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Tragic detail after teen’s deadly fall
Tributes have flown for 17-year-old Tyler Whitton, who died after falling at a construction site in the first year of his building apprenticeship.
Lightning strike destroys 10-bedroom home
About 85 firefighters worked for several hours to fight the blaze, which quickly consumed the large family home.
Strike sparks fears of iced coffee shortage
Dozens of workers have walked off the job at Bega’s Penrith site, as Ingham’s workers continue to strike over a pay dispute.
Measles case triggers major health alert
The returning traveller is confirmed to have visited a busy store while infectious, triggering a health alert for the highly contagious disease.
Two children hit in laneway collision
One of the two children involved in the incident was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he became pinned between two cars.
How to prepare for daylight saving
With daylight saving time just around the corner for many Australians, sleep experts share their top tips to protect yourself from fatigue and stress.
‘Scary’ factory fire causes traffic chaos
It took about 70 firefighters three hours of “intense attack” to bring a “scary” fire that destroyed a factory under control.
New feature in Woolies aisles revealed
Customers have spotted small cameras on the shelves at a Woolworths store, sparking confusion from customers.
Men charged over shining a laser at chopper
Two men have been charged with endangering the safe operation of an aircraft following separate laser incidents across the city.
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