Australia needs offshore military might to deter bullies: Marles
The Defence Minister says our military might must extend far beyond our borders to “resist coercion”, as Australia goes all-in on fighting to save the AUKUS pact.
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Named: Suburban man charged over alleged Special K import
Police allege they have seized five litres of imported liquid ketamine, two gel blasters and other prohibited substances in a suburban raid on the Mid-North-Coast. Here’s the latest.
‘Sounded like a bomb’: Man injured after Sydney unit explosion
A man has been rushed to hospital after a powerful gas explosion tore through the second floor of a unit block in Sydney’s west, destroying a brick wall and sending debris crashing onto a car. Now shocking vision of the aftermath has landed.
‘Supercharge our economy’: Inside Sydney club’s $230m revamp
A hotel is edging closer to completion in a $230m project that is hoped will draw attention to a “special” southwest Sydney community known for its diversity and Asian fare.
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Sydney’s embarrassing Olympic secret
The Sydney Olympics velodrome is in disrepair and the pool where Ian Thorpe and Susie O’Neill swam into sporting folklore can no longer host major swim meets. Read why our venues from the 2000 Games are in danger of becoming obsolete.
Western Sydney Liberal candidate now Dr No
She was pitched to voters as Dr Rattan Virk, but the honorific has quietly been dropped from the Liberal candidate for Greenway’s promo material. The Sauce investigates why.
How many voters does my state have? What age is most common? Election by the numbers
A record number of Australians will vote in the 2025 federal election, a fact the Australian Electoral Commissioner says “doesn’t happen by accident”.
Elderly man winched to safety after desperate search
An elderly man with dementia had to be winched to safety after being found on a remote track following an overnight search in Sydney.
This Sydney suburb is losing workers – and housing is to blame
The Northern Beaches is being starved of nurses, bus drivers, teachers and cops who can’t afford to live near their work. It’s a story repeated across Sydney, but now calls are mounting to set aside more homes for the people who keep our city running.
Charlotte living through lives she saves: Parents’ tireless mission
Matt and Kelly O’Brien said losing their 12-year-old Charlotte to suicide caused ‘unimaginable heartbreak’ which the family is now “channelling” to help other children suffering at the hands of bullies.
Libs chocolate stunt leaves locals sour
Scott Yung said he asked parents’ permission before handing out chocolates to kids. Locals say that is not true.
Caravan park win overshadowed by ‘racist’ comments
Residents facing eviction from a caravan park have won a 12-month reprieve, but celebrations were marred after a councillor described Indigenous community members as “flame throwers” and “boomerangs”.
‘Family fun’: Kinder Easter Trail launches at Sydney Zoo
This Easter holidays, Aussie families will have the chance to hop into a sweet adventure at one of Sydney’s most iconic hotspots.
Going Aussie to be money spinner for Star
Come in spinner – the new owner of The Star wants to bring back two-up has vowed to turn the Sydney casino’s focus from Asian whales to Aussie locals.
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