Driver still at large after high-speed chase through Lower North Shore
NSW Police launched a manhunt after a driver abandoned a stolen vehicle in Lane Cove and fled on foot following a dangerous pursuit from Longueville.
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State Government Protects Cammeray Golf Course While North Sydney Council Cries Foul
The NSW Government's move to lock in golf at Cammeray Park has sparked a furious dispute with North Sydney Council, which says it was blindsided and denied any meaningful say.
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Trump's Iran Posts Mix Warfare With Debunked Election Claims
Hours after ordering strikes on Iran, Trump posted claims that Tehran had 'stolen' the 2020 election, echoing debunked theories with no verified basis.
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Questions Over Consulting Contracts on Queensland's $5.5bn Wave Project
Queensland's opposition is questioning how contracts on the flagship Wave rail project were awarded to consultants who recently left a separate government body.
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Graduate Visa Fee Doubles Overnight, Catching Students Off Guard
Australia's Temporary Graduate visa fee has doubled to $4,600 from 1 March, with the sector warning the abrupt change risks deterring skilled graduates.
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Man Dies After Police Shooting at Tingalpa Home During Welfare Check
A 21-year-old man has been shot dead by police during a welfare check at a Tingalpa property, with senior officers defending the response and an independent investigation now under way.
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Wilkinson Inquest Exposes Gap Between High-Risk Flag and Police Response
An inquest into the 2021 Gold Coast murder of Kelly Wilkinson has heard her domestic violence complaints were classed as 'lower priority' despite a high-risk flag on her name and home.
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Lomax Hearing Halted as Eels and Storm Seek Last-Minute Deal
The NSW Supreme Court hearing into Zac Lomax's playing future was repeatedly delayed Monday as Parramatta and Melbourne Storm held last-minute settlement talks.
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Albanese Backs US Strikes as Iran Regime Called 'Without Legitimacy'
Anthony Albanese has declared Iran's regime lacks legitimacy as the US and Israel launch military strikes, with bipartisan condemnation from Canberra.
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Spring Farm Man Faces 40 Charges After Drug, Weapon and Cash Seizure
A 39-year-old Spring Farm man has been charged with 40 offences after police allegedly uncovered drugs, weapons and cash at his home.
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Two Teenagers Arrested Over Alleged Machete Attack at Bondi Beach
Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed with a machete at Bondi Beach on Friday night, police say.
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WA Man, 20, Charged With Planning Terror Attack on Muslim Community
A 20-year-old from Bindoon faces WA's first-ever terrorism preparation charge after police seized weapons, a manifesto and tactical equipment from his home.
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Victoria enforces tougher youth sentencing for violent crime
Victorian teens who commit serious violent crimes now face adult sentences, with maximum terms rising from three years to 25 years.
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SA Coroner Calls for Tougher Lifejacket Laws After Eight Boating Deaths
A South Australian coroner has urged the state to lead the nation on lifejacket reform after inquests into eight deaths across four boating incidents.
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National Emergency Alert System to Reach Every Mobile in Australia
The federal government will test a new national emergency alert system on July 27. Every mobile phone in Australia will receive the warning, with no opt-out available.
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Albanese under pressure over Grace Tame remarks as comparison to Morrison surfaces
Anthony Albanese is defending comments about Grace Tame after criticism online and a pointed comparison to Scott Morrison from the advocate herself.
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After Prison, a Friday Night and a Choice That Changed Everything
Tahlia Isaac walked out of prison on a Friday night with almost nothing. The support she found next may have saved her life.
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Bunbury detectives probe suspicious death of man found on south-west WA property
Bunbury detectives are investigating after a man was found dead with a throat wound on a property in WA's south. No charges have been laid.
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John Setka Faces Fresh Charges Over Alleged Christmas Day Message
John Setka has been arrested and charged with using a carriage service to harass, adding to a mounting list of allegations against the former union leader.
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Canberra bar cleared after satirical posters seized under hate laws
Police have cleared Canberra's Dissent Cafe and Bar after seizing satirical art posters, finding they did not breach federal hate laws.
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