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Three flood levees in western Sydney promised by Premier Chris Minns before the last election are yet to be built, as the NSW government sits on a report on how to mitigate flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Basin.
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A US nuclear-powered submarine with 160 crew, including seven Australians, has docked south of Perth for maintenance ahead of becoming the first vessel to begin regular AUKUS rotations next year.
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Cape Town: In Pat Cummins’ first Test, Australia chased down a fourth innings target of 310 at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, capped by the 18-year-old debutant hitting the winning runs at number 10 as a terrified Nathan Lyon watched with his helmet on.
Former reality television star Sam Wood, accused of strangling and assaulting his wife Snezana, has been denied bail, with a court hearing of his alleged drug use and “party lifestyle”, as further details of the alleged violence were revealed.
In another life, James Ramm could easily have been lining up to play for England against the Wallabies - or even preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as a gymnast.
Atlanta: US President Donald Trump revived two midterm election rallies the day after cancelling them in an abrupt change of strategy at the end of a long campaign.
Iconic Australian department store David Jones hosted Queen Elizabeth II and Dior – but nostalgia won’t save it SMH.com.au
Australian authorities are working to confirm the welfare of two Australians linked to this week’s deadly train crash in Spain, amid fears for at least 14 foreign nationals who are listed as missing.
Hackers stole $6.3 billion ($8.9 billion) from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of owning digital assets.
London: Police are investigating concerns that young women were “trafficked” to the royal estate at Balmoral when convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein visited the Scottish castle to see his friend, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Women fleeing domestic violence are being asked whether they can sleep in their cars, while homelessness workers are handing out tents instead of accommodation as Australia’s housing crisis pushes frontline services towards collapse.
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