Killer cop's true motivations to be probed in court

Killer cop's true motivations to be probed in court

Whether Beau Lamarre-Condon scoured his ex's house for missing belongings or proceeded straight to shooting him dead will be dissected in cross-examination.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

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New Zealand's election has ended in an impasse, with neither side confident enough to claim victory

Beleaguered commuters in Melbourne's west have been promised high-frequency bus services seven days and nights a week in return for their vote

New Zealand are into their first Rugby League World Cup final in 13 years after beating Tonga

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