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Police investigate relationship of sailor and brothel owner found dead on yacht
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Police investigate relationship of sailor and brothel owner found dead on yacht

Police were told the pair had planned to stay on the 47-foot yacht Taloha at Cammeray on Monday night.

  • by Jessica McSweeney, Nick Newling, Riley Walter and Clare Sibthorpe

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Alleged acts of accused killer cop six months before double murder
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Alleged acts of accused killer cop six months before double murder

Court documents have revealed the allegations against Beau Lamarre-Condon months before he is accused of killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

  • by Sarah McPhee
Woman left paraplegic by Flemington Racecourse tree fall settles multimillion-dollar lawsuit
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Woman left paraplegic by Flemington Racecourse tree fall settles multimillion-dollar lawsuit

The young mother was left with lifelong injuries after being crushed by a huge branch after a day at the races.

  • by Katie Bice and Melissa Cunningham
Former partner of wealthy Sydney businessman loses court battle over his estate

Former partner of wealthy Sydney businessman loses court battle over his estate

A Supreme Court judge has ruled that the children of Andrew Findlay should inherit his multimillion-dollar estate, not his estranged partner and their mother.

  • by Andrew Hornery
Violent riot erupts near site of deadly dance school stabbing attack in England
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Violent riot erupts near site of deadly dance school stabbing attack in England

Police said the crowd was believed to be supporters a far-right group and the unrest was inspired by speculation about the teenage boy arrested over the stabbings.

  • by Temilade Adelaja
Determined rollercoaster victim fights on as ride operator cleared

Determined rollercoaster victim fights on as ride operator cleared

Shylah Rodden was left partially blind, deaf and brain-damaged but a WorkSafe investigation has concluded no one will face charges.

  • by Katie Bice and Eliza Rugg
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Devastated Perth parents slam findings over their toddler son’s death

Devastated Perth parents slam findings over their toddler son’s death

The family of 21-month-old Sandipan Dhar, who died from undiagnosed leukemia, are rejecting Ramsay Health Care’s finding that he received “appropriate” care.

  • by Holly Thompson
Two pilots die in WA cattle station helicopter tragedy

Two pilots die in WA cattle station helicopter tragedy

A 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old man have died after their helicopters collided shortly after take-off at a cattle station in WA’s far north.

  • by Rebecca Peppiatt
Coroner to investigate after builder dies from injuries sustained during arrest

Coroner to investigate after builder dies from injuries sustained during arrest

Luke Briggs, 35, died from catastrophic injuries sustained during a police arrest in Hoppers Crossing last week. Police have not revealed what happened during his arrest.

  • by Cameron Houston
Death toll from Ethiopian landslides soars, official says

Death toll from Ethiopian landslides soars, official says

Following heavy rain a landslide buried people, then a second one engulfed others who had gathered to help on Monday morning. 

  • by Dawit Endeshaw
Hero father identified after Sydney train tragedy

Hero father identified after Sydney train tragedy

The family had recently posted photos of their Australian adventures on social media after moving from India to Sydney for work.

  • by Jessica McSweeney and Angus Thomson