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Rugby league civil war ends up in court
The Australian Rugby League Commission has lost its bitter legal battle with the NSWRL over a controversial election of a board member.
‘Terrified’: Young girl attacked by dog
A seven-year-old girl says she is struggling to sleep after she was attacked by a dog in a Sydney street.
‘Panic button’: Covid shuts Sydney school
Hundreds of students at a Sydney school have been sent home for the rest of the week after a number of staff and a single child contracted Covid-19.
NRL star’s fight to stop ex’s $500k payout
Former NRL star Michael Jennings has launched an appeal after his former wife was awarded nearly $500,000 by a court following a bitter civil suit.
Thousands of Sydneysiders without power
More than 1200 homes and businesses across inner Sydney are still without power after a mysterious blackout struck several suburbs at 4.30am.
Phone call exposes dire reality for renters
The practice of “rent bidding” is forcing Aussies to fork out more for properties than they should be for fear of being left homeless as supply dries up.
Kmart fan’s $5 saviour after fake nail nightmare
Scarred from an in-salon experience that could have led to an amputation, this Queensland mum is a devoted fan of Kmart’s press-on nail range.
Aussies to cop new Uber, taxi price hike
Taxi and rideshare customers in one state could be slugged with a higher levy, as the Government tries to finalise a compensation package for drivers.
New details about cricketer’s alleged rape
Police allege an international cricket star repeatedly sexually assaulted a woman he matched with on an online dating app in Sydney’s east.
Second boy’s body pulled from pond
The body of a boy missing since Saturday has been retrieved from a pond in north Canberra.
Second body found in floodwaters
A second body has been found amid flooding chaos as heightened rivers are expected to threaten towns and people for several more weeks.
Simple act which could save you hundreds
As interest rates continue to climb, many people are feeling the squeeze. However, there is one thing you can do to save yourself a lot of money.
Social media star’s quest to track down thief
A social media star put his sleuthing skills to the test on an epic journey to hunt down the person who stole $1300 from his bank account.
Woman in labour rescued from floods
An SES volunteer has detailed his heroic effort to rescue a woman whose water broke while floodwaters encircled the town of Forbes.
Drug addict’s tragic final words to friend
The heartbreaking last words of a meth user have been revealed, delivered just hours before his addiction claimed his life.
Mystery as two men found dead at home
A crime scene has been established at a home in Sydney’s west after the bodies of two men were found by police called to the scene.
Bombshell new detail on Tyrrell search
William Tyrrell’s foster mother was the focus of police inquiries and they believed she’d dumped his body in bushland, a senior detective revealed in court.
‘Rapid’: Vax-resistant covid strain spreads
Health experts across Australia have warned against complacency with Covid-19, as a new wave of the disease resistant to vaccines looms.
‘Is he serious?’: Byron camper fined $600
Byron Bay council workers divided opinion when they slapped a homeless man with a huge fine for filling his water up in a ‘no stopping’ bay.
Tina Arena backs Guy’s disgraced manager
A renowned Australian singer-songwriter has provided a glowing reference for Guy Sebastian’s disgraced former manager after his conviction.
Tyrrell foster mum’s message for cops
William Tyrrell’s foster mother has broken her silence after being acquitted of lying to the NSW Crime Commission, issuing a plea to the police.
More travel chaos expected this Christmas
Aussie travellers have been warned to brace for Christmas holiday chaos as airport staff get set to go on strike.
Taronga Zoo’s excuse for lion escape mocked
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo has been roasted online after revealing how five lions escaped their enclosure, sparking an emergency situation.
CCTV scandal that engulfed Sydney
From a mystery poo jogger to public celebrity feuds, the self-appointed “PR Queen” Roxy Jacenko is no stranger to a public scandal.
Heartbreaking post exposes sad truth
No longer able to physically do his former job, this 24-year-old Sydney man’s plight shows the silent struggle facing many cancer patients.
Bizarre way parked car written off
A car has been written off in Sydney overnight – but not in a way you are ever likely to have seen. Police are investigating the bizarre incident.
