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A painstaking forensic investigation near Goulburn has highlighted the delicate protocols required to preserve crime scenes, after a suspected homicide victim turned out to be an incredibly realistic doll. Police and experts have defended the 20-hour timeline, stating that rushing the process could have destroyed vital evidence.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has delivered a special verdict for a man who killed his mother at a Gunnedah caravan park, finding him not criminally responsible due to severe, untreated schizophrenia. The heartbreaking case highlights a devastating timeline, with the victim having secured a psychiatric appointment for her son that was scheduled for just hours after the fatal attack.
New South Wales has confirmed its first cases of H5 avian influenza in native wild birds, prompting authorities to ramp up surveillance and issue biosecurity warnings.
The brother of a man accusing former broadcaster Alan Jones of indecent assault has testified that he never witnessed any inappropriate behavior and only learned of the allegations after Jones's arrest.
Australian author Sheree Joseph opens up about navigating fertility struggles, grief, and cultural expectations in her groundbreaking new memoir, 'Juicy'. The book offers a refreshing, unfiltered look at what it truly means to be a single woman in her 30s today.
Radio legend Kyle Sandilands has made his highly anticipated return to the airwaves with a brand-new digital subscription show. Despite technical glitches and dead air, the debut featured high-profile support from NSW Premier Chris Minns.
Australia’s counter-terrorism coordinator has sounded the alarm on the rising number of children as young as ten engaging with violent extremist material online. Authorities are trialing world-first digital intervention schemes on platforms like TikTok and Roblox to disrupt youth radicalization.
One year after the devastating Bondi tragedy, Abdullah Ashraf returned to the site to pay tribute to his close friend and hero, Faraz Tahir. The emotional visit highlights a community still healing but united in remembrance.
Stunning new design concepts have been unveiled for Sydney's $150 million Town Hall Square, promising a lush green civic plaza. The landmark project will transform the CBD by 2031, opening up historic views and creating a vibrant new gathering space.
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