Police warned education officials about teacher accused of raping student - but she was allowed to teach at Sydney public school for two more years

Daily Mail - Oct 1, 2026

The NSW Deputy Premier has called for an investigation into how Sydney teacher Deandra Kontou was hired, despite police warning officials about the child abuse allegations facing her.

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'Stabbed pilot is a true hero. He opened the cockpit door': Netanyahu heaps praise on captain of Flydubai plane and passengers who overpowered attacker and averted 9/11-style disaster

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Israel believes the co-pilot of Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was planning to seize the controls and crash the plane into a target in Israel, possibly a skyscraper.

Meet the Mexican military's newest recruit - Comando the Chihuahua

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In-N-Out forces Northern California high school football team to delete photos shot at restaurant

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Aussies warned cafes will raise prices to cope with Anthony Albanese's new card payment ban

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DANIEL HANNAN: Spoiler alert! Britain will NOT rejoin the EU. Here are some of the many reasons why...

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House to livestream BARSc proceedings starting Oct. 1

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