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Global paedophile photo and video network allegedly uncovered

The arrest of one alleged child sex offender on the Central Coast in February led to the discovery of a further 13 suspects and 46 victims across the country as police uncovered what is believed to be an extensive online paedophile network used to share photos and videos of child abuse. Picture: Australian Federal Police

The arrest of one alleged child sex offender on the Central Coast led to the discovery of a further 13 suspects and 46 victims across the country.

  • by Fergus Hunter

Premier's office to face second probe over shredded documents

Premier's office to face second probe over shredded documents

The State Archives and Records Authority has confirmed it would assess the destruction of documents, while the Information Commissioner has also launched an inquiry.

  • by Alexandra Smith and Tom Rabe

de Belin says alleged victim was joking about his fame, jury hears

de Belin says alleged victim was joking about his fame, jury hears

The NRL star told a friend the woman he is accused of raping was joking about his fame following the alleged incident.

  • by Angus Thompson

'Listen to Joel Fitzgibbon': Albanese facing unrest over his leadership

'Listen to Joel Fitzgibbon': Albanese facing unrest over his leadership

Deep divisions within Labor over climate policy have triggered fresh unrest about Anthony Albanese’s leadership.

  • by Rob Harris

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St Ignatius, Riverview.

Senior Jesuits charged with historic sex offences at elite Sydney Catholic school

Theo Overberg and Laurence Leonard have each been charged with indecently assaulting three boys during the 1970s.

  • by Richard Baker
Mejid Hamzy has been killed in what police say was a targeted and planned shooting.

Police return to the crime scene of underworld figure shooting

Officers have renewed their appeal to the public for any information in relation to the shooting. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Joe Biden is in the box seat.

How Trump’s refusal to concede affects Biden’s transition

The transition team for Joe Biden is considering legal action to be able to get on with the job.

  • by Michael S. Schmidt, Julian E. Barnes and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Markets jumping the gun on COVID vaccine euphoria

Markets jumping the gun on COVID vaccine euphoria

The financial markets' excitement about a vaccine is understandable but it's too early to cheer so loudly.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Katherine Gordon (left) was killed in the crash and her husband Bronko Hoang was injured.

NSW proposes new laws to recognise pregnancies lost as result of crime

The proposal has angered some Coalition MPs because it does not create a separate criminal offence.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn and Lucy Cormack
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U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

US braces for turbulent handover as Trump fires defence secretary

Mark Esper's firing comes as a key federal government agency refused to sign the paperwork permitting Joe Biden’s transition team to formally begin their work.

  • by Matthew Knott
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Washington.

Fox News cuts away from Trump team making unproven voter 'fraud' claims

Donald Trump has lost the election but has so far refused to concede to the winner Joe Biden, defying US conventions.

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Schools will have access to an average of 1700 hours of tutor time under a plan to help students catch up after COVID-19

Tutors could become a fixture of NSW schools to close education gap

The $337 million scheme will equate to an average of $130,000 and 1700 tutoring hours per school.

  • by Jordan Baker

'Perverse signals': NSW clean power push clouds grid planning, prices

A new plan to transform NSW's energy market has been met with mixed reactions from industry.

Experts warn the NSW government's plan to underwrite the cost of new renewable energy projects could erode national efforts to improve the electrical grid and leave consumers bearing the risk of project price blowouts.

  • by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano

'He grabbed me like this': Girl shows court how Kyle Daniels allegedly touched her

Kyle Daniels leaves Downing Centre court on Tuesday.

A seven-year-old girl has stood up and pulled at the crotch of her pants to demonstrate how she says her swim coach touched her during lessons in 2019.

  • by Jenny Noyes

Former cosmetic surgeon who traded Botox for sex barred from comeback

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Fabian Baez had been banned from being registered as a medical practitioner for five years after he engaged in sexual misconduct involving three female patients.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
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Overseas student exodus cost Sydney's economy $2.5 billion

Overseas student exodus cost Sydney's economy $2.5 billion

The number of international students living in Australia will halve, dropping by up to 300,000 by mid next year, if international borders remain closed.

  • by Anna Patty and Matt Wade

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State of Origin

James Tedesco will try to dig deep again on Wednesday night.

Cooked Chooks: Brad Fittler's big challenge is lifting weary Roosters stars

The Sydney Roosters have played a huge role in NSW's recent success, but has their long and tough pursuit of a third NRL title now been felt by the Blues?

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Brad Fittler brought Boyd Cordner to the Sydney Roosters as a 16-year-old and have shared plenty of highs, including this moment after last year's Origin series triumph.

'He's an inspiration': Freddy picks Cordner in all-time Origin team

Blues coach Brad Fittler selected three current players in his greatest NSW team of the last 40 years. Boyd Cordner was a no-brainer.

  • by Michael Chammas

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Stock market turns on a dime, but vaccine boost could be premature

Renewed optimism gave the local market a lift but the monster boost was in stocks that were most directly hit by the pandemic.

  • by Elizabeth Knight

World

Indonesia is already planning how to spend its $1 billion loan from Australia.

Indonesia banking on Australia's $1b loan to tackle COVID-19

The loan could help Australia maintain influence in a country that China has courted with medical and financial assistance throughout 2020. 

  • by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
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The hotspots where the ultra-wealthy have been snapping up homes

The hotspots where the ultra-wealthy have been snapping up homes

Five Australian cities made a global ranking of the fastest-rising luxury housing markets, but there's one that stood out in the pandemic.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
From the worst housing market to one of the best: Why prices skyrocketed

From the worst housing market to one of the best: Why prices skyrocketed

This sunny city is virus-free and the economy is bouncing back – and the median house price is just $540,000.

  • by Jemimah Clegg
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Former Blues half Mitchell Pearce says fans should back under fire NSW half Nathan Cleary. Coach Brad Fittler is showing faith in him.

'How about backing the guy?' Pearce leaps to Cleary's defence

For years, Mitchell Pearce was the definitive punching bag for NSW supporters. Now, Nathan Cleary is starting to cop similar blows as the Blues fight for survival in game two.

  • by Andrew Webster
State of Origin is set to shift back to its customary spot in the league calendar.

'More than likely': Origin set to move back to mid-season timeslot

On Thursday morning, all eyes will be on the TV ratings for Origin II. Unless there is a huge uplift in viewership, this will be the last year-ending series.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
As usual Virat Kohli shapes a hugely influential figure for India this summer.

Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test

The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.

  • by Andrew Wu
Queenslanders have applauded Brad Fittler for trying to be like Mal Meninga.

'I see a lot of Mal in Freddy': Maroons pay Fittler ultimate compliment

Queenslanders are likening Brad Fittler to Mal Meninga for the way he has ignored the critics and stuck solid with Nathan Cleary and a core group of Blues.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage.

'I swore I wouldn't be back': Cambage's surprise return a chance to talk Olympics, race and fertility

On the eve of a new WNBL season, Liz Cambage reflects on keeping her Tokyo dream alive, why political statements matter and, on a personal front, how she is considering freezing her eggs to preserve her fertility.

  • by Roy Ward
Rags to riches: Suliasi Vunivalu.

Vunivalu called into Wallabies squad

The former Melbourne Storm star has joined the Australia squad in Sydney, but is unlikely to figure in the two Tests against Argentina.

  • by Sam Phillips
Both Apps and Kelly were injured in week two of the NRLW competition and ruled out of the rest of the season.

Blues’ hopes of three-peat soar as Kelly and Apps win fitness battle

The inclusion of the Dragons pair is a huge boost for the Blues who are looking to claim their third-straight Origin win on Friday. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan

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