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Teenager alleges human rights abuse in watch house

Teenager alleges human rights abuse in watch house

Children should not be held in watch houses for more than 24 hours, a report has found, after a boy was allegedly deprived of his basic human rights.

'Ridiculous' probe into science fan's plutonium import

'Ridiculous' probe into science fan's plutonium import

'Ridiculous' probe into science fan's plutonium import

'Ridiculous' probe into science fan's plutonium import

Border Force has been slammed for its role in the prosecution of a collector who shipped a 'harmless' amount of radioactive material to his parents' unit.

Company fine doubled to $3m for workplace manslaughter

Company fine doubled to $3m for workplace manslaughter

Company fine doubled to $3m for workplace manslaughter

Company fine doubled to $3m for workplace manslaughter

The Victorian Court of Appeal has increased the fine handed down to the first company prosecuted over workplace manslaughter in the state.

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Indigenous teen's alleged killers were 'mucking around'

Indigenous teen's alleged killers were 'mucking around'

A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he and his co-accused were mucking about, drinking and doing burnouts before the incident.

'Uninhabitable, mouldy' home prompts insurance lawsuit

'Uninhabitable, mouldy' home prompts insurance lawsuit

The national corporate regulator is taking a leading insurer to court over delays to a storm damage claim that has left a home mouldy and requiring demolition.

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

An Aussie fashion designer has been given another chance to prove allegations that US pop star Katy Perry infringed her trade mark during the Prism tour.

Journalist barred from war crime hearing after surprise

Journalist barred from war crime hearing after surprise

As a former SAS soldier stands accused of war crimes during the Afghan War, an award-winning journalist has been forced to leave the courtroom.

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Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum's murder

Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum's murder

Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum's murder

Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum's murder

A teenager who murdered his caring mother in cold blood as part of a deluded plan to take over Australia will spend at least 10 years behind bars.

Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen's murder

Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen's murder

Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen's murder

Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen's murder

A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey tried to frame an innocent man for the alleged killing, a jury has been told.

War of offensive words among Tabcorp executives

War of offensive words among Tabcorp executives

War of offensive words among Tabcorp executives

War of offensive words among Tabcorp executives

A former Tabcorp chief executive has accused the company’s high-profile directors of sexist remarks after he was sacked over an alleged sleazy comment.

Nation's youngest murderer arrested weeks after release

Nation's youngest murderer arrested weeks after release

Nation's youngest murderer arrested weeks after release

Nation's youngest murderer arrested weeks after release

One of Australia's most notorious killers, who murdered a three-year-old girl when he was 13, has been arrested weeks after his release.

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Dating apps need stronger protections after a study found child sex abusers were prowling the platforms targeting people with kids.

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".

Accused neo-Nazis fail to alter strict bail conditions

Accused neo-Nazis fail to alter strict bail conditions

Accused neo-Nazis fail to alter strict bail conditions

Accused neo-Nazis fail to alter strict bail conditions

Two men accused of displaying a Nazi symbol are at high risk of reoffending, according to a magistrate who has refused to alter their bail conditions.

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Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges

A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.

Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her

A judge says an accuser will be allowed to use the word “force” in her testimony at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial even he was acquitted of a rape charge.

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Men's behaviour change programs are one piece of the puzzle in a wider system to combat domestic violence, experts say.

Push for cop warning after great-gran killed with Taser

The consequences for a police officer who shot his service Taser at a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home should be a warning to other cops, prosecutors argue.

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Hackers delay US trial linked to Wieambilla shootings

The trial of a US man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings in rural Queensland has been delayed after a ransomware attack on his lawyer's office.

Axe falls on loggers' plan to avoid battle over gliders

The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.

Man behind hate crime at war memorial 'not malicious'

A man has revealed why he inked his body with Nazi swastikas and slogans such as "white pride", and sat in front of a war memorial.

No bail for accused getaway driver in bikie 'execution'

A man accused of driving two gunmen to the fatal shooting of a former bikie has tattoos dedicating his life to an outlaw motorcycle gang, a judge heard.

Prince Andrew accuser negotiating over criminal case

After reports of a bus crash, Virginia Giuffre is out of hospital, her lawyer said after her case for allegedly breaching a restraining order returned to court.

Juror brings knife into court in slavery trial

A juror bringing a knife to court and being discharged for misconduct was only the beginning of the troubles for a slavery trial in Sydney.

Man accused of partner's hit-and-run murder denied bail

A man spoke about how he wanted his ex-partner "no longer on this earth" months before she was allegedly run over on purpose by an SUV, a judge has heard.

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