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Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Prosecutors have been given time to figure out how to force two teens accused of murder to attend court for a compulsory procedure.

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

A judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

A jury was wrong to convict a man for murdering a carpenter over a love triangle where both believed they were the father of a baby, an appeal court has found.

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Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Eight suspects fled a property where police uncovered a sophisticated cannabis crop, with a potential street value of $15 million, growing in gardening igloos.

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

An award-winning A-League Men’s captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

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Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

An 18-year-old charged with publishing terrorism videos and sending threatening emails has lost his bid for freedom.

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

A first-of-its-kind fine for the loss of 220,000 people's health data highlights a need to view cybercrime as more than just a technological risk, experts say.

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Ex-AFL player Nicky Winmar has formally joined a racism class action, alleging his earning potential has been limited since retiring due to injuries suffered.

Former pilot to face trial over wife's lawnmower murder

Former pilot to face trial over wife's lawnmower murder

Former pilot to face trial over wife's lawnmower murder

Former pilot to face trial over wife's lawnmower murder

A former air force pilot accused of murdering his wife under the guise of a lawnmower accident is facing an "extraordinary weak" case, a magistrate has heard.

'Just a kiss' defence spurned as teacher groomer jailed

'Just a kiss' defence spurned as teacher groomer jailed

'Just a kiss' defence spurned as teacher groomer jailed

'Just a kiss' defence spurned as teacher groomer jailed

A former teacher found guilty of grooming a student for sex, including gifts of cash and cigarettes, has failed to convince a judge his kisses were cultural.

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

Drug and betting charges against NRL player Brendon Smith will return to court in December, with the league star yet to see the evidence in the case.

Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.

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'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

Crime-troubled territory names new police chief

Months after a top cop was sacked over a jobs-for-mates scandal, a crime-hit territory has named a new police commissioner with the force under the spotlight.

Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson's sentence

Prosecutors have called for mushroom cook Erin Patterson to remain behind bars for longer than her "manifestly inadequate" 33-year non-parole period.

Former UFC fighter gunned down in broad daylight

A mixed martial artist with experience at the top level is being remembered for his passion and mentoring after being gunned down while out for a walk.

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Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

A police constable has been charged with possessing child abuse and bestiality material after a property was searched.

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.

Man shot dead in public, car found ablaze minutes later

A man is dead after a public-place shooting and a car was found alight nearby soon after, as police investigate possible links.

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Grainy images have been released of three men suspected of painting pro-terrorist slogans on the anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

'Quick google' weakens mower murder case, court told

A pathologist who examined a woman allegedly murdered by her husband in a staged lawnmower crash has denied his autopsy findings were influenced by police.

Man allegedly shot and stuffed into tree to burn

A 53-year-old man was allegedly shot three times before being shoved into a tree which was then set on fire, a court has been told.

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