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An 11-year-old boy is in a serious condition after being shot in the face and neck inside a unit in Sydney's Norwest. Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident, which police do not believe is related to organised crime.
Three swimmers have died in separate incidents at unpatrolled beaches in northern New South Wales. The fatalities bring the number of drowning deaths across the state since July to eight.
A car hitting a power pole in Birdwoodton has left over 2,700 homes and businesses in Mildura without power, with restoration efforts expected to take several days. A relief station will be set up to help affected residents charge devices and access the internet.
A five-year-old boy has died and two younger children are critically injured after being stabbed in a Blue Mountains car. The incident is being treated as an alleged domestic violence matter, with the children's mother a suspect.
The NRL has vowed to ban spectators who threw projectiles at referee Ashley Klein after a contentious match between the Warriors and the Knights. The league's integrity unit is investigating the incident, which marred a record-breaking crowd of 48,511 at Eden Park.
The Sydney Swans defeated Essendon in a thrilling preliminary final 30 years ago today, setting up a grand final berth. The game was marked by intense physicality and a dramatic turn of events, with Essendon's Matthew Lloyd struggling with the atmosphere and leaving the game with an injury.
The Sydney Roosters have defeated the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 46-10 in a dominant second-half showing, progressing to a preliminary final clash with the Dolphins next weekend. The Sharks' season has come to an end, with Cameron McInnes playing his last NRL game for now.
Australia's eucalyptus oil industry is fighting back against cheap imports and fake products, with two major producers investing millions in new distilleries and harvesting equipment. The industry is also breeding 'super' trees with higher oil yields to increase production and efficiency.
Administrators of the Bathla Group have been granted an extension of up to another year to run the voluntary administration, as they work to secure longer-term funding and navigate a complex portfolio of property projects and creditor claims. The NSW Supreme Court has extended the convening period for the administration until September 13, 2027.
A Sydney-based fashion brand owner has found a way to get thousands of duplicate listings removed from a popular online marketplace. Warwick Levy, owner of Lonely Kids Club, shares his fix in the hope of helping other designers.
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