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Ian Philip Rooke admitted assault charges after a magistrate rejected his mental health application. (Miklos Bolza/AAP PHOTOS)
NSW
Miklos Bolza

Cop blames mandarin-sized brain tumour for 'excessive' assaults

A suspended senior constable has tried to argue that he punched two intoxicated civilians while on duty in separate incidents in 2023 because of a brain tumour.

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The man was arrested after attacking the Newtown synagogue.
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Matt Shrivell

Identity of alleged synagogue arsonist revealed in court

A day after Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns stood in the charred remains of a Sydney childcare centre, a man has faced court charged with setting a synagogue on fire.

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Industrial action that has crippled Sydney’s rail network in recent weeks will pause until March after unions dropped hundred of work bans.
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Georgina Noack

‘Breakthrough’ in rail strikes as unions stop action

Industrial action that has crippled Sydney’s rail network in recent weeks will pause until March after unions dropped hundreds of work bans.

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A water expert has opened up about the state of Sydney’s beaches, after shocking water quality findings were revealed for the state.
NSW
Hayley Taylor

Water quality expert slams sickening Sydney beach findings

‘We can do a lot better, and we should.’

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Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club has been destroyed by a fire.
NSW
Sarah Keszler

‘Devastated’: Popular sports and rugby league club destroyed by fire

Multiple crews remain on scene, working to bring the fire under control.

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A transgender music tutor is seeking damages from a Catholic schools body for hurt and humiliation.
NSW
Miklos Bolza

Trans tutor sues schools body over bathroom use questions

A transgender tutor has accused a schooling body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.

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Police have charged a 33-year-old man after he allegedly tried to set fire to the Newtown synagogue earlier this month.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Police swoop on alleged synagogue attacker

The morning after Anthony Albanese convened a national cabinet to tackle anti-Semitic crimes, NSW police have announced they have made another arrest after an attack on a synagogue. 

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Police say the teacher’s aide had a number of fraudulent online profiles which he would use to extort young children.
NSW
Peta Rasdien

Teacher’s aide charged with engaging in child prostitution

Police say the 18-year-old man met children online and then paid to film them engaging in sexual acts.

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Eight people have been charged over vile anti-Semitic attacks across Sydney.
NSW
Peta Rasdien

Eight charged over vile anti-Semitic attacks

Eight people have been charged with 59 offences over a series of anti-Semitic attacks that have plagued Sydney. 

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Beaumont Lamarre-Condon's lawyer seeks mobile records that could reveal the former cop's movements.
NSW
Duncan Murray

Crucial phone detail sought in cop's double murder case

Lawyers for a former senior constable facing a double murder charge are calling on police to release his phone records from the time of the alleged killings.

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A daycare centre in Maroubra has been targeted.
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NSW
Ellen Ransley and Matt Shrivell

Minns vows to catch ‘bastards’ after anti-Semitic attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to catch the ‘bastards’ responsible for the ‘atrocious’ anti-Semitic attack on a Sydney childcare centre.

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Andrew O'Keefe is facing a fresh drug-driving charge for a test that predates his last rehab.
NSW
Duncan Murray

Fresh drug-driving case for troubled ex-TV star

A former TV host is facing another drug-related charge as he tries to get his life back on track after his last court appearance.

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A man has been charged with murder after allegedly forcing his way into a home at Iluka, in NSW. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Murder charges after breached AVO bashing inside apartment

Police have charged a man with murder following a vicious assault led to a man’s death inside an apartment. 

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Brisbane pastor William Strickland remains missing in floodwaters in NSW northern rivers.
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Sarah Keszler

Pastor swept away in floodwaters on way home from wedding rehearsal identified

The man’s ute was found 400m downstream by search and rescue crews.

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A 48-year-old man had died of critical injuries after he was found unconscious in a unit at Ryde on Saturday evening.
NSW
Hayley Taylor

Murder charge laid after man killed in Sydney unit

Investigators tracked down the alleged killer the day after the victim’s body was located.

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