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US shooter's note blamed NFL for brain injury: mayor

US shooter's note blamed NFL for brain injury: mayor

A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the NFL headquarters but took the wrong lift, New York City's mayor says.

Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower

Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower

Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower

Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower

Detectives believe a gunman who killed four people at a New York skyscraper was targeting NFL headquarters, as authorities search for answers to the killings.

'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers

'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers

'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers

'Confusing': war of words over victim of crime numbers

A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.

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AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults

Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing a woman with a car on the driveway of a rural property argues his 13-year jail sentence is too high.

Former nightclub owner spared jail over cocaine supply

Former nightclub owner spared jail over cocaine supply

A nightclub owner who was caught on police surveillance obtaining cocaine from a crime syndicate has been cleared of a more serious charge of drug trafficking.

Ex-MP sues premier for $2.3m over blackmail case

Ex-MP sues premier for $2.3m over blackmail case

A former MP previously charged with attempting to blackmail SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is seeking $2.3 million in damages over the “malicious prosecution".

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Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Passengers affected by COVID-19 on a cruise can still pursue damages after the operator failed to overturn findings it was misleading and negligent.

‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders

‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders

‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders

‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders

The chances of repeated sex offenders, home invaders, carjackers and armed robbers getting bail will be almost impossible under the nation's toughest new laws.

I turned down an invitation to Epstein's island: Trump

I turned down an invitation to Epstein's island: Trump

I turned down an invitation to Epstein's island: Trump

I turned down an invitation to Epstein's island: Trump

The White House is under growing pressure to release more information about the Justice Department's investigation into convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.

'Illusionist' investor accused of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' investor accused of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' investor accused of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' investor accused of defrauding millions

A businessman promising "a pot of gold" and his assistant allegedly defrauded clients of millions of dollars by promising hefty returns, a court has been told.

'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable

'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable

'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable

'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable

Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says.

Bumpy ride for Webjet after $9m false advertising fine

Bumpy ride for Webjet after $9m false advertising fine

Bumpy ride for Webjet after $9m false advertising fine

Bumpy ride for Webjet after $9m false advertising fine

Online travel agency Webjet has been ordered to pay $9 million in penalties for misleading customers about the price of flights and booking confirmations.

'Senseless violence': boy attack fast-tracks law reform

'Senseless violence': boy attack fast-tracks law reform

'Senseless violence': boy attack fast-tracks law reform

'Senseless violence': boy attack fast-tracks law reform

Tough youth justice laws will be introduced "urgently" after a 15-year-old was accused of stabbing another teenager in front of shocked show-goers.

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Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

An elderly man was murdered and his wife bashed in a midnight home invasion by two extended family members on the prowl for cash, a jury has been told.

Disgraced abuser MP to face parliamentary ouster

A state government plans to move quickly after canvassing its legal options to remove an MP found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.

Mother made informed birth choice before baby's death

A coroner is investigating the death of a six-day-old baby who was delivered via Caesarean at a regional hospital after a home birth went wrong.

Not guilty plea from Outback Wrangler after fatal crash

Outback Wrangler's Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice more than three years after a fatal helicopter crash.

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'Butchers': GP ban upheld after abortion, race rants

A doctor has had his suspension upheld after a tribunal found his online posts about abortion, gender ideology and Islam were "disrespectful" and unbalanced.

Woman charged over scissors stabbing at city hotel

A 30-year-old woman is in hospital after she was allegedly stabbed by a co-worker at a luxury hotel in what police have described as a frenzied attack.

Doctor accused of filming staff in toilets denied bail

A trainee surgeon has been refused bail after he was charged with filming hundreds of staff through a concealed camera in a hospital toilet.

'Sickening' allegations against doctor over recordings

A junior doctor is accused of secretly filming doctors, nurses and paramedics after a recording device was found hidden in a toilet.

Man dies in police custody after being tasered

Police have launched an internal investigation after a man acting aggressively was tasered, suffered a medical episode and later died in hospital.

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.

MP's future in doubt after convictions for sexual abuse

A state MP has been found guilty of sexually abusing two men - including a teen - during his time in office, with a question mark now hanging over his future.

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