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23rd October 2024

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Service NSW customers illegally charged $144m

Since 2016, millions of people have been charged $144 million worth of merchant fee surcharges, across 92 million transactions made with Service NSW and Revenue NSW.

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Drug driver busts explode in NSW

Astonishing new figures show a major increase in the number of drug drivers nabbed by police in NSW.

Big court win for Bruce Lehrmann

Bruce Lehrmann will not have to shell out a $200,000 security in order to be allowed to launch an appeal against his defamation suit loss.

Teen allegedly defaces suburb with Nazi symbols

A teen has been charged after he allegedly graffitied Nazi symbols on trees, driveways, and gutters across a southern Sydney suburb.

Prison guards charged with ‘intimidation’ of Astill witnesses

Two prison guards have been charged by State Crime Command detectives for allegedly stalking witnesses who were to give evidence at the inquiry into rapist prison guard Wayne Asti...

Man charged after Queen Victoria statue vandalised during royal visit

A man has been charged after a Queen Victoria statue was smeared with red paint in the Sydney CBD while the King was touring the city.

‘Lock him up’: Biden’s radical call for Trump

With less than two weeks to go until the US election, Joe Biden has demanded Donald Trump be jailed as early voting shows who is leading the White House race. Watch video.

Dramatic surf club arrest over $55m meth importation

A 36-year-old man from Liverpool has been charged with attempting to collect 60kg of methamphetamine, hidden in a vehicle in a Maroubra car park. Watch the arrest.

‘Extremely nervous’: Shaking woman busted with 13 bags of coke, $3000

A woman stopped by police in Sydney’s inner city was trembling moments before she was busted with drugs and cash in her car.

Urgent search for missing fashion CEO

A desperate search is underway for a food blogger and fashion CEO who has been missing since Sunday.

Genius way cockatoo was finally freed after weeks in Coles

Another bird has provided the crucial breakthrough as Mickey the cockatoo was finally freed from the supermarket in which he had spent the previous four weeks.

Minns rejects inquiry into cold cases of 64 women who vanished

Premier Chris Minns has rejected a fresh inquiry into the dissapearance or murder of more than 60 women in NSW. He argued police were already well-equipped to solve the cases.

Alleged thief accused of armed jewellery shop blitz

A man accused of embarking on a four-day jewellery store heist, armed with a hammer, allegedly stole from one in Sydney’s inner west in a brazen lunchtime heist.

Watch: Tobacconist blows up in suspected arson attack

A northern NSW tobacconist has erupted in flames overnight in a suspected arson attack, with firefighters scrambling to extinguish the blaze. Watch the moment it explodes.

‘City that never sleeps’: Plan for 24-hour CBD revealed

Sydney will be the city that never sleeps under new plans for citywide entertainment precincts to allow bars and clubs, and even cafes and retail shops to open 24 hours a day.

Fit for a King: Charles orders rare Aussie product to take home

King Charles and Queen Camilla loved this uniquely Australian food so much they asked for it to be sent to Buckingham Palace so they can dine on it when they get home.

Sydney pub new battleground between bar baron and financiers

An embattled hospitality baron’s popular Sydney pub has become a battleground for his aggrieved financiers, with a fence put through the middle of the venue after his empire collap...

NRL’s Decision Looms: What’s Next for Mam After Crash?

Michael Carayannis, David Riccio, and Brent Read discuss potential NRL sanctions for Mam.

NRL or bust: Every player from the NYC era tracked

More than 3000 NRL hopefuls turned out for clubs in the under-20s competition between 2008-2017. We list them all and see who was able to make the leap to a stable first grade care...

Pop superstar spotted at Sydney beach

American singing sensation Olivia Rodrigo has enjoyed some downtime soaking up rays on the sand and taking a dip at Bronte ahead of the final show of her Australian tour. WATCH VID...

NSW Police refuse to set up RBTs due to staff shortages

Chronic staffing shortages have resulted in police refusing to conduct random breath testing across swathes of Sydney, despite soaring deaths linked to drink driving.

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Genius way cockatoo was finally freed after weeks in Coles

Another bird has provided the crucial breakthrough as Mickey the cockatoo was finally freed from the supermarket in which he had spent the previous four weeks.

Diddy’s kids break silence as athlete named hero

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children have spoken on the accusations against their father, as a new lawsuit alleges a victim was only saved from the rapper when a professional athlete stepp...

‘My DIY divorce was a pleasure’: Inside the rise of bargain breakups

When Janine Lord split from her husband, she wanted it to cost as little as possible. Here’s how she did it, and the experts making divorce more affordable in the cost of liv...

Schoolgirl speaks out after muck-up day Macca’s prank goes viral

A Melbourne schoolgirl has spoken out about being part of a famous Maccas muck-up day stunt that has gone mega viral, amassing more than 46 million views worldwide.

Stubborn Aus family finally cave to developers

A family that resisted offers from developers for years is about to cash in for millions.

The opulent EV for millionaires

Australia’s first ultra-luxurious electric SUV debuts, offering Rolls-Royce-like opulence, advanced technology, and performance for a fraction of the price.

Royals to depart as fans go wild for ‘Kingsman’ bodyguard

King Charles and Queen Camilla are getting ready to head to Samoa after their whirlwind royal visit after a key member of the monarch’s team gained new fans.

How The Amazing Race rewired Chloe Logarzo

Western United playmaker Chloe Logarzo reveals that time away from the game and a reality TV stint has rejuvenated her after a horror run of injuries.

Little-known holiday trick that will save you from a nightmare

The last text I read as the plane began to taxi said: “Hope you’re able to get some rest and unwind.”

The Weeknd sets unusual record at Aussie gig

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has been a long time coming and fans were not disappointed – especially when the Canadian superstar proceeded to break a quirky record at the...

Being rich today is about much more than money

If your total household wealth is close to $600,000, you are richer than around 50 per cent of the population. See how you measure up.

The expert-approved manicures that won't wreck your nails

Strength over length

From Kenya with love: Breakout AFLW star’s inspiring story

Elaine Grigg and Western Bulldogs heard the outside noise — and answered it emphatically. The young Bulldogs star explains how she helped her side go from dour to delirium inside a...

Queen Mary wows fans in bold power look

The Australian-born monarch has delighted royal fans on the final day of a tour in Germany in a stylish ensemble. See photos.

Liam Payne filmed Netflix show before death

The former One Direction singer served as a judge and mentor for a new talent show just months before he fell to his death.

Boss warns: China EV ‘bloodbath’ to hit Aus

An Australian motoring boss has exposed the grim future of a Chinese EV “bloodbath” dumping ground if one critical step doesn’t happen.

Secret source of cheap groceries I didn’t know I was eligible for

A Queensland mum reveals how she’s cut the big two supermarkets out of her weekly shop - and the source of discount groceries she didn’t think she could access.

Cricket star retires mid-innings for birth of child

Former Test all-rounder Hilton Cartwright took the remarkable step to retire mid-innings on 52 not out to attend the birth of his second child after complications around the birth ...

‘Insulting’: Outrage over royal menu item

Many who spotted the error have called it “disrespectful” and “insulting” and some have even questioned if it’s legal.

‘I’m too smart’: How league great took on beer giants

They said it couldn’t be done because it sounded too much like an American beer giant but former rugby league player Mark Carroll didn’t listen.