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Suburban raids net crossbows, guns and battle axes

Suburban raids net crossbows, guns and battle axes

Two suburban raids have uncovered an array of weapons, including guns, crossbows and knuckledusters, with three men facing a slew of serious charges.

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

A former Catholic bishop gave whiskey to young Aboriginal men at a barbecue and then touched one of them inappropriately, a jury has been told.

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

The alleged head of an organised crime syndicate who was deported by Australian authorities has been given a life sentence in Iraq for drug trafficking.

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'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

A local mayor in Melbourne accused of punching an intruder at an election party is facing a four-day hearing into the "rapidly developing scuffle".

Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

Bishop allegedly told teen: 'No one is going to know'

Bishop allegedly told teen: 'No one is going to know'

A senior Catholic cleric gave a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex, a court has been told.

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'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

'It's not working': premier wants ciggy tax stubbed out

A Labor leader is urging a rethink on tobacco taxes, while a law enforcement expert warns the war on illicit smokes must be coupled with lowering the excise.

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told

A young woman allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show wanted to marry the performer and dreamed she was Victoria Beckham.

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

A former Catholic Bishop hosted alcohol-fuelled parties using church funds so he could access Aboriginal youths and sexually assault them, a jury has been told.

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

'Choked me': rapper accused of violent rape after gig

A young woman has told a court she thought she was going to an after-party before she was allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show.

Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid

Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid

Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid

Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid

A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

A man has faced court for the first time after allegedly murdering his father in a fiery driveway altercation involving ‘significant violence’.

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

Ex-MP all smiles despite visa fraud conspiracy verdict

The disgraced former partner of a pandemic-era premier has had a conviction for lying wiped, only for a jury to find him guilty over false visa applications.

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Methanol victims' families brace for poor legal outcome

The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.

Hopes clothes will identify childcare abuse victims

Police have released images allegedly found on devices of a childcare worker who has been charged with hundreds of abuse crimes, hoping to identify victims.

School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

Man accused of assigning attacks on venues faces court

A young man accused of running an "empire" from home has faced court on multiple charges following a string of targeted attacks on popular hospitality venues.

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Calls for change over childcare worker's alleged abuse

A pattern of alleged abuse spanning years and multiple childcare centres has prompted calls for the industry to further tighten regulations to protect children.

Police plea for answers, 25 years after outback murder

In one of Australia's most notorious murder cases, Peter Falconio disappeared while travelling through the remote desert with his girlfriend.

Backpacker killer's foul-mouthed denial in rare video

A notorious Australian murderer can be seen aggressively denying knowing where a body from an infamous killing is during an interview weeks before his death.

Jail sentence cut for mum who stabbed son 29 times

A mother who stabbed her son dozens of times has shaved years off her jail sentence after claiming she was trying to protect her children from their father.

'Deceiving' AI tech to be expanded in Australia

Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.

'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".

'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

A Thai woman has reported a run-in with an angry Australian man, who was later accused of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in a suitcase.

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