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Cult-leading alleged child groomer to seek release

Cult-leading alleged child groomer to seek release

A self-professed prophet and his partner are accused of grooming a child over several years and will remain behind bars ahead of a bail application.

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

United's honesty session in NBL championship push

Conceding more than 100 points in each of their first two NBL Playoffs games has led to some frank discussions between players and staff at Melbourne United.

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Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam

Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Mam

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has been banned for eight matches after admitting calling Brisbane's Indigenous star Ezra Mam a "monkey" during an NRL game.

Dozens injured in 'technical event' on Sydney-NZ flight

Dozens injured in 'technical event' on Sydney-NZ flight

At least 50 passengers and crew have been injured after what LATAM Airlines described as a "technical event" on a flight from Sydney to Auckland.

Panthers seek to spark attack after slow start to NRL

Panthers seek to spark attack after slow start to NRL

Izack Tago is closing in on a new deal at Penrith as coach Ivan Cleary looks to add bite to the Panthers' attacking threat.

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.

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NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers

NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers

NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers

NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers

The NRL says anonymity of Dally M voters is crucial after some round-one votes left fans puzzled.

Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.

Religious leader groomed girl to build new sect: police

Religious leader groomed girl to build new sect: police

Religious leader groomed girl to build new sect: police

Religious leader groomed girl to build new sect: police

The founder of a religious group and his partner told a young girl she had been chosen to procreate with him to build a new sect, police say.

Toll giant Transurban critical to upend 'unfair' system

Toll giant Transurban critical to upend 'unfair' system

Toll giant Transurban critical to upend 'unfair' system

Toll giant Transurban critical to upend 'unfair' system

Sydney's vast network of toll roads needs a complete restructuring to make pricing fairer and more consistent, a review has found.

Funding fix needed to help dire mental health system

Funding fix needed to help dire mental health system

Funding fix needed to help dire mental health system

Funding fix needed to help dire mental health system

A push to invest in NSW mental health services has been launched by advocacy groups which say the sector is critically underfunded and lags behind other states.

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

A boy who lives with autism and Down syndrome has been found by a staff member at a medical centre after the search for him entered a third day.

Acquittals more likely in judge-only criminal trials

Acquittals more likely in judge-only criminal trials

Acquittals more likely in judge-only criminal trials

Acquittals more likely in judge-only criminal trials

Judge alone criminal trials conducted in the NSW higher courts are more likely to result in the defendant being acquitted than jury trials.

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GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase

After overcoming a long health battle, GWS veteran Nick Haynes is looking to recapture his All-Australian form and push for a maiden premiership with the club.

Asbestos report delayed after fish kill inquiry ordered

Scientific advice into the reuse of asbestos-contaminated waste will be delivered a year late after other matters came up, it has been revealed.

New party drug scheme keeping users out of court

People caught with small amounts of illicit drugs in NSW are receiving fines, rather than court notices - but advocates want more clarity on the new scheme.

Socceroos hopeful Nisbet leads ALM Mariners past Bulls

The Central Coast Mariners are top of the A-League Men after Josh Nisbet masterminded a 3-0 win over Macarthur FC.

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Ten-man Sydney FC claim hard-earned ALM Roar draw

Robert Mak and Henry Hore have traded goals as Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar shared the A-League Men spoils at Allianz Stadium.

Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United

Unsung Will Hickey's huge offensive rebound and putback forced overtime and helped carry Illawarra to a series-squaring five-point win over Melbourne.

Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary

Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.

Addo-Carr suffers soft-tissue injury, no fracture

Canterbury flyer Josh Addo-Carr has been cleared of a fracture in his right shoulder, but scans have shown significant soft-tissue damage.

BBL draft shake up looms, WBBL expected to go shorter

The Big Bash League will change its rules to retain overseas talent for the entire tournament, while the women's competition is set to drop from 56 games to 40.

Collingwood will learn lessons from GWS defeat: McRae

Collingwood may have been denied the perfect start to their premiership defence by GWS but coach Craig McRae says his players are already licking their wounds.

Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

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