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Counterterrorism squad called in as Sydney synagogue attacks escalate
Police are hunting two people who they say spray-painted swastika symbols on Newtown Synagogue before using a clear liquid to try to set the building alight.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Nine CEO revealed as witness who helped teen escape thugs in Manly brawl
Matt Stanton was abused as he stood between a terrified teenager and a violent mob who had chased their victim into a Manly restaurant.
- by Perry Duffin
Basketball player released on bail after alleged domestic violence incident
NBL player Jackson Makoi .
- by Josefine Ganko and Nick Newling
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Police release CCTV images of two people sought after inner-west synagogue vandalism
Police allege two people who spray-painted the synagogue with antisemitic graffiti, one of several incidents to occur overnight, also tried to set the building alight.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Penry Buckley
Murder accused to spend weeks in custody before next court date
Keith Lees, 72, was extradited from NSW to Queensland over the death of Meaghan Rose, whose body was found at the bottom of a cliff nearly three decades ago.
- by Cloe Read and Clare Sibthorpe
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Crime family figure allegedly plotted contract killing of underworld rival
Omar Haouchar was the alleged ringleader of the plot to murder the gangland identity in the Sydney CBD.
- by Amber Schultz, Clare Sibthorpe and Penry Buckley
‘He knew about the law’: Woman scared to report violent assaults by police officer
Jonathan Charles Bettles told his victim he would always use the fact he was a police officer against her.
- by Sarah McPhee
Ugly Manly Wharf brawl puts teen behaviour under spotlight
A couple have described the terrifying moment they saved a teenage boy being attacked by about 40 youths, only to be set upon by the mob.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Penry Buckley
Suspicious blaze at Salim Mehajer’s infamous wedding mansion
It once hosted the lavish nuptials of the former Auburn deputy mayor turned inmate. Now the spectacular Lidcombe home is the scene of a suspicious fire.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Two days before Christmas, ex-priest allegedly wanted sex with boy, 14
Guy Hartcher allegedly sent explicit images and messages to the teenager over seven days, but the boy was not who he thought he was.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
Terrifying arsenal allegedly found after shots fired at Sydney police
A man who allegedly fired shots at police following a suspected failed gangland hit has been charged with multiple firearms offences.
- by Amber Schultz and Jessica McSweeney
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