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Anti-corruption committee a secretive, timid 'fizzer'

Anti-corruption committee a secretive, timid 'fizzer'

A committee has heard concerns about the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has come under fire since it was established.

Housing, immigration triggered threat against PM, Minns

Housing, immigration triggered threat against PM, Minns

Housing, immigration triggered threat against PM, Minns

Housing, immigration triggered threat against PM, Minns

A man who threatened to kill the prime minister and NSW premier in a hateful, anti-Semitic social media message has been sentenced to a suspended jail term.

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

Activists have expressed concern about water security after losing an environmental lawsuit seeking to force government approval for a fracking pilot project.

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'I have a hostage': findings released after fatal siege

'I have a hostage': findings released after fatal siege

Police who shot dead an armed fugitive who held his pregnant wife hostage were inadequately prepared for the risks they faced, a coroner has found.

Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation

Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation

A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated.

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail

Children who go to jail are far more likely to re-offend compared to those who go into diversion and support programs, an inquiry has been told.

'Toxic': sobbing mum jailed for fatally running down ex

'Toxic': sobbing mum jailed for fatally running down ex

A woman experienced extreme provocation through manipulation, violence and abuse before fatally running down her ex-husband in her work car, a judge has found.

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Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'

A man who shot dead a veteran police officer during a routine job has been sentenced, with a judge describing the murder as a premeditated ambush.

Elderly woman mysteriously found dead at nursing home

Elderly woman mysteriously found dead at nursing home

Elderly woman mysteriously found dead at nursing home

Elderly woman mysteriously found dead at nursing home

An 84-year-old woman has been found dead at an aged care home, leading to the arrest of a distressed woman known to her.

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.

Prosecutors drop Weinstein's unresolved rape charge

Prosecutors drop Weinstein's unresolved rape charge

Prosecutors drop Weinstein's unresolved rape charge

Prosecutors drop Weinstein's unresolved rape charge

New York prosecutors say they will drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the state.

'No offence' determination after Lib assault allegation

'No offence' determination after Lib assault allegation

'No offence' determination after Lib assault allegation

'No offence' determination after Lib assault allegation

Police have issued a statement after a Liberal leader called for due process and privacy for two of her MPs after one was accused by the other of assault.

Young queer men living in fear amid homophobic attacks

Young queer men living in fear amid homophobic attacks

Young queer men living in fear amid homophobic attacks

Young queer men living in fear amid homophobic attacks

People bashing young gay and bisexual men are being led by algorithms and use dating apps to co-ordinate their attacks, an inquiry has been told.

Podcaster who murdered lover amid rental spat cops life

Podcaster who murdered lover amid rental spat cops life

Podcaster who murdered lover amid rental spat cops life

Podcaster who murdered lover amid rental spat cops life

A service station attendant turned podcaster who fatally knifed his girlfriend after a spat over the state of her home has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud

A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.

'Infuriating': fatal crash sparks licence rethink call

A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.

Bread company fined $3.4m over workplace manslaughter

A garlic bread manufacturer has received a multimillion dollar fine in only the second prosecution of workplace manslaughter in Victoria.

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Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

No trace has ever been found of a 76-year-old man who was on a group tour with his wife at a popular tourist site when he went missing.

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk.

Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence

A man seeking bail while accused of murdering his ex-partner and dumping her in a river offered evidence pointing to her being alive when she hit the water.

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

The US House Oversight Committee has released the transcript of its interview with billionaire Bill Gates as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

An Australian living in Iran and an ex-resident now in Iraq orchestrated firebombings of Jewish targets on home soil, the nation's spy chief has revealed.

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

The defence team of a man accused of killing his ex-partner and dumping her body in a river has produced new evidence that found the mother may have drowned.

Alleged 100-bullet gunman peppered with new charges

A man accused of opening fire on a busy urban shopping strip injuring 16 people has been hit with a hail of new charges without his barrister knowing.

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