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Mother-killer facing a maximum eight years behind bars

Mother-killer facing a maximum eight years behind bars

A man who killed his mother after an argument in her home is facing a maximum prison term of eight years behind bars after accepting a sentence indication.

Trauma influenced mum on home birth before baby's death

Trauma influenced mum on home birth before baby's death

Trauma influenced mum on home birth before baby's death

Trauma influenced mum on home birth before baby's death

A coroner will probe what more could have been done to avoid the death of a six-day-old baby after his mother was rushed to hospital during a home birth.

Gunmen in Mali kill 25 civilians in convoy attack

Gunmen in Mali kill 25 civilians in convoy attack

Gunmen in Mali kill 25 civilians in convoy attack

Gunmen in Mali kill 25 civilians in convoy attack

Mali's military says gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by the army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold miners.

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US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems

US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems

A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's government efficiency panel, led by billionaire Elon Musk, from accessing payment systems.

Hotline boost to help men prevent family violence

Hotline boost to help men prevent family violence

Significantly increased demand for anti-violence assistance focused on men will be more easily met with new funding for early intervention.

White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

White racial slurs still racist, Kerr's jury told

The jury in Matildas striker Sam Kerr's London trial have been asked to consider if calling a policeman "stupid and white" is still racist.

ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was "between a rock and a hard place" after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved.

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Grandma met with 'aggressive brutality' by killer cop

Grandma met with 'aggressive brutality' by killer cop

Grandma met with 'aggressive brutality' by killer cop

Grandma met with 'aggressive brutality' by killer cop

A police officer who used a Taser on a 95-year-old woman has heard the impact her death had on her family as a judge considers whether to send him to jail.

Longer youth bail crackdown 'training kids for crime'

Longer youth bail crackdown 'training kids for crime'

Longer youth bail crackdown 'training kids for crime'

Longer youth bail crackdown 'training kids for crime'

A temporary crackdown aimed at curbing violent youth crime will be extended for three years in a decision that critics say will do nothing to reduce offending.

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

A duo involved in the unfurling of a Nazi flag at a pub have told a court they are not anti-Semites as a magistrate lashed their disgusting behaviour.

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe has walked away from court with a fine and driving ban after adding to his list of drug- and domestic violence-related offences.

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has told a UK court she thought a police officer abused his power and privilege, but denies insulting his 'whiteness'.

Rifles, ammunition found amid mass shooting 'inferno'

Rifles, ammunition found amid mass shooting 'inferno'

Rifles, ammunition found amid mass shooting 'inferno'

Rifles, ammunition found amid mass shooting 'inferno'

Swedish police say there is no evidence that the suspect in a mass shooting at an adult education centre had "ideological motives".

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

A state will stop using private firms to track accused criminals on bail after dozens were left unmonitored when a provider suddenly collapsed.

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Alleged synagogue arsonists targeted by fellow inmates

Two men with extensive criminal histories have been denied bail over an attack on a synagogue which police allege was motivated by hate.

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn.

ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss

The ABC's integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster's boss has said.

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

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Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances

A convicted killer told police he regretted changing his mind and not taking the life of a young woman after assaulting her for turning down his advances.

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending "an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism" resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.

Brazil drug cartel's corridor from Sao Paulo to Sydney

The Pacific Ocean is a favoured pipeline for a Brazilian drug cartel that's expanded globally by targeting countries like Australia where users pay top dollar.

'Australia is a racist country' is impartial: ABC boss

An ABC boss has been asked why a radio host was removed for sharing a post on Gaza but high-profile news figures remained despite their polarising views.

Man jailed after ill-fated daylight abduction of dad

A man's daylight abduction of his own father in the middle of a street in an attempt to gain money resulted in catastrophic injuries, a judge has heard.

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Accused of trying to make sure everybody heard about "Pam the Bird", alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell has lost his bid for bail.

Long wait for trial after man found on yacht loses bail

A man faces close to a year in custody before a drugs trial, with his bail revoked after missing a court date, before he was found aboard a yacht.

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