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Tragedy as missing mum’s body found
A NSW mother has been found dead in bushland after a desperate search since she vanished two weeks ago.
Christmas fireworks erupt into chaos
A family-friendly event erupted in chaos when a rogue firework fell from the sky, injuring at least nine people.
‘Time is up’: McGowan’s brutal NSW sledge
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has torn his NSW counterpart to shreds once again, labelling the government a “disaster” and a “catastrophe”.
’Hurting’: Teen killed in tragic accident
Family and friends have been left heartbroken after the teen died under tragic circumstances.
Summer Covid warning for one group
New data reveals one group is more likely to contract Covid this summer, as one state records tens of thousands of cases in the past week.
Icon provides update after viral arrest
Activist Danny Lim has spoken out about how he is doing after he was injured during an arrest.
Warning as deadly dog disease cases rise
Cases of a potentially fatal disease that impacts both dogs and humans have been on the rise for months, with warnings for summer.
Students panic as HSC results leaked early
NSW school graduates were shocked to find they could access their HSC marks days before the due date after a massive website breach.
Teen’s mysterious stabbing death scrutinised
Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old boy who sustained chest wounds in an incident involving a knife.
Startling call on missing Aussie mum
Police have made a startling call on the search for an Aussie mum missing in the wilderness, revealing they are not ruling out the worst-case scenario.
Female tradies lift lid on gross work issue
Female tradies have exposed a shocking truth about their industry, revealing they are often deprived of one thing needed on worksites.
Fire forces three to jump from building
Neighbours have been forced to run from their lives and jump from a burning building after a “hoarder” unit went up in flames.
Woman left horrified by company’s text
A young woman has been left battling to pay her bills after a major blunder at Nespresso saw her accidentally fleeced of hundreds of dollars.
Emails raise doubt over gay hate crime claim
A police report which found gay-hate killings in NSW had been exaggerated has had a shadow cast over it, as emails between cops and academics were revealed.
Why church didn’t tell cops about pedophile
Church leaders didn’t report pedophile preacher Frank Houston to the police when they learned of his abuse of a boy in the late 1990s for one explosive reason, a court has heard.
Big change to Sydney night-life
A new night-life “beach flag” system will be rolled out in Sydney, pointing partygoers in the direction of “safe” zones.
Charges dropped against ex-swim teacher
Former swim teacher Kyle Daniels will not face a third trial over allegations he sexually touched underage girls during swim sessions.
Iconic Sydney shopping centre closes
An iconic Sydney shopping centre opened by the Queen for Australia’s Bicentennial will close from today.
Two dead and child hurt in crash
The driver and passenger died at the scene, while a young child was pulled alive from the wreckage and taken to hospital.
Security guard sexually assaults crying teen
A security guard has learnt his fate for luring a 16-year-old girl into an empty construction site and sexually assaulting her while she cried.
Cops slammed for ‘misguided’ report
A senior NSW police officer has defended his team’s review of suspected gay-hate killings.
Beheading rocks historic churches
Just weeks out from Christmas, beautiful sculptures outside two historic country churches have been destroyed by vandals.
NRL star’s dramatic brawl with cops
A rugby league player told a court he was king hit in the back of the head before a police officer struck him with a “barrage of punches”.
‘Tightness’: Grim sign for Aussie jobs
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed a glaring problem with the labour market.
Female police officer attacked at 7-Eleven
Two NSW Police officers have been set upon in a brutal attack outside a 7-Eleven store, with the shocking incident filmed and shared online.
Thief’s cruel note to ‘broke’ student
A young woman has been left devastated after her laptop was stolen, with the thieves leaving a cruel note behind.
‘Correct’: Cop’s gay-hate crime admission
In the wake of intense public scrutiny over gay-hate crime, NSW police set up a “paper review” taskforce to appear like they were doing something.
Six boys expelled after brutal hazing scandal
An elite, Sydney all-boys private school has been hit with a hazing scandal in which Year 7 students were allegedly beaten with belts, and locked in fire hydrant cupboards.
