
Two detectives injured in a helicopter crash while investigating the 1978 Spear Creek murders have spoken of the horrifying moment the aircraft plummeted to the ground. LISTEN TO EPISODE ONE OF THE PODCAST.
Epping ‘crisis point’: Development crippling suburb
Residents in Epping are at breaking point as development and traffic congestion take a massive toll. Reporter Matt Taylor investigates the growing pains of this once-leafy location.
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