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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth millions

Italian police recover stolen paintings worth millions

Italian police have recovered three paintings by French masters Paul Cezanne, ‌Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse that were stolen from a ‌museum.

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

The findings of a Catholic Church investigation into a former high-ranking clergyman convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous men will be sent to the Vatican.

Alan Jones's accuser felt silenced by 'golden goose'

Alan Jones's accuser felt silenced by 'golden goose'

Alan Jones's accuser felt silenced by 'golden goose'

Alan Jones's accuser felt silenced by 'golden goose'

The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.

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Bus driver charged after student killed in rollover

Bus driver charged after student killed in rollover

Almost a year after a 12-year-old girl died and multiple students were injured in a bus crash, detectives have charged the vehicle's 76-year-old driver.

Accused rapist takes the stand to deny girl's claims

Accused rapist takes the stand to deny girl's claims

An accused rapist has given evidence in his own trial to deny he had sex with a underage girl without her consent.

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Local mayors are calling for more action to combat crime and improve public safety after a spate of high-profile incidents.

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

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Seven teens charged over man's murder remain in custody

Seven teens charged over man's murder remain in custody

Seven teens charged over man's murder remain in custody

Seven teens charged over man's murder remain in custody

Seven children facing life sentences under a state's controversial legislation will remain in custody after being charged with murder over an alleged assault.

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial

Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial

Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial

Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial

A jury has been selected in the trial against the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, with opening statements set for next week.

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

A former army lawyer has walked out of jail on parole more than two years into his sentence for stealing secret defence documents.

Alan Jones accuser's mum ‘in shock’ over allegations

Alan Jones accuser's mum ‘in shock’ over allegations

Alan Jones accuser's mum ‘in shock’ over allegations

Alan Jones accuser's mum ‘in shock’ over allegations

The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault

A week after a man died following an alleged attack, seven children have been charged with murder and face life sentences under a state's controversial laws.

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Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

A cult leader dubbed "Little Pebble" who wanted to repopulate the world with 12 wives has been cleared of grooming a young girl from the age of six.

Trio accused of Malthouse home invasion to stand trial

Three men will face trial after allegedly trying to break into the home of AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse.

Minister under pressure as alleged DV murders mount

A domestic violence murder case has been mentioned in court, adding to mounting pressure on a senior state minister.

Cousin stabbing ruled unlawful as self-defence fails

With his intended victim retreating and never threatening him with a knife, a man was not justified in stabbing him to death in self-defence, a court has ruled.

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Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year

Jury members ignored a court order not to do their own research into a doctor accused of negligent manslaughter during a home birth, a judge has heard.

'How's ya missus?': teen girl confronted alleged rapist

A man who denies raping a 16-year-old girl at a regional house party is facing trial in the County Court, with messages between the pair detailed to a jury.

'Extremely serious': ex-NRL star to face assault trial

A former Maroons and Kangaroos player has been accused of an "extremely serious assault" that left marks on a young child and has been committed to stand trial.

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

Connection to Country cited as accused murderer bailed

A woman charged with murder has won her bid for bail after a judge found there were "unusual reasons" to release her ahead of her trial.

State 'failing' sexual assault survivors on wait times

A state is failing sexual assault victim-survivors who are being forced to wait hours in regional areas for forensic medical examinations, campaigners say.

Jury indicts Rob Reiner's son over parents' murder

A grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killing of his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Reiner.

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