Moment tradie plunges from roof in brawl
Shocking images of a man falling off a roof after an alleged assault have emerged after he is rushed to hospital.
‘Not my mum’: Chilling last sighting issue
There has been a disturbing revelation in the search for a mother missing in remote NSW bushland.
Surprising Aussie city filling up fastest
One capital city is far ahead of the rest of Australia in re-filling its CBD, with workers appearing to be turning away from work-from-home.
Brother’s fear cops would kill NRL star
An NRL star’s brother told a court he thought police officers were going to kill the player when they repeatedly punched him in the face and the ribs.
‘Cover up’ fear over pedo preacher: court
A pastor has told the court she did not disclose disgraced preacher Frank Houston’s sexual abuse of a child because she was sworn to secrecy by the victim’s family.
Probe after dozens poisoned at conference
Nearly 70 people fell ill with food poisoning, with 27 suffering confirmed cases of salmonella following a conference in NSW.
‘Screwed’: Fans fume after concert axed
Fans of US singer Jack Johnson are fuming over a contingency plan offered to concertgoers who had their night show at the Sydney Opera House cut short.
Mirvac exec accused of taxi heist
A man from Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs has denied threatening a taxi driver and stealing his car while drunk in the city.
State’s change to Australia Day celebrations
Just 50 days out, one premier has revealed a plan to change the way residents in his state celebrate our national day.
Australia’s most generous city revealed
The city with the most generous Aussies has been revealed with a record number of donations given toward one cause.
Warning to drivers after bizarre 2am attack
A driver minding his own business was rudely interrupted by people in a passing car who decided to attack his vehicle.
Frank Houston ‘should be dealt with by church’
A pastor told the victim of disgraced Frank Houston that she would not “stand with him” if he sought justice through the “secular courts”.
Court blow for youngest Skaf brother
The younger brother of the infamous Skaf rapists has suffered a blow in court, a month after his family home was targeted in a drive-by shooting.
‘Be alert’: Festivalgoers warned after death
Health experts are warning about a potential outbreak of a serious disease after a festivalgoer died from an infection.
Ex-bikie’s very complicated love life
From a relationship break up via text, to a high-profile marriage that ended within three months, the former bikie boss’ love life has been full of ups and downs.
Teen rescued from stormwater drain
A teenager has been rescued after he became stuck in a stormwater drain while trying to retrieve a ball.
‘I’m dying’: Scary sight on Aussie car bonnet
An Aussie couple travelling back from a holiday had an unwelcome encounter with a snake when it suddenly appeared on their car.
Australia’s massive Christmas crisis looms
It’s a classic part of any Aussie Christmas – but there’s one sad festive shortage.
‘Unjust’: Jailed activist’s fight for freedom
A climate protester jailed for her “childish” act has crowdsourced a massive legal fund to fight her sentence.
Notorious con artist wins legal battle
An infamous con artist has scored a major victory in court shortly after being sentenced for her 100th offence in Australia.
‘Sydney is wild’: Fury at cruel rental trend
Despite being illegal in other states, NSW’s rental crisis has sparked a trend which is making it almost impossible for applicants to find a home.
Notorious Sydney killer stabbed in jail
Mert Ney, who brandished a knife around the Sydney CBD after murdering a young woman, has been attacked in prison and rushed to hospital under police guard.
Families told to drink grim brown water
People in Moama, in southern New South Wales, have been told the discoloured water won’t return to normal for weeks.
Abuse victim ‘paid for silence’: court
A man abused by Brian Houston’s father when he was seven has told a court he was paid $10k for his silence after signing a napkin at a McDonald’s.
Sharks spotted off popular Sydney beach
Two hammerhead sharks have “diverted” nets at one of Australia’s most famous beaches, sparking debate over whether the protective barriers are actually safe.
