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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 4, 2025:   A police investigation is underway following a disturbing threat to a mosque in Western Sydney. Police outside the Australian Islamic House – Masjid Al-Bayt Al-Islami in Edmonson on Tuesday night.  Picture: NewsWire / Thomas Lisson

Boy admits Sydney mosque threat

A 16-year old boy who sent a Sydney mosque a social media threat referencing a terror attack has accepted responsibility in court for his actions.

NRL
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: during the round five NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium, on April 04, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Bennett’s stunning claim after famous Souths win

Wayne Bennett isn’t one to make grand statements after a game, but the veteran mentor says South Sydney’s win over the Roosters is one of the greatest he’s been a part of out of the more than 1000 matches he’s coached.

Football
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Carl Veart United coach and Isaias of Adelaide United reacts after the 1-2 loss during the round 19 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium, on February 15, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Aloisi throws support behind Veart

Carl Veart’s coaching future at Adelaide United is clouded, but a rival who looms as a likely target for the Reds, has lauded the job that the besieged mentor has done at the South Australian club.

AFL
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Josh Dunkley and Dayne Zorko of the Lions celebrate during the round three AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats at The Gabba, on March 29, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Key detail in Lions’ slow starts

Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne has addressed his side’s slow starts to matches and hopes a star could return to bolster the back six as early as this weekend.

UPDATEDSA
Kane Swift is charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his brother at Elizabeth Park on April 1, 2025.

Alleged bungling stabber fronts court

A man who allegedly stabbed his brother with a hunting knife and then bungled the getaway, driving his car into a tree, has faced court for the first time.

QLD
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos July 21, 2022: Chemical Analyst Cassidy running tests at Australia's first fixed pill-testing clinic CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Warning of overdose spike in one state

Doctors have warned authorities in one state of a likely spike in overdoses as a deadly opioid stronger than fentanyl continues to surface and testing facilities are closed.

NRL
WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 2, 2022. PLEASE CONTACT WEEKEND PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING. Fans arriving for the first NRL game between the Roosters and Rabbitohs at the new Allianz Stadium in Moore Park. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Fresh twist in Allianz Stadium tug of war

As the Rabbitohs fight to have home matches moved to Allianz Stadium next year, Trent Robinson reminded footy fans that the state-of-the-art venue is the true home of only one NRL club.

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