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A man is fighting for life after he was bitten by a shark at Sydney’s northern beaches, just days after two separate shark attacks.

Man fights for life after third Sydney shark attack in days

A man is fighting for life after he was bitten by a shark at Sydney’s northern beaches, just days after two separate shark incidents.

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The boy was unhurt but authorities have ordered swimmers out to the water and the beach closed.

Shark takes chunk out of 11yo surfer’s board in scary attack

A young surfer has been knocked into the water and had a bite taken out of his board a day after a 12-year-old was mauled by a shark in Sydney. 

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Accused Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram.

The two things accused Bondi gunman asked for in prison

Accused Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram reportedly asked for only two things when he reached prison, revealed as NSW Police confirm an ‘extraordinary’ Philippines move as part of investigations.

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A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a shark attack at a popular Sydney harbour beach on Sunday afternoon.Â

‘Brave mates’: Terrifying Sydney shark attack details

Authorities have provided terrifying details about a boy who was mauled by a shark in Sydney on Sunday.

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A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a shark attack at a popular Sydney harbour beach on Sunday afternoon.

Boy in critical condition after attack by 'large shark'

A boy is fighting for his life in hospital with critical leg injuries after he was bitten by what authorities believe to be a large shark at a popular beach.

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A man has been seriously injured after gunmen opened fire on his home in Sydney’s west.

Man seriously injured after gunshots spray Sydney home

A man has been seriously injured after gunmen opened fire on his home in Sydney’s west.

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More than a dozen people have been rescued across Sydney amid heavy rain.

Evacuation order as wild summer storms kill a woman

More than a dozen people have been rescued with cars submerged and homes flooded as storms pummel Australia's east coast.

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Sydney remains a target for the states wild weather. Windy

‘Severe’ warning as state braces for wild weekend storms

Millions are bracing for wild weather across Australia's east coast with severe thunderstorms, dangerous surf and torrential rain triggering major warnings.

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When the man aimed a bow and arrow at officers, he was shot.

Man brandishing bow and arrow shot dead by police

A man has been shot dead during a frightening confrontation with police in NSW.

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Greens NSW MP Sue Higginson.

Greens MP says ‘globalise the intifada’ means freedom

A Greens MP has defended the phrase ‘globalise the intifada’ and is urging anti-Israel protesters to question police directions in light of new laws enacted after Bondi attack

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A prayer hall that hosted hardline sermons by Muslim cleric Wissam Haddad has been issued a fine. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Islamic prayer hall fined for defying shutdown order

A fine has been issued over an unlawful prayer hall linked to a notorious Islamic preacher for allegedly breaching a shutdown order.

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Nationals MP Kevin Anderson (centre) with daughter Ella, wife Anna, and sons Will and Sam in 2019.

Wife of prominent politician and former newsreader dies suddenly

The MP is stepping back from his duties while he and his family grieve.

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An electrified man hole cover has killed a woman's dog.

Dog electrocuted, woman hospitalised in freak incident

A woman was hospitalised and her pet dog has died after a walk on an inner-city street turned deadly.

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Some of Australia's most famous beaches became hazmat zones after the balls appeared. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Beach 'poo balls' prompt $3b sewage network overhaul

A city's sewage system will be revamped in a bid to avoid a repeat of thousands of marble-like balls of debris littering beaches.

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Waverley council concluded the future of the footbridge will undergo consultation with the community and the families of the Bondi attack victims.

‘Way too soon’: Council’s call on Bondi footbridge

A local mayor says a decision on the future of the footbridge where the Bondi shooting took place will not be rushed, as three heroes are given Keys to the City.

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