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Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May

Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Taylan May wears headphones

Nitazenes are coming into Australia from India and China. Their effects are deadly

There are fears of more overdoses as nitazenes infiltrate Australia's underground drug supply, with occasional recreational drug users warned the synthetic opioid is being found in drugs like cocaine.
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A person holds a bag of nitazenes powder.

Decimated Brisbane Broncos carry hefty injury toll and losing streak into grand final rematch

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is still optimistic about his team's chances of making the finals despite losing four straight games heading into a pivotal clash with Penrith.
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Brisbane Broncos player Tyson Smoothy stands on the field during an NRL game with his hands on his hips.

Roosters star suffers suspected broken hand as tricolours dominate Wests Tigers

The Roosters' perfect performance against Wests Tigers was ruined only by a suspected broken hand suffered by Joey Manu. North Queensland stun Penrith and the Dragons beat the Dolphins.
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Joseph Manu is helped off the field

Patients at Sydney hospital given bells in place of faulty nurse buzzer system

For more than a year, patients with broken bones and those recovering from surgery were using bells similar to those used at hotel reception desks and restaurant kitchens.
A hospital sign pointing the way to the emergency and maternity departments.

NRL Round-Up: The 'upset of the year', Parramatta's saviours return, and Rapana has a first … twice

There were only five games in the Origin-shortened round 13 in the NRL, but that still left room for plenty of drama. Here are the biggest talking points from every game.
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Composite image of Jordan Rapana, Mitchell Moses and Chad Townsend in NRL games.

'My players need some answers': Wayne Bennett fumes as Raiders win golden point thriller against Dolphins, Dragons complete brilliant turnaround to down Panthers

Jordan Rapana nails two field goals to lead the Raiders to a dramatic victory over the Dolphins in the second period of golden point. Earlier, the Dragons powered past the Panthers.
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Jordan Rapana leaps in the air

Taylan May pleads not guilty to domestic violence-related charges

Panthers player Taylan May, who has been stood down under the NRL's no-fault policy, pleads not guilty to three separate charges while appearing in court for the first time.
Taylan May in action for Penrith

Panthers winger Taylan May charged with domestic violence offences

Penrith Panthers winger Taylan May has been arrested and charged with domestic violence offences.
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Rugby league player in a hoodie, arrives at a stadium

Anger as Sydney private school demolishes apartment block amid housing crisis

Christian Brothers' High School Lewisham is one of a few Sydney private schools demolishing residential property to add new facilities, but questions have been raised about whether the expansion plans are appropriate during a housing crisis.
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A man and a woman stand next to each other crossing their arms. There is a construction fence behind them.

Cleary set to miss Blues' State of Origin campaign after tearing hamstring

NSW is expected to be without Nathan Cleary for the entire State of Origin series after scans revealed the extent of his hamstring injury.
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Nathan Cleary runs with the ball

'Shattered' Cleary in doubt for State of Origin as Blues face injury crisis

Star playmaker Nathan Cleary injures his hamstring in the Panthers' 16-10 win over the Bulldogs, less than a month out from the State of Origin series opener.
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Nathan Cleary looking upset as he walks to the Panthers team bus.

Free legal centres say without more government funding vulnerable people will slip through the cracks

Community legal centres are braced for a slashing of their government funding and fear it will leave those who rely on their services at risk of violence and homelessness.
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A woman wearing a hijab standing in a doorway

Influential alleged former IS member Wassim Fayad raided in Sydney counter-terror blitz

An influential former Islamic State supporter who was released from a supervision order last year was questioned in Wednesday's police raids on an alleged terrorism network involving a group of Sydney boys.
A man with a long beard wears a suit, sunglasses and an Islamic cap as he walks into a court building, surrounded by reporters.

How the cost-of-living crisis is placing pressure on Australia's 'food deserts'

The cost of food is being felt nationally, but for some pockets of Australia, including parts of Greater Western Sydney, accessing nutritious food was already difficult. Some experts fear it could worsen health problems.
A map of Sydney alongside a woman shopping in a supermarket

analysis:James Fisher-Harris might be the one departure the Penrith Panthers dynasty cannot survive

Penrith have made replacing some of the biggest names an art form in recent years but James Fisher-Harris departing for the Warriors may be the one loss their title dynasty cannot sustain. 
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A player celebrates during a rugby league match

Para-rower Nikki Ayers embraces gold medal favouritism for Paris Paralympics

Nikki Ayers wanted to play for the Australian women's rugby union team, but when a serious knee injury, and multiple surgeries ended that career, she switched to para-rowing, and is now the world's best. 
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A woman leans against the wall of a boat shed.

Broncos coach Walters furious at NRL for lack of charge over hit leaving Reece Walsh with facial fracture

The Broncos confirm the extent of Reece Walsh's injury in the 34-12 loss to the Panthers, and coach Kevin Walters questions the lack of a charge for Penrith's Taylan May over the collision that leaves Walsh out for up to six weeks.
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Reece Walsh looks to his right with a cut under his left eye after the Broncos' NRL loss to the Panthers.

Panthers' win over Eels soured by Fisher-Harris injury but Luai escapes suspension

Penrith fails to emerge from its 26-18 win over Parramatta unscathed, with James Fisher-Harris leaving the field with a shoulder injury, but Jarome Luai avoids a ban despite being placed on report twice.
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Jarome Luai and James Fisher-Harris stand together after World Club challenge.

Eels 'dudded' by calls in Panthers defeat, Bulldogs coach frustrated with referee after loss to Sharks

Defending premiers Penrith earned their first win of the 2024 NRL season against Parramatta, after Cronulla fought hard to beat Canterbury-Bankstown at Shark Park. 
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Clint Gutherson talks to the referee

Penrith broke a 116-year old record in their Round 1 loss. Here's why they're not worried about it

The Panthers became the first reigning premiers in rugby league history to be held scoreless in the first match of their title defence. But the three-time champions aren't sweating the small stuff just yet.
A group of rugby league players look on during a match

Earthquake of 3.6-magnitude hits Blue Mountains area west of Sydney

The earthquake occurred 9 kilometres beneath the surface in the Blue Mountains National Park near Warragamba at about 8:53pm, according to Geoscience Australia.
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Earthquake near Blue Mountains

Penrith falls to Wigan in controversial World Club Challenge

A Wigan try in the second half is set to trigger debate, while Penrith falls short with a last-gasp effort in its 16-12 defeat in a World Club Challenge full of drama in England.
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A Wigan player dives to score a try against Penrith in the World Club Challenge.

analysis:Meet the five players set to make their mark on the NRL in 2024

Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024. 
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A player catches the ball during a rugby league training session

Two more Sydney schools test positive for asbestos, one closes for week to clean up '30 cubic metres' of mulch

St Luke's Catholic College in Marsden Park and Penrith Christian School in Orchard Hills join the growing list of sites found to contain contaminated mulch.
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an outside shot of St Luke’s Catholic College at Marsden Park in Sydney which has tested positive for asbestos