Age crime reporter John Silvester named Australia’s most outstanding columnist
A Melbourne crime reporter for The Age for more than 30 years, Silvester was recognised at the prestigious Kennedy Awards for his popular Naked City column.
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Altona North rocked by second shooting in a week
The drive-by shooting of a man comes five days after gangland boss Fadi Haddara was ambushed outside his Altona North home.
Sydney Swans coach and captain front media
The Sydney Swans coach and captain have today fronted the media fielding questions about what happened inside a Melbourne hotel room.
UK rapper Yung Filly to be retried on Perth rape charges
UK rapper Yung Filly is set to face a retrial in Perth after a jury couldn't reach verdicts on some of his rape allegations.
Debate erupts over council plans to reimagine King George Square
Some opposition councillors have called for greenery, shade and water features – removed in 2009 – to be reinstalled in the square.
Perth father's Bali death sparks police investigation
Four Australians are being investigated over a Perth father's death in Bali following an alleged assault.
‘They need a Blue Light disco’: How a Victorian institution is helping kids today
Blue Light Victoria has changed a lot since the heyday of its famous disco – but it is still playing an important role in the lives of young people.
‘Nothing like this has happened before’: The month that will transform Sydney
In October, the completion of three ambitious infrastructure projects will have a profound effect on the way we move around, think about and live in our city.
Researchers discover potential breakthrough for aggressive breast cancer
Australian researchers have taken a major step forward in treating triple-negative breast cancer by repurposing an existing drug.
Daughter speaks after dad brutally ambushed in alleged e-scooter robbery
The daughter of an e-scooter rider left with severe head injuries after a daylight robbery has spoken exclusively to 9News.
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‘Clearly, that was an error’: Albanese wouldn’t do podcast if had time again
After weeks of controversy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it was clearly an error for him to record a now heavily-criticised podcast episode.
Perth dad dies after allegedly being attacked by ‘group of Aussies’ in a Bali bar
Paul Dougan was on a trip with friends when he was allegedly assaulted in a Kuta bar 10 days ago.
Swill waters run deep
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Four hurt in fire at Fiona Stanley Hospital
Four people have been injured after a fire inside the Fiona Stanley Hospital.
Father fighting for life after alleged assault in Bali
A Perth father is fighting for life after he was allegedly assaulted at a bar in Bali.
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Police commissioner apologises for miscommunication after family told that deceased bushwalker was alive
Lily Hooper was found dead in dense bushland on Thursday morning. But for about 20 minutes, her family thought she was alive.
How a family, police and politicians were wrongly told about bushwalker’s survival
Missing hiker Lily Hooper’s family believed for almost 20 minutes that the 18-year-old had been found alive. Police will investigate the miscommunication.
Behind bars for 30 years, out for 79 days: Perth inquest probes complex final months of a killer
Kingsley Pickett killed a woman and her baby when he was 14 years old. A judge later determined he should never be released from prison.