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Caringbah: Two brothers have been charged over the violent assault of two senior constables. Police say one of the men started throwing punches through a car window, but in court he claimed it was the officers who lashed out first.

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A young man's been killed and a woman injured after a collision forced their car off the on the Princes Highway into a deep building excavation at Rockdale last night.

Police Statement: Police are investigating a fatal crash at Rockdale. Just after 9pm (Thursday 1 August 2019), two vehicles were involved in a crash on the Princes Highway, at the intersection of Bestic Street. After the initial impact, one of the vehicles travelled through a fence and fell into a vacant construction site which is under excavation. The passenger of the car, a 23-year-old man, yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. The 24-year-old female driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to St George Hospital for mandatory testing. The 25-year-old male driver of the other car involved, a Volvo hatch, was taken to St George Hospital for treatment to shock and for mandatory testing. Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit are attending the scene to conduct inquiries. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. The vehicle in the construction site is expected to be salvaged during daylight hours.

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It's been labelled the power source of the future, and now Australia's soon-to-be largest wind farm is connected to the grid. Dozens of turbines, north-west of Brisbane are online, but what impact will it have on energy bills?

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An ongoing 7NEWS investigation into a government watchdog has uncovered a shocking case, spanning almost a decade. In what could be the Queensland Building and Construction Commission's longest-running dispute - Leanne Moran has been waiting seven years for her home to be fixed.

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"The 23-year-old man shot by police following a 200 kilometre chase on the Bruce Highway earlier this month has finally woken from a coma.

He was transfered to Brisbane under police guard and is now facing a mountain of charges.

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Queensland's Employment Minister has been accused of a conflict of interest, after taking six months to declare a free Canadian ski holiday as guest of a consultant whose company does work for her department. Shannon Fentiman claims it was a private family holiday, but the Opposition says she's been caught red-handed.

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Heavy vehicles are no longer able to travel down James Street, and if caught avoiding the Bypass toll truck drivers may be fined.

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Police have urged prison fugitive Dylan Taaleaiga, to think about his actions and hand himself in.

New images have been released, showing a mystery woman believed to be helping the 26-year-old and the moment he escaped his police guard.

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Police have beefed up their presence on Brisbane's southside in response to rising fears about community safety. 7NEWS was given exclusive access to the new operations targeting Sunnybank and surrounding suburbs.

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One of the world's most famous tall ships has sailed into Sydney Harbour. The Chilean Navy's Esmeralda was given a Royal Australian Navy escort through Sydney Heads.

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Narrabeen: The weekend game at Lake Park involving the Narrabeen Sharks JRLFC A-Grade and Punchbowl's St Johns Eagles quickly went from footy to fist fights.

Three rugby league players, and the two clubs, have been charged with misconduct following a wild brawl in match.

The Narrabeen ground manager was punched in the face and some players even locked themselves in a change room to escape the violence.

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7NEWS has obtained vision of another frightening incident on our trains where a group of youngsters attack an elderly man on the Southern Highlands line.

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Police say they had no choice but to shoot dead a mentally disturbed man alone inside his Taree home last night after he came at officers waving a large knife.

But the distraught family of 40-year-old Todd McKenzie claims there was absolutely no need to kill him.

"I think everybody in the family is absolutely devastated. It was something we believe didn't need to happen...absolutely didn't need to happen" - Francene Reo - Todd McKenzie's aunt.

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Police say they've smashed a sophisticated cocaine syndicate operating in Merrylands and Guildford.

They've arrested three men and seized ten hand guns, over $400,000 in cash, a variety of drugs, designer goods.

During the raids police also discovered a baby inside one of the homes.

Police Statement: Police have seized almost a dozen firearms, more than $400,000 cash, and $1 million worth of designer goods, before charging three men over their alleged roles in a sophisticated cocaine syndicate. In February 2019, investigators from Wetherill Park Region Enforcement Squad (RES) commenced an investigation into the supply and distribution of cocaine across the South West Metropolitan Region. Following extensive inquiries, Wetherill Park RES, assisted by officers from Bass Hill RES, executed four search warrants at homes at Old Guildford and Merrylands yesterday (Wednesday 31 July 2019). Investigators also served a Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) on a 30-year-old man at one of the properties, before conducting a search of another Merrylands home. During the searches, police seized eight Glock semi-automatic pistols and an extended Glock magazine, two Desert Eagle semi-automatic pistols, a pen gun for .22 calibre, ammunition, two knuckle dusters, handcuffs, an electronic stun gun, with cartridges; and a variety of prohibited and restricted substances, including cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, steroids and Valium. The firearms will undergo extensive forensic and ballistic examination. Investigators also seized a total of $420,000 cash and uncashed cheques, as well as luxury clothing, jewellery, bedding, and other fashion accessories, believed to be valued in excess of $1 million. Three men – aged 23 and two aged 30 – were arrested during the operation and taken to Fairfield Police Station. The 23-year-old Guildford man was charged with supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, four counts of supply prohibited drug, deal with property proceeds of crime, found on/entering/leaving drug premises, possess unauthorised prohibited firearm, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority, possess prohibited drug, not keep firearm safely-prohibited firearm, and organises/conducts etc drug premises expose child. The 30-year-old Bankstown man was charged with supply prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, five counts of supply prohibited drug, found on/entering/leaving drug premises, and possess prescribed restricted substance. The 30-year-old Merrylands man was charged with four counts of supply prohibited drug, two counts of deal with proceeds of crime, money/property over $100,000; three counts of possess prohibited drug, found on/entering/leaving drug premises, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, possess prescribed restricted substance, and organises/conducts etc drug premises expose child. The men were refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court later today (Thursday 1 August 2019). A fourth man – aged 25 – was found to be in possession of cocaine. He will be issued a Future Court Attendance Notice for possess prohibited drug. Investigations by Wetherill Park RES are continuing.

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The largest single-stage solar farm in Australia is now operating beside Townsville's Ross River Dam.

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A former Cancer Council executive is taking Breastscreen Queensland to court, and the outcome could impact every person who's had a mammogram. Louise Perram-Fisk will claim the free-screening giant missed a lump. She's now terminally ill.

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It's been labelled the one of the largest projects in decades, now an independent report has revealed just how big the Global Tourism Hub will be. New modelling shows the $1 billion hub could draw half a million more tourists to the tropics.

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The iPhone may soon be a thing of the past, with new figures showing the smartphone makes up less than half of Apple's sales.

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Taree: A tense 9-hour stand-off has ended with police shooting a man dead on Robertson Street.

Neighbours called police after they heard smashing and yelling coming from inside the property. They deployed a taser after finding the man allegedly lunged at them with a large knife.

When it wasn't effective, they fired. A critical incident investigation is now underway.

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Supporters of former NSW detective Gary Jubelin spoke after he formally pleaded not guilty to misconduct allegations yesterday.

Jubelin defended his "lawful right" to record conversations with a person about the disappearance of toddler William Tyrrell.

"We feel that his success and high profile have embarrassed and upset a number of over-ambitious superiors who placed their own careers before the task they were sworn to do" - Mark Leveson, father of Matthew Leveson.

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