Tragedy
Two bodies found in Maribyrnong River not linked, police say
Homicide detectives will investigate the death of a woman whose body was found wrapped in plastic. But police say the death of a man also found in the river is not believed to be suspicious.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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‘Living a nightmare’: Family speaks out after Australians killed in Philippines
The family of an Australian couple killed in their Philippines hotel room have spoken out as police hunt for a man captured on CCTV.
- by Jessica McSweeney
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Estate planning
Battle of wills plays out over high-flyer’s $20 million estate
A mystery former lover, family feuds, a trophy home named Camelot and a tragedy which gripped the city all featured during the hearing played out in Courtroom 10D at Queens Square.
- by Andrew Hornery
Bodies of mother and teenage daughter found in Sydney home
Police were called to the home in Sydney’s north-west on Thursday morning, responding to reports of a concern for welfare.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Anthony Segaert
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Crime
First responders had to ‘wrestle’ child from father accused of fatal blaze
The 28-year-old man who allegedly set fire to his home, trapping three children inside, has been charged with their murder.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Clare Sibthorpe
Woman dies after being hit by Sydney train
The woman had jumped onto the tracks to retrieve something when she became stuck, police believe.
- by Jessica McSweeney
A mother’s love and a father who ‘tried to kill us’
Images posted by the mother of the children killed in the Lalor Park house fire reveal “a bond like no other”.
- by Jordan Baker, Perry Duffin and Clare Sibthorpe
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Crime
Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Sydney’s west
A 21-year-old woman has died after being found with two stab wounds to her chest.
- by Perry Duffin and Ben Cubby
‘How low can you be’: Flowers allegedly stolen from roadside memorial
Photos show a couple appearing to load flowers into the boot of their car from a memorial to a young tradesman killed in an alleged road rage incident.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Ben Cubby
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Fire
‘Dad tried to kill us’: Father dragged children into fatal inferno, police say
One of the surviving children tried to save their siblings before their father allegedly fought off rescuers, police believe.
- by Perry Duffin
Boy, 16, dies after car carrying five teenagers crashes into tree
Police say a 17-year-old learner driver was behind the wheel in Port Stephens on Friday night and recorded a positive roadside breath test.
- by Sarah McPhee