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A former teacher's aide accused of child sexual abuse has been bailed after five months in custody.

Teacher's aide 'pretended' to be girl in teen sex chats

An ex-education worker accused of deceiving teenage boys to engage in child prostitution will live near some of his alleged victims after being granted bail in Sydney.

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Erin Patterson has finished her marathon session giving evidence in her triple-murder trial.

Mushroom cook's triple denial as trial grilling ends

Erin Patterson faced a final round of fierce questioning in the witness box as prosecutors accused her of deadly intent in the mushroom lunch that killed three, but she didn’t back down.

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A 12-year-old boy is assisting police after the stabbing death of a 36-year-old man in regional NSW. Google Maps

12-year-old questioned over Broken Hill stabbing death

A 12-year-old boy is at the centre of a homicide investigation in regional NSW after a man was found dead from stab wounds.

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A cemetery has been offered as bail security for a man charged over an alleged murder plot.

Underworld figure offers unexpected asset as bail collateral

A judge was left stunned when an accused underworld figure offered an unexpected asset as collateral after being charged over a murder plot targeting a gang rival.

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Detective Inspector Chris Murray described Katie Tangey as ‘completely innocent’ and the arsonists as ‘low lives’. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

Tip-off twist in case of ‘innocent’ woman’s firebombing death

Detectives are chasing an anonymous tipster in the hope of arresting the men who killed an innocent woman in a firebombing.

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Troy Pannell is accused of defrauding a shipping company of $8.7 million.

Ex-AFL umpire’s $8.7 million fraud case faces another delay

Troy Pannell is set to answer claims he allegedly ripped off his former employer days after he underwent life-saving surgery.

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The group of up to five men was filmed abusing a young male kangaroo.

Shock footage shows group laughing while torturing kangaroo

A horrific video shows a group of men kicking a kangaroo and throwing it against a car.

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Just six Australians know what it’s like to win $100m or more. Powerball players around are Australia are hoping they’ll become number seven tonight.

Half of all Aussies to buy ticket as Powerball hits $100m

Just six Australians know what it’s like to win $100m or more. Powerball players around Australia are hoping they’ll become number seven tonight.

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Monash IVF has been embroiled in another embryo transfer mix-up with a patient.

Embattled Monash IVF boss resigns after second embryo mix-up

Days after Australian fertility company Monash IVF disclosed they were investigating a bungle that led to a woman being impregnated with the wrong embryo, their embattled CEO has resigned.

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A man has been charged after allegedly abandoning his wife and young child overseas.

Husband allegedly abandons wife and baby overseas after tricking them into holiday

The man allegedly cancelled his wife’s visa and held onto the child’s passport.

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Two bodies have been found in a Northern Sydney granny flat.

Deaths of middle-aged couple in granny flat ‘suspicious’

Neighbours raised the alarm with police after the couple had not been seen since Saturday.

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Mushroom cook grilled on bush poo claim

Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson has denied lying about stopping during a long drive for a ‘bush poo’ a day after the deadly lunch, her trial has heard.

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A teenager has been charged over arson attacks.

Footage emerges of teen engulfed in flames after arson gone wrong

Police located a stolen car containing jerry cans of accelerant and bleach.

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Whether you bought your ticket online or in-store, you’ll receive your winnings two weeks after the draw.

You’ve won the $100 million lottery. Here’s what happens next

The biggest Powerball jackpot of 2025 is up for grabs on Thursday night.

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