Nedal Acherkouk was shot dead on a busy inner Sydney street in front of Friday night diners. Six months ago, he fought off another attack in public.

One of the heaviest defeats on Australian soil in years looms for Pat Cummins’ side unless they can turn the tide against a rampant Indian attack in Perth. Follow all the action live.

Jo Tarnawsky claims the deputy prime minister offered her six months leave “off the books” which would have cost the taxpayer $135,000.

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Chinatown-style buzz at a suburban stalwart.