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30th November 2024

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Horrific scene: Bodies of husband and wife found in burger bar

A husband and wife are dead after what is believed to have been a robbery gone wrong at a takeaway shop in Sydney’s west.

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Sydney Uni boss defiant in face of renewed calls for his resignation

USYD vice-chancellor Mark Scott has conceded he ‘did not get everything right’ during a pro-Palestinian camp on university grounds, but is rebuffing Jewish students’ calls for him ...

‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Labor’s flight path changes ‘questionable’

The federal government has been slammed over ‘questionable’ changes to future flight paths, with the only route to be scrapped being above a marginal Labor seat, while western Sydn...

Metro fears ground five-star hotel ahead of airport opening

Western Sydney has suffered a major blow ahead of the new airport’s opening, with fears the construction of Parramatta’s first five-star hotel will compromise Metro West tunnels.

Lindt siege hero cop finally allowed to show his face

After almost 10 years, the hero cop who shot dead Man Monis to end the Lindt cafe siege can finally show his face, tell people his name, and begin his journey to help other cops ba...

Rugby league or family: NRLW stars facing an impossible choice

At 27, NRLW star Jessica Sergis is already thinking about retirement, as she attempts the almost impossible juggling act that is wanting to have both a family and an elite rugby le...

Children’s author hit with more grooming charges

A children’s author, accused of sexually grooming a girl online, has been hit with charges for the third time this year, taking the total number of alleged offences to seven.

‘Waste’: Ratepayers fork out $140k to investigate councillor

A Sydney councillor has accused political rivals of “weaponising” the code of conduct system against her, following revelations ratepayers forked out up to $140,000 to fund investi...

Named: Man accused of attacking three in Sydney scissor rampage

A scissor-wielding man allegedly left three people bleeding and bruised, damaged luxury cars and threatened five police officers during a wild street rampage in inner Sydney.

We’ve changed society before to save our children, let’s do it again

How we can mend childhood? Well, we have a template. We’ve changed the status quo when all thought it was impossible and restored safety for future generations, writes Angela Molla...

‘Intent to murder’: Man charged over alleged suffocation attempt

A 73-year-old man, who allegedly suffocated a woman with a cushion and assaulted a man in Sydney’s north, has been hit with several domestic violence charges.

AVO victims still in lurch as computer error unresolved

Hundreds of victims of personal and domestic violence across the state are still left in the lurch after a computer glitch wrongly changed the expiry dates on AVOs.

Big clue Australia could dodge Trump tariffs

Donald Trump’s tariff threat sent shockwaves through Australia’s economy, but there is a glimmer of hope that we could avoid the worst of his trade attacks.

Cocaine-laden sub bound for Australia raises new warnings

Experts have warned international drug cartels are increasingly turning to new technologies, after submarines laden with cocaine and bound for Australia were intercepted by Colombi...

Creative ways stranded businesses are reeling in customers

Consumer spending is down and so is the economic mood, but resilient small businesses are diversifying and innovating in order to reel in new customers – in some cases literally.

Fears over Iran’s nuclear program, Hezbollah ‘breaches ceasefire’

World leaders have met with Iran to probe their nuclear aspirations as the regime’s sponsored terror group Hezbollah is accused by Israel of already breaking their ceasefire.

Surry Hills shooting victim laid to rest at Lakemba Mosque

Crowds gathered at the funeral for slain underworld figure Niddal Acherkouk, who was shot at a Surry Hills petrol station last week.

Taser cop breaks silence after avoiding jail for Christmas

The police officer found guilty — but spared jail for now — over the taser death of a 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland says he never intended for her to be harmed.

Singles swipe right on tradition: Matchmaking makes a modern comeback

In an era where dating apps reign supreme, more singles are turning to the age-old tradition of matchmaking in search of love.

Cops allege arsonist hurt jumping from home after lighting blaze

A man has been charged with domestic violence offences after he allegedly torched a home in the Northern Rivers. Here’s what we know.

Harris shows the way we must not go

After he had spent thousands of hours and millions of words trying to sum up everything wrong with the modern cultural left, Kamala Harris did it in just 10 minutes, writes Joe Hil...

Why EV-haters will be forced to eat their words

A clever campaign could soon see electric car owners saving the very people who have spent years hating on them.

'Xmas cash': Aussie mum's OnlyFans means she can spoil her kids this year

“OnlyFans gives us 'pocket money' to cover the swimming lessons, so we have flexibility to spend more for the holidays,” she exclusively tells

Why I’m crap at buying gifts (and 8 ways I get around it)

I have many strengths in this life, my spaghetti bolognese, my ability to predict a highly accurate arrival time to a destination and, of ...

Fan’s delight as Menendez star casually pops into Aussie cafe

Monsters actor Nicholas Chavez has been spotted taking in the famous sights of Melbourne while on a quick break from filming his latest blockbuster project Down Under.

The DIYs you need to up your Xmas tree game this year

Chances are, you already have everything you need at home.

‘10-year-olds watching porn’: Social media alarm

Child safety advocate and actress Madeleine West has revealed what Aussie kids are really saying and doing on social media.

I found a cruise hack that saves hundreds

This traveller not only discovered forking out for a balcony room is overrated, but uncovered a secret way to get a room “upgrade” while paying less.

Aussie YouTube sailing sensations reveal footage of bizarre crash at sea

A South Australian sailor and his partner have opened up about the strange events that put a stop to their ten-year round-the-world voyage. Watch the video.

Top Apple Black Friday Deals: Get up to 37% off

Prices have been slashed on some of Apple’s hottest tech in wild Black Friday sales.

Gwen Stefani: ‘I had no clue what I was doing’

Amid controversy over her new album, Gwen Stefani explains her complicated feelings about being famous – and why she wears ‘whatever I want’.

‘Sh*t in a bucket’: Aus landlord’s shock rental

An Aussie house listing has sent shudders over what home seekers may be putting up with - but is it worth the rental price tag?

This is the secret to growing old gracefully

I have decided that this is exactly the sort of old woman – if I am given that privilege – I want to be an eye twinkler, writes Frances Whiting.

ABC radio host’s latest dig at Kyle Sandilands as feud heats up

A war of words has erupted between breakfast radio foes Kyle Sandilands and Sammy J with the ABC host taking the matter to the people to help “pay rent” for living in Sandilands’ h...

‘Casual cruelty’: Social media FOMO spawns murder mystery

Social media throws up horrors, lifelines and FOMO, says a former journalist who has seen the worst of it up close. Her experience is at the heart of a new murder-mystery.

My ‘LSD’ walk through: Secrets of Crowe’s $42m pad

I was invited into Russell Crowe’s $42 million Australian pad and what I saw next was something I won’t forget, writes property journalist James MacSmith.

Australia praised for world-leading social media ban

Australia's world-leading new law banning under-16s from social media has got people talking all around the globe, with multiple international polls backing the idea.

Top overall Black Friday deals: Up to 70% off big brands

Whether you’re chasing a bargain on beauty, fashion, homewares or technology — there are huge savings up for grabs in the Black Friday sales. See the top overall deals.

Lidia’s tanty proof we’re in a ‘societal crisis’

Anyone watching the antics in Canberra over the past couple of days will be astonished by some of the behaviour of people in the house. If this is how parliamentarians are behaving...

From birdies to babies: Superstar Smith’s huge reveal

A year after their marriage Cameron Smith has announced his wife Shanel Naoum is pregnant with their first child, which may clash with one of the world’s biggest tournaments he has...

Real reason car giant on brink of collapse

Nissan having a year to survive isn’t because its biggest investor just bailed out. The real reason can be found here in Australia.