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The NSW government is taking action to stop train surfing by installing angled covers on Tangaras.

'Russian roulette': Anti-train surfing ramps installed

After a spike in train surfing incidents resulting in serious injuries, a state government is installing 'nose cone' attachments to trains in a bid to stamp put the practice.

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A Melbourne man has been charged with sending senator Lidia Thorpe harassing emails.

Man in court over online abuse of Lidia Thorpe

A man accused of sending harassing emails to senator Lidia Thorpe and ‘defacing’ a flag outside her office has appeared in court.

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A woman has been killed during a shark attack at Kylie’s Beach on the NSW north coast.

Fatal shark attack update after bystanders’ heroic act

A woman has been killed and a man has miraculously survived with the help of an heroic bystander after a horror shark attack at a remote beach in northern NSW.

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The greyhonds were left in a metal bike locker on a day of total fire bans and hear warnings.

Horror find as dogs left to die in train station locker

Two dogs have died and a man has been charged with alleged animal cruelty offences after members of the public found the animals locked in a metal train station bike locker.

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The families of those killed in Joel Cauchi’s deadly Westfield Bondi Junction rampage want his psychiatrist, Andrea Boros-Lavack, investigated. Supplied.

Call for Bondi Westfield killer’s doctor to be investigated

The families of those killed in the Westfield Bondi Junction attack want killer Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist investigated, an inquest has been told.

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Police have renewed their search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

New focus as search for missing 4yo Gus Lamont resumes

Police are heading back to Oak Park sheep station and a search area dotted with unused mine shafts as they try to locate Gus Lamont.

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William Kamm, known to his cult followers as 'Little Pebble', has been granted bail.

Cult leader ‘Little Pebble’s’ alleged plan to have sex with child

A self-proclaimed prophet has been granted bail after allegedly planning to take a 13yo girl on a cruise in a bid to evade age of consent laws.

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A new search is about to begin on Oak Park Station for missing 4yo Gus Lamont.

Major development in search for missing 4yo Gus Lamont

South Australian police have announced they will act as vital new information has come to hand in the effort to locate missing boy Gus Lamont.

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Joel Davis is accused of encouraging abuse and hate towards independent federal MP Allegra Spender.

Neo-nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail

A neo-nazi accused of calling on supporters to ‘rhetorically rape’ a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials.

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Police released CCTV of a man shortly after the fire.

Synagogue firebomber arrested after manhunt

A mentally unwell man responsible for firebombing a synagogue has been returned to custody, just days after he was released on bail.

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Jacob Hersant was spoken to by police after the alleged Dawn Service disruption.

Neo-nazis to fight Anzac Day charges

Three neo-nazis have been urged to seek legal help as they plan to defend against allegations they behaved offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.

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Uiatu ‘Joan’ Taufua who faces three manslaughter charges has been referred to a Mental Health Court.

Triple-fatal case takes new turn for NRL star's mum

A specialist court will decide whether the mother of NRL star Payne Haas was of unsound mind when she allegedly killed three people in a car crash.

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Two women remain stranded on Mount Anne in Tasmania.

Hikers stranded in extreme conditions as rescuers forced back

Severe weather has left two women stranded in Tasmania, with emergency teams forced to retreat after an overnight attempt and a rescue helicopter unable to reach the site.

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A teen driver has been remanded in custody after a pregnant woman was killed in a two-car crash.

P-plater denied bail as crash kills woman, unborn child

A teenage university student involved in a horrific Sydney car crash that killed a woman who was eight months pregnant has been denied bail.

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Police are on the hunt after a gunman opened fire on two homes in Broadmeadows, Melbourne.