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A former soldier involved in the extradition of an accused Sydney gangster has become uncontactable just days before a court appearance. The case involves Masood Zakaria, who faces murder charges and claims the ex-SAS officer is a key witness.
Police have increased patrols around Narrabeen Lagoon after six women reported being sexually harassed by a man on an e-bike between October 1 and October 12. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male under 25, riding an e-bike, and police are appealing for information.
A massive fire has broken out at a feed mill in Cardiff, near Newcastle, with dozens of firefighters working to contain the blaze. The temperature inside the mill has reached 500 degrees Celsius, with crews battling to prevent the fire from spreading.
Aunty Ruth Simms, a trailblazing First Nations elder and renowned educator, has been posthumously awarded a Doctor of Letters by the University of New South Wales for her 50 years of dedication to Aboriginal education. Dr Simms, who died aged 85 in September, was celebrated for her tireless work in guiding Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.
Cosmetics company Napoleon Perdis has suffered a data breach affecting nearly 340,000 customers. The breach was discovered in June, and an investigation revealed that a third-party service used to store customer records was targeted by a cyber attack.
The collapse of property developer Bathla Group has sent shockwaves through Australia's private credit market, with lenders moving to recover funds tied up in the failed construction giant. In a significant deal, 360 Capital has acquired a $31.2 million senior loan facility from La Trobe Financial, relating to a Bathla development in Sydney's north-west.
Finance presenter David Chau has a unique perspective on the current state of the economy. With a background as a litigation lawyer and a passion for storytelling, Chau is set to bring a fresh perspective to the world of finance journalism.
The Jillaroos have kicked off their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 40-0 win over Samoa, but were left disappointed by a sparse crowd at Western Sydney Stadium. Coach Jess Skinner is calling for fans to get behind the women's game.
Police in French Polynesia are gathering evidence following an alleged incident in Tahiti that has led world surf bodies to suspend a professional surfer from competitions. The incident allegedly involved a teenage Australian female surfer and at least three men at a private gathering in Tahiti in August.
Declan Meredith to start at fly half for Wallabies against All Blacks; team makes several changes for Bledisloe Cup decider
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