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Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come.

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Residents on high alert as toxic industrial fire tamed

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of an industrial estate fire containing sulphur, after at least one worker was hospitalised.

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.

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Teen's charges upgraded over beloved shop owner's death

Teen's charges upgraded over beloved shop owner's death

A suburban community has been plunged into mourning following the death of a shop owner as police upgrade charges against a teenage boy.

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

A scandal-plagued DNA lab is auditing hundreds of criminal cases after finding widespread statement errors prompting another review.

Toddler survives siege in shattered outback town

Toddler survives siege in shattered outback town

Two adults are dead, and a young child has survived a terrifying overnight siege that locked down an outback town and left a tight-knit community in mourning.

Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Police in one state may soon have the power to compel those with suspected organised crime links to provide phone passwords or face up to seven years in jail.

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High Court's important victim decision on DV rape case

High Court's important victim decision on DV rape case

High Court's important victim decision on DV rape case

High Court's important victim decision on DV rape case

The right of bodily autonomy for domestic violence victims has been upheld by the High Court, a legal expert says, after a major decision on secret recordings.

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

The brother of a former state premier became obsessive about stacking Liberal Party branches but felt slighted for not being paid for his endeavours.

Mass stabbing attack sparks mental health policy revamp

Mass stabbing attack sparks mental health policy revamp

Mass stabbing attack sparks mental health policy revamp

Mass stabbing attack sparks mental health policy revamp

A clinician-led response model for people experiencing mental health crises will be rolled out after a man experiencing psychosis went on a stabbing rampage.

Murder charge after 'malnourished', 29kg man's death

Murder charge after 'malnourished', 29kg man's death

Murder charge after 'malnourished', 29kg man's death

Murder charge after 'malnourished', 29kg man's death

Years after a non-verbal "malnourished" man with Down syndrome died, a 70-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a "complex" investigation.

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

Authorities investigating an arson attack on a suburban defence manufacturer may face challenges proving the incident was an act of terror.

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees

Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.

'Swept under the rug': hate speech reforms knocked back

'Swept under the rug': hate speech reforms knocked back

'Swept under the rug': hate speech reforms knocked back

'Swept under the rug': hate speech reforms knocked back

A report recommending hate speech reforms that sat with a state government for months has been snubbed, with sexual minorities arguing it's an insult.

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'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC

A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog.

Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says

Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told.

UK rapper returns to court for alleged drug possession

A British rapper and media personality convicted of biting an Australian fan during sex after a show has returned to court for a drug possession charge.

'Outdated' laws are costing teenage workers thousands

Young go-getters are being short-changed more than $10,000 over their careers by a law that denies them superannuation, advocates say.

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Men charged over fake gun incident near stadium

A bizarre public stunt involving a plastic gun, a bulletproof vest emblazoned with the US flag and a fake police badge has not ended well for two men.

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.

Replica gun, fake police badge seized in busy city area

Two men are in custody after police seized a plastic gun, bulletproof vest with the US flag and a fake police badge in an operation near a major stadium.

Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.

Two in serious condition after sudden building collapse

Two men have been rushed to hospital after they were pulled out of rubble following the sudden collapse of a building in an inner-city suburb.

Liberal operative's evidence claim after 'rat' taunt

A former Liberal operative once branded a "rat" has claimed party members might have tried to align their messaging before facing a major inquiry.

Defence rejects cover-up claims on Taipan chopper crash

Senior Australian Defence Force officers have rejected accusations the department has shifted blame over the Taipan helicopter crash that killed four soldiers.

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