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Northern Beaches locals trying to catch bull sharks.

WATCH: Bull shark hunters move in amid multiple attacks

Locals have descended on beaches and Sydney Harbour in the wake of multiple bull shark attacks.

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One of the most recognisable lookout points will close to the public amid growing safety and environmental concerns after going viral online.

Aussie tourist destination closing down after going viral

One of the most recognisable lookout points will close to the public amid growing safety and environmental concerns after going viral online.

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Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

Double demerits return for Australia Day weekend crackdown

Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

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A bull shark has been spotted near Coogee Beach in Sydney.

‘Return to shore’: Panic on popular beach as shark nears

Sirens have blared, and swimmers have been told to get out of the water in dramatic scenes at a popular Sydney beach following reports of a bull shark in the area.

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Rare Aurora Australis lights up skies across Australia's east coast

Rare opportunity to see dazzling light show

If you missed a glimpse of the explosion of colour, you might get another chance.

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A Sydney barrister has been charged with child abuse material offences after officers made ‘very disturbing’ discoveries on his phone, a court has heard.

Sydney Barrister’s ‘disturbing’ rape chat: court

A Sydney barrister has been charged with child abuse material offences after officers made ‘very disturbing’ discoveries on his phone, a court has heard.

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Nico Antic, 12, was jumping into the water from a six-metre rock ledge at Nielsen Park, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, at about 4.20pm on Sunday when he was mauled by a suspected bull shark.

Insane 200kg shark catch after four attacks in two days

A local fisherman has warned that multiple shark attacks in recent days is ‘not a wrong place, wrong time thing’, after he pulled a whopping 200kg bull shark from a popular Sydney swimming spot.

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A prominent barrister has been charged after Australian Federal Police allegedly uncovered child abuse material on his phone at Sydney airport.

Prominent Sydney barrister charged over child abuse material

A prominent barrister has been charged after Australian Federal Police allegedly uncovered child abuse material on his phone at Sydney Airport.

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Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle has been forced to temporarily shut down a ward after maggots were discovered in a patient's room.

‘Distressing’: Maggots discovered in hospital patient’s room

An Australian hospital has been forced to shut down a ward after maggots were discovered in a patient’s room.

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The lockout laws had good intentions but a diabolical impact on the night-time economy of Sydney. (April Fonti/AAP PHOTOS)

Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy

Laws that prevented punters from getting a drink after 3.30am have been scrapped, in what advocates say should breathe more life into a $110 billion sector.

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Nico Antic was attacked by a shark after jumping off rocks into Sydney Harbour.

‘Worst possible outcome’: 12yo attacked by shark identified

The 12-year-old boy attacked by a shark after jumping off rocks into Sydney Harbour has been identified as a keen young soccer player.

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NSW street protest ban will be lifted ahead of Australia Day demonstrations.

Aus Day rally greenlit despite partial protest ban extension

NSW protest bans have been lifted in some areas of Sydney ahead of planned rallies against Australia Day on January 26. Ideologically opposed Invasion Day and March for Australia rallies have been organised.

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Victim of horrific Manly shark attack identified

Victim of horrific Manly shark attack identified

The victim of one of four shark attacks in NSW has been identified as a local musician and avid surfer.

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Surfers spotted a group of sharks before one of the ocean predators launched an attack.

Horror as shark mauls surfer in fourth attack in 48 hours

Surfers spotted a group of sharks before one of the ocean predators launched an attack.

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