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Private prison plan slammed as inmate numbers balloon

Private prison plan slammed as inmate numbers balloon

With a territory's prison system bursting at the seams, critics argue that plans for a new privately operated facility amounts to admission of defeat on crime.

'Dreadful crimes': bid to block hitman's parole win

'Dreadful crimes': bid to block hitman's parole win

'Dreadful crimes': bid to block hitman's parole win

'Dreadful crimes': bid to block hitman's parole win

A parole board's decision to release a hitman who executed four people in the 1980s will be reviewed.

Gang made $1m threat in 'horrifying' home invasion

Gang made $1m threat in 'horrifying' home invasion

Gang made $1m threat in 'horrifying' home invasion

Gang made $1m threat in 'horrifying' home invasion

A man, woman and teenage girl have moved out after being corralled into a room and having their family home ransacked by armed thieves in a two-hour ordeal.

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'Appalling' violence: armed group fires arrow at police

'Appalling' violence: armed group fires arrow at police

Police have condemned what they have described as an "appalling display of violence" after officers were allegedly confronted by a large group of armed men.

Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM

Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM

A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.

Little penguin dies from bird flu as case numbers grow

Little penguin dies from bird flu as case numbers grow

Bird flu has killed a little penguin before a vaccination program has gotten under way, as case numbers of the disease grow among wild birds in two states.

No sign of teen hiker as 'challenging' search continues

No sign of teen hiker as 'challenging' search continues

Search teams are navigating "challenging" terrain for a third day after an 18-year-old girl went missing while on a bush walk in a rugged national park.

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Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

A federal minister has dismissed Pauline Hanson's latest immigration policy proposal, likening it to something Donald Trump would advocate.

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

A parliamentary probe is investigating the "unusual" finances of a school at the centre of serious misconduct, abuse and humiliation allegations.

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

The Australian War Memorial is commemorating the end of Australia's longest war with concerts featuring a musician who witnessed it.

Cat DNA study reveals huge native animal toll

Cat DNA study reveals huge native animal toll

Cat DNA study reveals huge native animal toll

Cat DNA study reveals huge native animal toll

New DNA analysis reveals feral cats are killing substantially more of Australia's native animals than detected using conventional research methods.

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

An inquiry report recommending multibillion-dollar cuts to the national disability fund go ahead is being tempered by widespread warnings over the shake-up

Bus driver charged after student killed in rollover

Bus driver charged after student killed in rollover

Bus driver charged after student killed in rollover

Bus driver charged after student killed in rollover

Almost a year after a 12-year-old girl died and multiple students were injured in a bus crash, detectives have charged the vehicle's 76-year-old driver.

Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery

Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery

Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery

Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery

A late-night dash turned into a driveway delivery when a quick-thinking officer at a police station helped deliver baby Lyla in the back seat of a car.

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Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Local mayors are calling for more action to combat crime and improve public safety after a spate of high-profile incidents.

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

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Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Elite school's students charged with sexual assault

Three teenagers who attend a prestigious private boys school have been charged with a sexual assault, with the alleged victim aged 14.

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

A week after a man died following an alleged attack, seven children have been charged with murder and face life sentences under a state's controversial laws.

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses

Australia's poultry farmers face likely devastating losses as bird flu entrenches itself in the nation, similar to the impact endured by the American industry.

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.

Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder

A police body camera has captured a man surrendering on the steps of a rundown home and being arrested for an alleged domestic-violence murder.

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