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Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege

Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege

Police accuse a man of repeatedly throwing hot water and hitting three officers during a 14-hour siege after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a residence.

Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault

Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault

Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault

Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault

Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing a lawsuit over a series of alleged sexual assaults, which four women say took place between 2007 and 2024.

Accused killer to stay behind bars over gangland murder

Accused killer to stay behind bars over gangland murder

Accused killer to stay behind bars over gangland murder

Accused killer to stay behind bars over gangland murder

The man accused of murdering gangland figure Mohammed Keshtiar has lost his bail bid after a judge found there were no exceptional reasons to release him.

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Rural town to honour slain boys who 'left us too soon'

Rural town to honour slain boys who 'left us too soon'

A rural community is preparing to gather in collective grief after the deaths of two young brothers, with police set to press charges against their grandmother.

Call for better ways to stop violence against women

Call for better ways to stop violence against women

As rates of gendered violence remain devastatingly high, candlelight vigils will be held across Australia to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day.

Aged carer gets $345k compo for racial discrimination

Aged carer gets $345k compo for racial discrimination

A judge has found a Sydney nursing home discriminated against an ex-employee and ultimately terminated her employment because of her race.

Brothers accused of violent pact amid fatal stabbing

Brothers accused of violent pact amid fatal stabbing

Two brothers allegedly formed a violent agreement during a post-NRL grand final fight in which a boy was stabbed to death.

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Police close gaps that left troubled killer untreated

Police close gaps that left troubled killer untreated

Police close gaps that left troubled killer untreated

Police close gaps that left troubled killer untreated

A forgotten email which meant a mentally ill man went without treatment before a mass stabbing has led to improvements by police to ensure there is no repeat.

Gangland figure's alleged killer makes bid for freedom

Gangland figure's alleged killer makes bid for freedom

Gangland figure's alleged killer makes bid for freedom

Gangland figure's alleged killer makes bid for freedom

The man accused of gunning down gangland figure Mohammed Keshtiar has applied for bail, with his family offering an $800,000 surety.

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.

Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out

Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out

Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out

Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out

The only guest to survive a poisonous beef Wellington lunch has described in detail what happened on the day and how Erin Patterson served up the deadly dish.

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Laws that mandate victims of crime receive information about signing up as registered victim-survivors will be introduced to one state parliament.

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

The migrant family of teen allegedly killed by the beach remain in shock as they prepare for his funeral while his accused killer awaits his next court date.

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop

A man on trial for manslaughter after running over a policeman says the electrical surge from the officer's Taser caused him to lose control.

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Erin Patterson shared love of mushrooms in online group

Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson shared her love of mushrooms, photos of a dehydrator and plans to cook a beef Wellington with online true crime fans.

Wild claims from dictator’s ‘daughter’ amid plane drama

The alleged daughter of a late dictator and her husband accused flight attendants of doing drugs on the job during a shocking mid-air altercation.

Killer's mum had 'asked for help' before mass stabbing

The mother of a man who violently stabbed six victims at a mall had sought police help over a year earlier as his mental health condition deteriorated.

Accused lawyer killer a free man after charge dropped

A man accused of murdering gangland lawyer Joseph Acquaro will no longer face a murder charge after the case against him was discontinued.

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Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

A man has been charged with murder years after his wife drowned while kayaking, with police alleging he tried to claim more than $1 million in life insurance.

Dog's sniff prompted unlawful festival strip search

Strip searches were allegedly routinely carried out at music festivals as a massive payout looms in response to a class action involving more than 3000 people.

Troubled detention centre's closure delayed, again

A youth detention centre that a child sexual abuse inquiry said should be shut "as soon as possible" won't be closed until at least early 2028.

Diddy sex trafficking trial starts with jury selection

Jury selection is set to start in Sean “Diddy” Combs' trial, with the rapper accused of sex trafficking and presiding over a racketeering conspiracy.

Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV

A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.

Police foil Lady Gaga concert beach bomb plot in Rio

Brazilian police have foiled a bomb plot targeting a Lady Gaga concert which saw more than two million fans flock to Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.

Diddy trial to delve into seedy side of rap's bad boy

The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to begin in a New York courtroom with prosecutors to cast the rapper as a criminal sexual deviant who exploited his fame.

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