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Jeremy Webb died after eating a dinner of beef sausages during a camping trip with friends. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Shock new claim as teen dies after eating campfire sausages

The mother of a teenage boy who died on a camping trip in NSW has revealed a new theory behind his sudden death.

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Tahira Shaheen was sentenced to 16 months jail after hitting a 12-year-old girl and fleeing the scene.

Learner driver’s bizarre response after mowing down 12yo

A middle-aged learner driver who plowed into a 12-year-old girl outside a school then left her for dead has revealed the bizarre reason why she fled the scene.

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Two major bungles at Monash IVF sparked an independent review headed by a leading barrister. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Embryo bungle forces IVF giant to face tough new rules

A state watchdog has slapped a major IVF clinic with conditions for it to continue operating, after a patient was mistakenly implanted with her own embryo.

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Police have swarmed a Blacktown home after gunshots were fired.

Man dies after being shot multiple times in daylight attack

A man has died after being shot multiple times on a residential street in Sydney’s west, with two people arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene during a tense midday police pursuit.

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Kim Stephen, the creative force behind Asian diner Light Years, has died, aged 40.

Heartbreak as respected restaurateur dies suddenly, aged 40

Tributes are flowing for Australian restaurateur Kim Stephen, with his fiancé urging men ‘fighting battles the world can’t see’ to ask for help. 

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Paul Thijssen's obsessive digital tracking of his ex-partner was a red flag that went unnoticed. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Stalking mistaken as affection before brutal murder

Friends thought a sports coach was smitten with his ex-girlfriend when he repeatedly checked her location online, but the reality was much more sinister.

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Benedict Bryant has been found guilty of dangerous driving.

Officer guilty over crash that killed Indigenous teen

A police officer accused of dangerous driving following the death of an Aboriginal teenager has learnt his fate in court.

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Experts believe the couple were attacked by a bull shark. Stock image.

Fatal shark attack victim’s GoPro footage obtained

A Swiss couple that were attacked by a shark, one fatally, were filming on their GoPro while they went for a swim at 6.30am on Thursday.

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Melbourne's CBD descended into chaos when counter-protesters clashed with police on October 19.

Police lay charges after violent clashes rock city protest

Two men have been charged after a Melbourne CBD protest erupted into violence, leaving police officers injured and prompting investigators to release images of more suspects.

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Authorities called the scene “nothing short of a tragedy.”

Man charged over ‘catastrophic’ crash deaths of 10yo, woman

A mother and her 10-year-old daughter died and three other children injured were killed in the north Queensland horror crash.

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Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia are offering heavily reduced airfares for Black Friday.

Jetstar offers $0 return flights as airlines slash prices in Black Friday sales

Thousands of airfares have been heavily discounted across a range of popular destinations.

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Popular kids’ puzzles recalled before Christmas
Brentwood Park Primary School.

Boy, 8, and staff member stabbed at primary school

Police are speaking to an 11-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed an eight-year-old boy and a staff member on school grounds.

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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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