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More arrests after allegations against Sydney private school boys
More teens have been arrested after three Scots College students were charged with the sexual assault of a teenage girl.
Ukraine bombards Russia
At least seven people have been killed in Russia during a Ukrainian drone attack.
‘Six a day’: WA public school lockdowns double as safety fears mount
Rising violent threats drive sharp increase in emergency procedures, but government points to stricter reporting protoco
Slater opens up on Storm coaching rumour
Billy Slater says he has no plans to replace Craig Bellamy as head coach of the Melbourne Storm.
Juventus exploring a move for Real Madrid star
Juventus’ search for a new goalkeeper has taken them to Real Madrid, where they have now registered their interest in si