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Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Shots have been fired at former Mongols bikie Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim outside his Melbourne home after two cars were set alight.

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

A man who was extradited from Poland has been jailed for fraudulently using investors' money to buy property and a BMW while a Gold Coast financial trader.

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

A businessman who duped international investors out of tens of millions of dollars as part of an NDIS scheme has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison.

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Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender

Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender

A former school teacher has had her conviction for abusing a young boy overturned on the basis that the NSW offence did not apply to women at the time.

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

A court document suggests a Slovakian suspect has said he did not intend to kill the country's prime minister but "wanted to injure him and damage his health".

One driver killed as two B-double trucks collide

One driver killed as two B-double trucks collide

Two B-double trucks have collided in NSW, killing the driver of one vehicle as the driver of the other escaped uninjured.

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Schoolgirl 'still alive' when shot twice in back, face

Schoolgirl 'still alive' when shot twice in back, face

Schoolgirl 'still alive' when shot twice in back, face

Schoolgirl 'still alive' when shot twice in back, face

Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was likely shot twice, in the lower back and then the face before her body was dumped in barrel, a murder trial has been told.

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins is preparing to marry, as lawyers spar over documents related to the former political staffer's $2.4 million compensation payment

Horrendous death as son 'left to die in the dirt'

Horrendous death as son 'left to die in the dirt'

Horrendous death as son 'left to die in the dirt'

Horrendous death as son 'left to die in the dirt'

Two men have been jailed after admitting the manslaughter of Jakob Opacic, the brother of rugby league star Tom Opacic, who was struck while on a motorcycle.

Kambo user's heartfelt message echoes after his death

Kambo user's heartfelt message echoes after his death

Kambo user's heartfelt message echoes after his death

Kambo user's heartfelt message echoes after his death

A man who died after taking poison and hallucinogens had written a book about his history of mental health and substance abuse issues, hoping to inspire others.

Bone fragments of missing campers shown to jury

Bone fragments of missing campers shown to jury

Bone fragments of missing campers shown to jury

Bone fragments of missing campers shown to jury

More than 20 photos of bones and teeth have been shown in the Victorian Supreme Court, as Greg Lynn stands trial accused of two murders.

'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer

'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer

'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer

'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer

A crass, vulgar and offensive tweet by Mark Latham was merely about homosexual sex and did not specifically target a state MP, his lawyers have said.

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

A woman has been found guilty by a jury of coercing her daughter into marrying an older man, who went on to kill the 20-year-old.

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Penrith centre May gets no-fault NRL ban after charges

The NRL have issued Penrith centre Taylan May with a no-fault stand down after he was charged with domestic violence offences.

Bikies 'cannot hide' as dozens arrested in joint raids

Organised crime using regional towns for business have been put on notice after police in two states made dozens of arrests and seized weapons in raids.

Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO

Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.

Activist loses appeal over Tiananmen massacre sign

A protest near a Chinese consulate has resulted in a court battle over freedom of expression versus a city council’s advertising and foot traffic laws..

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School knew boy was a weak swimmer before camp drowning

A judge has repeatedly questioned a primary school's failure to disclose an eight-year-old boy's swimming ability to an aquatic centre before he drowned.

WA govt proposes 'anywhere, anytime' knife search laws

The WA government will introduce tough new knife laws to parliament, which include empowering police to stop and search citizens without reasonable suspicion.

Man jailed for killing sister’s abusive boyfriend

Tyler King has been jailed for six years and nine months after going to protect his sister from her violently abusive boyfriend and stabbing him to death.

Accused triple mushroom murderer fronts Supreme Court

Erin Patterson has faced court for the first time since pleading not guilty to three counts of murder over an alleged deadly mushroom meal.

Another 103 Australians evacuated from New Caledonia

The arrival of another flight repatriating Australians stranded in New Caledonia after deadly riots means half the people who wanted to leave have arrived home.

Homeless man seen with grazes before stabbing death

A man is facing trial having pleaded not guilty to the stabbing murder of Reginald Mullaly who was found dead under a bridge in a NSW country town in 2015.

Pilot repainted 4WD after alleged murder of campers

Airline pilot Greg Lynn painted his Nissan Patrol a lighter colour after allegedly murdering missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, a jury has been told.

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