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Teary mum says murder-accused ex was physical with son

Teary mum says murder-accused ex was physical with son

A man accused of murdering a two-year-old boy thought the toddler was naughty and grabbed him during toilet training, his mother has told a jury.

Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement

Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement

Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement

Bulldogs winger announces NRL retirement

Marcelo Montoya has decided the 2026 season will be his last in the NRL.

Mum of girl's killer believed psychosis was hormonal

Mum of girl's killer believed psychosis was hormonal

Mum of girl's killer believed psychosis was hormonal

Mum of girl's killer believed psychosis was hormonal

A teenager was given a vitamin to treat mental health symptoms before she killed a 10-year-old girl on a rural property, an inquest has been told.

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Two charged over slain grandfather could face jail term

Two charged over slain grandfather could face jail term

A total of six offenders have been arrested after two young men were nabbed over the alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping and murder of a grandfather.

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

Huge win for coal miner after 'earthquake' blast

A coal company is off the hook for $200,000 in fines after successfully quashing convictions related to a mine blast which landed two workers in hospital.

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

'Vigilance wanting': ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine

The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.

Mum denies anti-Semitism at kids' netball game

Mum denies anti-Semitism at kids' netball game

A woman is preparing to contest accusations she yelled anti-Semitic comments during a girls' netball game in Sydney's east.

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Woman allegedly snatched at knife-point in DV attack

Woman allegedly snatched at knife-point in DV attack

Woman allegedly snatched at knife-point in DV attack

Woman allegedly snatched at knife-point in DV attack

A man who allegedly removed his ankle monitoring device has been charged with assaulting and kidnapping a woman during an armed robbery.

'Age is irrelevant': Slipper set for Wallabies comeback

'Age is irrelevant': Slipper set for Wallabies comeback

'Age is irrelevant': Slipper set for Wallabies comeback

'Age is irrelevant': Slipper set for Wallabies comeback

Ageless prop James Slipper could become rugby's all-time most-capped player after announcing a comeback for the Wallabies less than a year into retirement.

'Shaped me': gun forward re-signs with Roosters

'Shaped me': gun forward re-signs with Roosters

'Shaped me': gun forward re-signs with Roosters

'Shaped me': gun forward re-signs with Roosters

Having grown up playing in the Sydney Roosters' Academy, Siua Wong has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.

Kings welcome back championship-winning American

Kings welcome back championship-winning American

Kings welcome back championship-winning American

Kings welcome back championship-winning American

Former NBA forward Torrey Craig is set to return to the Sydney Kings for their NBL championship defence.

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Hundreds of millions of dollars in state government funding will help residents access zero-interest loans to upgrade their home with lower energy alternatives.

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Ben Roberts-Smith free to attend War Memorial opening

Alleged war criminal and decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been allowed to go to a grand opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra while on bail.

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

Gamer thought it would be 'funny' to kill homeless man

A gamer who brutally beat and killed a homeless man in the stairwell of an urban internet cafe went out clubbing and grabbed a kebab after the violent attack.

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Family blamed video games for teen killer's violence

The mother of a teenager who killed a child while in the grips of psychosis didn't believe in mental illness, an inquest has been told.

Family praise lifesavers, surgeons after shark attack

As his younger sister fights for her life in hospital after being attacked by a shark, Josh Stewart is reflecting on the community's outpouring of support.

'Unacceptable' risk of interference in donation scandal

Two men who allegedly tried to hide illegal donations by procuring false testimony from witnesses present a risk doing the same in a court case, a judge says.

Prisons slammed for 'unlawful and oppressive' isolation

Understaffing and a policy change meant that protective custody inmates were locked in their cell 24 hours a day without access to open-air exercise.

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Crichton named for Dogs as Manly welcome back Turbo

Manly will roll out Tom Trbojevic for the first time in close to two months as the Sea Eagles look to put another nail in the coffin of Canterbury's season.

Exiting coach doesn't fancy Wallabies' World Cup hopes

One of Australia's longest serving and most experienced coaches has cast doubts on the Wallabies' hopes of contending for Rugby World Cup glory next year.

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

Police have copped criticism for taking nearly an hour to respond to a triple-zero call detailing a disturbing domestic violence attack.

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

The former host of a TV cooking program has been hit with a monumental delay as he attempts to clear his name of unwanted sexual touching allegations.

Try-scoring ace feared being squeezed out of Panthers

Penrith's Tom Jenkins has scored a staggering 20 tries in 13 games, but there were times earlier this year he worried about his future at the NRL club.

Toddler's death painted as tragic mystery, not murder

There is no evidence a man ever assaulted a two-year-old boy, let alone inflicted a fatal blow in the middle of the night, his lawyer says.

Popular Sharks star adds to Cronulla's injury concerns

Toby Rudolf is the latest Cronulla player to join the club's casualty ward after picking up an injury in their away win over the Warriors.

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