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A southwest Sydney cat grooming business owner, who died when a “freak bolt” of lightning shattered a tree on her property, has been remembered as a “beautiful mother” and a “fabulous person taken way too soon”.
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‘Taken way too soon’: Tributes for woman killed by lightning strike
A southwest Sydney cat grooming business owner, who died when a “freak bolt” of lightning shattered a tree on her property, has been remembered as a “beautiful mother” and a “fabu...
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UFC 312: Bitter Strickland-DDP to explode, Aussie’s insane KO
The bitter title rematch between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis is ready to erupt after a little-known Aussie scored a stunning 19-second knock out. FOLLOW UFC 312 LIVE
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Despite the third umpire denying Nathan Lyon a five-wickte haul, Australia is closing in on a whitewash series win over Sri Lanka. Follow the action live!
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The VIP lunch that could deliver a new Blues captain
At a special lunch on Friday, Ricky Stuart pulled up a seat next to Nathan Cleary. What happened next could change the course of history for NSW, writes DAVID RICCIO.
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They are the people who put even the earliest of risers to shame - long haul commuters who travel hundreds of kilometres each day to be able to work in Sydney.
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Behind the scenes as young pilots take off in brand-new aircraft
As Australia stares down the barrel of a looming pilot shortage, more than a hundred NSW university students are taking to the skies in brand new, state-of-the-art training aircraf...
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‘Violate’: Big call on Trump’s Gaza plan
A senior minister has suggested parts of Trump’s plan to take “ownership” of Gaza and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East” could violate international law.
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Cell phone horror: 1553 jail calls from alleged attacker to DV victim
A high risk domestic violence offender managed to get his alleged victim’s phone number added to list of approved people he was allowed to call from jail.
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Ryan Harding has no memories of his father but he has lived with the same rare disease that took his life. Now, thanks to a newly PBS-listed miracle drug, he finally has hope—for h...
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‘Profits before patients’: Hospital slammed for hiring out maternity ward
The controversial Northern Beaches Hospital is putting “profits before patients” by hiring out one of its two maternity wards to film and TV crews rather than accommodate birthing ...
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Ex-Labor senator star attraction in Muslim independent fundraiser
A Labor MP who sensationally quit the party over its stance on Gaza has popped up as the star attraction at a fundraiser designed to topple the government from power.
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Seminars focused on climate change and the benefits of cycling were among overseas visits taken by council employees last financial year as Sydney councils racked up a combined tra...
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Why Matt Lodge turned down $300k Dragons contract
Still clubless through the new year, Matt Lodge had all but secured a move to St George Illawarra. The 29-year-old prop reveals why he turned down the one-year deal.
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He’s the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls – and could become the first to start in a Super Bowl victory. And that’s just the start. Because Jordan Mailata is set to beco...
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have cuddled up at a huge event, just hours after US President Donald Trump called the former actress “terrible”.
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Rebecca Gibney’s surprise TV turn at 60
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How one number is uniting a family and footy club after horror incident
One of the most tragic events in Australian sporting history will finally have a bright moment thanks to a remarkable cross-generational tale of love and respect at a Tasmanian foo...
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‘Four is murder’: Folbigg tragedy exposed
Even before her mother was stabbed to death in the street and her father jailed, Kathleen Folbigg’s life was a nightmare. A new investigation reveals the full scale of her tragic s...
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Surviving Trump, tariffs and our own election circus
Trump’s trade war is more political theatre than policy and Australia’s own election circus isn’t far behind. Here’s how Barefoot Investor’s keeping his sanity.
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A number of Hollywood heavyweights have made secret moves across the country, with some officially calling Australia home.
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Sex crimes expert reveals how to spot a serial killer
A psychiatric nurse who worked with the FBI, and faced off with notorious killers, has lifted the lid on how to spot a murderer. Listen to the podcast.
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Rugby’s $5 million man, cross-code superstar Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been big news since he was 14-years old, now Jamie Pandaram reveals the complex character behind the headline...
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Feuding celeb exes drag Mariah Carey into fight
Reality TV queen Christina Haack’s bitter divorce has been playing out publicly in the media and on TV screens for months. Now they’ve dragged Mariah Carey into their feud.
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Why Australia will be bowled over by the real Peter Dutton
The coming election is not just between two very different parties with two very different approaches to policy but also between two very different men, writes Peta Credlin.
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Judge blocks Musk’s team; Trump’s swipe after Oval Office photo
A judge has blocked Elon Musk’s team from accessing Treasury records with sensitive personal data of millions of Americans, after Donald Trump took a swipe at Time Magazine.
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‘Love’: What your dog is telling you

Dog behaviouralist Simon Wooler has built a career helping owners with their pets – including working on the rehabilitation of a terrified rescue dog from Romania.

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Bucket list: Australia’s 100 most delicious food experiences
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