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Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company

Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company

A 71-year-old woman will serve 20 months behind bars after admitting she defrauded her television and film production company employer of almost $1 million.

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

A man who was jailed for the sexual assault of a woman after he was hired to perform a Valentine's Day massage has claimed he should never have stood trial.

Teen driver faces court over death of top cop's son

Teen driver faces court over death of top cop's son

Teen driver faces court over death of top cop's son

Teen driver faces court over death of top cop's son

The court case against a teenage driver accused of killing the son of South Australia's top cop in a hit-and-run incident has been delayed by six weeks.

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Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed

Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed

An attempt by ex-MP Andrew Laming for an expenditure watchdog's decision over his travel expenses to be reviewed has been dismissed by the Federal Court.

Nine sued over 'highly damaging' reports on Liberal MP

Nine sued over 'highly damaging' reports on Liberal MP

Reports that ex-federal MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice about government contracts to consulting firm Synergy 360 will be defended by Nine in court.

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels.

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

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Appeal over $14m offshore share hiding guilty ruling

Appeal over $14m offshore share hiding guilty ruling

Appeal over $14m offshore share hiding guilty ruling

Appeal over $14m offshore share hiding guilty ruling

Jan Cameron, founder of adventure wear brand Kathmandu, has appealed a court ruling which found her guilty of hiding $14 million worth of shares offshore.

Ex-cop who stalked woman acquitted of sexual assault

Ex-cop who stalked woman acquitted of sexual assault

Ex-cop who stalked woman acquitted of sexual assault

Ex-cop who stalked woman acquitted of sexual assault

An ex-police officer will be sentenced for stalking, destroying a woman's phone and covertly tracking her after a jury acquitted him of rape and assault.

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers.

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.

Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

A truckie who rear-ended a school bus on its way to space camp has faced court, where his lawyer questioned doctors on the seriousness of passenger injuries.

'We thinned him': trial begins for Tinder robbery death

'We thinned him': trial begins for Tinder robbery death

'We thinned him': trial begins for Tinder robbery death

'We thinned him': trial begins for Tinder robbery death

A man on trial for murder following a botched robbery admitted assaulting the victim's “gravely ill” mother while looking for cash and drugs.

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

A man will appear in court charged with mid-range drink driving after he allegedly struck an elderly pedestrian who later died in a Gold Coast hospital.

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'Our nation's shame': ex-senator to lead DV inquiry

A landmark inquiry into domestic and family violence is a step closer after the South Australian government unveiled its commissioner and terms of reference.

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Linda Reynolds has been paid $90,000 by the ACT government after settling a defamation case over a letter about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

Man admits delivering $4.3 million in drug-profit cash

A Queensland man has been sentenced after being pulled over by police and found with $4.3 million in a box and suitcase in his vehicle.

Investigation into Supreme Court judge dropped

An investigation into a Victorian judge based on a complaint by the state's top prosecutor has been dropped because the Supreme Court justice retired.

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Russian nationals charged after $2.3 million seized

Two Russian nationals have faced court charged with money laundering after police found $2.3 million in cash and cryptocurrency.

Couple commemorated in community's 'heartbreaking' loss

The lives of flight attendant Luke Davies and AFL umpire Jesse Baird were remembered through tributes during Sydney's Mardi Gras parade.

Restaurant torched again days after arson attack

A restaurant in Melbourne's north has been repeatedly targeted by arsonists, while four teens were charged as part of a probe into an ongoing tobacco conflict.

Man murdered wife after having 'a gutful'

A 76-year-old man who admitted shooting his wife in their home south of Brisbane has been found guilty of her murder.

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Sydneysiders, politicians, friends and family have gathered to honour the lives of a young couple allegedly murdered by a police officer.

Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues

Former constable Zachary Rolfe has gone to court with certificates purporting to be from the recipients of a racist Northern Territory Police award.

Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying

A Sydney bikie seriously injured after his brother was fatally gunned down wants less time in prison for his role in destroying evidence of another killing.

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