Parents of two children killed in a Sydney SUV accident have forgiven the driver, expressing a wish they had been hit instead. The children, Katherine (5) and Harry (14 months), died after an SUV collided with their pram near Cabramatta West Public School. The driver, 56, was released without charge as the incident is being investigated as an accident.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced expanded capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions for small businesses, including startups and testamentary trusts. The government increased the turnover threshold to $10 million, making the exemption "substantially broader and significantly more generous" in response to industry criticism.
A tight-knit community in Sydney's south-west is mourning the loss of two young siblings, Katherine, 5, and Harry, 14 months, who died after an SUV collided with their pram. The children were crossing the street with their mother when the incident occurred.
A kindergarten student, Katherine, 5, and her 14-month-old brother, Harry, were killed when an SUV collided with their pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother, Sok Ram, was treated for minor injuries. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children. A 56-year-old driver is undergoing mandatory testing.
A kindergarten student, Katherine (5), and her 14-month-old brother, Harry, were killed when an SUV collided with their pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother, Sok Ram, was treated for minor injuries. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children. A 56-year-old driver was uninjured and taken for testing. The community and premier expressed heartbreak.
Qantas has again postponed its direct Sydney to London flights, now slated for October 2027. The delay is attributed to extended wait times for new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, with the first delivery pushed to April 2027, impacting the previously announced 2027 launch.
Parents Vundy Tha and Sok Ram have forgiven the driver of a car that killed their children, Katherine, 5, and Harry, 1, in Sydney's south-west. The driver, 56, was taken for mandatory testing. Bystanders lifted the car to free the children.
The parents of five-year-old Katherine and one-year-old Harry have forgiven the driver who fatally struck their children in Sydney's southwest. The children died after being hit by a car while walking with their mother near their Cabramatta home.
The parents of five-year-old Katherine and one-year-old Harry, killed by a car in Sydney's Cabramatta, have forgiven the 56-year-old driver. The children died after being struck while walking with their mother. Police have not charged the driver, who was taken for mandatory testing.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has climbed to 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings, surpassing the University of Melbourne for the first time. UNSW was praised for employment outcomes and research, while Melbourne fell to 22nd. Australia saw 58% of its ranked universities improve.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
Rabieh Baltagi, 30, a NSW Police most wanted fugitive, fled to Lebanon six days after his home was raided over the June 2022 gangland murder of Yusuf Nazlioglu. Baltagi is wanted for the execution, allegedly paid $300,000, and has not been seen since boarding an overseas flight.
A convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Stanley Rosenstrauss, has been authorised by the NSW government to manage nearly a dozen apartment buildings across Sydney, including those popular with young families. He was granted a strata management and real estate licence despite disclosing his crimes.
Jotika and Sunny Sharma claim 7-Eleven blocked the sale of their Sydney franchise after 10 years, forcing them to walk away with over $1 million in investment lost. A potential buyer was rejected without reason, leaving the Sharmas devastated and facing financial ruin.
Qantas will launch direct flights between Sydney and London starting October next year, using specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR jets for the 19-22 hour journey. This marks a significant step for Project Sunrise, aiming to reduce travel time and offer a premium experience, though ticket prices are expected to be higher.
Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in a pram in Sydney's south-west. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children, with some tipping the car over to free one child. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was arrested.
Two children under five, seated in a pram, were struck and killed by a car in Sydney's south-west on Wednesday. A 33-year-old woman known to the children was treated for minor injuries, while the 56-year-old male driver was arrested for mandatory testing. Investigations are ongoing.
Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in Cabramatta, Sydney. A woman known to the children was treated for minor injuries, and the 56-year-old male driver was arrested for mandatory testing. Investigations are ongoing.
Two children under five died after a car struck them while they were in a pram in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother sustained minor injuries. The 56-year-old driver was arrested and is undergoing mandatory testing.
A Coogee woman, Leah Stewart, 35, was attacked by a suspected great white shark while swimming between flags. The incident has heightened the author's fear of sharks, questioning the balance between the euphoria of ocean swimming and its inherent risks, and sparking debate on shark culling versus conservation.
A disgraced Sydney childcare worker, David William James, was identified by police within a week of posting child abuse material on the darknet. Metadata and CCTV footage from Chatswood Mall led investigators to him, revealing he exploited his position at six out-of-school-hours care centres over three years.
A disgraced Sydney childcare worker, David William James, was identified by police within a week of posting child abuse material on the darknet. Metadata and CCTV footage led investigators to him, revealing he exploited his position at six centres to take images and videos of young boys.
Two additional men, aged 19 and 21, have been charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney. His remains were found after an 11-day search.
