Man, 78, extradited to New South Wales over historical child sex abuse charges
The 78-year-old is scheduled to front court in Sydney today.
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Switching insurance policies can save hundreds on dental, experts say
Many private healthcare providers, like Medibank and HBF, offer better rebates on newer plans, meaning customers don't have to switch providers to save money at the dentist.
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Woman charged after men stabbed at Sydney bar in 'random' attack
A woman has been arrested after two men were stabbed inside a bar in Parramatta overnight.
national
Two teens suffer broken legs after electric scooter crashes into car in Sydney
Three teenagers were all riding on the electric scooter when it crashed into a white hatchback, the force of the crash throwing them about 15 metres through the air, as shown by footage.
national
'Really brutal': NSW family's farm gutted by fire for second time
A family has been left "at breaking point" after their farm was devastated by a fire for the second time in several years.
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Ming Wiseman denies attack on Danny Lim
The father-of-five accused of punching and kicking activist Danny Lim has denied the allegations, claiming he never touched the 79-year-old.
Sydney
Australia's oldest man celebrates birthday with custom Heinz baked beans cans
The blokes at Heinz, makers of Ken's favoured meal, would hear of his devotion and decided to honour him with a bespoke range of baked beanery.
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Rat race: Sydney's rental crisis laid bare
"They (the rats) ate through everything that was downstairs, the lounges, the furniture, the clothing, anything at all they just ate."
Sydney
Nearly a third of deaths in NSW mental health wards 'preventable'
A better integrated physical and mental healthcare approach is being called for to help reduce the number of potentially avoidable deaths in NSW mental psychiatric wards.
national
Fires to floods: Wild weather hits Australia's east-coast
From bushfires to flash flooding, extreme weather has hit parts of Australia's east coast.
Weather
Hunt for man after hit-and-run jet ski crash in Sydney
Emergency services were called to Brighton Le Sands on September 17 after two jet skis reportedly crashed.
Sydney
Three homes destroyed as NSW warned to prepare for 'horror' summer
Three homes have been lost and a person is in hospital following yesterday's bushfire on the NSW South Coast.
bushfires
Overcrowding and wait times at major Sydney hospital 'a disgrace'
A distraught father has described chaotic scenes inside Westmead Hospital's emergency department because of a doctor shortage.
hospitals
Lithium-ion battery causes hostel fire, CCTV footage shows
9News understands around 70 people evacuated from the hostel.
fire
Influx of flies in Sydney takes social media by storm
The recent increase in flies has taken social media by storm, with hundreds of videos documenting people swatting them away, from Bondi in Sydney's east to Riverwood in the city's southwest.
national
Former top gun pilot fights to postpone extradition hearing
He is also accused of money laundering while a US citizen.
USA
Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman
The case of a NSW police officer who was charged following the death of a 95-year-old woman, after she was tasered in a nursing home, has been mentioned in court.
courts
Seniors downsizing could solve housing crisis, experts say
The housing crisis could be solved if retirees chose to downsize, but it's harder than it seems, experts say.
national
Childcare worker charged with more than 1600 offences identified
Ashley Griffith, 45, allegedly filmed the rape and abuse of young girls and uploaded the material to the dark web. Until today, his identity could not be revealed.
A Current Affair
Sydney reporter's surprise twist after confusing parking sign debacle
Parking signs can be confusing at the best of times, but a particularly cryptic one in Sydney has meant drivers had their cars wrongly towed.
parking
NSW business ordered to pay $178,000 for exploiting state's recycling scheme
A New South Wales business has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands in fines and legal costs after exploiting the state's Return and Earn recycling scheme.
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'Seek shelter now': NSW bushfires worsen as heavy rain hits Victoria
LIVE: Residents in multiple locations across NSW have been told to prepare to evacuate as rain sweeps into the Gippsland region of Victoria where at least one home has been lost to bushfire.
Live
This cottage just sold for nearly $5 million
The 690 square metre home sold over the long weekend, after being held by the same family for 43 years.
national
L-Plater allegedly does 110km/h before crashing into three parked cars
A 17-year-old learner driver has been arrested following an alleged high-speed police pursuit in Sydney's south-west, which ended when he crashed into three parked cars.
