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Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Ben Roberts-Smith has exhausted his appeal rights against civil findings he killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan while serving in the Australian Army.

'Grave allegations': baby-killer Lane sues prison staff

'Grave allegations': baby-killer Lane sues prison staff

'Grave allegations': baby-killer Lane sues prison staff

'Grave allegations': baby-killer Lane sues prison staff

Jailed baby killer Keli Lane's is targeting former prison bosses, guards and the corrections minister in her lawsuit over her alleged abuse behind bars.

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

Bid for law change after sex offender's voluntary death

A dead sex offender's victim has mounted a campaign to stop other prisoners accessing voluntary assisted dying, saying inmates are "taking the easy way out".

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Jury unable to reach verdict for accused murderer

Jury unable to reach verdict for accused murderer

A man who claimed he was not in control of his actions when he stabbed a woman to death may face a retrial after a jury could not reach a verdict.

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.

'Lambo Guy' outburst as unlawful lottery trial begins

'Lambo Guy' outburst as unlawful lottery trial begins

In an outburst outside court, high-profile businessman Adrian Portelli says he "won't let them walk all over me" as he defends illegal lottery charges.

Man fined for sending menacing 'bullet' messages to PM

Man fined for sending menacing 'bullet' messages to PM

A man claims he was abusing alcohol at the time he sent two menacing social media posts to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Trump takes tariff fight to highest US court

Trump takes tariff fight to highest US court

Trump takes tariff fight to highest US court

Trump takes tariff fight to highest US court

The Supreme Court could hear a Trump administration appeal of a lower court's ruling against tariffs that have become a pillar of US foreign policy.

Uber driver repeatedly stabbed fought back, court told

Uber driver repeatedly stabbed fought back, court told

Uber driver repeatedly stabbed fought back, court told

Uber driver repeatedly stabbed fought back, court told

A teenager suffered "defensive injuries" in a struggle with a female Uber driver who was repeatedly stabbed in a shopping centre car park, a court has heard.

Mokbel's wait to wipe 'tainted' convictions continues

Mokbel's wait to wipe 'tainted' convictions continues

Mokbel's wait to wipe 'tainted' convictions continues

Mokbel's wait to wipe 'tainted' convictions continues

Gangland figure Tony Mokbel will have to wait to learn if he successfully appealed drug-trafficking and importation convictions.

Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Self-described victims of Jeffrey Epstein have rallied to demand Congress pass laws forcing the release of documents on the convicted sex offender.

Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued

Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued

Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued

Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued

A former hostage negotiator has revealed how surrender plans work as police continue to urge a man accused of shooting dead two officers to hand himself in.

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

ABC blames ‘perfect storm’ for journo’s illegal sacking

The ABC has rallied against a proposed $350,000 penalty for illegally firing a journalist, arguing the decision arose from a "single inadvertent mistake".

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Human remains found in missing man search

A search for a man who has been missing for almost two weeks has led to the discovery of human remains at one of several crime scenes being investigated.

Trail leads cops to boy, as Uber driver critical

An Uber driver is fighting for her life after being stabbed and left for dead, with a 16-year-old boy criminally charged over the attack.

Mokbel argues he suffered a miscarriage of justice

Underworld kingpin Tony Mokbel claims police, prosecutors and barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo tainted his drug-trafficking convictions.

Junior doctors take unpaid overtime fight to court

Historic legal action against a state government has been launched by junior doctors who claim they haven't been paid entitled overtime.

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Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

A corruption watchdog is pushing ahead with prosecuting two people at the centre of a protracted developer payments scandal.

Disused bowlo in Aboriginal hands after High Court win

An abandoned lawn bowls club will be passed to an Aboriginal land council, with a High Court decision set to ripple across numerous crown land leases.

Wife of accused cop-killer 'present' for shooting

Police have revealed the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman was present when he allegedly executed two officers in cold blood.

'Promise to Jack': parents warn about fatal knife crime

Hard truths about dabbling with deadly weapons are being delivered by the parents of slain teen Jack Beasley after an escalation in youth stabbings.

'Super lab': man denied bail after huge meth haul

A man has been accused of trying to flee overseas when police allegedly uncovered a drug "super lab" they claim could have produced $500 million worth of meth.

Grieving parents dismayed after driver goes free

The grieving parents of a boy killed when a woman drove through his school fence have called for legislative change to make sure drivers are held accountable.

Jury clears rapper Cardi B of assaulting security guard

A Grammy-winning rapper has been cleared of allegations she assaulted a security guard who tried to film her walking to an obstetrician appointment.

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