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Accused killer walks from court in successful bail bid

Accused killer walks from court in successful bail bid

Accused murderer Steven Johnson has been released on bail after a Supreme Court judge ruled he had exceptional circumstances.

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

An analysis of Australia's sewers shows record consumption of meth, cocaine and heroin, triggering a call to abandon the "failing" war on drugs.

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

Shoplifting gang busted as retailers face rising thefts

A peak retail group welcomes the efforts of police in dismantling a major theft syndicate, but warns more action is needed to curb the retail crime rate.

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Man's 'bizarre' comments after airport gunshot fracas

Man's 'bizarre' comments after airport gunshot fracas

A man at the centre of an airport arrest boasted he would be bailed again when re-arrested for several assaults in a major train station, a court has been told.

Man pleads not guilty to Boxing Day stabbing of wife

Man pleads not guilty to Boxing Day stabbing of wife

A man accused of murdering his wife on Boxing Day has pleaded not guilty and had his case fast-tracked to the Supreme Court.

Tired backpacker's evidence leads to rape retrial

Tired backpacker's evidence leads to rape retrial

A farmer convicted of pressuring a young woman into sex by threatening her job and migration status has won an appeal after trial evidence was deemed unfair.

The wait goes on for family of alleged DV murder victim

The wait goes on for family of alleged DV murder victim

The family of the slain childcare educator have gathered in court, only for the case against the man accused of her domestic violence murder to be delayed.

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Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid

Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.

Children face accused murderer 31 years after mum died

Children face accused murderer 31 years after mum died

Children face accused murderer 31 years after mum died

Children face accused murderer 31 years after mum died

A man has faced court charged with the murder of a young mother three decades ago, with her children saying they are grateful someone has been charged.

Crash pilot denies flying high and failing to fuel up

Crash pilot denies flying high and failing to fuel up

Crash pilot denies flying high and failing to fuel up

Crash pilot denies flying high and failing to fuel up

A former pilot, now a paraplegic after a crash, has vigorously denied failing to fuel up one of reality TV star Matt Wright's helicopters.

Accused wife killer to answer curfew-breach charge

Accused wife killer to answer curfew-breach charge

Accused wife killer to answer curfew-breach charge

Accused wife killer to answer curfew-breach charge

Family members of a woman allegedly murdered by her husband, then placed at the scene to fake a lawnmower accident, did not get to see the accused man in court.

Complicated web of ex-ABF staffer’s alleged drug crime

Complicated web of ex-ABF staffer’s alleged drug crime

Complicated web of ex-ABF staffer’s alleged drug crime

Complicated web of ex-ABF staffer’s alleged drug crime

An Australian Border Force supervisor allegedly used "batphones", burner phones and encrypted devices when conspiring to smuggle illegal drugs.

Key witness's credibility attacked in cold case murder

Key witness's credibility attacked in cold case murder

Key witness's credibility attacked in cold case murder

Key witness's credibility attacked in cold case murder

A barrister for an accused cold case murderer has slammed the prosecution case as being weak and readily defensible.

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More children are being held without conviction following bail law changes as a premier defends being tough to get kids "back on track".

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Judge sprays lawyers for filing error-riddled AI papers

Lawyers acting for a boy accused of murder used artificial intelligence to prepare their case and did not check before filing documents littered with mistakes.

Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues

Friends are remembering a man killed in a suburban park as a keen dancer as police hunt for the person responsible for his death.

Priscilla Presley sued over $50m fraud, contract breach

Two former business partners of Priscilla Presley, the former wife of rock king Elvis, are suing her for more than $US50 million.

Man admits he killed teacher who was found in a bin

A man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 67-year-old Annette Brennan, whose body was put inside a wheelie bin.

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Trump consolidates power with takeover of DC police

Donald Trump says he wants to keep the police in Washington DC under federal control beyond mid-September, and could extend the move to other cities.

Chopper death crash pilot details lies to investigators

Reality TV star Matt Wright asked a seriously injured pilot to manipulate helicopter flying hours after a fatal crash, a court has been told.

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

An ex-Western United soccer player claims his embattled club's late payments were a factor in his yellow card betting fraud, which netted him about $16,000.

Former MP's win against $40,000 fine for Facebook posts

A former Liberal MP has emerged victorious from a years-long battle over three unlawful social media posts that were set to cost him dearly.

'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.

Locals reel as man accused of killing expecting couple

A homeless man has faced court over the alleged murders of a pregnant woman and her partner, whose deaths have shocked locals in the usually quiet area.

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