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Grieving family want justice after son's alleged murder

Grieving family want justice after son's alleged murder

The family of a young man who was allegedly murdered has spoken of their heartbreak and grief, vowing to seek justice.

'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family

An Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in detention was subjected to "barbarous and criminal" neglect, his mother says as an inquest into his death resumes.

Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally

Police have initiated an internal probe into the break-up of a pro-Palestine protest that left a former federal Greens candidate with a serious eye injury.

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Predatory teacher’s vile attempt to blame schoolkids

Predatory teacher’s vile attempt to blame schoolkids

A perverse primary school teacher who sexually abused eight students - including a four year old - claimed the abuse was a figment of their dreams.

Patient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist

Patient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist

A former patient has been accused of lying to police and the court about an alleged sexual assault as a teen during a session with his psychologist.

Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

Ambushed US firefighters 'didn't have a chance'

Ambushed US firefighters 'didn't have a chance'

A US sniper lured firefighters to a mountain area by igniting a blaze before mowing them down in an ambush, killing two, while a third is fighting for life.

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Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Loved ones have come together for a private service to say goodbye to "free spirited" teen Pheobe Bishop, who was allegedly murdered six weeks earlier.

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

A Supreme Court jury has finally started its deliberations as mushroom cook Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial enters its 10th week.

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

A man accused of causing head injuries that turned fatal for another man has also been charged with possessing a handgun, ammunition and drugs.

Jury prepares to decide fate of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jury prepares to decide fate of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jury prepares to decide fate of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jury prepares to decide fate of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jurors are due to begin deliberating on whether rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs ran a sex trafficking criminal scheme or just indulged in a swingers' lifestyle.

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

Community heartbreak after human remains discovered

A community has been left in shock after human remains were discovered in a quiet suburb, as police continue to investigate the disappearance of Joshua Bishop

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin

South Australia will conduct a three-month period when people holding banned machetes and swords can surrender them to police.

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

No butts: fines and jail for illegal cigs and vapes

Lucrative profits from selling cheap cigarettes and vapes across a rampant black market could go up in smoke under a plan for $1.5 million fines and jail time.

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Arrest as remains found in search for missing man

Police have made an arrest after finding human remains as they investigate the suspicious disappearance of a man who's been missing for a month.

Victim's head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge

Police are still searching for the head of a man who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his partner, a former reality TV star.

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

Lawyers for an ex-policeman who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman have rubbished claims that jailing him would deter other officers from similar conduct.

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.

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Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

In his first day on the job, a newly minted top cop insists he won't shy away from asking "hard questions" of the state government.

Staff front 'kangaroo court' probe after arrest threat

A premier's staff have reluctantly fronted an inquiry into controversial hate speech laws after being threatened with arrest.

'Missed opportunities' to prevent infants' deaths

A coroner has found child safety services missed opportunities to protect two babies who died at their respective homes while co-sleeping with parents.

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

A judge has offered a word of caution on mushroom cook Erin Patterson's self-confessed lies as he gives final directions to the jury in her triple murder trial.

Teen held on murder charge after businessman's stabbing

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after the multimillionaire co-founder of a national clothing chain was killed at a packed house party.

Ex-detective's major loss after sexually touching teen

A former sex crimes detective who sexually touched a teenager he met when she reported a crime will remain behind bars after a failed appeal of his convictions.

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