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Karen Webb has become our most divisive public servant since appointed NSW’s first female Police Commissioner in 2021. Supporters say she has been unfairly maligned in “misogynistic” attacks. Detractors say she’s not a natural leader. Here’s the inside story of her time as “top cop”.
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Deer in the headlights or really good copper. Who is Karen Webb?
Karen Webb has become our most divisive public servant since appointed NSW’s first female Police Commissioner in 2021. Supporters say she has been unfairly maligned in “misogynisti...
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Tigers’ season-defining Galvin call after star’s $6m rejection
Benji Marshall is committed to the biggest call of his coaching career when Latu Fainu returns from injury as the true value of Lachlan Galvin’s rejected Wests Tigers contract can ...
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Hamas will ‘release all hostages’ if Israel ends war
A senior Hamas official has said the group will release all Israeli captives in exchange for a serious prisoner swap deal, an end to the war, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from ...
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Candice Warner: ‘The scars are deep’
Candice Warner has spoken of the lowest point in her life, detailing the emotional scars she still carries today.
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Katy Perry blasts into space on historic flight
The pop star has rocketed into the cosmos
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Kim Kardashian set to testify in $10m robbery case
Kim Kardashian is scheduled to appear in person at a trial
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New taskforce to probe Northern Beaches Hospital buyback
The management of the Northern Beaches Hospital will be the subject of an urgent investigation, after the Minns government today launched a taskforce to examine the hospital’s “dis...
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‘Deranged scum’: Ukraine fires up over shock claim
Russia has made an outrageous accusation after launching its deadliest attack of the year in Ukraine which killed 34 people and injured 117.
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Key suspect taken to site visit in Sam Murphy murder probe
The key suspect in the murder of the mother of three has been taken from prison under heavy police guard to bushland where she went missing, according to sources.
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Eight guns allegedly seized during farm burglary probe
A man has been remanded in custody after police allegedly seized eight guns – including four rifles and two shotguns – following an investigation into farm break-ins across the Upp...
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Housing and tax dominate second Treasurers’ debate
Competing housing and tax policies have dominated Angus Taylor and Jim Chalmers’ second debate as the pair faced-off as two more prime-time debates are confirmed. SEE HOW THE DAY U...
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Andrew accuser breaks silence with cryptic social media post
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of abusing her when she was a teen, has shared a dark and enigmatic social media post following her hospital release.
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Albo’s competition – young, progressive and anti-Israel
Meet the candidate the Greens hope can take down Anthony Albanese in his own seat – a former international student who wants Israel sanctioned over the Gaza war.
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Grim update after Sydney Harbour incident
The car plunged 10m into the water after rolling down a boat ramp, hitting a woman.
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Deli’s outdoor dining dream benched over ‘public safety’
The owner of a wildly popular Sydney deli has been left stunned after the City of Sydney council banned her from placing outdoor seating for diners in a stoush over pedestrian safe...
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‘Bendys’ are back to help ease public bus woes
Good news for frustrated commuters on the northern beaches with ‘bendy’ buses making a comeback to help ease waiting times and reduce cancelled services
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World cricket bosses set up funding lifeline for Afghani women
Female cricketers who fled war-torn Afghanistan to escape the Taliban have finally received acknowledgment from the game’s governing body, with the ICC to set up a fund to assist t...
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Rachelle and Holdens: Was this rare car the reason she was killed?
Rachelle Childs was wild about Holdens, especially the rare Walkinshaw models. Investigators believe the car-as-lure theory could be key to understanding why she was killed. Watch ...
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War Memorial slams ABC over ‘insensitive’ Last Post edit
The Australian War Memorial has made an official complaint, claiming Four Corners may have “deliberately misled” viewers by showing construction occurring during the sacred Last Po...
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‘Erratic’: Victim’s alcohol, money problems revealed
A former workmate of a central western NSW farmer who was allegedly murdered by a farmhand at a neighbouring property has recounted the man’s troubled history of money and alcohol ...
