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Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".

AAP · Sep 7

Aussie teen ends Man Utd 'dream' for ALM adventure

Perth-born teenager James Overy knew his time at the Manchester United academy was over and a call with a Socceroos star helped him make the move to Sydney FC.

AAP · Sep 6

Ashes to ashes, mushrooms to dust: a very green goodbye

Carolyn's family wanted to find a way to bury her that aligned with how she lived her life, so they chose a coffin for her that gives back to the earth.

AAP · Sep 6

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The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil

Chris Fagan tried to warn his Brisbane players the game would be tough but he doubts his words sunk in

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series

The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland.

AAP · Sep 6

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

A passenger aboard a diverted Qantas flight has recalled the terrifying moment the plane ran into trouble shortly after take-off.

AAP · Sep 6

Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather

Queensland capital hits 34.4C as firefighters battle fast-moving bushfire in Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

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Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.

AAP · Sep 5

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag.

AAP · Sep 5

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.

AAP · Sep 5

Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season

The Swans stunned the Lions for a 53-point victory as Errol Gulden led the way after captain Callum Mills was injured during the AFL qualifying final

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.

AAP · Sep 5

Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.

AAP · Sep 5

Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals

Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run.

AAP · Sep 5

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AAP · Sep 5

Hot weather breaks spring records, triggers fire ban

Maximum temperatures across some parts of the country climbed into the 30s, breaking seasonal records and foreshadowing a warm few months ahead.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

From cleanskins to hitmen: are mistaken identity killings the result of Australia’s ‘crimetasker’ economy?

The underworld is using big paydays and encrypted apps to lure amateurs into gangland hits – even young people with no criminal history

AAP · Sep 4

Slave to the algorithm: big tech in violence spotlight

An advocate has renewed calls for the government to tackle social media algorithms after leaders met to discuss a spike in sexual violence against girls.

AAP · Sep 4

Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sexual violence.

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AAP · Sep 4

Swans have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko won't make the mistake of underestimating an undermanned Sydney side, saying the embattled AFL club has a "superpower" for finals.

AAP · Sep 4

'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney

A deadly bird flu strain has hit the shores of another major Australian city, with a vet urging people and pets to practice "social distancing" with wild birds.

AAP · Sep 4

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to "separate the person from the problem" to support teammates.

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Australian police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days

Shooting in city’s west happens day after a university student is killed during home invasion

AAP · Sep 3

'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

Isi Naisarani, after an impressive season in Sydney club rugby, has been lured home to Fiji as the Drua build an impressive roster under new coach Brad Mooar.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3

Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days

Yasmin Catley says ‘we will not be surrendering our streets’ after as many as six suspected mistaken identity shootings since the start of last year

AAP · Sep 3

No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

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