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Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police

Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police

A coroner will hand down her findings into the death of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot dead by a police officer at a outback community.

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned

The cold case rape of a grandmother four decades ago is facing further delays as the accused man plans to fight police DNA evidence.

Disgraced politician to serve community as punishment

Disgraced politician to serve community as punishment

Disgraced politician to serve community as punishment

Disgraced politician to serve community as punishment

A former state Liberal leader who supplied cocaine to friends and used the drug as a "form of escapism" must do community service to atone for his offending.

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Lehrmann lawyer 'missing evidence' ahead of rape trial

Lehrmann lawyer 'missing evidence' ahead of rape trial

Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has told a court there were at least nine witnesses' statements and "important" CCTV footage yet to be provided by prosecutors.

Hacking suspect nabbed over court file data breach

Hacking suspect nabbed over court file data breach

Police have arrested a man over the illegal downloading of 9000 files containing sensitive personal information from an online justice department system.

'Rust-proof' utes under spotlight amid false ad claims

'Rust-proof' utes under spotlight amid false ad claims

More than 5000 complaints about LDV utes and vans being affected by rust were received by the time ads showing them on beaches were pulled, a lawsuit alleges.

Victim's family calls for end to 'rampant' knife crime

Victim's family calls for end to 'rampant' knife crime

The heartbroken family of a man stabbed to death inside an elevator have called for stronger laws to end "rampant" youth knife crime.

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MAFS groom accused of retaliation against screen wife

MAFS groom accused of retaliation against screen wife

MAFS groom accused of retaliation against screen wife

MAFS groom accused of retaliation against screen wife

A Married at First Sight groom has been accused of lying in his bid for protection against his on-screen wife, who he claims tried to destroy his life.

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

Killer admits dousing man in petrol, setting him alight

A man has pleaded guilty in the Victorian Supreme Court to murdering another man by dousing him in petrol and setting him on fire.

More crimes solved but are police paying a heavy price?

More crimes solved but are police paying a heavy price?

More crimes solved but are police paying a heavy price?

More crimes solved but are police paying a heavy price?

Police are solving more crimes but the push to improve efficiency is leaving officers exhausted and driving them out of the force, an expert warns.

Carjacking, shooting accused to remain behind bars

Carjacking, shooting accused to remain behind bars

Carjacking, shooting accused to remain behind bars

Carjacking, shooting accused to remain behind bars

A man will remain in custody after being charged with a string of offences after allegedly causing a fatal crash, shooting a good Samaritan and carjackings.

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Calls for accountability after police shooting death

Hundreds of people have rallied to call for justice for a 35-year-old man who was shot dead by police who were not carrying Tasers.

Ex-Test star's domestic violence jail term suspended

Ex-Test star's domestic violence jail term suspended

Ex-Test star's domestic violence jail term suspended

Ex-Test star's domestic violence jail term suspended

Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater will be released after more than 12 months in custody following his sentencing for assaulting and choking a woman.

'Out of the car now': dramatic footage reveals arrest

'Out of the car now': dramatic footage reveals arrest

'Out of the car now': dramatic footage reveals arrest

'Out of the car now': dramatic footage reveals arrest

The tense arrest of a man accused of a crime spree including carjackings, a shooting and a fatal crash has been captured in footage released by police.

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Neighbours 'shame' TV star after Nazi salute charge

A former actor and political candidate, who starred in Neighbours and McLeod's Daughters, has faced court charged with performing a Nazi salute.

AFL star Balta walks free after alcohol-fuelled attack

A premiership AFL player has avoided jail and instead been handed a string of conditions after assaulting a man in an incident outside a water ski club.

Man killed 'within hours' of palliative care meeting

A woman made repeated attempts to give her terminally ill husband a lethal overdose because she "could not take" his delay to assisted dying, prosecutors claim.

Seven women, five men picked for Weinstein retrial jury

A jury of seven women and five men - including a physics researcher, photographer and a dietician - has been picked for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial

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Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

'Tragedy': Fatal crash, hijacking and highway shooting

A woman is dead after a major collision, while a driver allegedly involved was accused of a shooting and hijacking multiple cars.

'A lot of anger': crime a focus for Dutton in key state

Peter Dutton has jumped on community concerns about crime, unveiling a $750 million package to tackle the problem.

Stabbing death in fight at popular nightlife spot

A man has died after being stabbed on a major shopping and entertainment street during a fight involving several people.

US top court blocks deportations under old wartime law

The US Supreme Court has paused the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men in immigration custody following an emergency appeal by rights activists.

Missing one km stretch may solve mum's murder mystery

Detectives are appealing for information on the alleged murder of a 49-year-old woman with a focus on a one kilometre gap between her last known locations.

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

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