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Tobacco tax queried as high prices drive black market

Tobacco tax queried as high prices drive black market

Experts are backing a premier's call to rethink a tobacco tax that has driven Australia's cigarette prices to world-leading levels and created a black market.

Easey Street murder accused to hear witnesses' evidence

Easey Street murder accused to hear witnesses' evidence

Easey Street murder accused to hear witnesses' evidence

Easey Street murder accused to hear witnesses' evidence

A man accused of stabbing two women to death almost 50 years ago will hear from 19 witnesses before a magistrate decides whether the evidence is sufficient.

'Sheer hell': elder pleads for Liberals to save Pesutto

'Sheer hell': elder pleads for Liberals to save Pesutto

'Sheer hell': elder pleads for Liberals to save Pesutto

'Sheer hell': elder pleads for Liberals to save Pesutto

With time running out for former state Liberal leader John Pesutto to repay a $2.3 million legal bill, Jeff Kennett has fired off a missive to party directors.

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Alleged sex assault victim respects MP 'immensely'

Alleged sex assault victim respects MP 'immensely'

A political staffer has told a jury he has immense respect for the former cabinet minister who allegedly sexually assaulted him after an event at parliament.

Anger over sentence appeal for sport star family attack

Anger over sentence appeal for sport star family attack

An appeal over the "inadequate" sentencing for teens involved in a horror attack on a former Wallabies star's family has been dismissed, earning a victim's ire.

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

Australia's adoption and use of cryptocurrency ATMs is on the rise, but so too is their use to scam society's most vulnerable out of millions of dollars.

Portugal police launch new search for Madeleine McCann

Portugal police launch new search for Madeleine McCann

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have renewed the search for the missing English girl near a Portuguese holiday resort.

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Toolbox murder accused planned only 'boot ride scare'

Toolbox murder accused planned only 'boot ride scare'

Toolbox murder accused planned only 'boot ride scare'

Toolbox murder accused planned only 'boot ride scare'

Three men accused of murder by locking two people in a toolbox and throwing it in a lagoon have denied taking part in the "truly shocking" deaths, a jury heard.

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

A voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation has been shot dead near his Texas home

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-aide says she was 'brainwashed'

A former PA to Sean “Diddy” Combs who says he raped her has defended the loving text messages she sent him after her job ended, saying she was “brainwashed.”

Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year

Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year

Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year

Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year

An Egyptian man who told US investigators that he wanted to "kill all Zionist people" has been charged with a hate crime and attempted murder in Colorado.

Man arrested after alleged drug-linked homicide: police

Man arrested after alleged drug-linked homicide: police

Man arrested after alleged drug-linked homicide: police

Man arrested after alleged drug-linked homicide: police

A man has been arrested following the "horrific" discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in a house in Sydney.

Suspects 'used music' to cover noise in toolbox murders

Suspects 'used music' to cover noise in toolbox murders

Suspects 'used music' to cover noise in toolbox murders

Suspects 'used music' to cover noise in toolbox murders

Three men accused of a double murder tried to move their alleged victims in a toolbox while they were still alive but neighbours heard banging, a jury was told.

'Terror attack', eight hurt by makeshift flamethrower

'Terror attack', eight hurt by makeshift flamethrower

'Terror attack', eight hurt by makeshift flamethrower

'Terror attack', eight hurt by makeshift flamethrower

A man using a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” after attacking people staging a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

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In her own words: Erin Patterson speaks in murder trial

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has given a glimpse into her family relationships, weight-loss journey and religious beliefs during evidence in her murder trial.

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

A garbage contractor has discovered the body of a 45-year-old man in an industrial bin behind several shops.

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

A $500 million spend after "years of neglect" will help victim-survivors of domestic violence but the sector says costs are still not being covered

Dating site accused of catfishing users with 'free' use

Dating site eHarmony allegedly misled customers with statements about the pricing, renewal and duration of its memberships, the consumer watchdog says.

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'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

Progressive increases in cigarette taxes have dented smoking rates and boosted government coffers, but a surging black market is prompting calls for a rethink.

Community reels over toddler, mum's deaths

A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has died in custody, sparking a review and bringing more grief for their local community.

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

The consumer watchdog is calling on businesses to share data to combat financial scams, as the value of money lost to criminals soars.

Construction company building purpose for youth

Providing youth with valuable work and skills while repairing homes that may otherwise have been neglected is a double virtue of one Indigenous venture.

Harvey Weinstein won't testify at sex crimes retrial

The jury in Harvey Weinstein's New York sex crimes retrial will begin deliberating this week as the former movie mogul's trial winds up.

Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Two men have been charged over their involvement in an alleged betting scandal that included the manipulation of yellow cards during soccer games for gambling.

Police stand firm on show of force at soccer final

Police are refusing to apologise for their large presence in and around the A-League grand final, citing troublesome behaviour in the past.

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