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Sydney e-bike fire: 100th lithium-ion blaze in NSW

A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.

Student injured by guillotine in school workshop

A 15-year-old Beechworth Secondary College student suffered crushed hand and severed fingertips in workshop accident. WorkSafe charges Education Department with safety breaches.

Prison guard basher's sentence overturned

An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.

ACT Jail Fails Rehabilitation Mission: Report

A damning review reveals Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre is failing its rehabilitative mission, with widespread boredom, drug access, and staff reporting toxic culture. Urgent reforms needed.

Werri Beach swimmers save man from deadly rip

A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.

Newcastle area leads in dog attacks on posties

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.

Child murderer von Einem moved to Yatala for final days

Convicted child murderer Bevan Spencer von Einem, 79, has been transferred to Yatala Labour Prison where he will die. The killer never applied for parole since 2007. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.

Former rugby player sentenced for Newcastle punch

Former Tongan test rugby player Penikolo Kula Latu receives a community sentence for a one-punch assault that left an off-duty police officer with serious injuries at a Newcastle nightclub.

Postcard Bandit Loses False Imprisonment Bid

Notorious bank robber Brenden 'Postcard Bandit' Abbott fails in false imprisonment lawsuit against WA but has prison sentence reduced by years. Read the court details.

SA Chief Justice Wins Court Road Safety Fight

After a years-long campaign, South Australia's Chief Justice is seeing success in improving road and pedestrian safety near Adelaide's court houses. Learn about the new safety measures.

BlueScope death sparks union safety warning

A 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.

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