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22 hours ago | 9news.com.au | Josh Hohne

A man has been charged with intimidation after he was filmed allegedly kicking several political signs outside a pre-polling booth in Sydney. The incident, which was filmed and shared on social media, took place about 11am on Tuesday at a polling booth on Herring Road in Macquarie Park. Footage shows a man throwing and appearing to kick several political signs on the footpath belonging to Liberal Candidate for Bennelong Scott Yung.

1 day ago | 9news.com.au | Josh Hohne

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against a major Chinese car manufacturer, accusing the brand of misleading advertising about the durability of its vehicles. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges LDV Automotive Australia, a brand that makes utes and vans, claimed that several of their models were "durable and tough" and that they were suitable for use in off-road terrain and harsh conditions.

1 day ago | 9news.com.au | Josh Hohne

A 35-year-old man has been charged over the alleged attempted murder of a 71-year-old in NSW. Police will allege that about 10.30am on Tuesday, the 35-year-old attempted to suffocate the older man at a home in Macquarie Hills, near Lake Macquarie. Police said the men were known to each other. The 71-year-old was able to leave the house and was treated by paramedics. Police were later notified of the incident and started an investigation.

1 day ago | 9news.com.au | Josh Hohne

A truck driver has been charged after he allegedly ran from the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Sydney's west in which an elderly woman and child were injured. Police had tried to stop the truck, which allegedly had stolen license plates about 6.20pm yesterday on Campbell Hill Road in Chester Hill. But the truck driver allegedly failed to stop, and officers began pursuing the truck, before callling off the pursuit over safety concerns.

1 day ago | 9news.com.au | Josh Hohne

Australia's flu season has hit earlier and harder than ever before, new data has revealed. This April, cases are up by 40 per cent compared to the same time the year before, with 62,548 cases recorded against last year's 44,323 flu cases. Last year was the country's worst year on record for the flu, and this year's spike in cases has prompted urgent calls to the community to get vaccinations.