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Murder, terrorism charges filed in healthcare CEO case

Murder, terrorism charges filed in healthcare CEO case

The US man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on a New York street has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism.

The search for answers in case of schoolgirl shooter

The search for answers in case of schoolgirl shooter

The search for answers in case of schoolgirl shooter

The search for answers in case of schoolgirl shooter

Police in the US state of Wisconsin are examining the phone, computer and online posts of a 15-year-old girl who shot dead a student and teacher at her school.

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

'Disgraceful': NRL star's penalty may spark law changes

The Queensland government has described Brisbane NRL star Ezra Mam's penalty for drug driving as "disgraceful" and will now consider law changes.

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Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

There is a surge in reports of Muslims facing abuse and hateful vitriol and anti-Islam graffiti is commonplace, comprehensive data reveals.

Last hope for family to find cabbie's cold case killer

Last hope for family to find cabbie's cold case killer

More than 30 years after a beloved taxi driver was gunned down in his cab, a reward is being offered in the hope of solving the cold case.

No release for youngest murderer pending psych reports

No release for youngest murderer pending psych reports

Australia's youngest convicted murderer will remain behind bars after a court ordered he undergo mental health evaluations before it considers his release.

Facebook to pay Australians $50m over leaked data

Facebook to pay Australians $50m over leaked data

Facebook has agreed to pay Australians $50 million to settle a lawsuit after users' personal details were leaked to Cambridge Analytica in a notorious breach.

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CFMEU corruption case stalls after High Court challenge

CFMEU corruption case stalls after High Court challenge

CFMEU corruption case stalls after High Court challenge

CFMEU corruption case stalls after High Court challenge

A criminal case against an ex-CFMEU state secretary and his son has been held up after the union's High Court attack on its government-imposed administration.

Eight deaths after voluntary assisted dying refusals

Eight deaths after voluntary assisted dying refusals

Eight deaths after voluntary assisted dying refusals

Eight deaths after voluntary assisted dying refusals

A coroner has called for improvements to voluntary assisted dying selection criteria, finding eight people took their own lives after being refused access.

Wisconsin school shooter was 15-year-old female student

Wisconsin school shooter was 15-year-old female student

Wisconsin school shooter was 15-year-old female student

Wisconsin school shooter was 15-year-old female student

The latest school shooting to devastate a US community has occurred at a Christian school in Wisconsin, and was carried out by a 15-year-old female student.

State to pay some of accused killer's legal costs

State to pay some of accused killer's legal costs

State to pay some of accused killer's legal costs

State to pay some of accused killer's legal costs

A man previously facing assault charges appeared in court charged with the more serious offence of negligent manslaughter after a woman was found dead.

Fiji quells cocktail fears as Aussie recovers in ICU

Fiji quells cocktail fears as Aussie recovers in ICU

Fiji quells cocktail fears as Aussie recovers in ICU

Fiji quells cocktail fears as Aussie recovers in ICU

One Australian remains in hospital while two others have returned home after after a suspected mass-poisoning case at a Fiji resort.

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

The release of five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for drug smuggling is viewed as an act of political goodwill by President Prabowo Subianto.

S Korea court begins review of president's impeachment

S Korea court begins review of president's impeachment

S Korea court begins review of president's impeachment

S Korea court begins review of president's impeachment

South Korean law enforcement authorities want impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree.

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Weapon search laws under fire in crime-hit state

Police search powers are set to become permanent in a crime-hit state after grabbing national attention, prompting a backlash from a civil liberties group.

Ten and Wilkinson urged to resolve Lehrmann costs spat

The judge who dealt Bruce Lehrmann's defamation blow has lost his wish to wrap Ten and Lisa Wilkinson's dispute about legal costs of the case before Christmas.

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Five Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have landed home, with the members of the infamous Bali Nine expressing gratitude for their return.

Spike in demand for DV services feared during summer

People are being urged to "stand up" to help "prevent" the scourge of domestic violence ahead of a feared spike in cases over summer.

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Tobacconist threat claims before alleged arson attack

A tobacconist has given evidence as the man accused of setting fire to his store faces a committal hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Tax office whistleblower in negotiations for plea deal

The man who blew the whistle on unethical debt collection practices by the tax office is negotiating with prosecutors over a plea deal.

Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia's banks

The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.

Indigenous teen drowned fleeing with brother from cops

A coroner has found an Indigenous teen drowned as a result of following his brother into a river to escape detection by police over a stolen car.

Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving

A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.

Nation's youngest murderer could walk free yet again

Australia's youngest convicted murderer, who killed a toddler he kidnapped, has been handed another jail term for approaching a mother and her child.

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.

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