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'Revolving door': Rehab at packed jails questioned

'Revolving door': Rehab at packed jails questioned

A state government is under fire after a damning report found nearly half of its prisoners released from custody return to jail within two years.

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

A police force is considering allowing highway officers to work alone, reversing a policy a murdered cop's widow says would have prevented his death.

Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

A tip off has led to police discovering a massive kava haul with a street value of more than $100,000 in a remote community about 500km east of Darwin.

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Man arrested after woman found stabbed to death at home

Man arrested after woman found stabbed to death at home

A man is in hospital under police guard after a woman was found stabbed to death at a suburban home.

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

An alleged vandal who requested a peanut butter sandwich during a bridge stand-off with police will remain behind bars despite being "a little bit hungry".

'Really serious': YouTube slammed over Bondi video

'Really serious': YouTube slammed over Bondi video

YouTube allowed a video questioning aspects of the Bondi terror attack to remain online despite suggestions it violated the platform's policies.

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club.

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'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

Another suspected bird flu case has been detected, threatening to push the national tally to eight as experts warn the clock is ticking to protect wildlife.

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

A champion boxer who recently fought for his life after being shot is accused of being behind a string of kidnappings.

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars in an Australian capital have reignited after criminals rammed a tobacco shop and set it alight.

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Families gathered at a local community pool to remember a little boy allegedly murdered by his mother, leaving behind a teddy bear and a small blue unicorn.

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

Doubts have been raised over the convictions of three of the 'Croatian Six' men accused of plotting to bomb buildings and pipes in a major Australian city.

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Sudden closure of pubs and clubs 'deeply disappointing'

An urgent call-out for buyers has been launched after the owner of a host of pubs and clubs in one capital city entered voluntary administration.

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

The bashing of a father outside a mosque comes as advocacy groups express concern about a broad escalation of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

'Extremely confronting': woman accused of boy's murder

First responders have faced the grim discovery of a young boy's body after he was allegedly murdered in his home.

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Authorities have called for calm after Australia's sixth bird flu case was confirmed, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline.

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Charges after imitation pistol pointed at synagogue

Two men have been charged after they allegedly pointed an imitation firearm at congregants outside a busy synagogue.

'Pure elation': Aussie IVF innovation sparks baby joy

Australian scientists have achieved the first pregnancies using a trail-blazing 3D-printed IVF device smaller than the width of a human hair.

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

Third youth charged over stabbing murder of teen

Homicide squad detectives have charged a third teenager with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

Hate speech 'technically' easy to combat but X refuses

Online hate speech can be dealt with, but X and the federal government are dragging their feet, the anti-Semitism royal commission has been told.

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