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Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

Death toll in Iran protests over 3000: rights group

A massive crackdown appears to have quelled protests that rocked Iran, which a rights group says killed more than 3000 people.

Mayor wins $250,000 over defamatory Facebook posts

Mayor wins $250,000 over defamatory Facebook posts

Mayor wins $250,000 over defamatory Facebook posts

Mayor wins $250,000 over defamatory Facebook posts

A council mayor has been awarded $250,000 after he emerged victorious from a defamation battle against a ratepayer over Facebook posts.

Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters

Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters

Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters

Federal gun reforms ignite fear among shooters

Firearms advocates have raised objections to a planned overhaul of the nation's gun restrictions, although the government insists changes won't impact shooters.

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Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

The brutal murder of a 21-year-old sports coach revealed clear actions required to address violence against women but experts say they fell on deaf ears.

Iran protests appear to abate after deadly crackdown

Iran protests appear to abate after deadly crackdown

Iran's security forces seem to have quelled the country's nationwide protests, residents and rights groups says, while fears of a US attack have retreated.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees, claims the singer calls "completely false".

Men fatally crushed at Eagle Farm in 'safety failure'

Men fatally crushed at Eagle Farm in 'safety failure'

An "egregious disregard for safety" led to the deaths of two construction workers crushed by concrete slabs at Eagle Farm Racecourse, a coroner has found.

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Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

The death of a migrant worker who was exploited and fearful of his visa sponsor has prompted calls for the creation of an anti-slavery hotline.

S.Korea court jails ex-president Yoon for obstruction

S.Korea court jails ex-president Yoon for obstruction

S.Korea court jails ex-president Yoon for obstruction

S.Korea court jails ex-president Yoon for obstruction

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison on some charges related to his failed martial law decree.

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota protests

President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the US Insurrection Act and send troops to quell persistent protests against immigration agents in Minneapolis.

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Protesters have mounted a Federal Court challenge against a declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant.

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

A police officer will fight three sexual assault charges at a contested hearing in May after facing court for the first time charged with off-duty offending.

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

A teacher has been refused bail for allegedly planning to drug and sexually assault a boy and girl in "revolting" messages found on his phone.

No more male heckling through the wire for women inside

No more male heckling through the wire for women inside

No more male heckling through the wire for women inside

No more male heckling through the wire for women inside

A new dedicated women's prison in a crime-troubled territory is aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes away from adjacent compounds for male inmates.

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Surgeons 'took bribes' for $2.8 million hospital sales

Two surgeons were allegedly offered secret 20 per cent commissions from a company to choose its medical implants when performing surgery at public hospitals.

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

A former lieutenant of Australia's neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the "rhetorical rape" of a politician.

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

Workers find suspected human remains at island home

Forensic testing is being carried out on suspected human remains that were discovered by workers doing plumbing at an island home.

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Police urge activists to cooperate despite protest ban

Those hoping to make their voices heard have been urged to work with police to avoid arrest under unprecedented restrictions imposed on public assemblies.

Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court

A woman charged over the death of her two children has not reported to police since December, with a warrant issued for her arrest after she skipped court.

Pipe bombs found on suburban footpaths, in parks

Police are trying to work out who is responsible for a number of pipe bombs which have been found in public places in the nation's capital.

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.

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.

Arrest warrant for man days after carer's body found

A man is set to be extradited to Queensland over the alleged murder of his carer following an interstate arrest and high-speed chase.

Author's novels axed after child abuse accusations

Popular novels have been axed from school reading lists and publishers have stopped promotions after an author was accused of sharing child abuse material.

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