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Driver trapped, major delays: M1 closed after serious crash

A major crash involving a car and truck has shut down the M1 Pacific Motorway southbound near Mooney Mooney, with emergency services responding to reports of multiple people trappe...

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Webb of drama: The stories and sagas that plagued top cop

Karen Webb’s effort to break the glass ceiling in the blokey world of the police force should be celebrated, but her tenure wasn’t without controversy.

Black smoke rises from Vatican after first conclave vote

Smoke has begun billowing from the Sistine Chapel signalling the 133 cardinals failed to elect a new pope on a two-thirds majority.

Who will be NSW’s next top cop?

An handful of names are being bandied about to be the next NSW Police Commissioner, including four of the current deputies.

North Sydney Council hit with $28m lawsuit over botched pool revamp

It’s been plagued by delays, budget blowouts and a scathing independent review. Now, the North Sydney Olympic pool is set for another headline grabbing chapter - this time, inside ...

‘Slap in the face’: Webb’s out and the hunger games have begun

There are whispers Karen Webb has made it clear who she doesn’t want replacing her in the top job, but her endorsement for her interim replacement is a slap in the face, writes Mar...

$280k a year: Generous pension for life to ease Dutton’s pain

In a silver lining to his cataclysmic election loss, Peter Dutton is entitled to a taxpayer-funded annual pension of up to $280,000 a year for the rest of his life.

Departing Police Commissioner reveals who should replace her

The state’s top cop Karen Webb has revealed who should replace her, after she announced the end of her troubled three-year tenure. She was due to announce her resignation on May 18...

‘Obtain leftover beef wellington’: Country doc’s vital call to police

An on-call doctor at Leongatha Hospital made the triple-0 call that first alerted police to an alleged poisoning at the beef wellington lunch hosted by accused murderer Erin Patter...

Watch: Real reason Mam left out of Broncos squad

Brisbane star Ezra Mam had been due to make a return from suspension, but was not included in the side even though the Broncos are coming off a heavy loss to Penrith.

Fury as council drops speed limit to 40km/h

The bottom half of the Waverley Council LGA including Bronte, Bondi Junction, will have its speed limit cut by 10km/h by next month, following a community consultation period from ...

Abbott addresses hundreds, slams Greens at anti-abortion rally

Tony Abbott has slammed an attempt by the Greens to improve access to abortion at a rally outside NSW parliament, describing it as “a ferocious assault on freedom of conscience”.

‘Fear mongering’: Aussie actor Donald Trump’s film tariffs

A celebrated Australian actor has warned against falling into “the trap of fear mongering” after US President Donald Trump announced his government would impose a 100 per cent tax ...

‘Extreme, divisive politics’: Greens’ near-total wipe-out

Adam Bandt losing his seat of Melbourne signalled the near-complete reversal of the “Greenslide” from the previous election. See who’s tipped to be the next Greens leader.

438 people affected as NDIS service provider suspended

Next steps have emerged for hundreds of vulnerable people have been affected by the suspension of major NDIS service provider Cocoon SDA Care.

‘Incapable of evil’: Review into rule fuelling youth crime wave

A NSW Government review is targeting a court rule that is one of the biggest barriers for police to secure convictions for young offenders.

97 photos: Cracking action shots from schoolboy rugby league

The Peter Mulholland Cup is under way. These are the best photos from all the action.

Watch Bondi killer Joel Cauchi ask police to get his knives back

Body-cam footage of Joel Cauchi being questioned by police 15 months before his murderous rampage through Westfield Bondi Junction has been publicly released.

Footage of wild Sydney prison brawl between rival rappers

New footage shows the jailhouse clash between rival Western Sydney rappers Ay Huncho and Radistarz erupted inside Parklea prison last year.

Revealed: Bombshell clauses can end Hasler’s Titans career

Des Hasler’s tenure at the Titans could end as early as this year after revelations of strict clauses that places his fate at the mercy of Gold Coast management. See the contract d...

NSW councils $3bn funding blowout, road work backlogs

More than three billion dollars is needed to fix the state’s roads as years of wet weather events and funding shortfalls leave metro and regional councils with the biggest maintena...

