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Man allegedly shot and stuffed into tree to burn

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.

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Police staffer arrest prompts forensic evidence review

Forensic data is being re-tested following the arrest of a staff member of a police crime command, with the state opposition now seeking a briefing.

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom

Millions of Australians' data could be compromised as criminals threaten to leak Qantas customer information unless they are paid a ransom.

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Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud

Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud

Police have intercepted alleged hitmen they say were on their way to kill a man picking up a child from a daycare centre, as a city's gangland war escalates.

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Ex-AFL player jailed over women's deaths

Two women in their 80s lost their lives when an ex-AFL player with meth in his system fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into their car.

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.

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Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

A man allegedly murdered after being tortured in multiple locations is being remembered by his family as kind and loving as his alleged killers face court.

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge

A man accused of murdering 19-year-old Isla Bell and stowing her body in a fridge is fighting to have his murder charge thrown out.

Latham calls for legal change after facing abuse claims

Latham calls for legal change after facing abuse claims

Latham calls for legal change after facing abuse claims

Latham calls for legal change after facing abuse claims

A controversial former prime ministerial hopeful has taken aim at the justice system after his ex-girlfriend claimed he was abusive and she needed protection.

Bad news for alleged criminals nabbed in AN0M app sting

Bad news for alleged criminals nabbed in AN0M app sting

Bad news for alleged criminals nabbed in AN0M app sting

Bad news for alleged criminals nabbed in AN0M app sting

Information gained against users of a Trojan horse app covertly monitored by the AFP and FBI can be used in court, in a blow to 390 people caught in the net.

Teen masks up for court over six-hour gang rape claims

Teen masks up for court over six-hour gang rape claims

Teen masks up for court over six-hour gang rape claims

Teen masks up for court over six-hour gang rape claims

Using a face mask to cover much of his face, the oldest member of a gang of teens charged with a prolonged rape has attended court in person for the first time.

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.

Man lured to death over 'forbidden' marriage, jury told

Man lured to death over 'forbidden' marriage, jury told

Man lured to death over 'forbidden' marriage, jury told

Man lured to death over 'forbidden' marriage, jury told

A man was disgusted with his uncle over what he saw as incest and fatally stabbed him during an ambush in the dark outside his own home, a jury has been told.

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TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post

A former close friend of Abbie Chatfield has sued the television personality claiming he was publicly vilified over his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Ex-police boss' nephew wants cop job after porn 'joke'

A former police commissioner's nephew fired for sharing pornography says cops should be allowed to crack "bad or distasteful jokes" without losing their jobs.

'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation

Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.

Investigation into 'terrorist propaganda' graffiti

The slogan "Glory to Hamas" appeared emblazoned on a city billboard on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, sparking condemnation.

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Trump will talk to US justice dept about Maxwell pardon

On the same day the US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction, Donald Trump said he would speak to the DOJ.

'Lower the aggro': lawyers clash over accused shooter

As a man faced court on a raft of charges, including shooting with intent to murder, a battle broke out between two lawyers trying to represent him.

Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending

Prisoner numbers in one state have risen by almost two-thirds in 20 years, with analysis linking the rise directly to people increasingly being held on remand.

Prosecutors to appeal mushroom murderer's jail term

Prosecutors have filed the paperwork to appeal Erin Patterson's jail term, describing the 33-year non-parole period as manifestly inadequate.

Young woman's body compacted after alleged murder

A man accused of murdering a young woman and hiding her body in a fridge has listened as grisly details about the condition of her corpse were disclosed.

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.

Bullet holes but no motive after street shooting spree

Police are scratching their heads over why a man opened fire and began randomly shooting on a busy shopping strip, forcing terrified locals to run for cover.

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