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Jury finds aged care home not guilty of COVID-19 risk

Jury finds aged care home not guilty of COVID-19 risk

A jury has acquitted an aged care provider over allegations it did not properly train its staff in donning protective equipment before a deadly virus outbreak.

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

A judge says he cannot understate the impact on a man of being jailed for three weeks over false claims by a former senator's police officer son.

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.

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Police honour slain officers as manhunt continues

Police honour slain officers as manhunt continues

Hundreds of riders have hit the road to honour three slain police officers, setting out on a motorcycle ride to raise money for families of the fallen.

Shooter remains at large as Kirk's body flown home

Shooter remains at large as Kirk's body flown home

US Vice-president JD Vance has flown to Arizona with the body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as investigators continue searching for the shooter.

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

A gunman is on the run after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a shooting that's drawn renewed attention to political violence in the US.

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Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

The father of a teen charged with terrorism offences, after he was allegedly caught with bomb-making chemicals, sobbed in court as his son was given bail.

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

A woman with a disability who was killed by her “pure evil” partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

A university museum "inconceivably" kept autopsy remains for teaching and research without the permission of family and loved ones.

Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The political divisions rife in the US have shaped reactions to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a speaking event.

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AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar is facing multiple assault charges over two separate incidents.

Childcare worker charged after abuse images discovered

A raid on the home of an alleged sexual abuser working in childcare has uncovered 1.4 million electronic files but his identity remains secret.

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

The man police say is leading an illicit tobacco syndicate, dodging $36 million in commonwealth taxes, has faced court for a brief hearing.

Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.

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Man shot by police charged with attempted murder, arson

A 39-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after being shot by police as they responded to reports of a house fire.

Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman may be offered indemnity against prosecution if they help with his arrest.

'Utterly heartbreaking': jail for fatal neglect of baby

A man has been jailed over the "heartbreaking" death of an eight-month-old baby after he was left in a filthy room for almost 24 hours as his carers took drugs.

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Two born-again Christians have admitted damaging a capital city war memorial but explain their behaviour as a show of faith rather than disrespect.

Slain boy's dad pleads for greater community protection

Mourners have gathered near the site where two boys were stabbed to death, urging for greater community efforts to stop the surge in youth crime.

Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Media mogul Kerry Stokes has been left with a $13.5 million bill after bankrolling war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’ seven-year defamation battle.

Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt

Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.

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