Sydney is bracing for a ­catastrophic perfect storm today that authorities fear may result in widespread and dangerous flooding across the city. 

The destruction of Lismore was laid bare yesterday as the flood waters receded leaving behind a sea of stinking mud and heartbreak.

NRL star Jack de Belin has ­revealed he  refused to ever consider the possibility of spending years  in prison as he faced  trial on sexual assault charges.

And in sport, triple Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin is confident of a return for this year’s Bathurst 1000 as he sets his sights on becoming an IndyCar title challenger after his breakthrough win in the US.

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