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Ex-engineer charged with stealing Eminem music

Ex-engineer charged with stealing Eminem music

Federal prosecutors have charged a former Eminem studio engineer with stealing the rap star's unreleased music and selling it online.

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

Social media comments invoking an Australian man's terrorist attack which killed 51 worshippers have been condemned amid warnings of rising Islamophobia.

Tougher bail key to stopping crime surge, says top cop

Tougher bail key to stopping crime surge, says top cop

Tougher bail key to stopping crime surge, says top cop

Tougher bail key to stopping crime surge, says top cop

With crime surging to record levels, one of Australia's largest police forces is pleading for government to fast-track tougher bail laws.

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'Greedy' MP facing jail term for theft and dishonesty

'Greedy' MP facing jail term for theft and dishonesty

An MP faces a jail term after a judge decided to proceed with the sentencing process on theft and dishonesty convictions, rather than await an appeal outcome.

Teach sons respect, warns mother of murdered woman

Teach sons respect, warns mother of murdered woman

A coroner has thanked the family of a young murdered woman for their powerful presence throughout her inquest and says their participation will save lives.

Aust assault case against influential PNG minister ends

Aust assault case against influential PNG minister ends

Australian prosecutors have dropped an assault case alleging a powerful member of the Papua New Guinea cabinet attacked a woman, injuring her face.

Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of 'pain, suffering'

Socceroo acquitted of rape speaks of 'pain, suffering'

A jury has cleared a former Socceroo of raping a woman in his Sydney home after hearing what she texted her sister moments after the alleged assault.

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Dishonesty charges dropped against childcare executive

Dishonesty charges dropped against childcare executive

Dishonesty charges dropped against childcare executive

Dishonesty charges dropped against childcare executive

A woman previously accused by ASIC of dishonesty during a takeover bid between two early childhood education companies has had all charges against her dropped.

Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time

Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time

Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time

Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time

A driver who was jailed after killing six teenagers 19 years ago has once again faced a regional court for driving while unlicensed and high on drugs.

Hospital bomb hoaxer jailed for armed robbery spree

Hospital bomb hoaxer jailed for armed robbery spree

Hospital bomb hoaxer jailed for armed robbery spree

Hospital bomb hoaxer jailed for armed robbery spree

A man who once threatened to blow up a hospital with a fake bomb strapped to his chest has been jailed for multiple armed robberies over a four-day period.

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

An alcoholic who locked his partner on a high-rise balcony to look at her phone, before she fell to her death, will not be jailed, a judge has said.

Marathon debate ahead as 'tough' bail laws thrashed out

Marathon debate ahead as 'tough' bail laws thrashed out

Marathon debate ahead as 'tough' bail laws thrashed out

Marathon debate ahead as 'tough' bail laws thrashed out

Lawmakers are settling in for a lengthy debate on controversial bail reforms as the premier slams an opposition move to ditch their "tough" branding.

Delays in former cop's DV murder case continue

Delays in former cop's DV murder case continue

Delays in former cop's DV murder case continue

Delays in former cop's DV murder case continue

Accused double-murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon is expected to consider entering pleas once he and his lawyer have time to review a psychiatrist's report.

Turkey opposition slams arrest of Erdogan's main rival

Turkey opposition slams arrest of Erdogan's main rival

Turkey opposition slams arrest of Erdogan's main rival

Turkey opposition slams arrest of Erdogan's main rival

Turkish authorities have detained President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's key rival in what the main opposition party condemned as a coup attempt.

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Abusive, violent killer can be held for 12 years

A violent drunk swept up in delusions his wife was cheating on him can be held in custody for more than a decade for her killing despite his mental illness.

Sports coach beaten to death 'as revenge for break-up'

A sports coach was fatally beaten until unrecognisable because her ex-boyfriend wanted to punish her for breaking up with him, a forensic psychiatrist believes.

Boy killed mother as part of 'anti-communist front'

A child murdered his mother as part of plans to "take over Australia" by forming an anti-communist front to restore Christian values, a court has been told.

Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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'Going to lock you up': cop warning for regional youth

Dozens of officers will be deployed in several regional centres to tackle rising youth crime, including serious incidents from violent break-ins to car theft.

Machete ban made law yet blades to remain on shelves

Large and dangerous blades will remain on sale for months despite an Australian-first ban, sparked by their increasing use by violent criminals.

Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider

A teenage woman will walk free from court after being found not guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old motocross rider.

'Anti-Israeli' nurse's odd exit as key video contested

A nurse has left court shielded by a tight scrum of supporters after being charged over widely condemned alleged threats to kill Israeli patients.

Bravery nod for crate heroes who stopped city rampage

Civilians and firefighters who ended a stabbing attack armed with nothing but chairs and milk crates are being recognised for their bravery.

US man seeks to bar Australian shooting cops from trial

A man facing charges over guns and making threats overseas is trying to block testimony from Australian police about his alleged links to six shooting deaths.

Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax

A state premier is staring down calls to repeal hate crime laws, amid revelations parliament may have been "misinformed" before they were urgently passed.

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