Surprising long Covid symptom in children
An inquiry into long Covid has revealed the shocking impact on children and failings in Australia’s health system to tackle the problem.
Anzac Bridge driver’s fresh court move
A man who allegedly drove the car which killed two people on the Anzac Bridge on Friday night will remain behind bars over the holidays.
Major change to e-scooter rules
A new rule is about to be trialled which could change the way residents use the booming mode of transport forever.
‘Alarmed:’ United Nations blasts Australia
A senior member of the United Nations has condemned the punishment given to a climate protester who obstructed traffic on a busy freeway during peak hour.
$1m reward for chilling Sydney bombing
The faces of three people wanted for questioning over a 1982 bombing that tore a hole through the Israeli Consulate have been released.
Sure sign Aussie summer has arrived
In the surest sign summer has arrived in Australia, temperatures are forecast to rise above 40 degrees in parts of the country from next week.
Tragic way sister found out about death
The sister of a Sydney teenager has revealed the shocking way she discovered he had been killed when a 90-year-old woman hit him with her car.
Woolies shopper walks out with $100k
A Coffs Harbour woman was deciding what to get for dinner when she got a call in the Woolworths freezer aisle. She then walked away from the supermarket $100k richer.
Charges after two killed in freak bridge crash
A man and woman have died after being hit by multiple cars while exchanging details on a major Sydney road, as a man prepares to face court over the deaths.
Music festival’s urgent health warning
Attendees of the Spilt Milk music festival in Canberra are being warned a deadly disease may have been circulating at the gig, with one person now in hospital.
Albo’s emotional message to Higgins
Anthony Albanese has paid an emotional tribute to a ‘brave’ Brittany Higgins, after it was announced Bruce Lehrmann would not face another trial.
‘Peak Sydney’: Huge ‘irony’ as CBD shut down
A government-run food festival in the heart of Sydney’s CBD has been slammed for causing commuter chaos – on the same day a protester was jailed for blocking a road.
Common act before two killed in freak crash
A man and woman have died after being hit by multiple cars while exchanging details on a major Sydney road, with two more drivers taken to hospital.
Caddick’s missing 30 hours explained
The search for answers in one of the country’s most compelling mysteries took a step towards resolution this week.
Gross reason landlords forced to pay $6500
Two NSW landlords have been forced to pay their tenants thousands of dollars after failing to address a rampant issue with their rental property.
Major crash causes traffic nightmare
Seven cars and a truck have been involved in a serious crash on a major Sydney motorway, causing Friday night chaos.
Family’s plea: Call her Lynette Simms
Lynette Dawson’s family has asked that she be referred to by her maiden name after her killer husband was on Friday sentenced over her murder.
Ex-NRL star learns fate over church stabbing
Former NRL star Manase Fainu on Friday learnt his fate when he was sentenced for a bloody stabbing inside a church parking lot.
‘At last’: Relief as Dawson to die in jail
The family of Lynette Dawson have made a final plea for Chris Dawson to reveal where he buried his wife as he was sentenced to die in jail for her murder.
Beloved Woolies worker ‘taken too soon’
The heartbroken family of a young woman who died during a shift at Woolies has rallied to raise support for her husband and children.
Student allegedly hit, killed by elderly driver
A 90-year-old woman will be interviewed by police after a teenager was struck by a car and killed in Sydney’s northwest.
No ‘intent’ in Sydney sword attack
A Sydney real estate agent who attacked two women – including one with a samurai sword – during a drug binge has been found not guilty of serious charges.
Ritzy Sydney restaurant closes its doors
A popular restaurant among visiting celebrities is preparing to offload everything inside to the public as its owner changes careers.
Photo proves Sydney is broken
A rental listing with bizarre features has revealed just how insane Sydney’s property market is.
Grim summer warning issued for Aussies
A warning has been issued to Australians over the festive season as summer finally begins.
17yo boy dead after car hits teens in Sydney
Two 17-year-old boys have been hit by a car in Sydney, leaving one dead and one injured.
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