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Hundreds have packed a church in Sydney’s South West to pay tribute to John Versace, the young plumber fatally shot in a brazen attack, in what police suspect was a case of mistaken identity.

AustraliaMourners farewell plumber killed in mistaken identity attack

Hundreds have packed a church in Sydney’s South West to pay tribute to John Versace, the young plumber fatally shot in a brazen attack, in what police suspect was a case of mistaken identity.

Kimberley Braddish

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NewsNew salvo in state’s war on WFH

Call centre staff helping victims of domestic violence and children are the latest workers to push back against a mandated return to the office.

Nathan Schmidt

The NSW Blues are firm favourites to claim State of Origin bragging rights this year. Dan Peled / NewsWire

RUGBY LEAGUE‘Better start writing’: Premiers’ juicy Origin bet

The stakes are high when it comes to State of Origin rugby league between NSW and Queensland – just ask the premiers of the two states.

Blair Jackson

The new Blackwattle Bay precinct in Sydney has been approved for 1500 homes.

NewsNext step for housing after Rosehill failure

The green light has been given for 1500 new homes near the Sydney CBD days after a “once-in-a-lifetime” $5bn project was shot down.

Nathan Schmidt

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NewsBig change to paid parental leave

Expecting parents and carers will be in luck this new financial year, with a big change coming to the paid parental leave scheme.

Nathan Schmidt

Murderer Kwang Kyung Yoo. Photo: Facebook

COURTPremiumShocking lies of man who killed 7yo, couple

His brutal murder of a seven-year-old and a couple left Australia shocked, now the truth has come out about the taekwondo instructor killer.

Steve Zemek

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NEWSTragic end to search for missing boater

The desperate search for a missing boater who departed in the southeast corner of Lake Macquarie on a fishing trip has ended in tragedy.

Georgie Kibel

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WEATHERStunning Uluru sight as rain smashes country

A rare sight has emerged at one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks as record-breaking rain smashes parts of the country.

Hannah Wilcox, Georgie Kibel

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CourtTaekwondo master’s shocking triple murder

A taekwondo instructor has admitted to killing a couple and a child in a shocking triple murder before he attempted to claim he had been attacked in a random incident.

Steve Zemek

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TRIALPremiumPop star to take stand in fraud trial

Guy Sebastian will enter a Sydney courtroom as a witness in the coming days as his manager stands trial battling embezzlement allegations.

Steve Zemek

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FoodPopular milk recalled over health risk

Shoppers are being warned to check their fridges after a milk variety was pulled from shelves amid fears of microbial contamination.

Andrew Hedgman

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State PoliticsCorflute ban looms for fed up Aussies

There’s a growing tide against the long-running Aussie tradition of election corflutes, with another local council moving to consider a ban.

Duncan Evans

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NEWSPremiumMP said ‘nice things’ about man: court

A political staffer who alleges an MP sexually abused him has told a court the politician said “nice things” about him on the walk home.

Rhiannon Lewin

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UPDATEDPremiumDrug addict killed mum with pot plant

A heroin addict who killed his mother by bludgeoning her with a pot plant has learnt he will spend years in jail for her murder.

Steve Zemek

Large and hazardous surf is forecast to batter the NSW coastline over the coming days. Weatherzone

WEATHERMonster waves set to pound coast

Surf conditions are about to intensify dramatically, with powerful swells set to bring long-period waves and surging tides.

Andrew Hedgman

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UPDATED‘Nightmares’: Families of Bondi victims’ grief

The families of those killed in the Westfield Bondi Junction attack have spoken of their “bone-deep, soul-crushing agony” at an inquest.

Clareese Packer

A bombshell inquiry into the Dural ‘terror’ caravan has been referred to an ethics committee. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsMPs clash over bomb caravan probe

A bombshell inquiry into an explosives-laden caravan and controversial anti-hate laws has sparked a fight within parliament itself.

Nathan Schmidt

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BreakingCharges laid in shock 30 year cold case

A man has been charged more than 30 years after mum Pauline Sowry disappeared over the Christmas period in 1993. Here’s what he is facing.

Duncan Evans

Sydney light rail has been shuttered for urgent repairs. NewsWire / Nikki Short

NewsSydney hit by fresh commuter chaos

Commuters in a major Australian city were hit with a fresh bout of rail dysfunction on Thursday, after much of the network was brought to a standstill last week.

Nathan Schmidt

A teenager has been charged after grabbing a female jogger and choking her in a violent attack on a Canberra trail.

NEWSTeen charged after horror attack on jogger

A teenager has been charged after allegedly grabbing and choking a woman while she was on a morning jog, before he allegedly violently assaulted her.

Alexandra Feiam

The deadly fire gutted a home in Croydon in Sydney’s Inner West about 4am on Wednesday. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

UPDATEDPremiumSon charged with dad’s murder after fire

A son has been charged with the murder of his own dad in a horrific house fire in Sydney’s inner west, with police alleging an accelerant was used before the blaze.

Georgie Kibel

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NewsPlea for Aussie tourism ‘game-changer’

More than 100 businesses have signed a letter in support of a “game-changing” plan to protect a beloved Australian animal that could become the country’s next great attraction.

Nathan Schmidt

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NEWSPremiumMotorist stranded for 26 hours in flood zone

Record floods shut a key stretch of a major highway, stranding drivers for hours and exposing major gaps in detour planning and communication.

Karen Grace Prince

Selective tests at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney Olympic Park and Canterbury Racecourse were all postponed as a result of the chaos. 9News

EDUCATIONReview flagged after chaotic exam scenes

A sweeping review is set to probe what led to chaotic scenes outside selective school test venues in one Aussie state, which resulted in tests being cancelled and police having to control crowds of parents.

Blake Antrobus

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