Live breaking news: Hunt for sex offender after Melbourne pier attack
Authorities are searching for a man in Melbourne after the alleged assault of a 14-year-old girl at Middle Brighton Pier.
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A former Facebook executive has joined the chorus against the social media giant, urging Australian users to delete the app. Meanwhile, in the US, billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said Twitter and other social media firms should let Donald Trump back on their platforms despite his "corrosive" tendencies.
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Driver charged over meat cleaver incident
A man has been charged after reports a driver allegedly wielded a meat cleaver at other drivers on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Commuters warned of further travel chaos
Commuters are being urged to brace for another day of cancellations and delays as the rail union and the NSW government take their fight to court.
800 train services cancelled in one day
Sydney train commuters are being warned of more chaos on the weekend after pay negotiations fell apart, leading to a war of words between the government and union.