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Shark safety boost after horror spate of attacks

Shark safety boost after horror spate of attacks

More drones will be deployed along the NSW coast as part of a multimillion-dollar boost to shark-safety programs after the death of a 12-year-old boy.

Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque

Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque

Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque

Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque

A man accused of posting threats and inciting violence against minority groups on Australia Day has been charged over an "abhorrent" message.

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

The first song Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson wrote together since their divorce more than 10 years ago has earned them two Golden Guitar awards.

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'From the heart': Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars

The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.

Hooray, hooray, it's a Holly Holly day for ALW double

Hooray, hooray, it's a Holly Holly day for ALW double

Western Sydney's Holly Caspers scored a double to snare victory over Central Coast - a feat matched by Melbourne City's Holly McNamara against Perth Glory.

Duke shines as Macarthur hit City for six in ALM

Duke shines as Macarthur hit City for six in ALM

Mitch Duke has helped lead Macarthur to a 6-2 rout of Melbourne City in the A-League Men.

Schoolboy loses fight for life after shark attack

Schoolboy loses fight for life after shark attack

Nico Antic, 12, has died from critical injuries suffered when bitten by a shark at a popular swimming spot.

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Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.

Publican banned after man placed in induced coma

Publican banned after man placed in induced coma

Publican banned after man placed in induced coma

Publican banned after man placed in induced coma

A NSW publican has had his liquor licence revoked for breaching Responsible Service of Alcohol obligations after a man suffered severe injuries from a fall.

Rising A-League teenager triumphs over tragedy and war

Rising A-League teenager triumphs over tragedy and war

Rising A-League teenager triumphs over tragedy and war

Rising A-League teenager triumphs over tragedy and war

Awan Lual has been a rare shining light for Western Sydney this A-League Men season, overcoming considerable adversity to net his first professional goal.

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don't abandon homegrown sounds.

Matildas stalwart Logarzo retires after horror injury

Matildas stalwart Logarzo retires after horror injury

Matildas stalwart Logarzo retires after horror injury

Matildas stalwart Logarzo retires after horror injury

A horror knee injury ended Chloe Logarzo's Asian Cup dream and has prompted the Matildas veteran to retire from professional football immediately.

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

A country music star familiar with rejection has challenged the naysayers to look at her now.

Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Superstar left-arm paceman Mitch Starc is just hours away from being able to put his feet up following a taxing but successful summer with the ball.

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Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.

Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Jets boss declares 'room to grow' despite thumping 'Nix

Newcastle have pulled off a high-octane victory over strugglers Wellington, but coach Mark Milligan is keeping the lid on their A-League Men title hopes.

Alleged gunman deemed 'low risk' before shooting spree

The streets of a country town are eerily quiet after a shooting spree that killed three people, with police and army personnel hunting for the suspected gunman.

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Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Hundreds of songbirds have flocked to Australia’s country music capital to fill the streets with song.

Rising Australian country star comes full circle

Lane Pittman won millions of hearts and minds when he auditioned for The Voice as a teenager. Now, he's performing with the biggest names in country music.

Human connection lauded as AI takes on country music

Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.

Socceroo's goal target, diet change to make World Cup

Mitchell Duke has revealed the dietary changes he is making to ensure he has a spot in Tony Popovic's squad for this year's World Cup.

Van Egmond reveals blueprint for Wanderers revival

Western Sydney head coach Gary van Egmond has outlined his plans to turn the Wanderers' season around and drag them off bottom spot.

Travel agent who scammed clients spared more jail time

Global events in part explain a Sydney travel agent's decision to scam customers out of more than $75,000, a court has been told.

I was robbed in a shameful way by Zerafa, says Tszyu

Nikita Tszyu says he was shamefully robbed of a chance to prove his boxing worth by Michael Zerafa in their controversial fight.

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