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Aussies shine on 'tough' first day of Sydney SailGP

Aussies shine on 'tough' first day of Sydney SailGP

Easterly winds have made for challenging racing on the first day of the Sydney SailGP but hosts Australia and Spain were the top performers.

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate

Newcastle's hopes of breaking a record last set 13 years ago has been destroyed by rivals Central Coast in the latest edition of the F3 derby.

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

People are being urged to exercise caution when going for a dip following a recent spate of shark attacks, as rainy weather increases swimming risks

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Union denied entry to site after concrete pump death

Union denied entry to site after concrete pump death

The construction union has accused property giant Meriton of barring an official from inspecting a construction site after a worker was tragically killed.

Farmers with 'reason' exempt from post-Bondi gun caps

Farmers with 'reason' exempt from post-Bondi gun caps

A new limit on gun ownership will not apply to NSW primary producers who can prove they need more firearms for business purposes.

Former MP takes stand to defend child sex charges

Former MP takes stand to defend child sex charges

A former politician accused of sexually abusing a young teen has denied telling the boy on a gay dating app he was only 17 despite being 27 at the time.

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

A deluge of rain has hit Sydney, with a school forced to send students home after a sinkhole opened up in a busy area for traffic and pedestrians in the city.

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Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader

Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader

Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader

Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader

A veteran journalist who relentlessly attacked a spiritual leader with meritless claims has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals

The Sydney Kings are eager for the NBL post-season to begin after finishing atop the ladder and as the league's form team.

More SailGP crashes, injuries inevitable: Tom Slingsby

More SailGP crashes, injuries inevitable: Tom Slingsby

More SailGP crashes, injuries inevitable: Tom Slingsby

More SailGP crashes, injuries inevitable: Tom Slingsby

This month's horror collision in Auckland could be only the beginning for the SailGP with Tom Slingsby saying crashes will always happen in extreme sport.

The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

The No.1 curse Walsh must break to keep Broncos on top

Reece Walsh enters 2026 with more attention on him than any other player, but few fullbacks have been able to back up untouchable seasons year after year.

Rebel Wilson court woes could drag into next year

Rebel Wilson court woes could drag into next year

Rebel Wilson court woes could drag into next year

Rebel Wilson court woes could drag into next year

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has opened up a new battleground in her efforts to resolve a series of court actions, drawing the ire of another actor's legal team.

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.

Sharks brace for poaching raid from cashed-up rivals

Sharks brace for poaching raid from cashed-up rivals

Sharks brace for poaching raid from cashed-up rivals

Sharks brace for poaching raid from cashed-up rivals

Cronulla have half of their roster off-contract at the end of 2026 and CEO Dino Mezzatesta has conceded they won't be able to stave off cashed-up rivals.

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Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Ruckman Brodie Grundy starred for Sydney in their 38-point pre-season win over GWS, with Swans officials downplaying an ankle issue for star Errol Gulden.

Accused murderer told victim to treat wound, court told

A drug user accused of stabbing a dealer will argue he acted in self-defence, with a jury told he apologised and gave the victim a towel to stop the bleeding.

Teen camping death from meat allergy a near world-first

A coroner has warned more people could be at risk after she found a teenager died from a tick-derived allergy after eating beef sausages on a camping trip.

Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

An emerging criminal network police have claimed are responsible for violence has resulted in two of its alleged members facing court.

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Bondi attack anti-protest laws 'limited and necessary'

A government is defending anti-protest laws swiftly implemented after the Bondi Beach massacre which have been slammed as unconstitutional in court.

Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.

Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police

Two men have faced court accused of kidnapping and holding an elderly man at a house for up to 40 hours before murdering him, despite having the wrong man.

'I didn't understand': Aussie's gold medal hits home

Australia's Winter Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods has arrived on home soil to a raucous reception at Sydney Airport.

Australian Open to remain the 'Happy Slam', says Tiley

Outgoing Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says he has no plans to try to turn the US Open into the new 'Happy Slam' when he takes over as USTA chief executive.

Larger police search 'would not' have saved dead woman

Police have defended their response to reports of a woman being bashed before her body was found, but concede their communications system needs to be reviewed.

Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.

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