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CCTV has captured Chris Baghsarian being kidnapped in case of mistaken identity.

‘Million per cent certain’ kidnappers got wrong man: Police

The bizarre circumstances surrounding an elderly grandfather’s mistaken kidnapping in Sydney continue to evolve after police confirmed they believe he is still alive.

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Queensland police are leading a manhunt inland near the NSW border after reports of shots being fired.

Manhunt after reports of shots fired

Police are reportedly tracking a man who fled into bushland near the Queensland-NSW border after shots were fired.

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New apprentices are eligible for up to $10,000 in financial support throughout their training. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Thousands of new brickies, sparkies to bolster housing

A new apprenticeship scheme could soon help bring construction costs down, but another key factor has been identified as the biggest impediment to new housing.

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A group of males have been arrested after chasing a woman through a hospital with machetes. Gera Kazakov

Machete-wielding teens spark hospital terror in wild chase

Police were called after reports of a group armed with machetes pursuing a young woman and her friends near a Northern Territory hospital.

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Accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram, dressed in prison greens, has faced court for the first time. (Rocco Fazzari/AAP PHOTOS)

Bondi shooter speaks as 'onerous conditions' outlined

The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.

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South Australia Police have commenced a fresh search.

Gus Lamont: Search for ‘evidence’ after identifying suspect

Detectives investigating the suspected murder of four-year-old Gus Lamont have confirmed a fresh search of a key location, just 11 days after police declared his disappearance a major crime.

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Zoe Samson-Wood was allegedly stabbed 15 times by a male co-worker.

‘Powerless’: 20yo stabbed 15 times at work

The waitress was allegedly chased down and stabbed by a former colleague, who had been fired for inappropriate behaviour hours earlier.

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CCTV footage of Chris Baghsarian being kidnapped in case of mistaken identity.

Terrifying vision as Sydney grandfather mistakenly kidnapped

Police are urging the kidnappers of an 85-year-old man who was abducted from his home to drop him at a hospital, amid grave fears for his safety.

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The incident occurred inside the Star Casino hotel car park

Chaos after car rampage in Sydney CBD hotel

A man has been taken into custody after dozens of high-end vehicles were totalled during a car rampage inside the Star Casino hotel.

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Lee Casuscelli (R) was one of two women killed in a collision with an allegedly stolen car.

Final moments of women killed in crash emerge as community ‘shattered’

The two women were on their way to go shopping when their vehicle was struck by an allegedly stolen car.

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Swords drawn in terrifying road rage confrontation in Epping

Swords drawn in terrifying road rage confrontation

Two drivers brandished blades at each other in a shocking incident that left witnesses stunned.

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Police’s internal watchdog will review an investigation involving a man in his 30s who allegedly fled from police on an e-bike and crashed into a pole. NewsWire / Nikki Short

E-bike rider fighting for life after crash

A Sydney man in his 30s has been critically injured after crashing his e-bike into a pole while allegedly fleeing from police who had tried to stop him.

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There have been separate stabbings minutes apart in western Sydney in the early hours of Sunday. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Teen stabbed after men break into home

Two young men have been stabbed minutes apart in separate attacks in western Sydney in the early hours of Sunday.

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Worrying trend in wake of Dezi Freeman

As the hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman continues, experts have warned the rise of ‘sovereign citizens’ could become a serious threat.

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