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Stabbing murder accused found not guilty of all charges

Stabbing murder accused found not guilty of all charges

Bol Mangok has been found not guilty of fatally stabbing another man during an altercation in the Melbourne city centre.

More prison time for West Gate climate protesters

More prison time for West Gate climate protesters

More prison time for West Gate climate protesters

More prison time for West Gate climate protesters

Two protesters who blocked Melbourne's West Gate Bridge at peak hour have been handed a two-month prison term after they appealed their 21-day sentences.

Man sentenced for fatally stabbing son over photograph

Man sentenced for fatally stabbing son over photograph

Man sentenced for fatally stabbing son over photograph

Man sentenced for fatally stabbing son over photograph

A man who stabbed his son to death a day after his mother died of cancer will have to live with the "tragic" act for the rest of his life, a judge has said.

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Family grieve for man police fatally shot at his home

Family grieve for man police fatally shot at his home

A family have told a court of the grief and loss felt after 20-year-old Bradley Balzan was fatally gunned down by police in the backyard of his home.

Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told

Manus Island refugee death unpreventable, inquest told

A Queensland coroner is examining the circumstances surrounding asylum seeker Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death on Manus Island in 2016.

'Horrifying' screams in alleged hit and run over dogs

'Horrifying' screams in alleged hit and run over dogs

A neighbourhood fight over dogs led to a couple being seriously injured after being hit with an SUV and the accused driver facing five charges.

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

New Victorian laws will target criminals living the high life, forcing them to repay any wealth they cannot prove was legally obtained.

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No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

There are calls for an immediate pause on strip-searching of children by NSW Police as the minister meets with stakeholders over the policy.

Man jailed over 'shocking' kick to baby in mum's arms

Man jailed over 'shocking' kick to baby in mum's arms

Man jailed over 'shocking' kick to baby in mum's arms

Man jailed over 'shocking' kick to baby in mum's arms

A man took drugs knowing they would turn him psychotic before he assaulted several train passengers at random including kicking a baby in the head.

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban convicted or accused child sex offenders from working with under age employees.

'Strong' motive for Sydney jeweller to stage robbery

'Strong' motive for Sydney jeweller to stage robbery

'Strong' motive for Sydney jeweller to stage robbery

'Strong' motive for Sydney jeweller to stage robbery

The risk of renowned jeweller Michel Germani fleeing to China with $2.8 million worth of goods stolen from his own store has been weighed during a bail hearing.

Rural doctor banned after ignoring woman's cancer signs

Rural doctor banned after ignoring woman's cancer signs

Rural doctor banned after ignoring woman's cancer signs

Rural doctor banned after ignoring woman's cancer signs

A doctor ignored a woman's "alarming" test results and worsening health weeks before she died of sepsis, organ failure and likely cancer, a tribunal found.

Fugitive served in Turkish military after evading trial

Fugitive served in Turkish military after evading trial

Fugitive served in Turkish military after evading trial

Fugitive served in Turkish military after evading trial

Omer Tok spent two years serving in the Turkish military while evading a drug importation trial in the Victorian County Court.

Second jury can't reach verdict in bathtub murder trial

Second jury can't reach verdict in bathtub murder trial

Second jury can't reach verdict in bathtub murder trial

Second jury can't reach verdict in bathtub murder trial

A second jury has been discharged, unable to reach a verdict on whether a Melbourne man murdered his girlfriend and left her body for months in a bathtub.

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Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

The federal government will fight a High Court challenge to overturn rules allowing the deportation of asylum seekers who do not co-operate with authorities.

Man jailed for 'massive' injuries to police in crash

Three police officers were injured, including one left with lifelong health problems, after their van was hit head-on by a man fleeing a crime scene.

Inquest told of delayed response for stricken refugee

An inquest into Sudanese refugee Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death in 2016 heard he had a seizure causing him to collapse and his transfer to Australia was cumbersome.

Qantas workers' distress forms major compensation claim

The psychological distress of workers who were illegally sacked by Qantas during the COVID-19 pandemic will form part of a major compensation case.

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Google and Apple challenged in Epic court showdown

Apple and Google profited from "anti-competitive, unconscionable" restrictions on apps that financially impacted consumers, the firm behind Fortnite says.

Liberal leader to be saddled with more defamation bouts

Two more women have vowed to launch defamation action against Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto ahead of his court battle with expelled MP Moira Deeming.

Justice system 'traumatises, silences' victims of crime

One in four victims are so traumatised after dealing with Victoria's criminal justice system they're unwilling to report a crime again.

Mass prison incident fears before bikie boss death

A Victorian coroner is investigating the death of notorious Finks bikie boss Brent Reker in 2019 after his body was found in his cell by corrections staff.

Tribute to young lawyer killed in suspected hit and run

Police continue to search for clues that could lead them to the driver involved in a suspected hit and run that killed a man in his 20s.

Bail laws a 'devastating betrayal' of Indigenous kids

Premier Chris Minns is under pressure to drop plans for tougher NSW bail laws, which will impact children, including those accused of serious crimes.

Uber settles taxi court battle for $272 million

Uber has agreed to settle a long-running court battle for $271.8 million, finally giving taxi and hire car drivers the compensation they deserve, lawyers say.

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