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'You make me sick': paramedic's family slams killer

'You make me sick': paramedic's family slams killer

The "vicious" stabbing of paramedic Steven Tougher left his mother haunted by the terror of his final moments, a court has heard as she confronted his killer.

Fire ants escape Queensland hidden in 'treated turf'

Fire ants escape Queensland hidden in 'treated turf'

Fire ants escape Queensland hidden in 'treated turf'

Fire ants escape Queensland hidden in 'treated turf'

Turf ticked off as being treated for fire ants has proven to be a Trojan horse for one of the worst invasive species to reach Australian shores.

McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top

McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top

McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top

McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top

Some 50 years after becoming a Test opener on debut with little experience in the role, Rick McCosker believes Nathan McSweeney will have no issue adapting.

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De Minaur, Popyrin headline Newcombe Medal nominees

De Minaur, Popyrin headline Newcombe Medal nominees

Alex de Minaur is a hot favourite to edge out Novak Djokovic slayer Alexei Popyrin and claim a third Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of the year.

FA accused of sabotaging ALM with launch of NST

FA accused of sabotaging ALM with launch of NST

Football Australia is set to launch a nationwide second division next year but not all of the A-League clubs are happy about it.

Struggling Sydney seek elusive win to ignite ALW season

Struggling Sydney seek elusive win to ignite ALW season

Sydney FC are desperate to keep pace with Melbourne City at the top of the A-League Women after a winless start to the opening two rounds.

Leniu wants annual Samoa-Tonga Test series

Leniu wants annual Samoa-Tonga Test series

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu believes an annual three-Test series between Samoa and Tonga could become State of Origin like and sell out stadiums.

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Senior cop could only face lesser drink driving charge

Senior cop could only face lesser drink driving charge

Senior cop could only face lesser drink driving charge

Senior cop could only face lesser drink driving charge

The most serious charge against a senior NSW police officer who allegedly crashed his car into a tunnel could be thrown out, court has been told.

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

One in 27 Aboriginal men are in custody in NSW, the highest proportion ever recorded.

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

The founder of non-profit organisation Kindness Factory, Kath Koschel, has been named NSW's 2025 Australian of the Year.

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

Backpacker's body found in 'dangerous' area: lawyer

The area where backpacker Simone Strobel's body was found had a history of sexual attacks on young women, a coroner has heard.

Nurse's alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran

Nurse's alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran

Nurse's alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran

Nurse's alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran

A nurse's curiosity when a police officer pulled out his Taser turned to concern when he used it on an elderly woman holding a knife, a court has been told.

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

A train strike that could have brought Sydney to a standstill has been avoided after the government agreed to run 24-hour services.

Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Angry nurses will not accept delaying their demand for improved staffing ratios as a condition of securing a major pay rise.

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Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road

Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.

Town devastated by alleged murder of Elvis impersonator

A 75-year-old musician allegedly murdered in a rural NSW town is being remembered as a "top bloke" as his accused killer faces court for the first time.

Cameron Smith fishing for first win in 15 months

Golf superstar Cameron Smith is fishing for his first victory in 15 months at the age-old NSW Open on the Murray River.

Goodman promising to create Australian boxing history

Super-bantamweight Sam Goodman is vowing to produce an upset for the ages and become Australia's first-ever undisputed world boxing champion.

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Brumbies cull wins tick of approval, but rift remains

A major culling operation of feral horses in the Australian Alps has won cross-party backing but an unlikely coalition of MPs say it is not ethically justified.

FA look to extend Vidmar's contract as Olyroos boss

Six months on from the Olyroos' failed Paris Games qualification campaign, Football Australia will look to extend Tony Vidmar's contract.

Tedesco set to be Roosters No.1 for years to come

James Tedesco believes the Sydney Roosters do not need to look elsewhere to sign a high-profile fullback, adamant he can be at his best in the jersey for years.

Teenage star Ainsworth helps Scorchers beat Thunder

Teenage quick Chloe Ainsworth has starred again with the ball, claiming 2-15 to lead Perth to a thumping 74-run win over the Sydney Thunder in the WBBL.

Backpacker's boyfriend most probable killer: detective

A detective tasked with solving Simone Strobel's death says her boyfriend was most likely to blame, despite a murder charge against him being dropped.

'Vindicated': ex-NRL talent has drug charges dropped

Former Canterbury and West Tigers half Brandon Wakeham is no longer facing serious allegations he was involved in distributing a large quantity of drugs.

At 90, hope triumphs for legendary singer Kamahl

The latest biography about singer Kamahl's eventful life documents his rise to fame and reveals the abuse he suffered as a child.

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