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Health

Bondi Junction stabbings: Joel Cauchi’s illicit drug use ‘quite likely’ played part in murders, inquest hears

Cauchi made decision not to take antipsychotic medication and his ‘autonomy had to be respected’, his former psychiatrist’s lawyer tells court

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Health

Bondi Junction stabbings: warrantless ‘wanding’ among recommendations considered by NSW coroner

Following the tragic Bondi Junction mass stabbing, the NSW state coroner is reviewing 22 draft recommendations aimed at bolstering public safety and mental health support. Proposals include granting police permanent powers to randomly "wand" individuals for weapons, establishing a 24/7 mental health information service, and expanding the multi-agency Pacer crisis...

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Health

Bondi Junction stabbings: Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist was belligerent and confrontational when giving evidence, inquest told

Witness Dr Andrea Boros-Lavack was at times ‘confusing’ and incorrect, senior counsel assisting coroner says

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Health

Bondi Junction stabbings: lack of mental health care ‘a problem that is fixable’, inquest told

‘It’s not a political statement to say we need significant investment … to keep people safe,’ senior counsel assisting coroner says

3 days ago

Entertainment

Falls, feuds and fury: Miss Universe crowned after chaotic – and controversial – pageant

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, has been crowned the 74th Miss Universe, after accusing an organiser in Thailand of insulting her

6 days ago

Politics

Coalition announce emissions policy after joint party room; more magic sand products recalled over asbestos contamination – as it happened

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Nov 16, 2025

Politics

Australia news live: Ley expected to speak after Coalition party room meeting; more magic sand products recalled over asbestos contamination

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Nov 16, 2025

World

Australia news live: Melbourne Metro Tunnel to begin taking passengers early; Spender has ‘absolutely no idea’ how dumping net zero will lower energy bills

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Nov 16, 2025

Business

Sydney ‘fortune-teller’ allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their future

Anya Phan, 53, who also claimed to be a feng shui master, allegedly exploited vulnerable clients who took out loans based on her predictions

Nov 13, 2025

World

A luxury cruise ship stopped at a remote Australian island. Suzanne Rees was left behind and died alone

Five hours after the Coral Adventurer left Lizard Island without the 80-year-old, it turned back. Her body was found the next day, and her family want answers

Oct 31, 2025

When it comes to fire hazard reduction, could this method actually be the GOAT?

Goats are low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers – and they might just be the secret weapon to future bushfire season preparedness

Oct 24, 2025

Sydney nightclub named after lesbian artist’s song changes name after ‘preferred clientele’ revealed to be men

Pink Pony Club, a song by Chappell Roan inspired by The Abbey gay bar in West Hollywood, was the inspiration for new Oxford Street club

Oct 14, 2025

Highly potent synthetic opioids found in teddy bear-shaped pills linked to a death in Queensland

Public health warning issued after drugs known as nitazenes detected amid move to ban pill testing

Oct 10, 2025

A pro-Palestine march to Sydney Opera House has been blocked by a court. Here’s what protesters will do instead

While the protest’s endpoint has changed, the Sydney demonstration organised by the Palestine Action Group remains legal and will go ahead

Oct 9, 2025