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'Throw the book at them': tar ball spill source sought

'Throw the book at them': tar ball spill source sought

Some of Sydney's most popular beaches have been given the all-clear after tar balls washed up on the sand, raising fears of an acute oil spill close to shore.

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

A huge cold front sweeping Australia's southeast is bringing wild storms, giant hail and damaging winds as it meets a humid, unstable air mass.

LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely

LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely

LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely

LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely

Wide-ranging reforms for LGBTQI people in NSW are a watershed moment, but campaigners say there is more work to be done.

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Complex laws a barrier for DV survivors: legal group

Complex laws a barrier for DV survivors: legal group

Changes to family law will take domestic violence into account for decisions, but advocates say complexities will make it hard for survivors speaking out.

'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat

'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat

Experts believe the mysterious, dark-coloured balls washing up on Sydney beaches are tar balls, which often occur after an oil spill.

'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right

'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right

A left-wing union has taken aim at NSW's Labor premier as he also fields discontent from his backbench over moves to curb some protest movements in the state.

Two dead after head-on Sydney Harbour Bridge crash

Two dead after head-on Sydney Harbour Bridge crash

A five-vehicle collision on the Sydney Harbour Bridge claimed two lives, injured a pregnant woman and resulted in one, albeit unrelated, arrest.

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Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Senior Vietnamese ministers are meeting with their Australian counterparts as both nations work to expand trade opportunities and economic co-operation.

'Monster' accused of sadistic acts with teenage girl

'Monster' accused of sadistic acts with teenage girl

'Monster' accused of sadistic acts with teenage girl

'Monster' accused of sadistic acts with teenage girl

A man allegedly groomed a teenager before threatening her into supplying videos of sexual and violent acts.

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

A new report reveals Australians lay the blame for the rising cost of living at the feet of supermarkets.

Revamped compensation scheme for victims of crime

Revamped compensation scheme for victims of crime

Revamped compensation scheme for victims of crime

Revamped compensation scheme for victims of crime

A Victorian tribunal for victims of crime will be replaced by an online system with increased payments and broader definitions for family members.

Police cracking down on 'toy-like' handmade firearms

Police cracking down on 'toy-like' handmade firearms

Police cracking down on 'toy-like' handmade firearms

Police cracking down on 'toy-like' handmade firearms

Police from all law enforcement agencies across Australia have gathered in Melbourne to discuss and focus on the increase in home-made firearms.

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

Racism is embedded in Australian society, according to a new report which has found it leads to marginalised groups receiving lesser health care and education.

Bail, DV order checks down despite violence epidemic

Bail, DV order checks down despite violence epidemic

Bail, DV order checks down despite violence epidemic

Bail, DV order checks down despite violence epidemic

Statistics outlining actions taken by police in NSW show both bail and apprehended domestic violence order checks have decreased.

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Major loophole might have helped hundreds access guns

Police have dismantled a scheme allegedly involving fraudulent documents being used for gun licences, but it might have put weapons in the hands of crime gangs.

'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong

Senior NSW ministers have condemned a bespoke party that resulted in a woman suffering spinal injuries inside a Sydney tunnelling project.

Millions of Australians stalked, women often targeted

Women are more likely to have been stalked than men, with one in seven Australians revealing they have been subjected to the behaviour since they were a teen.

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania will remain home to the nation's Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and gateway to the Southern Ocean following a $188 million deal.

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Beach closed, swimmers warned over mystery 'tar balls'

The appearance of unexplained ball-shaped debris on a popular Sydney beach has prompted authorities to close it down and launch an investigation.

Man charged with 76 child sexual assault offences

Detectives have arrested a man following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual assaults of eight children in Coffs Harbour, NSW.

Melbourne, SE Qld lead way for new jobs figures

Data reveals the areas of Australia with the highest level of jobs growth in the year to August, according to an ABS analysis.

'Words still haunt me': family plea after fatal fire

Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information in relation to a suspected arson after five people died in a 1990 guest house fire west of Brisbane.

Identity thief charged after million-dollar spree

A trove of loot including luxury cars and expensive jewellery has been found after an accused identity thief fleeced an unsuspecting victim of millions.

Culprit flees bike shop ram raid with arm on fire

A botched ram raid at a cycling store in Melbourne has resulted in a culprit fleeing the scene with their arm on fire after the business burst into flames.

Farmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

Farmers' asking prices for their land are spooking potential buyers as the number of deals plummets almost 20 per cent in 12 months.

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