5 h. ago NSW Labor wants to toughen laws it previously said were causing people to self

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey once promised to repeal contentious workers compensation laws. Now the Minns government wants to make them even tougher.

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9 h. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson described relationship between parents as ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children continued to be played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

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9 h. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson said relationship between parents ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children was played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

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16 h. ago Brandon Smith once mocked Latrell. Now they are good friends

One of the first people Brandon Smith called when weighing up a move to South Sydney was Latrell Mitchell, the club favourite – and forgotten NSW centre.

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22 h. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

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25 h. ago Black smoke billows from Vatican on second round of voting, no pope elected

Thousands of people have been gathering in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

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26 h. ago ‘Breaks the soul’: Homeless tents cleared from Brisbane park by police

David Hurding says he has been a roadie for Metallica, Coldplay and Rihanna. He’s now homeless, camping in Musgrave Park – but not for long.

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30 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: ‘She ate the same as us,’ daughter of accused says of mushroom meal leftovers

A video recording of evidence from Erin Patterson’s daughter was played to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

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30 h. ago NRL's 'HUMOROUS' double standards has Johns stumped: Immortal Behaviour Ep09

Allana Ferguson and Andrew Johns break down the latest contract saga! How are the Roosters able to force players out without backlash, but when Galvin does it the world erupts? The Bears are back and Joey ponders who will be their coach. The footy legends unpack why Turbo should be Fullback for NSW and Joey lists what frightens him the most about QLD. Plus, which coaches are in the firing line?

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36 h. ago Rapid deportation of migrants to Libya would violate court order, US judge rules

The court issued a new order restricting their removal following reports the Trump administration could deport people as soon as this week – despite previous US condemnation of Libya’s harsh treatment of detainees.

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36 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly recording people in their homes

A Queensland man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly Queensland man in their homes without their knowledge.

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41 h. ago First conclave vote to elect new pope fails as black smoke emerges

More than 45,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

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41 h. ago A haircut that costs $750: The truth about pricey beauty treatments

Here are some that are worth the cost, from offering a whole new look to luxuriating in unadulterated bliss.

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41 h. ago The huge amount it costs now to sell one home and buy another

Costs linked to selling a home and buying another are at record highs, prompting some already in the market to stay put rather than take on the added expense of moving.

Economics

53 h. ago The ‘parallel’ NSW schools agency where 26 people earned $500,000 a year

Education secretary Murat Dizdar told the ICAC a former colleague had a “sharp” and “direct” manner that left some colleagues “bruised”.

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54 h. ago Sprung! The wildest claims people have made on their tax returns

From air fryers to swimwear and $10,000 in luxury-branded clothing, here are some of the strange claims the Tax Office has to sort through.

Economics

59 h. ago House fire that killed young boy ‘suspicious’ as six remain in hospital

A 36-year-old woman is under police guard in hospital after Wednesday’s blaze in Toowoomba.

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60 h. ago India launches military strikes against Pakistan after Kashmir massacre

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, as Pakistani authorities said five Indian planes had been downed in retaliation.

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63 h. ago India fires missiles into Pakistan, targeting multiple sites

Pakistani security officials said missiles were fired into at least three locations, killing at a child and wounding two other people, and that retaliatory strikes had been launched.

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2 d. ago Isabel Allende’s new book is a bold, contradictory enchantment

The Chilean-American author’s latest work is moving, eloquent and breaks all the rules.

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