7 h. ago We ‘obeyed’ all safety rules, say Swiss bar owners after deadly inferno

The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a New Year’s Day inferno said he broke no safety regulations, as a chief prosecutor says the blaze was probably ignited by sparklers.

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7 h. ago We followed all safety rules, say Swiss bar owners after deadly inferno

The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a New Year’s Day inferno said he broke no safety regulations, as a chief prosecutor says the blaze was probably ignited by sparklers.

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9 h. ago Swiss investigators question bar owners; prosecutor says sparklers likely ignited inferno

Swiss investigators have questioned the owners of a bar where 40 people died in an inferno on New Year’s Day as a chief prosecutor says the blaze was probably ignited by sparklers carried by bartenders.

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24 h. ago Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking on remote trail

Two hikers encountered a mountain lion near the woman’s body. They threw rocks to scare it away so they could try to help her.

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28 h. ago A strangled man and failed pregnancy plot: The tragic tale of the last woman hanged in Australia

In 1951, Jean Lee was the first woman in more than five decades to be hanged in Victoria. Now, for the first time in 75 years, the troubling records of her case have been made public.

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44 h. ago Two women drown, man missing amid ‘horrific’ spate on Sydney beaches

Another woman’s drowning death came after separate earlier tragedies on Sydney beaches, with frantic attempts to save a man hours after a woman’s body was found.

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55 h. ago Man missing in ocean, woman found dead at Sydney’s eastern beaches

Hundreds of onlookers were stunned as swimmers and police frantically attempted to save one man, hours after a woman’s body was discovered at a neighbouring beach.

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69 h. ago Woman charged after 30 shots fired at Sydney home with kids inside

A woman has been charged over a shooting where more than 30 rounds were fired into a Sydney home with children inside earlier this year.

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3 d. ago French crew stripped of Sydney to Hobart victory as new overall winner named

Skipper Jiang Lin has become the first woman to collect the famous Tattersall Cup for the Sydney to Hobart overall winner.

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3 d. ago Woman charged after more than 30 gunshots fired at Sydney home

Four young children were inside the home when a carload of assailants opened fire. It is the second time the house has been targeted.

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4 d. ago ‘That’s heavy’: Woolies bag laden with $20 bundles seized in Fortitude Valley drug probe

Police arrested 16 men after a six-month investigation into alleged drug dealing in Brisbane’s party precinct.

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4 d. ago Two charged after semi automatic guns, drugs allegedly found in Melbourne home

Two people have been hit with multiple trafficking charges after more than 20 guns, as well as illicit drugs, were allegedly seized in Melbourne’s north-west.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane will avoid a public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane hopes to avoid a public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane hopes to avoid public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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5 d. ago Want a better relationship? Here are 15 expert tips you can use now

Relationships fail through repeated small acts more often than major, cataclysmic events. But while conflict is inevitable, small habits can help couples to maintain positive connections.

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6 d. ago Community raises funds for son whose mother was allegedly killed by husband

A community has banded together to raise funds for a boy whose mother was allegedly killed by her husband.

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7 d. ago Woman charged after 15kg of meth labelled ‘tea’ found in luggage

The 40-year-old woman was arrested after a routine bag check at Sydney Airport found 15 kilograms of methamphetamine in her luggage.

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7 d. ago ‘Evil’ tradie sexually attacked woman in Sydney home after blaming wife

A solar installer asked the victim if anyone lived with her and whether her children visited often.

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8 d. ago How sober curious and Ozempic gave Aussie wines a Christmas hangover

If you’re sober curious, California sober or taking weight-loss drugs, you’re giving Australia’s winemakers a headache.

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