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Four years after a fatal house fire, a disability support worker has been charged with manslaughter. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Disability worker accused of causing patient's death

A disability worker has been charged over the death of a man in a house fire at an assisted living facility nearly five years ago.

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Adam Berguiga has faced court accused of raping a woman he'd met at a nightclub on New Year's Day. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

Man in court after warrant for NYD sex assault in Melbourne

A French national extradited from Sydney to Melbourne over his alleged rape and assault of a woman he met at a club on New Year's Day has faced court.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese places holy water on the coffin of former NSW Police Detective Sergeant Peter 'Marzo' Meagher, who died in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING BIANCA DE MARCHI

‘It feels wrong’: Final Bondi victim laid to rest

The brother of a former police officer killed in the Bondi terror attack has called into question the nation’s gun laws as his sibling is laid to rest.

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A teenage boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed during a brawl at a house party in Sydney's west.

Teen fighting for life after brutal house party stabbing

A teenage boy is critical after he was stabbed during a brawl at a house party on Tuesday night.

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Anthony Albanese is backing the AFP amid claims a major terror surveillance team was axed before the Bondi attack.

Albo denies counter-terror team was axed before Bondi attack

The Prime Minister has expressed ‘full confidence’ in the AFP after revelations that a surveillance team used in counter-terrorism operations was disbanded over budget concerns weeks before the Bondi attack. 

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Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has extended the protest ban in NSW.

‘Extraordinary times’: Cops extend protest ban after Bondi

A ban on public protests and rallies in NSW has been extended for a further 14 days, with Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon declaring these were ‘extraordinary times’. 

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A woman jailed over Jason Galleghan's murder has been charged with assaulting a prison officer. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Woman behind fatal teen bashing accused of jail assault

A woman jailed for decades after luring a 16-year-old to his death over a pair of headphones is back in court after allegedly assaulting a prison officer.

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Brett Andrew Button was jailed for causing a catastrophic 2023 bus crash that killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others in the NSW Hunter Valley.

REVEALED: Real cause of ‘war zone’ Hunter Valley bus crash

His erratic driving prompted several scared passengers to buckle their seatbelts and at one point he told them ‘if you liked that corner, you’re going to like this one’.

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Sam Groth, centre, with Jess Wilson.

Sam Groth remains lame duck Liberal deputy leader

Former tennis ace Sam Groth is remaining as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party despite announcing he won’t contest the next election as a candidate. His colleagues are now speaking out.

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Rallies such as a march condemning US strikes on Venezuela have been held despite NSW's protest ban. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

Future of protests unclear as top cop to decide on ban

Police will decide whether to extend a ban on protests as civil liberties groups decry the measure as a suppression of Australians' rights.

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A specialist counter-terror team was shut down weeks before the December 14 Bondi attack.

Specialist counter-terror team shut down weeks before Bondi

An AFP ‘national surveillance team’ was quietly disbanded because of funding shortfalls just weeks before the deadly Bondi attack. 

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NSW driver lead police on a high-speed chase while under the influence.

NSW driver rings in new year with booze and coke-fuelled high-speed chase

One man's year got off to a bad start thanks to a poor decision to lead police on a high-speed chase under the influence.

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Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram has today been transferred to Goulburn Supermax, following almost two weeks at a Sydney prison hospital.

Alleged Bondi shooter moved to Supermax prison

Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram has been transferred to Goulburn Supermax, following almost two weeks at a Sydney prison hospital.

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David Woiwod speaks to Bronson’s owner Erin Beattie after viral drive-through stunt.

Cheeky reason owner took her horse through the Macca’s drive-thru

Erin Beattie’s stallion was treated to a soft serve but it’s not the first time they’ve tried it.

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