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'Wish he was here': sister's grief over servo killing

'Wish he was here': sister's grief over servo killing

The sister of a beloved postmaster, who died after a drunk man attacked him without provocation, has detailed the painful impact losing him has had on her.

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death

A man has been found guilty of manslaughter a second time over his unprovoked attack on a 73-year-old man at a service station, after facing retrial on appeal.

Bail bid for Labor figure's alleged killer fails

Bail bid for Labor figure's alleged killer fails

Bail bid for Labor figure's alleged killer fails

Bail bid for Labor figure's alleged killer fails

Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.

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Neo-Nazi claims he was provoked before alleged attack

Neo-Nazi claims he was provoked before alleged attack

White nationalist Thomas Sewell and 13 other men have faced court over an alleged attack on an Indigenous protest site.

Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer

Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer

The man who allegedly punched and killed Labor strategist Tim Picton has faced a packed courtroom, where he was slapped with a manslaughter charge.

Nurse banned after hitting step-child with wooden spoon

Nurse banned after hitting step-child with wooden spoon

An enrolled nurse convicted for bruising her six-year-old step-daughter with a wooden spoon has had her registration cancelled for at least a year.

Ex-NRL player's child-choking and assault charges heard

Ex-NRL player's child-choking and assault charges heard

Josh McGuire's solicitor has pressed for "pertinent" evidence to be disclosed to his legal team after the ex-NRL star was charged with assaulting a child.

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Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby

Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby

Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby

Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby

A new development has emerged in the search for a man who allegedly burnt a baby with hot coffee in a park more than a year ago.

Singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of assault trial

Singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of assault trial

Singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of assault trial

Singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of assault trial

R&B singer Chris Brown has made an appearance in a London court ahead of his trial later this year over an assault charge.

Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

More than six months after a police officer was shot dead at a rural property, a 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.

Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days

Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days

Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days

Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days

Authorities have closed multiple Sydney beaches as a man fights for his life following the third shark attack in just two days.

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Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car

A woman has stayed silent outside court about allegedly assaulting an off-duty cop who spoke to her about leaving four children in a shopping centre car park.

'Offensive weapon': woman sentenced for crepe attack

A suspended sentence has been handed to a woman who pushed a crepe into a chief minister's face, with a judge describing the pastry as an "offensive weapon".

Grisly details of teen stabbing at party brawl revealed

A teenager is behind bars after allegedly stabbing an older boy multiple times, leaving him trailing blood and fighting for his life after a brawl at a party.

Woman behind fatal teen bashing accused of jail assault

A woman jailed for decades after luring a 16-year-old to his death over a pair of headphones is back in court after allegedly assaulting a prison officer.

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Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike

Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.

Labor figure fights for life after alleged assault

A prominent Labor figure who helped lead his party to a massive state election win is fighting for his life after allegedly being assaulted.

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks.

Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

A second teenager will face court after he was charged with murder following the stabbing death of an 18-year-old.

Ex-NRL ref avoids jail for assaulting Indigenous pupils

A former headmaster of an Indigenous school has avoided going to jail for assaulting students but must be of good behaviour for two years.

Fatal punch in car loan row leaves family traumatised

A man's death in intensive care started with an encounter on a night out that led to an argument about profits from selling a restored car, a judge has heard.

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