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Massive fine for home loan compliance failures

Massive fine for home loan compliance failures

Defunct home lender RAMS has been fined $20 million by the Federal Court after admitting to widespread misconduct over a four-year period.

Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim

Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim

Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim

Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim

A Liberal senator has admitted relying on "say so" before allegedly defaming the head of a large NT Aboriginal land council over a claimed vote of dismissal.

Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing

Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing

Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing

Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing

A state government has been hit with a civil lawsuit over the alleged unlawful killing of a man who died in hospital following his arrest inside a car park.

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Killer violently attacked victim 'to follow' duo's plan

Killer violently attacked victim 'to follow' duo's plan

Three people guilty of a violent manslaughter will have to wait to find out how long they will have to stay behind bars.

Victims of horror crash lash out at system 'in tatters'

Victims of horror crash lash out at system 'in tatters'

A woman hit by a car before watching her friend die has taken aim at the killer driver freed on bail as a grieving father says the system is "in tatters".

Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat

Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat

An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Detectives investigating the murder of Aboriginal teenager Colleen Walker-Craig from Bowraville in 1990 have launched a two-day river search for her remains.

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‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit

‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit

‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit

‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been criticised for allegedly continuing to make public statements about an actress who is suing her for defamation.

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

A new task force will take the helm in the search for wanted fugitive Dezi Freeman, two months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers.

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Plans to scan knives and bar violent shoppers from stores will be used to address a 'crisis level' of assaults against retail workers.

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

Police have made three more arrests in the case of a "kill crew" who were looking for a man, and when they couldn't find him allegedly took revenge on his wife.

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

The head of one of the NT's largest Indigenous land councils says a senator targeted him for political reasons by "escalating" claims he was sacked.

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

A woman who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner described being strangled, spat on and attacked in harrowing messages to a friend.

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid in court over 'damaging' employee outsourcing

Transgrid is facing penalties for allegedly outsourcing staff for years without giving internal employees the chance to prove they could be just as efficient.

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Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

The family of an Indigenous man who died in police custody has lashed out over the investigation but have been assured an inquest will aim to uncover the truth.

Coroner's call to prevent 'senseless' youth knife crime

Reliance on law and order in response to escalating youth knife crime will create further harm, a coroner says as she recommends community-based action "now".

New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife

A state MP is accused of six assaults on his wife, with court records showing three new charges laid against him.

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Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

US First Lady Melania Trump allegedly threatened to sue an author if he didn’t retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he made about her.

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for jewellery heist

The Louvre director says the museum had a shortage of security cameras on the outside of the building as it was the target of a robbery.

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

Bail for men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

Three men accused of brawling outside Luna Park have been released on bail despite two of them being allegedly involved in another knife fight a fortnight ago.

Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row

A 13-year-old boy became the victim of an ugly neighbourhood dispute when a molotov cocktail was thrown into a house where he was having a sleepover.

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

The decision to release convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis from prison after 26 years in jail will be reviewed.

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