NSW police
Another scorcher for NSW as fire danger rises
Tops of well over 30 degrees are anticipated for Sydney, with hot and dry conditions across the state.
bushfires
Teen charged with setting man on fire at Deniliquin Ute Muster
The older man remained in a serious condition on Monday night after being airlifted across the border to Victoria's Alfred Hospital.
crime
Revolutionary tool for first responders reaches NSW
The GoodSAM platform has finally reached New South Wales, piloted by police and ambulance in very different capacities, but with the same goal of saving lives.
emergencies
Lives of Chris Dawson's two victims examined in new book
Chris Dawson, now 77, was found guilty of killing his wife Lynette so he could pursue a relationship with a schoolgirl, known legally as "JC".
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Woman plunges 50m to her death at lookout on NSW South Coast
A recovery effort is underway after a woman fell to her death at a lookout in Buangla on Monday morning.
NSW police
Who is the Blue Mountains 'bubble man'?
Every morning, drivers in Blaxland are greeted with a cheery, if strange, sight.
Blue Mountains
Two dead of suspected overdoses at Sydney music festival
Scores of people were also charged with drug offences at festivals on the weekend.
drugs
Teens with wounds to neck, back after linked stabbings
An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital.
Stabbing
Urgent track repairs spark diversions on grand final day
Sydney's rail services have returned to normal after track repairs sparked diversions for some trains to Olympic Park, hours before the NRL grand final.
Transport
NRL grand final could be hottest in history
The rising temperatures could even break records for the hottest NRL grand final in history.
Australia
Man killed in whale incident in Botany Bay identified
An unmanned boat driving in circles was the first sign of the tragic encounter with the ocean giant.
Sydney
When clocks change for daylight saving
The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.
Daylight savings
The states and territories getting a public holiday in October
The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.
national
Couple given parking fine for overstaying by 12 minutes as mum gave birth
Greg Mullins received a $120 parking fine for overstaying his time by 12 minutes while his partner Carly was in the delivery room.
Sydney
Guns, cash and drugs found after SUV with allegedly cloned plates stopped
"Police located and seized two firearms, a jerry-can filled with fuel, $8700 cash and methylamphetamine."
Sydney
Woolies, ANZ customers scramble after dual software outages
Stores resorted to handwritten signs explaining the situation.
national
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with bus in Sydney's east
The bus and motorbike collided on Alison Road and Doncaster Avenue in Kensington about 3pm.
Sydney
NSW premier makes controversial call on NRL grand final winners
Chris Minns' own team isn't in the decider but that doesn't mean he's backing the only NSW-based team.
NRL
Police hunt for five men after man shot, wife beaten with bat
One of the men hit a 46-year-old woman with the bat before another man shot her 48-year-old husband.
crime
Man flagged down before ute 'stolen' on regional highway
Three teens are facing a string of charges over alleged incidents from Tamworth to Newcastle.
crimeMan allegedly shot, woman injured with baseball bat in Sydney
9News understands the man was shot in the chest and the woman was hit on the head with a baseball bat.
Sydney
Sri Lankan cricketer speaks after being cleared of rape
Danushka Gunathilaka faced a judge-alone trial in which he was accused of various acts of aggression and violence against a Sydney woman he matched with on the dating app.
courts
Not-for-profit bowlo hit with 400 per cent rent increase
Bondi Bowling Club's president Matty Graham says he's unsure if the club can meet the demand.
rent
Worker injured after crane collapse at new Sydney Fish Market site
A witness called Steven told 2GB it collapsed onto the fish market building and "people were entrapped".
Sydney
Men filmed hauling television on scooter in Sydney's Inner West
Two men on a scooter have been filmed hauling what appears to be a television in Sydney's Inner West.
Sydney
Humpback whale freed after getting 'engulfed' in rope and chains
A humpback whale has been freed after getting entangled in a buoy rope in the Tasman Sea.
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