‘Worst nightmare’: Victoria’s fears Beckham rift ‘beyond repair’

Victoria Beckham is reportedly having “sleepless night” over son Brooklyn’s estrangement from his family with insiders suggesting the situation could be irreparable.

Ex-porn star who shot up Trump resort had an NDA with Diddy

A new report reveals a man who told police he was a sex slave of Sean “Diddy” Combs when he was arrested for shooting at Donald Trump’s golf club has an NDA with the rapper.

‘Stay far away’: Worst place to put your money

Before you pull the trigger on your next big spend, experts are warning to “stay far away” from this one area.

The camel is sometimes nicknamed ‘the what of the desert’?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Aus billionaire’s secret $15m divorce splurge

Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has gotten over his marriage break up with a big move that has tongues wagging.

Aussie panel beater’s $2.5bn empire exposed

An Aussie panel beater has turned his modest wage into a $2.5 billion empire after buying a popular shopping centre for a record price.

Behind-the-scenes story of Valerie the missing sausage dog

How did this little dog become such a huge story that her adventure reached all the way from KI to NYC? Ruby Stewart explains how Valerie became a viral sensation with The Advertis...

King of Weird Nicolas Cage shines in bonkers Aussie surfing thriller

With an unhinged Nicolas Cage doing what he does best, Aussie thriller The Surfer will get in your head and stay there, writes Leigh Paatsch.

A-list fave luxury Sydney bridal gown company goes bust

A high-end Australian wedding dress company loved by A-listers and with a flagship studio in Sydney has collapsed, with administrators now urgently exploring options to save it.

The Elvis aura: Rare trait that links Warnie, Roger and Gout Gout

Athletics poster boy Gout Gout appeared on Fox Sports’ Back Page and the show had never had a more anticipated guest. We take you behind the scenes with Australia’s hottest athlete...

Screaming in pain: Kylie Jenner’s Met Gala wardrobe malfunction

Kylie Jenner has suffered a fashion blunder that left her yelling out in pain and her team scrambling to help. See the video.

Gene Simmons’ bizarre $22m demand

Kiss legend Gene Simmons has made a name for himself with his outrageous behaviour but his latest antics could take the cake.

$20m Byron sale amid neighbour showdown

Jeweller Giovanni D’Ercole has decided to sell off his $20 million property just weeks after reports of a serious neighbour dispute at a nearby beachfront cafe.

‘What if my son screws up?’: Mum’s fear led to TV win

Swapping parenting stories set Dervla McTiernan on a journey to a No1 bestseller, a TV deal and a place alongside Aussie stars like Liane Moriarty and Trent Dalton.

Nagi, Brooke to face off for first time since cookbook scandal

Cookie queen Brooke Bellamy and RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi could cross paths on Wednesday night as they go head-to-head for an award in Melbourne.

Sobs, laughter, bible verses: Wife of collapsed Privium builder’s bizarre court grilling

The wife of a man behind an $80m builder collapse has erupted in laughter and broken into sobs during a rollercoaster hearing into the bust, as it’s revealed she’s managing a new h...

Bigger than a small country: Australia’s largest cattle stations for sale

Australia’s largest cattle stations - some running up to 20,000 livestock and boasting 20-plus dams - are on the market. More than 1.8 million hectares - larger than a small countr...

Rate cuts to boost economy, house prices: NAB

NAB boss CEO Andrew Irvine says Australians should be optimistic for the year ahead as it maintains predictions for interest rates to get to as low as 2.6 per cent by early 2026.

Celeb names dropped at Diddy’s sex trafficking trial

A list of 190 names was presented to potential jurors in the sex-crimes trial against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, with some major celebrities involved although their role is unclear.

‘Big baby’: Piers Morgan slams Kanye after he storms off show

Following a string of tirades, Kanye West stormed out of a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan who branded him a “sniveling little coward.” See how it unfolded.

‘Underhanded’: Why main suspect in Rachelle’s murder was fired

More than two decades ago Rachelle Childs was murdered and her body burned. The key suspect – her boss – was fired weeks after her death. Listen to the podcast.