38 m. ago Wells refers expenses to watchdog as flights to Labor event emerge

Wells charged taxpayers more than $2000 for flights to Sydney to attend a Labor Party fundraiser in August, while the minister referred her own use of entitlements to the independent watchdog on Tuesday.

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2 h. ago Atmosphere tested, gas cylinders monitored after blaze engulfs servo

The fire has sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene to fully extinguish the blaze.

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3 h. ago Ash Barty’s simple advice for Australian tennis’ next big thing

The former world No.1 has encouraged Australian teenager and next big thing Emerson Jones to be “kind to herself” ahead of an Australian Open where she will attract more attention than ever.

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3 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral as it happened: Prime minister delivers eulogy as family and Labor heavyweights farewell late politician

The late political kingmaker has been farewelled with a state funeral at St James’ Church in Sydney.

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3 h. ago The powerful and privileged farewell the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’

Australia’s political class turned out to honour controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson at a state funeral in Sydney on Tuesday.

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4 h. ago Fire engulfs service station in Sydney, surrounding buildings evacuated

The blaze sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene.

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4 h. ago Fire engulfs Sydney service station, surrounding buildings evacuated

The blaze sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene.

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6 h. ago Police target alleged money laundering, illicit tobacco crime syndicate

Four men charged after co-ordinated AFP and NSW Police raids across Sydney.

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6 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime minister delivers eulogy as Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson is under way, with hundreds of dignitaries and political heavyweights in attendance.

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8 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime Minister, Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker in Sydney

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson will begin in Sydney at 11am.

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12 h. ago One Battle After Another leads, Wicked snubbed in Golden Globe nominations

Jacob Elordi was among the Australian names called out, scoring nods in the film and TV categories. Read the full list of nominees.

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13 h. ago Top cop’s plea for alleged Sydney victims of notorious daycare paedophile

Ashley Paul Griffith allegedly abused two dozen children in NSW, the eldest aged only four. Detective Chief Inspector Peter Yeomans wants him brought to justice.

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13 h. ago This neighbourhood gem captures the seasons with its vivid pizza toppings

With a former Pizza Madre chef, 72-hour-fermented dough and smoked mozzarella, it’s easy to see why the community has embraced this tiny pizza shop.

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13 h. ago I’m not sure who this disappointing Brisbane import is for. But it’s certainly not me

Melburnians tend to be horrible snobs about Brisbane, and this transplanted restaurant lives up to the cliche.

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13 h. ago ‘Cities change’: The plan for thousands of new homes in inner Sydney revealed

Greyhound racing will end in inner Sydney as the NSW government pushes on with its ambitious housing plans.

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19 h. ago De Minaur wins Newcombe Medal for fourth time, Barty’s haul in his sights

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

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19 h. ago De Minaur wins Newk medal for fourth time; young gun Hewitt’s hip ailment

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

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23 h. ago Sydney council cracks down on notorious Christmas Day beach bash

Backpackers have been “strongly discouraged” from attending the bacchanalia this year. Those who attend can expect heightened police and security patrols.

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23 h. ago Train passengers forced to climb stairs as lifts break 60 times in two years

“Sherpas” are carrying the bags of struggling passengers at a Sydney train station after the lifts broke again.

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23 h. ago Private schoolboy allegedly lured, humiliated in human tunnel tradition

Police are investigating the alleged assault of a teenage boy during a gathering of students from Scots College in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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