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As rain, winds and waves intensity, so do fears Tropical Cyclone Alfred is whipping itself into a Category 3 storm. Northern NSW is facing ‘three natural disasters in one’. See the full list of service shut downs, evacuation centres, and flight cancellations.
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Fears cyclone strengthening as NSW faces ‘3 in 1’ natural disaster
As rain, winds and waves intensity, so do fears Tropical Cyclone Alfred is whipping itself into a Category 3 storm. Northern NSW is facing ‘three natural disasters in one’. See the...
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Updated: 236 NSW schools closed amid cyclone danger
The NSW government has confirmed 236 schools have been closed in Northern NSW as millions brace for impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. See if your school has made the list.
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Dolphin’s home in danger zone as club bosses relocate families
A Dolphins star has been advised his home is in a danger zone and has begun fortifying his home just hours before he is due to fly to Sydney. See the latest Cyclone Alfred news.
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Trump wants US ‘golden dome’ missile shield; reveals letter from Zelensky
US President Donald Trump spoke about his plan to build “the most powerful military of the future”, as well as a letter he received from the Ukrainian leader in his address to Cong...
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Children’s Guardian staff to be quizzed over vulgar ’sperm’ game
The government has temporarily appointed a new boss at the troubled Office of the Children’s Guardian, after complaints about a game of “pin the sperm of the uterus” at an office b...
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Raygun’s brother charged
The brother of controversial Olympic breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has been charged with allegedly handling more than $100,000 being the proceeds of crime.
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Watch: Pop megastar Katy Perry declares herself a Sharks fan
The NRL’s Las Vegas extravaganza delivered plenty of fireworks, notably for the Cronulla Sharks who secured global music megastar Katy Perry as their newest supporter. WATCH THE VI...
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‘Fake’ beauty doctor identified after clients urged to test for HIV
A Sydney woman who claimed to be a doctor and performed cosmetic procedures at a Sydney clinic has been identified after clients were urged to get tested for blood borne diseases.
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Four murder charges: Police allege robbery before chase
Police will allege a man who attempted to rob four people in a ute was responsible for their murders after chasing the dual cab as it fled before it left a North Coast road and fat...
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‘Bit of fear on their face’: V8 drivers get a taste of the sea
American stunt performer and former NASCAR star Travis Pastrana joined Australian rally driver Molly Taylor in a rip at Bondi Beach on Tuesday to learn ocean safety skills with the...
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New Sydney Metro line delayed until 2026
Western Sydney commuters waiting for the Sydney Metro from Bankstown will continue to be forced onto train replacement buses until 2026 in a key setback.
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Suburb’s huge boom to become ‘strategic centre of the west’
A western Sydney suburb will become the “strategic centre of Western Sydney” and its population increase by 700 per cent to coincide with a new metro line.
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Virgin finally announces new CEO
Aussie airline’s new chief executive has emerged after a frontrunner was knocked out after union and government pressures.
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What Melania’s fashion statement says about her new era
All eyes were on Melania Trump as the crowd erupted for the First Lady during Donald Trump’s address at Congress, with her outfit making a bold statement of authority.
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Lehrmann’s appeal takes aim at judge
Bruce Lehrmann has filed written documents in court in a bid to overturn Justice Michael Lee’s damning findings handed down in April last year.
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Man filmed allegedly swerving to run over kangaroos in a ute
A man who was filmed allegedly deliberately running over and killing kangaroos – before the footage was uploaded to social media – will fight the charges, a Sydney court has been t...
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Mining truckie convicted for choking pregnant girlfriend
A truck driver in the mines has been convicted in his absence of a string of domestic violence offences including choking his pregnant girlfriend.
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Man shot housemate in the head before dumping body
A man who brutally shot his housemate in the head before dumping his body in a shallow grave on their remote Hunter Valley rental property has pleaded guilty to murder.
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3D printed guns haul ‘destined for organised crime networks’: Cops
Police say an arsenal of 3D printed guns found in a raid along with drugs and cash on the NSW/ACT border were “destined for the hands of organised crime networks”.
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Sydney surfers face super swell warning as Alfred looms
Warnings are in place for much of the NSW east coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears, with huge swells already recorded at Bondi, Newcastle and Cronulla.
