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'Fear of retaliation': murder accused teens face court

'Fear of retaliation': murder accused teens face court

A 16-year-old and 19-year-old have faced court over the death of a young Indigenous man in an alleged machete attack.

Peacemaker dies alone after brawl over cookies

Peacemaker dies alone after brawl over cookies

Peacemaker dies alone after brawl over cookies

Peacemaker dies alone after brawl over cookies

A coroner is investigating the death of an Indigenous man hit with capsicum spray while appearing to break up a fight - sparked by a love of cookies.

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

'Muscle for hire' sorry for FriendlyJordies firebombing

A man jailed after helping set fire to a political YouTube commentator's home in a targeted attack has been described as a "little boy in a very large body".

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Top cop's update on major search for notorious fugitive

Top cop's update on major search for notorious fugitive

Hundreds of officers have been taken off the search for Australia's most wanted man, five weeks after he allegedly gunned down two officers.

Teacher killer refuses to face victims in court

Teacher killer refuses to face victims in court

A killer who threw a teacher’s body inside a green waste bin in "an extremely callous act" has refused to get on a bus to face his victim's loved ones in court.

Murder, attempted rape accused to face fresh charges

Murder, attempted rape accused to face fresh charges

A bystander stopped a man from sexually assaulting a woman soon after he allegedly committed a fatal stabbing outside a shopping centre, police say.

'We will honour you': police tribute to slain officers

'We will honour you': police tribute to slain officers

The fatal shooting of three on-duty officers in recent months has added heightened significance and solemnity to National Police Remembrance Day.

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Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

A failed political candidate has been accused of performing a Nazi salute just after he was released over performing the same alleged act at an AFL game.

Dating profiles of serious DV offenders on police radar

Dating profiles of serious DV offenders on police radar

Dating profiles of serious DV offenders on police radar

Dating profiles of serious DV offenders on police radar

Domestic violence offenders can now be forced to report dating app profiles and activity to police under court powers to curb perpetrator behaviour.

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

At least four people are dead and several have been injured after a man identified as a former Marine opened fire during a Sunday church service in Michigan.

Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting

Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting

Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting

Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting

A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded.

Man found dead at shops after 'brutal' attack

Man found dead at shops after 'brutal' attack

Man found dead at shops after 'brutal' attack

Man found dead at shops after 'brutal' attack

Police want help from the public following a "brutal and violent" attack that left a man dead at a suburban shopping centre.

Grim discoveries: three bodies found in two states

Grim discoveries: three bodies found in two states

Grim discoveries: three bodies found in two states

Grim discoveries: three bodies found in two states

A woman and a visiting family friend have been found dead at the home she shared with her husband, police say.

New Epstein docs: Musk meeting, Prince Andrew on plane

New Epstein docs: Musk meeting, Prince Andrew on plane

New Epstein docs: Musk meeting, Prince Andrew on plane

New Epstein docs: Musk meeting, Prince Andrew on plane

Newly released documents show Prince Andrew flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet in 2000 and that the billionaire sex offender planned to meet with Elon Musk.

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UK court tosses terror charge against Kneecap member

The terrorism case against a rapper from the trio Kneecap has been thrown out by a London magistrate due to a technical error in the way the charge was brought.

'Strong message': deepfake porn creator cops huge fine

The Federal Court has ordered a Gold Coast man to pay more than $340,000 for posting deepfake images of several high-profile Australian women.

Octogenerian in court accused of dealing 'whale drugs'

An elderly man accused of trafficking animal euthanasia drugs for use in people's deaths has yet to see any evidence against him, his solicitor says.

Bloodied murderer leaves in ambulance, not prison van

After being found guilty of murder, a bloodied and groaning man has left court on a stretcher with a self-inflicted wound.

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Kisses with pupil 'cultural', sex-offender teacher says

A teacher who kissed a 17-year-old student on the lips has denied seeking sexual gratification, telling a court he was forming a bond during a time of tragedy.

Bikies busted as huge regional haul of firearms seized

Bandidos bikie gang members in a regional area have been charged and 3D printers allegedly used to make weapons seized in a large firearms haul.

Barber accused of six-hour gang rape to be released

The oldest member of a four-strong gang of teenagers charged with a "brutal" gang rape will be allowed to run his barber shop while on bail.

'I'm innocent', says ex-FBI boss Comey after indictment

Former FBI boss James Comey has been indicted on alleged crimes "related to the disclosure of sensitive information", the US justice department says.

Danish airport reopens after further drone activity

Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.

Kids risk life of crime if interventions lack funding

Policing is not the way out of a state's youth crime crisis, a youth advocacy group says, after data showed repeat offenders were arrested 7000 times.

Agent buys cut-price home of retiree with Alzheimer's

A real estate agent has been suspended after buying an vulnerable man's home at $500,000 below market value, despite claims she was doing the "right thing".

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