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Dear Rachelle podcast is top of Apple, Spotify charts
The multimedia investigation into the 2001 cold case of Rachelle Childs — who was murdered and her remains set alight – has dominated the charts on Apple and Spotify. Listen to the...
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The one thing we need to stop telling our kids they can’t do
Is a carefree childhood really a thing of the past? The state’s retiring children’s commissioner says “childhood has changed” and shares her views on how we...
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How smash repairers fleece crash victims with ‘car-napping’
Damaged vehicles are being held for ransom by smash repair companies until the owner coughs up huge fees in a practice known as “car-napping” — and in some cases ...
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True cost of living on a cruise ship exposed
A woman who lives full-time on a cruise ship has broken down the true cost of her new lifestyle and the amount will surprise you.
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Iconic European car makes huge China move
The latest Mini to enter Australia might look the same as its predecessors but there a two massive changes you should know about.
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‘Very smart’: Experts praise huge Bluey move
Aussie television sensation Blue stunned fans around the globe 12 months ago in a move experts are now saying has paid off big time for the Heeler family.
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MAFS Clint’s pad exposed after ‘sh*thouse’ jab
Married At First Sight star Clint Rice’s property details can be revealed for the first time after the groom took a jab at “sh*thouse” Western Sydney.
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Hollywood star’s accidental return to his former Aussie school
A former Adelaide identity turned award-winning actor and singer made an appearance at his old school’s 120-year celebration, and is helping some students get their big music...
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‘Really Mr Goodwin?’: Inside teacher’s double life
He’s swapping the classroom for a surprising stage but what do students think about their teacher’s unconventional after school activities?
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‘Sickly’: Huge call for soft drink tax
Doctors battling Australia’s chronic disease scourge want both major parties to implement a tax on ‘sickly’ soft drinks in a major pre-election wishlist.
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Kmart is bringing back another '80s trend we're not ready
They're only $8, but will anybody buy it?
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‘It’s so wild’: What it’s really like for women on a job site
A young Queensland construction worker passionate about other ladies joining her spills the beans on attitudes towards women in the industry. TAKE OUR POLL.
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I went to Turkey to fix my ‘botched’ Australian boob job
Vanessa Morrison spent years being unhappy with her “botched” boob job but says the results of her bold decision speak for themselves.
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Katy Perry blasts into space on historic flight
The pop star has rocketed into the cosmos
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How this piece of jewellery could help solve a 53-year-old mystery
A man’s identity remains a mystery five decades after children discovered his body washed up in a river on Christmas Day. But these clues could lead to a major breakthrough.
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Harry sent ‘olive branch’ to William and Kate
Prince Harry is said to have reached out to Prince William and Princess Catherine while in the UK. It comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla stepped out in matching outfits in Sco...
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Lyle Menendez was the first straight man Rosie O’Donnell ever loved
Rosie O’Donnell shares details of phone calls with Lyle Menendez, who helped his brother Erik murder their parents in 1989, from his prison cell.
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8 questions travellers always ask about group tours
From tipping and solo supplements to choosing a reputable operator, these are the top questions first time travellers ask before booking a group tour.
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Is a US-made iPhone an impossible dream?
Donald Trump considers the pinnacle of his ‘Make America Great Again’ pledge a US-made iPhone. But Apple is unlikely to fulfil the President’s wishes soon, if ever. Here’s why.
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‘Couldn’t breathe’: Influencer spills on Aussie’s mystery death
The glamorous Moroccan girlfriend of dead Aussie businessman Allen McKenna has given an emotional account of her long-time partner’s death. Watch the exclusive video.
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WATCH: ‘When Donald is teeing off ... there’s no safe place to stand’
Donald Trump has become the elephant in the room during the federal election. Now, Mark Knight reveals how he brought him to life as a cartoon. SEE THE VIDEO
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