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Arson attack probe over suspicious tobacco shop fire

Arson attack probe over suspicious tobacco shop fire

An investigation is under way into whether a suspicious fire at a Melbourne tobacco shop is linked to a spate of arson attacks.

Man acquitted of murder seeks $5.5 million from police

Man acquitted of murder seeks $5.5 million from police

Man acquitted of murder seeks $5.5 million from police

Man acquitted of murder seeks $5.5 million from police

A man acquitted of a murder for which he spent years in jail has filed a lawsuit claiming police detectives ignored evidence and engaged in misconduct.

Bystanders praised for attempts to save mountain biker

Bystanders praised for attempts to save mountain biker

Bystanders praised for attempts to save mountain biker

Bystanders praised for attempts to save mountain biker

An experienced rider died after a fall at a popular Tasmanian mountain-biking course, despite the desperate efforts of bystanders.

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Man shot dead by police after clinic stand-off

Man shot dead by police after clinic stand-off

A man has died in a confrontation with police after reportedly producing a firearm inside a medical clinic in NSW.

Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action

Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action

Incarceration and recidivism rates in the Northern Territory are the highest in the nation, with corrections facilities at capacity and temperatures high.

Plan for 'animosity' against abusers offence dropped

Plan for 'animosity' against abusers offence dropped

Plans to create an offence for "inciting animosity" against child sexual offenders have been dropped by the Tasmanian government after criticism.

Population growth cited in surging Qld crime statistics

Population growth cited in surging Qld crime statistics

An average of 50,000 offences were committed every month in Queensland as the state experienced a surge in property, assault and car thefts.

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Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Another man has been arrested after the body of 68-year-old Raymond Smith was found on the outskirts of a tiny mining town in Western Australia.

Fine issued after fatal crash accused filmed in court

Fine issued after fatal crash accused filmed in court

Fine issued after fatal crash accused filmed in court

Fine issued after fatal crash accused filmed in court

A woman has been fined and ordered to be on good behaviour after filming her partner as he faced charges in court over a deadly high-speed car crash.

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Recently released documents have added few details to what was already known about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Two detectives have been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and other offences after allegedly making false statements.

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.

Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death has taken the stand in defence of a condemned man, warning US officials who botched his first execution could be about to do it again

Arrests after body of young man found on outback road

Arrests after body of young man found on outback road

Arrests after body of young man found on outback road

Arrests after body of young man found on outback road

Police have arrested three people after the body of a 19-year-old man was found on a remote road in central Australia.

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Search for third man after remains found in mining town

Police are searching for a man they say can help them with a murder investigation after the discovery of human remains on the outskirts of a tiny mining town.

Further charges dropped for 'so-called cult' patriarch

Prosecutors have added more charges to the list of those dropped against a former soldier who has faced "serious and salacious" allegations.

Policewoman mauled by dog during an arrest

A policewoman has been taken to hospital after she was attacked and mauled by a dog as a man was taken into custody.

Demand for progress in youth justice reform in Qld

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been given a deadline to provide an update on youth justice reform amid warnings of a group's intensified campaign.

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Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Police have offered a $500,000 reward in the latest bid for information on the mysterious disappearance of Leslie Ralph Ball more than 30 years ago.

Trio guilty over man's Tinder date drug ripoff death

One person has been convicted for the violent murder of Luke Lembryk in a botched robbery at his home, while two others have been found guilty of manslaughter.

Last-ditch plea as window closes to nab accused killer

The family of a man killed in 1999 have called for the Greek community in Australia and overseas to help find his alleged murderer, James Dalamangas.

Butterfly fingernails used to pin child with murder

A 12-year-old girl accused of murder allegedly dragged a woman’s body through an apartment and told a neighbour she had killed herself, a court has heard.

Teen facing dozens of driving charges has learnt lesson

A teenager accused of almost 50 driving offences after officers reviewed his dashcam footage has thanked police and promised to stop driving "like an idiot".

Police officer dies at Port Adelaide station

A police officer has died at a South Australian station, with the incident to be investigated by the coroner and a commissioner's inquiry.

Man faces court over alleged house fire murder

A man has briefly appeared in court after being charged with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered following a Hobart house fire.

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