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Nico Antic received critical injuries when he was attacked by what is believed to be a bull shark.

Heartbreak as ‘happy, friendly’ 12yo mauled by shark dies

A young boy mauled by a shark in the first of a series of four attacks in 48 hours in Sydney has tragically died.

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Melinda Pickup was killed in a freak accident when a tree came down during the recent severe storms. GoFundMe

‘Anchor’: Heartbreak as mum killed in freak accident

A Central Coast conservation biologist has been killed in a freak storm accident that left her husband and children devastated.

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Julian Ingram is accused of carrying out a shooting spree in a small town. (HANDOUT/New South Wales Police Force)

Fears man accused of triple-murder got help to elude cops

There are fears a man wanted over a horrific triple-murder in a small NSW town may be getting help to give police the slip and avoid arrest. 

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Lifeguards are currently patrolling the water off the shore of Manly beach. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Shark alarm at popular Sydney beach amid confirmed sighting

A shark sighting has shut down one of Sydney’s most popular beaches as lifeguards patrol the waters.

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Nico Antic has suffered critical injuries in a shark attack in Sydney Harbour.

Hero mate who jumped in to grab young shark attack victim recalls horror

‘He kept fighting and breathing in my arms and he never gave up for a second.’

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

Grieving Aussie politician reveals cause of ‘cherished’ wife’s sudden death

The prominent figure and former newsreader has also opened up on his family’s priority as they deal with the tragedy.

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Sophie Quinn, 25, was shot dead in Lake Cargelligo on Thursday.

Pregnant woman identified after deadly shooting spree

A pregnant woman who was killed in a shooting spree in a remote Australian town has been identified, as the manhunt for the suspected gunman widens.

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A major manhunt is underway for alleged gunman, Julian Ingram, after three people were killed in NSW's Central West.

Suspect named after three people shot dead in small town

A large-scale manhunt is underway for a man accused of murdering three people, including a pregnant woman, and injuring a fourth in NSW’s Central West.

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Police have rushed to Lake Cargelligo following a shooting.

Three dead in NSW town shooting, gunman on the loose

Two women and one man have been killed in a shooting. It is understood police have not apprehended the gunman yet.

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The shark is seen in the video leaping from the river and twisting mid-air before splashing back into the water.

Wild moment shark leaps out of Sydney river near students

Footage shows the shark leaping from the river and twisting mid-air.

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

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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