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Pub manager caught DUI-ing it again
Behind the bar he’s the boss, behind the wheel he’s a repeat offender. See how a short drive home after post-work drinks landed this bar manager in court.
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Bizarre detail in anti-Semitic attack
A bizarre detail has been revealed in court after a man was charged over his alleged role in an anti-Semitic graffiti attack.
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What our NRL experts can’t wait to see in 2025
Comebacks, new combinations and old rivalries renewed – our rugby league writers reveal the one thing they can’t wait to see from every NRL club this season.
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Electric dreams: Is the grass really greener?
My Victa lawn mower ran on fossil fuels but was reliable, lasting more than 40 years. When it finally stopped working, I joined the Ryobi One electric cult. That was a big mistake.
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Watch: Pop megastar Katy Perry declares herself a Sharks fan
The NRL’s Las Vegas extravaganza delivered plenty of fireworks, notably for the Cronulla Sharks who secured global music megastar Katy Perry as their newest supporter. WATCH THE VI...
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Baldwin’s wife makes shock admission over shooting
Alec Baldwin’s wife has made a disturbing revelation about the star’s state of mind in the aftermath of the deadly shooting on his film set. See the video.
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70% dive: Musk’s Tesla fail in Aus exposed
Elon Musk’s Tesla is facing a global assault and nothing sums up the nightmare situation better than Australia.
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Named: Aussie rich, celebs to be hit by cyclone
A string of celebrities and Aussie rich listers are among the owners of 1.88 properties preparing for Cyclone Alfred to hit.
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‘I can’t wait’: 7NEWS star’s surprise new role
Four months after he quit breakfast radio, a popular media personality has revealed he’s heading back to the airwaves.
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Apple cuts price of new iPad Air
The tech giant has trimmed the price of its newest and biggest iPad Air, despite America’s trade war with China. Here is what’s new.
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Heartbreaking twist over Hackman’s dog amid FBI theory
Police investigating Gene Hackman and his wife’s mysterious deaths admit to a major mistake at the crime scene, as a shocking new claim emerges about the couple’s deaths.
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Four Aussies are on the brink of 100m history — who will get there first?
It’s been 22 years since the first Australian broke the magical 10-second 100m barrier – next month there could be “multiple” men to make the mark.
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Young women shed the stigma and share their daunting hair loss reality
Two women have shared their hair loss stories and how social media helped them find acceptance.
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Local cricketer, 65, becomes a legend with 10-wicket haul
If taking a seventh career hat-trick wasn’t a good enough day out for Newcastle City’s Brad O’Dell, the 65-year-old completed one of the rarest feats in the game. Here’s his incred...
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Iconic car quits Aus amid global collapse
Australia has lost access to one of its favourite cars after the global profit collapse of the brand’s parent company.
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‘Exercise in narcissism’: Critics slam Meghan’s cooking show
Meghan Markle’s controversial new Netflix lifestyle series has copped a scathing global backlash, sparking speculation about the future of the flailing Sussex brand.
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‘We gave up our smart phone for two weeks. Here’s what happened’
Four gen Z phone addicts were tasked with handing their phone over for 14 days. Here they share the highs and the lows.
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First look inside Kyle Sandilands’ new beach pad
Kyle Sandilands just snapped up a ‘fixer-upper’ holiday home four minutes’ drive from Albo’s $4.3m clifftop mansion. Check it out here.
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Who wrote the novel The Great Gatsby?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
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Albo’s beer tax freeze: What it means for your pint
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to freeze beer taxes for two years in a pre-election pledge. Here’s what it means for the price of your pint.
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‘Emotionally distant sex’: Matthew Perry’s ex shares details
In her new memoir, American actress Ione Skye has revealed a telling sign in her fleeting romance with tragic Friends star Matthew Perry.
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Couple drop $2k a month to live on cruise ship
A couple has revealed how they sold off everything they own to live on a cruise ship, leaving their old life behind.
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Before and after scans show how ‘miracle drug’ shrank baby’s tumour
Just 12-weeks into his short life, baby Flynn Christy was diagnosed with infantile fibrosarcoma – but a “miracle drug” has worked wonders on his large tumour.
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