‘Screaming’: Horror stories in Aussie disaster
A human rights probe into deadly floods has heard stories of those who weren’t rescued by authorities including the elderly and pregnant women.
AFL clubs honour Cassius with big donations
Two major AFL clubs have made massive donations to Cassius Turvey’s family this week, as the nation continues to mourn the teenager’s alleged murder.
Olympian dealt drugs after ‘public comedown’
A former Olympic swimming champion turned to dealing drugs after his elite sporting career left him unprepared for adult life, a court has heard.
Bombshell on Tyrrell foster mum: court
A senior detective in the William Tyrrell investigation has told a court he believes the missing boy’s foster mother knows where the child is buried.
20,000 Aussie homes lose hot water
Thousands of homes are without gas to cook or warm up their showers in regional NSW as a widespread outage could impact residents for hours.
Warning new wave of Covid ‘weeks away’
NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant has warned a new wave of Covid-19 has arrived as she urged people to get a booster vaccine.
What sparked three-hour queue in Sydney
People are facing a whopping three-hour wait and will have to fight to get their hands on some coveted items once they finally do get inside.
‘Yet to see the worst’: Weather warning
A polar blast has brought freezing conditions and snow to one state, with the chilly conditions to remain in three states until the weekend.
Baby boy dies after ‘daycare bug’ mistake
A toddler who suffered seemingly mild ‘daycare bug’ symptoms for weeks passed away suddenly after his brain was irreparably damaged.
Big court win for ‘TikTok guy’
‘TikTok guy’ Jon-Bernard Kairouz who rose to fame ‘predicting’ NSW’s Covid numbers has avoided a conviction for addressing an anti-lockdown rally.
Traffic chaos after nine car pile-up
Up to nine cars have crashed on a major Sydney motorway causing 6km of traffic chaos as commuters try to make their way to work.
NRL WAG stole $90k for shopping sprees
The wife of a former NRL player admitted to stealing $90,000 from a childcare centre, using some of the money for shopping sprees.
Taronga reveals cause of lion escape
Taronga Zoo has revealed a crucial detail as to how five lions escaped their enclosure, sparking an emergency with guests on-site.
NSW hit by one-in-20-year snow event
Shocking amounts of snow have been recorded a month into spring as an unseasonable polar blast smashes the state.
Man’s tactic revealed after $20m lotto win
One lucky man who claimed millions in a huge lotto win has revealed a “special” tactic he used to claim the prize.
‘Get out and run’: Inside horror zoo escape
A family has shared their horror at being locked inside Taronga Zoo after spending the night sleeping close to the five lions that escaped.
Mum visits fortune teller, hands over $23k
What began as a $30 reading evolved into a nightmare when a Sydney single mum agreed to pay tens of thousands to save her children.
Major project ‘endangering’ workers: union
An electricians union claims workers’ safety has been put at risk by “unsafe work practices” and a “negligent” safety watchdog.
Huge list of items banned from today
From today businesses caught supplying any of these common items could cop a $11,000 fine, as new bans take place across NSW.
‘You are sick’: Neighbour’s wild act
A woman has filmed an altercation with her neighbours after they went to extreme lengths to stop her from building on her own property.
Touching tribute to Easter Show victim
The girlfriend of the teenager who was killed at the Royal Sydney Easter Show has given birth to a son, naming him after his slain dad.
Notorious gang families brawl at airport
A shocking video reveals the moment a violent brawl between alleged associates of the Hamzy and Alameddine families escalated Sydney’s gangland war.
Major Telstra outage hits Aussies
Telstra has blamed flooding for widespread outages that have left hundreds of customers without mobile coverage since 3am.
A ‘summer to remember’ for Sydneysiders
Sydney has launched a summer event calendar full of unique dining experiences, star-studded concerts, and fun Christmas markets.
Mum killed in Sydney house fire
An elderly mother was killed in a “fierce” house fire that destroyed a home in Sydney’s inner-west overnight.
