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Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Mother Pauline Sowry vanished more than 30 years ago - and police say they believe there are people in the community who know exactly what happened to her.

Man's car, cash seized by police probing hit-and-run

Man's car, cash seized by police probing hit-and-run

Man's car, cash seized by police probing hit-and-run

Man's car, cash seized by police probing hit-and-run

The body of a 31-year-old man found in a suburban Sydney street led investigating police to a nearby home where they found close to a million dollars in cash.

Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse

Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse

Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse

Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse

Victoria's Department of Education "woefully failed to protect children" from sexual predator teachers for decades, a board of inquiry has found.

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AI girl helps authorities deal with child abuse victims

AI girl helps authorities deal with child abuse victims

Authorities can improve the way they interview abused children with the help an AI girl developed by Griffith University and a team of overseas researchers.

'Incompetent or corrupt' to employ rapist prison guard

'Incompetent or corrupt' to employ rapist prison guard

Prisons across NSW will be scrutinised by a task force after a scathing report condemned processes that allowed a guard to rape several inmates.

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has told a Melbourne audience she's found a sense of purpose giving young people a platform to share concerns about the planet.

Police minister defends racist Facebook posts

Police minister defends racist Facebook posts

The Northern Territory's police minister has said he does not agree with racist posts he shared on his social media almost a decade ago.

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AFL to host tribute for slain couple

AFL to host tribute for slain couple

AFL to host tribute for slain couple

AFL to host tribute for slain couple

The AFL will host a tribute for long-time umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies, whose bodies were recovered on February 27.

No 'proactive' payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg

No 'proactive' payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg

No 'proactive' payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg

No 'proactive' payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg

Waiting for pardoned mother Kathleen Folbigg to ask for a financial remedy for her decades in jail will be an extra burden to carry, an MP says.

Man charged after arson at Melbourne tobacco shop

Man charged after arson at Melbourne tobacco shop

Man charged after arson at Melbourne tobacco shop

Man charged after arson at Melbourne tobacco shop

A man has been charged with arson, drug and firearm offences after a tobacco shop was set alight in Melbourne's southwest.

Search under way for lost hiker

Search under way for lost hiker

Search under way for lost hiker

Search under way for lost hiker

Emergency services are scouring bushland for a hiker lost in Queensland's far north.

Six charged after man survived shots to head, chest

Six charged after man survived shots to head, chest

Six charged after man survived shots to head, chest

Six charged after man survived shots to head, chest

Police are probing a construction company over an alleged "guns for hire" cell whose target survived being shot in the head, as the shooter remains at large.

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

A 55-year-old Queensland police officer has been charged with four counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault relating to alleged incidents while off duty.

Kathleen Folbigg's former husband dies

Kathleen Folbigg's former husband dies

Kathleen Folbigg's former husband dies

Kathleen Folbigg's former husband dies

The former husband of a woman who spent decades in prison before being acquitted of killing their children has died.

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Battery to blame after two killed in townhouse fire

Firefighters say lithium-ion batteries are causing five fires every week as an overheating cell is identified as the cause of a fire that killed two people.

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

ASIO says it has been cleared of allegations related to Dan Duggan, but the ex-US fighter pilot's family has pointed to a watchdog noting some impropriety.

East Timor confident of settling years-long gas dispute

East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão says Australia is more "open-minded" under Anthony Albanese about the future of the Greater Sunrise gas project.

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence lacks an integrated data set for sexual misconduct, meaning it is unable to properly respond and prevent the issue, a royal commission has been told.

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Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise

The largest increase in health insurance premiums for five years has been signed off on by the federal government.

Investigation launched into mine worker blast claim

Investigators are looking into claims explosives have been detonated 30m below three workers at Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in north Queensland.

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels.

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers.

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

A man will appear in court charged with mid-range drink driving after he allegedly struck an elderly pedestrian who later died in a Gold Coast hospital.

'Our nation's shame': ex-senator to lead DV inquiry

A landmark inquiry into domestic and family violence is a step closer after the South Australian government unveiled its commissioner and terms of reference.

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