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More Bondi massacre survivors seek anonymity

More Bondi massacre survivors seek anonymity

More survivors of one of Australia's biggest mass shootings will seek to block the publication of their names, joining earlier victims.

'River to sea' accused denies hateful speech intent

'River to sea' accused denies hateful speech intent

'River to sea' accused denies hateful speech intent

'River to sea' accused denies hateful speech intent

The first person charged under a state's new anti-Semitism legislation has denied being hateful when he used outlawed words "from the river to the sea".

'Warning flare' for high Indigenous kids' jail rates

'Warning flare' for high Indigenous kids' jail rates

'Warning flare' for high Indigenous kids' jail rates

'Warning flare' for high Indigenous kids' jail rates

Laws sold as a solution to community safety are being used to lock up First Nations youth while fuelling future crime, according to experts.

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Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving

Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving

David Warner, one of Australia's most decorated cricketers, has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped on Easter Sunday.

'Sinister' motive in accusing mum of murder, jury told

'Sinister' motive in accusing mum of murder, jury told

The prosecution's key witness in a murder trial was the daughter of the accused who had been granted immunity and admitted lying to police, a jury has heard.

Teens charged after police car stolen, officers injured

Teens charged after police car stolen, officers injured

Officers have been injured after an unmarked police vehicle was allegedly stolen as they tried to stop car thieves with a tyre deflation device.

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges

Australia's most decorated living soldier will spend the night in police custody after being charged with multiple counts of the war crime of murder.

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Reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine granted bail

Reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine granted bail

Reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine granted bail

Reservist charged with fighting in Ukraine granted bail

An army reservist has faced court after being charged over travelling to fight for Ukraine as a drone operator.

Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations

Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations

Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations

Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations

A trial date can now be revealed for ex-federal ministerial staffer Bruce Lehrmann who has been charged with raping a woman he met at a regional nightclub.

Government under fire for 'cherry-picking' crime stats

Government under fire for 'cherry-picking' crime stats

Government under fire for 'cherry-picking' crime stats

Government under fire for 'cherry-picking' crime stats

Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.

Police blitz inner-city strip as crime lifts insurance

Police blitz inner-city strip as crime lifts insurance

Police blitz inner-city strip as crime lifts insurance

Police blitz inner-city strip as crime lifts insurance

A state crime wave has contributed to higher insurance premiums as police crack down on petty theft and anti-social behaviour in a retail and nightlife area.

‘End of line’ for dictator's alleged agent turned nanny

‘End of line’ for dictator's alleged agent turned nanny

‘End of line’ for dictator's alleged agent turned nanny

‘End of line’ for dictator's alleged agent turned nanny

Victims of a brutal dictator’s regime are delighted one of his alleged agents - who became a Sydney nanny - is set to be extradited over kidnapping claims.

Man charged after fatal stabbing in coastal suburb

Man charged after fatal stabbing in coastal suburb

Man charged after fatal stabbing in coastal suburb

Man charged after fatal stabbing in coastal suburb

A man has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing someone he knew during a fight.

Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend

Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend

Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend

Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend

At least 14 people have died on Australian roads over the Easter break, prompting calls for drivers to use caution as they return from their holidays.

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'What have I done': gun fired in alleged family dispute

A man has spent the night in jail after allegedly firing a gun at his sister and brother-in-law's home on Easter Sunday over a dispute about a shed.

Police shoot man in chest after 'dynamic' confrontation

An early morning stand-off with police has resulted in a man sustaining a gunshot wound to his chest.

Accused murderer faces court after airport arrest

A man accused of murdering a woman has faced court after he was arrested trying to board an overseas flight.

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

A children's storybook aims to offer hope to young people navigating grief and trauma following domestic tragedies.

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Dezi Freeman associates questioned as police map escape

A male and female associate of cop killer Dezi Freeman have been arrested and released as police work to piece together how he escaped police detection.

Boats, trucks in plot to flood the country with cocaine

When a commercial trawler sank off Victoria with four crew members needing rescuing, police became suspicious about an alleged drug trafficking operation.

Cop killer not the first fugitive drawn to 'wild west'

A century before double murderer Dezi Freeman set foot in the isolated Upper Murray, another fugitive killer also sparked a statewide manhunt.

Son accused of stabbing father to death in DV incident

A son has been charged with murder after his father was found with multiple stab wounds in what police believe was an act of domestic violence.

More teen boys charged over violent extremist material

Two more teenage boys have been charged with possessing violent extremist material after another 15-year-old from the same rural town was arrested last month.

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney-general

Pam Bondi's ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump’s targets.

Neo-Nazi forced offline after alleged threats to MPs

A neo-Nazi has been ordered to stay off social media and away from two female federal politicians after allegedly targeting them in online posts.

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