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Major crime probe into disabled woman's life in squalor

Major crime probe into disabled woman's life in squalor

The death of a woman who was living with disability in a squalid home is being investigated as a major crime with police finding indicators of criminal neglect.

Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa

Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa

Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa

Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa

A painter fleeing from the Gaza Strip whose visitor visa was revoked due to suspected terrorist links has lost a court bid to be with his family in Australia.

NT senator suffers early blow in defamation suit

NT senator suffers early blow in defamation suit

NT senator suffers early blow in defamation suit

NT senator suffers early blow in defamation suit

Shadow Indigenous Australians minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has suffered an early blow in a defamation suit after failing to file a defence on time.

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Men face deportation over $30 million cannabis farm

Men face deportation over $30 million cannabis farm

A group of Vietnamese nationals expect to face deportation over a "sophisticated" $30 million cannabis growing operation found hidden on a Queensland farm.

Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash

Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash

The family of Jack Davey who died a school crash tragedy has released photos of their son, as the principal vowed the community will get through the tragedy.

Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman's death

Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman's death

A coroner wants greater public awareness around the dangers of wild mushroom consumption after an elderly woman died from eating death caps found in her yard.

Failures admitted after prison officers stabbed, burnt

Failures admitted after prison officers stabbed, burnt

Safety failures helped allow a brutal attack on two correctional officers, who were ambushed, assaulted and doused in a hazardous chemical, a court has heard.

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Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins

Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins

Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins

Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins

A stack of limited-edition coins paying tribute to Australia's favourite cartoon blue heeler have been recovered by police.

Man in hospital after alleged murder of girlfriend

Man in hospital after alleged murder of girlfriend

Man in hospital after alleged murder of girlfriend

Man in hospital after alleged murder of girlfriend

A man is in hospital after he was charged with the murder of his girlfriend Nikkita Azzopardi, who was found dead by her family during a welfare check.

Olympic cyclist's court case over wife's death delayed

Olympic cyclist's court case over wife's death delayed

Olympic cyclist's court case over wife's death delayed

Olympic cyclist's court case over wife's death delayed

Former champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has appeared in court on charges over the death of his wife and fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Underworld figure Mick Gatto was originally facing extortion and assault offences but the prosecution has withdrawn all charges.

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

New research has uncovered why police are more conservative in their bail decisions than magistrates, including fear of copping flak for a bad decision.

Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Terminally ill Australians face 'cruel' restrictions on peacefully ending their lives according to Andrew Denton, as 'gag laws' come under scrutiny.

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

A 33-year-old man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found by family members checking on her welfare.

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'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

A boy has been killed and four other children seriously injured after a woman collecting a child crashed through a fence and into a Melbourne school.

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.

National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

Australian roads are more dangerous than ever, as the national road toll continues to climb.

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

A man has rejected "fanciful" rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.

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Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.

Engineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

A former Defence employee who was acquitted of a terror plot had manufactured weapons out of intellectual curiosity, an Adelaide court has been told.

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

A man charged with laundering $13 million for a major cocaine syndicate would not be safe from his former gang members if released on bail, police have said.

'That's not a gun': accused murderer denied bail

A man accused of murder by providing a woman's alleged killer with a gun just before she was shot has sought bail claiming the case against him was weak.

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Victims and witnesses to certain crimes won't have to testify in court multiple times under reforms aimed at reducing the chance of increasing their trauma.

Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up

The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

The trial for a Victorian public housing tower class action has been delayed as lawyers fight for secret cabinet documents to be produced.

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