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Trauma experts are calling for a state-led mental health response, including counselling, for witnesses to a car crash into Newcastle Knights fans. The crash occurred on Saturday at a roundabout on Newcastle Link Road, in Newcastle's west, where a crowd of supporters had gathered to farewell the grand-final bound Newcastle Knights NRL team.
A group of ultra-endurance athletes has completed a 4,000-kilometre relay from Perth to Sydney to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence support service Beyond DV. The athletes, who ran around the clock for 15 days, aimed to bring attention to the struggles of domestic violence victims.
A man died after being shot by police following a car crash in a rural area north of Yass on Sunday afternoon. The incident has sparked an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
A 16-year-old girl is in a critical but stable condition after being struck by an e-bike at Barrack Heights, south of Wollongong. Police have arrested a 35-year-old male e-bike rider who allegedly tested positive for alcohol and drugs following the collision.
Naufahu Whyte's impressive performance in the recent NRL grand final has sparked debate about who was the best player on the field. His efforts, combined with teammate James Tedesco, helped secure a 19-18 victory for the Roosters.
Newcastle Knights fans are taking pride in their team's efforts despite a heart-wrenching one-point loss to the Roosters in Sunday's NRL grand final. The team may have fallen short, but the community is rallying around them, with fans eager to celebrate their journey.
The Sydney Roosters celebrated their NRL grand final win at Easts Bondi Junction, with Mark Nawaqanitawase lifting the Provan-Summons trophy to adoring fans. Nawaqanitawase, described by his coach as "extraordinary", was the game changer in the Roosters' thrilling 19-18 victory over the Knights.
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