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August 31, 2026 · Sydney Morning Herald

Reality TV star allegedly flees country, court issues arrest warrant
A reality TV star accused of domestic violence including choking has fled Australia, a Sydney court has heard.
Residents had been parking here for years. Then they got fined
There are no signs, no road markings, but residents have been fined for parking opposite their homes in this Brisbane su
Knife-wielding woman kills one in New York's Times Square, shot dead by cops
Knifewielding woman kills one in New Yorks Times Square shot dead by cops
Joint advances after epic comeback
Maya Joint delivers a remarkable comeback display to book her spot in the second round at the US Open.
Texas Tech head coach blasts USC, Lincoln Riley, for poor attendance at LA Coliseum in Week Zero
Joey Maguire said Texas Tech fans are tough enough to show up in the heat, taking a not-so-subtle shot at USC's sparse L