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Leura Stabbing: Woman Charged in Blue Mountains Attack

A 41-year-old woman faces serious charges following a violent stabbing incident in the tranquil town of Leura, NSW. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday afternoon, with the victim hospitalised and the community left in disbelief.

NSW Skydiving Tragedy: Court Hears Fatal Collision Details

A coronial inquest into the deaths of experienced skydivers Stephen Hoare and Alex Welling has heard how a catastrophic mid-air collision over NSW led to a double tragedy, raising urgent questions about safety protocols in the sport.

World's Most Dangerous Countries for Selfies Revealed

A landmark study has identified the countries where the pursuit of the perfect selfie has turned deadly, with India leading a sobering global ranking of fatalities. Discover the treacherous locations and the tragic human cost behind the social media trend

Smoke Clears: Police Trial Over Teen's Custody Death

The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.

Sydney Submerged: Record Deluge Triggers Major Flood Emergency

A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi

Skydiver's Death Ruled 'Gross Negligence' After Harness Fail

A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa

Climate wars threaten NSW Liberal unity

Internal divisions over climate policy among NSW Liberals are escalating, posing a significant challenge for leader Mark Speakman as tensions simmer within the party.

Telstra outage disrupts services across NSW

A major Telstra outage has disrupted mobile and internet services across New South Wales, leaving customers frustrated and businesses struggling. Here's what we know so far.

Skydiver dies in mid-air collision tragedy

A skydiver has tragically died following a mid-air collision with another jumper during a routine training exercise in Florida. The incident has sent shockwaves through the skydiving community.

Ex-cops jailed for assault during welfare check

Two former NSW police officers have been sentenced to prison for assaulting a woman experiencing a mental health crisis during a welfare check. The shocking incident has raised serious concerns about police conduct.

Gareth Ward resigns as Kiama MP after conviction

Convicted rapist Gareth Ward has officially resigned as the Member for Kiama, leaving the New South Wales Parliament seat vacant. The controversial former MP stepped down following his sentencing.

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