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Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

US rapper Jay-Z is strenuously denying "heinous" allegations he raped a 13-year-old girl, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during an MTV afterparty in 2000.

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

On-demand drug pushers are being put on notice during the festive period after police arrested more than 100 people over three weekends.

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president

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Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend wants his trial to be held in Melbourne, away from the regional city of Ballarat where the alleged murder occurred.

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two men in two states have been charged with murder as police investigate a spate of stabbings.

Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.

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PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

With nine Aboriginal women killed in six months across the Northern Territory, experts are trying to pin down causes of the shocking domestic violence rate.

Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

A federal appeals court panel has upheld a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the United States by January 19.

S.Korea's Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader

S.Korea's Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader

S.Korea's Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader

S.Korea's Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader

South Korea's ruling party leader wants President Yoon Suk-yeol to be removed over his attempt to impose martial law, which has plunged the country into crisis.

TasTAFE ignored carbon monoxide danger before poisoning

TasTAFE ignored carbon monoxide danger before poisoning

TasTAFE ignored carbon monoxide danger before poisoning

TasTAFE ignored carbon monoxide danger before poisoning

TasTAFE knew of dangerous carbon monoxide levels months before a teacher and two students were hospitalised, a damning report has found.

Alleged architect of shooting near PM's office arrested

Alleged architect of shooting near PM's office arrested

Alleged architect of shooting near PM's office arrested

Alleged architect of shooting near PM's office arrested

The alleged mastermind behind a daylight shooting on a busy suburban strip has been arrested as police continue to hunt for the person who pulled the trigger.

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Man, 66, charged after explosions at law offices

Police are yet to determine what motivated an arson attack on two legal offices, which they say were fortunate not to result in serious injuries.

'Adult time, adult crime' endorsed by state committee

A committee has ruled a state government's crime laws should be passed, paving the way for young offenders to face life sentences on serious crimes.

Ex-Liberal leader's son gets home detention for dealing

The son of a former NSW Liberal Party leader has avoided extra prison time despite admitting running a drug-dealing operation on the dark web.

Dwindling force cops big boost as recruits answer call

Powerful incentives to lure more officers to join NSW Police are "turning the tide" on a crippling officer shortage in the nation's biggest force.

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Disgraced ex-deputy mayor behind bars ahead of appeal

A former deputy mayor convicted of domestic violence and fraud will remain in jail after a "highly speculative" bail bid was rejected ahead of an appeal.

Activist happy as claims struck out of Adani legal saga

An activist embroiled in a long-running legal stoush with a mining multinational has claimed a courtroom win, with the battle set to continue into the new year.

Accused burger joint arsonist granted short bail stint

An accused arsonist awaiting trial over fires at a restaurant and tobacco store has been given two weeks' bail despite a concerning call to his girlfriend.

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Notorious Australian terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been exposed to close surveillance ever since his release, and the government hopes to keep it that way.

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

Moves to make regional airline Rex more commercially desirable have been flagged as administrators struggle to find a buyer to keep the company afloat.

Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.

No bail for 'high risk' accused teen terror plotter

A teen charged with explosives offences and accused of plotting terror attacks will remain behind bars after a magistrate denied his bid for bail.

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