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Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

There are many barriers to seeking help for older Australians suffering abuse, but this is compounded for those in rural and remote parts of the country.

‘Shame on you’: fight over dog turns to hit-and-run

‘Shame on you’: fight over dog turns to hit-and-run

‘Shame on you’: fight over dog turns to hit-and-run

‘Shame on you’: fight over dog turns to hit-and-run

A man who took a neighbourly dispute too far and ran a married couple over with his car, has listened to the daily consequences its had on their life.

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.

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Boy's alleged random stabber claims 'humanity intact'

Boy's alleged random stabber claims 'humanity intact'

A man charged with a string of assault-related offences has faced court after allegedly stabbing a woman and punching a young boy in a random attack.

Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid

Labor MP stands aside after additional charge laid

A Labor politician in the Top End has stood aside from a key role after police laid an additional charge against him, alleging a breach of bail.

Murderer 'betrayed' close friend in brutal park bashing

Murderer 'betrayed' close friend in brutal park bashing

The brother of a murder victim murdered by his best friend has spoken after a Supreme Court jury delivered verdict in the gruesome killing.

Trial date fixed for Labor figure's accused killer

Trial date fixed for Labor figure's accused killer

Tim Picton's accused killer will face a 10-day trial after he formally pleaded not guilty to taking the life of the Labor strategist.

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Mystery surrounds man found with critical injuries

Mystery surrounds man found with critical injuries

Mystery surrounds man found with critical injuries

Mystery surrounds man found with critical injuries

Police have identified a young man found unconscious and with critical injuries on a popular walking trail, but they don't think he was assaulted.

Teen charged over stabbing in beachside suburb

Teen charged over stabbing in beachside suburb

Teen charged over stabbing in beachside suburb

Teen charged over stabbing in beachside suburb

A teenage boy has been charged over the stabbing of another teen who is in a critical condition in hospital after a confrontation in a beachside suburb.

Slain grocer's safety fear revealed as teen cleared

Slain grocer's safety fear revealed as teen cleared

Slain grocer's safety fear revealed as teen cleared

Slain grocer's safety fear revealed as teen cleared

A high street shop owner raised public safety concerns months before his alleged homicide as a teen was cleared of involvement.

'Valued so little': neighbour killer's sentence slammed

'Valued so little': neighbour killer's sentence slammed

'Valued so little': neighbour killer's sentence slammed

'Valued so little': neighbour killer's sentence slammed

The family of a woman stabbed to death by her drug-affected neighbour has blasted a "disgraceful" justice system after he was handed a below-standard sentence.

Teen jailed over deadly crash, 'cowardly' bashing

Teen jailed over deadly crash, 'cowardly' bashing

Teen jailed over deadly crash, 'cowardly' bashing

Teen jailed over deadly crash, 'cowardly' bashing

A teenager has been lambasted for cowardly and inhumane behaviour as he was jailed for killing his friend and maiming another months earlier.

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation is demanding four teens who allegedly spat on and punched a staffer, leaving the woman with a broken rib, be tracked down and held to account.

'Extremely serious': ex-NRL star to face assault trial

'Extremely serious': ex-NRL star to face assault trial

'Extremely serious': ex-NRL star to face assault trial

'Extremely serious': ex-NRL star to face assault trial

A former Maroons and Kangaroos player has been accused of an "extremely serious assault" that left marks on a young child and has been committed to stand trial.

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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.

'Preconceived plan': eight charged after party death

Eight teenagers arrived at a party armed and with an intent to cause harm before it erupted into violence and left a 21-year-old man dead, police allege.

Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed

Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.

'Should we kill him?': chilling taunt in e-bike attack

Two youths carrying machetes have taunted their victim, questioning whether to kill him after stealing his $10,000 e-bike, as police search for the culprits.

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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.

Ex-AFL star Winmar pushes for no jail time over assault

Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told.

Court intervenes to send alleged ambo stabber to trial

An accused paramedic stabber has been sent to the Supreme Court after a magistrate entered not guilty pleas on his behalf due to fitness issues.

Teen's brain injury plea for judge after fatal crash

A teen driver who caused a car accident that killed his friend and violently assaulted another man has asked a judge to consider his brain injury in sentencing.

Five youths charged over 'awful' attack on worker

Four teenagers and a 12-year-old boy have been charged over a daylight attack that left a 60-year-old man in a critical condition.

Labor MP to fight assault charges amid court case

A Labor politician in the Top End has vowed to fight allegations he assaulted an official, amid growing calls for the federal MP to step aside.

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.

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