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Teenager's alleged murderer changes lawyers

Teenager's alleged murderer changes lawyers

Christopher Mark Jordan is facing a lengthy trial over the alleged murder of teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell whose remains were found near a bush track.

Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

Crime rate fix will take 'some time', police say

As the crime rate continues to tick upwards in one state, police have warned major improvements will not be seen for some time.

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

Accused killer in court after man found beside highway

A man arrested following the discovery of a body near a rural highway has appeared in court charged with murder.

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New CCTV released over grandfather's alleged murder

New CCTV released over grandfather's alleged murder

Security footage showing hooded men walking near the site where a kidnapped Sydney grandfather was likely killed has been released.

Third man charged over fatal gangland shooting

Third man charged over fatal gangland shooting

Three men have now been charged over the alleged gangland murder of a man in a suburban apartment complex, which also left another man injured.

Armed man arrested after body found on highway

Armed man arrested after body found on highway

Police have arrested a man they say was holding a knife and behaving erratically after the discovery of a man's body.

Family's pain as thieves use gadget to steal $80k car

Family's pain as thieves use gadget to steal $80k car

A family’s trip of a lifetime turned into heartbreak after thieves used key cloning devices to steal their car, a practice police say is increasing rapidly.

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Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

A regional newspaper mogul has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence offences against a woman.

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

Flowers and heartfelt messages honouring an off-duty security guard were laid during a candlelight vigil held near the spot where he was allegedly murdered.

No charges for wife of alleged cop killer

No charges for wife of alleged cop killer

No charges for wife of alleged cop killer

No charges for wife of alleged cop killer

Police have abandoned plans to prosecute three people, including Dezi Freeman’s wife, due to insufficient evidence.

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

Kidnap victim behind bars on gun and ammunition charges

An accused kidnapper and his alleged victim are both behind bars as the fallout from a tobacconist snatching extends to multiple courtrooms.

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

A "black flight" that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia to Indonesia has led to the arrest of an aviation company owner for people smuggling.

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

An inquiry has heard Workpace Health and Safety inspectors were "bullied, and abused" by a state's militant and brazen CFMEU.

Deep freeze for notorious ex-minister's hidden assets

Deep freeze for notorious ex-minister's hidden assets

Deep freeze for notorious ex-minister's hidden assets

Deep freeze for notorious ex-minister's hidden assets

After a decade of investigation, caveats have been secured over a number of properties linked to notorious politician Eddie Obeid.

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Murder charge after body found at regional property

A man will face court charged with murder after a body was found inside a regional property with stab wounds.

Anti-Semitism laws banning chants draws mixed reaction

Critics have slammed new laws designed to combat anti-Semitism as overreach, but a last-minute change reduces a minister's extraordinary powers.

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Charges have been laid over the death of a man who was involved in an alleged arson attack on an inner-city business.

'Vile, horrific': bid to indefinitely detain pedophile

A state government will try to prevent the release of a pedophile and former magistrate, claiming he cannot control his behaviour and remains a public threat.

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'Brutal': campground axe-murder accused denied bail

A 26-year-old man is accused of murdering a campmate with an axe and assaulting another camper when she asked to get him medical help.

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.

Pedestrians hit in alleged drink driving crash

Two pedestrians are recovering from serious injuries after allegedly being hit by an out-of-control car on a busy inner-city street.

Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

An emerging criminal network police have claimed are responsible for violence has resulted in two of its alleged members facing court.

Outrage, grief after body found in grandad's kidnapping

Police believe they have found the remains of an 85-year-old grandfather who was mistakenly kidnapped as they continue to hunt for those responsible.

Drug dealers arrested every week in meth hotspot

An alleged drug trafficking syndicate has been busted selling methamphetamine in a regional community that has become a hotspot for the drug.

Man jailed for dragging tied-up roo along country road

A man who caused severe deformities to a kangaroo by dragging it along a road has been jailed by a magistrate who cited his lack of remorse.

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