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Tue, 10 May 2022 19:01:56 +1000
Police hunt for man who allegedly stole Melbourne charity donations
A thief has allegedly stole $500 worth of charity donations including a guide dog collection stand from a Melbourne supermarket.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:56:52 +1000
Twist in the murder of Phillip Island mum Samantha Fraser
A sinister twist tonight in the murder of Phillip Island mum Samantha Fraser.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:56:51 +1000
Liberal MP Bernie Finn resigns and sex work becomes legal
It's been a busy in state politics, with sex work becoming legalised as Liberal MP Bernie Finn resigns

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:56:10 +1000
Puppy stolen from Melbourne shopping centre reunited with owner
A puppy has been reunited with its owner after it was taken when the man's car was stolen from a Melbourne shopping centre.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:46:10 +1000
Labor leader backs pay rise for Australian workers
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has backed a big pay rise for Australian workers, saying the minimum wage should keep up with inflation.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:41:41 +1000
Former NRL player Brett Finch hit with two extra charges
Former NRL player Brett Finch has been hit with two extra charges.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:40:31 +1000
NSW government document reveals proposal for congestion tax
A NSW government document has revealed a proposal to introduce a congestion tax in the city.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:38:55 +1000
Actor Craig McLachlan takes stand at NSW Supreme Court
Actor Craig McLachlan took the stand at the NSW Supreme Court during the defamation trial against the ABC and Nine Newspapers.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:37:50 +1000
Failed drug drop leaves diver dead and uncovers cocaine haul
A failed drug drop has left a scuba diver dead and uncovered a mammoth cocaine haul in NSW.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:37:24 +1000
Eight NSW schools to trial extended operating hours
The schools will offer activities to students before and after school run by community organisations, local businesses and sporting clubs.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:21:34 +1000
Kindest cut: The barbers helping men open up about their mental health
Macedon Ranges barbers will be given training to help them recognise signs of distress and provide links to help.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:12:21 +1000
Perrottet makes sweeping changes to boost ICAC funding
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has overhauled how the anti-corruption commission is funded the same day Prime Minister Scott Morrison doubled down on his criticism of the agency.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:00:00 +1000
Congestion tax in the mix for Sydney CBD, secret document reveals
Distance-based road user charges and a congestion tax will be considered by the NSW government under long-term plans to overhaul the state’s transport network.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:55:51 +1000
Herald podcast Liar, Liar passes 1 million downloads
The Sydney Morning Herald’s groundbreaking investigative podcast Liar, Liar: Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions has been downloaded more than 1 million times less than a month after it was launched.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:51:31 +1000
Man murdered estranged wife a week before scheduled rape hearing
Adrian Basham was charged in 2017 with three counts of rape over allegations he sexually assaulted Samantha Fraser while they were married.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:42:26 +1000
Hannah Clarke's parents react to new laws
The parents of domestic violence victim Hannah Clarke have reacted to new coercive control laws to be introduced in Queensland.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:38:00 +1000
Police say diver left for dead during Argentinian 50kg cocaine drop gone wrong
The diver was found unconscious by passers-by on the Hunter River in Newcastle and died even though paramedics and members of the public performed CPR. 

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:31:39 +1000
What is a hung parliament?
With a hung parliament becoming a very real possibility at the 2022 federal election, Nine federal politics reporter Fiona Willan looks at what happens if any party fails to reach 76 seats.

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:46:52 +1000
Brazen Daylight robbery in Melbourne retailers
The nation-wide cost of living spike is being blamed for the increase in retail theft in Melbourne supermarkets

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:42:30 +1000
Election 2022 LIVE updates: Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese continue to clash over the economy as pre-polling opens across the country
The high number of postal votes is expected to delay the final May 21 election result, Liberal candidates are expected to benefit from United Australia Party preferences in key seats and the prime minister and opposition leader continue to debate how...



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