E-scooter likely sparks house fire
Firefighters believe faulty batteries in an e-scooter sparked a house fire in Sydney’s northern beaches that destroyed a luxury car.
Sign Aussie house prices out of control
House prices have become unaffordable for most people, but an expert has revealed the suburbs in every city where buyers can still get a good deal.
Scary Marketplace ordeal prompts warning
A woman has recalled coming dangerously close to a possible abduction through a message exchange with a person who found her on Facebook Marketplace.
‘Sadness’: Big change for public holiday
A major change to a public holiday has been confirmed in one state with the government stating it was done with a ‘touch of sadness’.
Packed beaches over rain-free weekend
Residents in a major capital city are flocking to the beach in just their thirteenth rain-free weekend this year.
Alameddine boss’ win in Uber driver saga
Rafat Alameddine and his cousin Hamdi Alameddine have been acquitted of assaulting an Uber driver and trying to steal his mobile phone.
Staggering new fines for dumped trolleys
The staggering amount shoppers risk being fined for abandoning trolleys in public has been revealed under sweeping powers coming to one state.
Palmer’s plan to sue Australia for billions
Clive Palmer plans to sue the Commonwealth for billions of dollars in damages over an iron ore project in WA, with taxpayers to foot the bill if he’s successful.
Gladys probe given more time
There has been a new development in the anti-corruption inquiry that led to former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian resigning.
Police chase turns into alleged siege
Police have arrested a man after a pursuit turned into an alleged hostage situation in a suburban street.
Truth behind Dom and Dan’s catch-ups
The NSW and Victorian premiers have once again joined forces to fund a mammoth project slated for a shared regional area.
Family describes bloody crime scene horror
Mum killer Isabela Camelo-Gomez will next month learn her fate, with her family telling the court of the moment they had to confront the crime scene.
Bizarre rescue of camel from floodwaters
Firefighters have pulled off the bizarre rescue of a domestic camel after she wandered off from her herd in the middle of a flood.
Housemate brutally bashed over $52k debt
A man who was brutally bashed with a hammer by his housemate has told a court that his attacker was trying to “kill him”.
Justin Stein’s mum faces own legal battle
The mother of Charlise Mutten’s alleged killer is facing her own separate legal battle after a major decision in the Supreme Court.
Inside most wanted fugitive’s escape plot
The truck driver who helped a wanted fugitive and alleged drug lord cross state lines has learnt his fate in court.
Ex-tradie’s fight after baby dies in gas mix-up
The legal battle has begun for a former tradie charged with a fatal gas mix-up that left one baby dead and another permanently brain damaged.
Rock star loses it at Aussie golf club
A Grammy Award-winning musician has taken to Twitter to blast a Sydney institution for its outdated policy after he was turned away.
Ex-Bachie jeweller reveals ‘routine threats’
A former diamond dealer to the stars has escaped with a fine for defrauding creditors. But only after moving to Israel.
7 injured in major workplace accident
Several people have been seriously injured in a workplace incident in Sydney’s Wetherill Park after a roof collapsed.
Alarming reason you’ll have less to spend
A “very concerning development” for the nation’s economy has been revealed in the budget.
Big crackdown on welfare fraudsters
Benefit fraudsters who have fleeced more than $290m from the government will be targeted by a new task force.
Big win for tackled dog walker
A Sydney man accused of verbally abusing people in a park has enjoyed a major victory in court.
Elite school teacher’s alleged child sex chat
A teacher, who was head of English at a prestigious Sydney eastern suburbs school, has faced court on child abuse material allegations.
‘Still very real’: Warning over flood risk
The NSW SES has urged communities to remain cautious as the flood risk remains high despite some drier days on the horizon.
Top NSW minister to quit politics
The NSW Health Minister has announced he will retire at the next election after leading the state through the pandemic.
Manhunt after gun fired at Sydney shops
A man is on the run after an armed robbery in which shots were fired in a violent attack at a Sydney shopping centre.
Thousands trapped on ship for five days
Thousands of people could be left stranded for days on-board the cruise ship Coral Princess, which is off the coast of Australia.
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