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Childcare centre and worker fined over toddler death

Childcare centre and worker fined over toddler death

A childcare centre and worker have been fined a total of $42,000 over the death of a toddler who fatally choked on a fence.

Biggest gun buyback in decades starts despite criticism

Biggest gun buyback in decades starts despite criticism

Biggest gun buyback in decades starts despite criticism

Biggest gun buyback in decades starts despite criticism

The first phase of one state's multimillion-dollar gun buyback scheme has begun but the number of firearms initially taken off the streets will be minimal.

Notorious fugitive mars farmer's land clearing case

Notorious fugitive mars farmer's land clearing case

Notorious fugitive mars farmer's land clearing case

Notorious fugitive mars farmer's land clearing case

A farmer says the search for a fugitive gunman stopped him from proving how he regenerated his property after being charged with illegal land clearing.

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Lehrmann could face trial after judge calls out delays

Lehrmann could face trial after judge calls out delays

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has received a tentative date for his criminal trial after telling a court he could not find a barrister to represent him.

'Witch hunt': Palmer slams court after charge dropped

'Witch hunt': Palmer slams court after charge dropped

A spokesperson for Clive Palmer has lashed out after a charge against the billionaire was dropped.

'Slap you around': magistrate rebuked for bad language

'Slap you around': magistrate rebuked for bad language

A magistrate has been reprimanded for using inappropriate language from the bench, including making threatening remarks to legal practitioners.

Beheading accused mounts mental health defence

Beheading accused mounts mental health defence

A former Beauty and the Geek contestant has appeared in court in a wheelchair as she was arraigned on charges of murdering and dismembering her partner.

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French police on alert as schools return from break

French police on alert as schools return from break

French police on alert as schools return from break

French police on alert as schools return from break

French police are bracing for more tensions as schools across the country reopen after their autumn break, with some groups calling for blockades.

Isolated clashes in France after peaceful marches

Isolated clashes in France after peaceful marches

Isolated clashes in France after peaceful marches

Isolated clashes in France after peaceful marches

Clashes have broken out between security forces and protesters in Paris, Lyon and other French cities, following a peaceful day of nationwide demonstrations.

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after $9b heist

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after $9b heist

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after $9b heist

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after $9b heist

Binance is working with the FBI and the US Secret Service after losing billions of dollars in what is believed to be the world's largest known currency theft.

Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo's recovery so fortunate, say crime experts

Little Cleo Smith's dramatic rescue by police 18 days after being abducted by a stranger in remote WA defied the odds, experts agree.

Brand 'snapped' and groped women, prosecutor tells jury

A prosecutor has told a jury in her closing speech that six different women who do not know each other have come forward to accuse Russell Brand of assault.

Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge

Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge

Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge

Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge

Triple killer Erin Patterson will have four weeks to decide whether to appeal to the High Court of Australia after losing her first appeal bid.

Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns

Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns

Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns

Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns

A court has given a mining company the go-ahead to develop a new mine despite activists' concerns about its impact on the environment.

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'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

Bachelor star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after a judge detailed serious allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.

'Cruel' mushroom killer in rare air as key thrown away

Triple murderer Erin Patterson has joined a rare group of convicted killers after losing an appeal against her convictions.

Alleged terror prepper 'got machete, explosive guides'

A man who allegedly sought information about explosives, obtained a machete and discussed attack methods has faced court accused of planning a terror attack.

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

A twisted pedophile serving life in prison has been charged with a slew of extra child abuse offences following a "challenging and traumatic" inquiry.

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Run-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport

After a bruising court loss, one of Australia's newest and most brutal sporting contests is back despite grave warnings of the dangers it poses to young people.

UK police refers itself to watchdog over Markle letter

Britain's Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police complaints watchdog over its handling of a letter with allegations against Thomas Markle.

Wife says 'kind' Brand cheated while they were dating

Laura Brand has told a London court comedian Russell Brand slept with other women when they first dated in 2006 and 2007.

Location and intent disputed after man's alleged murder

Two accused murderers have denied being at the scene of a teen's fatal machete stabbing while their co-accused dispute acting with murderous intent.

'Highly sexualised': top cop briefs MPs on threat risk

Disgruntled people with “mixed ideologies” and others who make highly sexualised threats are a security risk, a police commissioner has warned MPs.

Murder accused 'kissed, held, spoke to' wife's body

A jury has heard what an adulterer accused of killing his wife said after her body was found next to a ride-on lawnmower.

Gangs not ruled out in young woman's drive-by death

Police are investigating the possibility of gang involvement after a drive-by shooting at a pub left a teenager dead, with three other people taken to hospital.

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