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Rapist from high-profile family remanded into custody

A man from a high-profile family has lost his freedom amid emotional courtroom scenes after being convicted of raping a woman inside his own home.

'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence

A state attorney-general has successfully applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Cadaver dogs have been deployed in the latest search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman, as efforts shift toward locating the fugitive’s body.

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Fears kids will face life behind bars under tough laws

Fears kids will face life behind bars under tough laws

Underage teens could now face life behind bars after new laws passed a state parliament as its government fights to get a grip on surging crime rates.

Diabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

Diabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

A diabetic man previously charged over a crash that killed five following an episode will legally challenge being called as a witness in an inquest.

Cop agreement handed union an intimidation 'workaround'

Cop agreement handed union an intimidation 'workaround'

An inquiry has heard an agreement between police and a state industrial relations regulator enabled an embattled union to continue an ongoing bullying campaign.

Extradited man charged with murdering nurse out on bail

Extradited man charged with murdering nurse out on bail

A man extradited from Melbourne to Darwin and charged with murder has been granted bail, five years after a nurse was found dead.

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Inmate death prompts reform of medical emergency rules

Inmate death prompts reform of medical emergency rules

Inmate death prompts reform of medical emergency rules

Inmate death prompts reform of medical emergency rules

Procedures for medical emergencies will be improved in a territory's prisons following the death of a disabled inmate manhandled by guards after a seizure.

Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic

A Christian charity executive was shocked her book Daddy's Little Toy about an adult role-playing as a toddler was seen as pedophilic, a court has been told.

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Leaders of international Jewish communities walked through the debris of an Australian synagogue a year after it was firebombed as two accused men faced court.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

Gas pipeline ruling shows nature law flaws, locals say

The environment minister correctly applied the law when deciding extra water protections did not apply to a gas pipeline near major rivers, a court has ruled.

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting

Police dogs have helped track a man found hiding in a pond after fleeing through bushland following a fatal shooting, with charges expected to be upgraded.

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'Well dressed' foreign arrivals found near outback town

Foreign nationals found near a remote Indigenous community and described as "well dressed" by a local had arrived in Australia by an unknown vessel, police say.

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

A magistrate has asked lawyers for a former Australian soap actor to make inquiries into a unique form of punishment for performing a Nazi salute.

Man fatally shot in chaotic series of bizarre events

A suspected shooter who was injured when he was run over by a ute is under guard in hospital with another hiding in bushland arrested over a fatal shooting.

Fresh blow for ex-cop charged with childcare abuse

A police officer who was secretly working as a childcare worker has been hit with more charges after he allegedly took explicit images of children in his care.

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More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car

A man faces additional charges over the death of his dog after initially claiming the pet was taken in a stolen car, sparking a desperate search.

'Nothing is the same': family grieve for knifed teen

A teen found guilty of the manslaughter of a young Easter Show ride attendant, knifing him in the heart, heard the agony and grief of his affected family.

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case handed jail term

A doctor who sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.

CFMEU 'threatened' rival union boss amid bitter feud

The CFMEU followed and intimidated delegates of a rival union at a $19 billion project and made threats against the life of its secretary, an inquiry has heard.

Cop searched for DV bashing victim from patrol car

Nearly an hour after an emergency call was made, an officer searching for a woman being bashed never left his car and checked the address where her body laid.

One man dead, another on the run after country shooting

Two men have been shot, one fatally, and another hit by a car as police hunt down a fourth person allegedly involved in the altercation.

Teacher accused of stabbing school principal 'snapped'

A teacher who allegedly stabbed his school principal after his contract was not renewed has been refused bail due to his "extreme" risk to the community.

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