Out of Control Fire

Emergency

TWO teenagers have been accused of starting the bushfire that ripped through Sydney’s west this afternoon destroying one home and damaging others. 300 firefighters have brought the blaze under control.

33 years on, nurse killer found guilty

Robert John Adams, 64, gave no reaction when he was convicted by Justice Richard Button of the 1983 murder of Mary Wallace, 33, following a judge-alone trial.

Australia now the Collapso Kings

Australia now the Collapso Kings

ROD Marsh promised a batting revolution as chairman of selections, instead of a revolution, Australia’s batting depth has plunged to revolting new depths.

First picture of man killed by cops

First picture of man killed by cops

Paul Dennis Lambert, 36, who was shot dead last night, was a finance worker based in Sydney. He was on the run after stabbing Angela Jay, 28, and dousing her in petrol. They had met on Tinder eight weeks ago.

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Incredible South Africa rise from canvas

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Watch: Paedophile attacked at court

Watch: Paedophile attacked at court

SEE THE VIDEO: An out-of-school carer, acquitted of all but one of the child sex abuse charges he was facing, was repeatedly punched while being confronted by the mothers of children he had been accused of molesting.

The no-brainer property investment

The no-brainer property investment

WITH rental returns north of $900,000 per annum as well as significant government incentives, deep-pocketed investors will be flocking to the auction room.

’Australian rugby has eaten itself’

’Australian rugby has eaten itself’

MICHAEL Cheika does not shy away from adversity and he believes Australian rugby will only get back on track when the sport becomes truly unified.

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PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has admitted that it’s a “fair point” that many Australians want to ditch the nation’s five cent piece.

Presidential race ‘FBI is Trumplandia’ against Clinton

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Wild weather and disease have battered crops of cherries, potatoes and oysters, but producers are urging people to keep these staples on the Christmas table ­despite the increased cost.

Whopper! Giant spider freaks out the world

THESE pictures of a giant Huntsman spider snapped at a southeast Queensland animal rescue centre have sent shivers around the world.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Phillip Hughes poses for photograph ahead of an Australian Training Session at the WACA on December 15, 2010 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Inquest pain can help cricket improve

THE Phillip Hughes coronial inquest was tough for everyone to deal with but the pain will be worth it if cricket can improve as a sport, writes Richard Hinds.

Ray Hadley How much can one family take?

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OPINION: You have to wonder how much more the Scott family can endure after the family patriarch Robert was killed in a farming accident this week, writes Ray Hadley.

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Can you afford to buy in Sydney?

WHEN it comes to house hunting it’s all about affordability and for those earning less than $80,000 a year, there’s little chance you’ll be buying a home anytime soon.

Crash’s call Unusual but Smith LBW call spot on

Unusual but Smith LBW call spot on

IF Aleem Dar was a tennis umpire we’d call him a genius. Yes, it was an unusual decision to give Steve Smith out LBW but it was correct, says Robert Craddock. VOTE

Star power A-League rivals want share of Cahill spoils

A-League rivals want share of Cahill spoils

BRISBANE has unashamedly used Tim Cahill as its prime marketing commodity for its clash with Melbourne City at Suncorp Stadium.

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Wild day in Auckland

Wild day in Auckland

Supercars: It was a wild day at ITM Auckland SuperSprint with a lot of drivers struggling to handle the corners.

Cranebrook bushfire witness

Cranebrook bushfire witness

Vincent Road resident Mark Keon who witnessed the fire is interviewed by the Penrith Press's Matt Jones.

Crews fight to contain large Sydney bushfire

Crews fight to contain large Sydney bushfire

A home has reportedly been destroyed by a large bushfire burning at Cranebrook in Sydney's west.

Steyn re-injures shoulder

Steyn re-injures shoulder

Cricket: Dale Styen has re-injured his troublesome shoulder.

Inglis wants to lead Australia

KANGAROOS centre Greg Inglis has no intention of standing down from the representative ranks and would love to one day lead his country.

Slammed New Zealand are not good enough

GIVEN the talent at their disposal, the current performances of the New Zealand national side and the Warriors is just not good enough writes GRAHAM LOWE.

Debut The sacrifice behind O’Neill’s Test jersey

NORTH Queensland centre Justin O’Neill has revealed the sacrifice behind his rapid rise to the Australian Test side.

Speed Roosters get a taste of Team Bolt

THE Roosters have received a surprise gift when he returned to pre-season training, an invitation inside the secret world of Usain Bolt.

Retain James set to stay with Titans

TITANS forward Ryan James is set to shun interest from the Broncos to sign a new $2 million deal with the Titans.

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Out of work ABS cuts 100 jobs after Census fail

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics is cutting at least 100 jobs and is seeking voluntary redundancies after the bungled 2016 Census.

Sell-off fears Labor promises Callan Park trust

THE NSW Labor opposition has guaranteed to preserve the historic Callan Park hospital site on the banks of the Parramatta River at Rozelle, if it is elected to government.

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THE government that removed childcare subsidies to parents who refused to vaccinate their kids now wants to axe a vital whooping cough vaccine booster.

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TOMMY Arthur’s daughter has organised six funerals for the convicted killer. She knew better than to make arrangements a seventh time.

Botched surgery Dodgy surgeon left man’s penis mangled

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IF YOU’RE looking to watch a sport with a twist — or two — then find out why you should head to Manly Beach on Sunday to see 1500 of the country’s top competitive cheerleaders.

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Emergency Blaze beaten as teens arrested

TWO teenagers have been accused of starting the bushfire that ripped through Sydney’s west this afternoon destroying one home and damaging others. 300 firefighters have brought the blaze under control.

Castle Hill Man pinned under car in Castle Hill

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