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A pedestrian has died following an alleged hit and run in Sydney’s south west.

PolAir track driver after man dies in Sydney hit-and-run

A woman has been detained after a pedestrian died in an alleged western Sydney hit-and-run crash.

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Erin Patterson and her estranged husband Simon Patterson.

Fatal mushroom cook accused of lying in box

Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson has been accused of lying to the jury in her triple-murder trial.

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Phoeobe Bishop’s alleged murderers James Wood (centre) and Tanika Bromley (right) are in custody,

The Queensland law that may be tested in search for Pheobe

Queensland’s no body, no parole law may be tested after investigators in Bundaberg charged the flatmates of missing Gin Gin teenager Pheobe Bishop with her murder.

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New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb is reportedly taking leave and finishing duties on Friday.

Top cop wraps up early to start ‘new challenge’

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb is stepping aside on Friday, handing over to her current deputy who is being thrust into the acting role. 

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Chris Dawson had had his appeal to overturn sexual abise charges quashed.

Chris Dawson has sexual abuse charges appeal dismissed

Former Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson, who was convicted of murdering his wife Lynette Dawson, has had his bid to quash a sexual abuse charge dismissed. 

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Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has reportedly been scammed out of $150,000.

Aussie Olympic champ allegedly loses fortune in robbery

The swimming hero was spotted at the police station reporting details of the crime.

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A man has died after being struck by a light rail in Sydney.

Man killed by light rail in Sydney, trapped under carriage

A man in his 40s has died after being hit by a light rail carriage in Surry Hills, triggering a major police response and investigation, with witnesses describing the chaotic scene.

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Accused mushroom killer reveals ex’s ‘poison’ accusation

Accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson has revealed the moment her ex-husband demanded she explain ‘how you poisoned my parents’ during bombshell evidence at her triple murder trial.

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Ethan Davis leaves the Downing Centre Court on Wednesday.

‘Not going to stop’: Chilling texts before man abducted ex

Chilling new details and text messages have been revealed after a man abducted his ex-girlfriend in a bid to delete evidence of his harassment against her.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out cutting tobacco excises.

Chalmers needs to stop creating work for organised crime

AARON PATRICK: By driving the cost of cigarettes up to $75 a packet, the Government has created a thriving black market sucking up limited police resources.

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Pheobe Bishop’s housemate James Wood is assisting police with their inquiries.

Major breakthrough in Pheobe mystery as police make arrest

A man has been arrested over the disappearance of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, police have confirmed.

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Erin Patterson is continuing to give evidence at her triple-murder trial.

Accused triple-murder mushroom cook back in witness box

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson is back in the witness box after telling a jury about her life before serving up a poisonous lunch that killed three people.

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