3 h. ago Adrian Torrens had been threatening to kill his ex: Hours later, he would instead kill a complete stranger

Many who live on the Central Coast say one simple, affordable thing could have protected Audrey Griffin.

Events

3 h. ago The surprising stories and secrets of Sydney’s City Circle line

Hopping on and off trains, Marc Cote tells a fascinating two-and-a-half hours of subterranean stories.

Politics

4 h. ago Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with royals as he loses UK legal fight

The Duke of Sussex said that he wanted reconciliation with the British royal family but his father King Charles will not speak to him over a row over his security.

Politics

5 h. ago Prince Harry ‘devastated’ after losing UK legal fight over police protection

The Duke of Sussex has lost his legal challenge to Britain changing his security arrangements after he stepped down from royal duties.

Events

7 h. ago AFL round eight as it happened: Saints thrash insipid Fremantle to end three

The Dockers were dominated at the coalface, with some of their biggest stars closed down under Friday night lights.

Politics

13 h. ago Out of action: The $3.5m problem caused by South Sydney’s Big Four

South Sydney could be without nine first grade regulars when they take the field at Magic Round on Saturday.

Politics

15 h. ago Judge sheds tears as teen killer faces 13 years’ jail for stabbing schoolboy

In the moments before Pasawm Lyhym was murdered near a busy, Melbourne train station he desperately tried to protect himself with a nearby shopping trolley.

Events

15 h. ago Everything you need to know about Grayndler, a tiny but mighty jewel in Labor’s crown

It’s one of the country’s smallest electorates, but its storied history – and one candidate in particular – makes ballots from the inner-Sydney division crucial.

Politics

15 h. ago Husband of accused mushroom cook reveals shared holidays after split

The husband of a woman accused of triple murder has told a court the family continued to go on overseas holidays after their separation.

Politics

15 h. ago The law changes demanded as Sydney tunnel workers face death

The union is urging the government to extend the ability for tunnelling companies to be prosecuted for exposing workers to deadly levels of silica dust.

Society

16 h. ago ‘Children would be crushed’: Police called as selective schools tests descend into chaos

One test was cancelled and police including members of the riot squad were needed to manage massive crowds at selective school exams across Sydney.

Events

17 h. ago ‘Very hurt’: How a belated birthday invitation to Erin Patterson sparked a family rift

Simon Patterson also told the court his estranged wife was “extremely aggressive” about child support in the months before the deadly mushroom lunch.

Society

17 h. ago Highway reopened after hundreds of cars damaged in scrap metal spill

The debris spilt just after 5am along the M1 Pacific Motorway, sparking traffic chaos and forcing all southbound lanes to be closed.

Events

17 h. ago Punters say it’s Albanese – and are already betting on Dutton’s replacement

The betting agencies have Albanese as an extremely short-priced favourite to win on Saturday – so much so that a Labor victory is at Winx-like odds.

Politics

17 h. ago Taking a moment to thank the brilliant David Crowe as voters head to the polls

After five weeks of political twists and turns, ups and downs and claims and counter-claims, the election campaign is drawing to a close.

Politics

19 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Estranged husband Simon Patterson gives evidence on tense texts with wife, family rift over birthday invites and child support as mushroom cook case continues

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Society

19 h. ago Erin ‘never actually asked’ about condition of lunch guests after meal, court hears: Trial day three, as it happened

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Events

21 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Family footage shown to court as alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband, Simon Patterson, returns to the stand

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Events

22 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: Alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband Simon Patterson returns to the stand for second day

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Events

22 h. ago Brisbane news live: Fire department charged two years after death | Story Bridge footpaths remain closed | Woman in hospital after e

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