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Mum who killed baby tried to kidnap child decades later

Mum who killed baby tried to kidnap child decades later

A woman facing sentence for trying to abduct a nine-year-old girl downplayed her actions in killing her own daughter two decades ago, a court has been told.

Nine-year wait: code hopper's second shot as Jillaroo

Nine-year wait: code hopper's second shot as Jillaroo

Nine-year wait: code hopper's second shot as Jillaroo

Nine-year wait: code hopper's second shot as Jillaroo

Mahalia Murphy scored a hat-trick in her sole Test for Australia in 2015, now the code hopper is happy to risk her perfect try-scoring record for a second game.

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

The love child of late billionaire Richard Pratt cannot pursue allegations of "fraudulent bad faith" after she was excluded from the magnate's mammoth estate.

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Beach closed, swimmers warned over mystery 'tar balls'

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

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.

Sparklers to petrol: attacks on YouTuber home escalated

Sparklers to petrol: attacks on YouTuber home escalated

A group of men allegedly tried to set the home of a popular YouTuber on fire using sparklers, then ramped up their efforts by dousing the residence in petrol.

A 'giant of journalism': George Negus dead at 82

A 'giant of journalism': George Negus dead at 82

George Negus is being remembered as a giant of journalism who brought world events to Australian TV screens.

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Public sector workers accept pay deal to end stand-off

Public sector workers accept pay deal to end stand-off

Public sector workers accept pay deal to end stand-off

Public sector workers accept pay deal to end stand-off

An 11.4 per cent pay rise over three years was enough to end drawn-out negotiations between public servants and the state government.

Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To'o ahead of debut

Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To'o ahead of debut

Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To'o ahead of debut

Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To'o ahead of debut

Wests Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki is set to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea, having grown up alongside Penrith's NRL stars.

'Mum doesn't want me': son's claim before killing

'Mum doesn't want me': son's claim before killing

'Mum doesn't want me': son's claim before killing

'Mum doesn't want me': son's claim before killing

A man who killed his elderly mother with a pot plant and later pawned her possessions to buy heroin claims he didn't intend for the 82-year-old to die.

'Very vocal' neighbours silenced to save music venues

'Very vocal' neighbours silenced to save music venues

'Very vocal' neighbours silenced to save music venues

'Very vocal' neighbours silenced to save music venues

People buying property near potentially noisy entertainment venues will accept an "eyes wide open clause" as part of changes aimed at reviving NSW night-life.

Pets in, repeat rent hikes out in long-awaited reform

Pets in, repeat rent hikes out in long-awaited reform

Pets in, repeat rent hikes out in long-awaited reform

Pets in, repeat rent hikes out in long-awaited reform

Good landlords and good renters should be happy with a long-promised overhaul of NSW tenancy laws that gets the balance right, the state government says.

Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury

Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury

Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury

Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury

Cameron Green was ready to agree to a move to the opening role if asked, before his latest back injury ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

NSW officials are demanding private health insurers pay full freight for public hospital stays, suggesting taxpayers are being asked to provide a huge subsidy.

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Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.

Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change

Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.

'Unbelievable player': Sydney eager to let Costa loose

Corey Hollman says off-season recruit Douglas Costa is ready to hit the ground running for Sydney FC when the A-League Men competition kicks off.

Trial set for cop charged over grandma's taser death

A NSW police officer has denied unlawfully killing a 95-year-old woman with dementia, who was tasered while holding a knife.

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Cleary wants World Club Challenge at NRL Magic Round

Nathan Cleary has publicly lobbied the NRL to fly Super League champions Wigan to Australia to play the World Club Challenge at Magic Round.

Serial rapist banned from owning horses

A serial rapist will be monitored and banned from owning or taking care of animals, as he faces bestiality charges following his release from jail.

Counting to 100: Labor insist preschool target on track

Labor is adamant it can open 100 public pre-schools by 2027 but critics are sceptical given the time taken to open the first.

Matt Renshaw's hopes of Test recall take a hit

Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft have all beaten Matt Renshaw for selection in the Australia A squad to face India A this summer.

Conservative in court win over book classification

Gender Queer was classified as unrestricted by a board which incorrectly said those against the graphic book were "broadly anti-LGBTQIA+," a court has found.

Past failures 'redundant' as Stajcic targets WSW glory

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Alen Stajcic believes his side can take out the A-League Men championship after nearly a decade without silverware.

Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

A bill to enable LGBTQI people to be treated equally under many laws for the first time will be stripped of some protections after faith-based pushback.

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