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In her own words: Erin Patterson speaks in murder trial

In her own words: Erin Patterson speaks in murder trial

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has given a glimpse into her family relationships, weight-loss journey and religious beliefs during evidence in her murder trial.

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

A garbage contractor has discovered the body of a 45-year-old man in an industrial bin behind several shops.

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

A $500 million spend after "years of neglect" will help victim-survivors of domestic violence but the sector says costs are still not being covered

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Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site eHarmony allegedly misled customers with statements about the pricing, renewal and duration of its memberships, the consumer watchdog says.

'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

Progressive increases in cigarette taxes have dented smoking rates and boosted government coffers, but a surging black market is prompting calls for a rethink.

Community reels over toddler, mum's deaths

Community reels over toddler, mum's deaths

A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has died in custody, sparking a review and bringing more grief for their local community.

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

The consumer watchdog is calling on businesses to share data to combat financial scams, as the value of money lost to criminals soars.

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Construction company building purpose for youth

Construction company building purpose for youth

Construction company building purpose for youth

Construction company building purpose for youth

Providing youth with valuable work and skills while repairing homes that may otherwise have been neglected is a double virtue of one Indigenous venture.

Harvey Weinstein won't testify at sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein won't testify at sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein won't testify at sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein won't testify at sex crimes retrial

The jury in Harvey Weinstein's New York sex crimes retrial will begin deliberating this week as the former movie mogul's trial winds up.

Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Two men have been charged over their involvement in an alleged betting scandal that included the manipulation of yellow cards during soccer games for gambling.

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police are refusing to apologise for their large presence in and around the A-League grand final, citing troublesome behaviour in the past.

Mum begs to know missing daughter's whereabouts

Mum begs to know missing daughter's whereabouts

Mum begs to know missing daughter's whereabouts

Mum begs to know missing daughter's whereabouts

The mother of a missing teenager has pleaded to know her daughter's whereabouts whether she is dead or alive.

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Los Angeles authorities have confirmed a decade-old investigation into a sexual assault allegation against Smokey Robinson, and its decision to decline charges.

Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call

Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call

Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call

Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call

Sean “Diddy” Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.

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Actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape charges

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.

Tragic death of baby remains a mystery after inquest

A coroner was unable to determine the exact place, time or cause of death for a three-month-old baby found dead in his mother's regional home.

Police reject independent probe into death in custody

Police have dismissed calls for an independent investigation into a young disabled man's death in custody as community members held an emotional vigil.

State fails in appeal to increase man's sentence

A Court of Appeal has shut down a state government's attempt to increase an offender's sentence on the grounds it was "manifestly inadequate".

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Cop in bid to overturn sexual abuse convictions

A detective is attempting to overturn convictions that he sexually touched a 19-year-old without her consent, including in a police station interview room.

Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed

A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending.

Woman spared jail time over crash that injured MP

A woman who was drunk, speeding and ran a red light when she caused a car crash that seriously injured a Greens MP has avoided going to jail.

'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls

A plastic surgeon will spend at least four years behind bars for sexually abusing girls he met through sugar daddy websites and social media.

Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed

A man has been jailed for nine months after a sweeping investigation into an exotic wildlife trafficking gang spanning three states.

Hollywood and sport stars issue anti-violence plea

Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana and Usman Khawaja are among prominent Australian men featured in an anti-family violence campaign to be played at a major footy clash.

Breakthrough in missing mum mystery after three decades

Police believe they have cracked a 32-year-old cold case, after charging a man over the disappearance of a woman from a regional city in late 1993.

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