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'Black flight' smugglers jailed over $17m drug plot

'Black flight' smugglers jailed over $17m drug plot

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms over a plot to import methamphetamine into Australia hidden on a secret "black flight".

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

'Mud sticks': land council boss hurt by senator claims

'Mud sticks': land council boss hurt by senator claims

'Mud sticks': land council boss hurt by senator claims

'Mud sticks': land council boss hurt by senator claims

Outspoken senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price added credibility to a defamatory claim that an Aboriginal land council wanted its boss gone, a court has heard.

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AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

AFL champion launches legal fight over 'missing $2.1m'

Two-time AFL premiership player Scott Pendlebury has filed a claim for loss and damages in the Supreme Court against his former manager.

New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser

New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser

A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

More than 1000 firearms and parts seized in nationwide raids include hundreds of 3D-printed items police say are increasing in quality and pose a bigger threat.

Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts

Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts

A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students.

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Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Firebrand MP Mark Latham could face more financial pain as a rival seeks higher damages over an explicit tweet sent during an election fracas.

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

Andrew's team 'tried to hire trolls to hassle accuser'

Andrew's team 'tried to hire trolls to hassle accuser'

Andrew's team 'tried to hire trolls to hassle accuser'

Andrew's team 'tried to hire trolls to hassle accuser'

Virginia Giuffre wrote in her memoir that Prince Andrew tried to hire internet trolls to "hassle" her after she came forward with sexual abuse accusations.

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

Bikie assassin 'spook on top-secret government mission'

An army reservist turned hitman who executed a bikie boss admitted the killing to his girlfriend before proposing marriage, a court has been told.

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

An alleged plot to oust an Aboriginal land council chief executive led to Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defaming him in a media release, a court has heard.

Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

A mum and dad accused of detaining and attacking their daughter after she refused to marry a cousin have had criminal charges against them dropped in court.

Accused killer 'washed blood off in swimming pool'

Accused killer 'washed blood off in swimming pool'

Accused killer 'washed blood off in swimming pool'

Accused killer 'washed blood off in swimming pool'

A man was behind on rent and being evicted before allegedly murdering his elderly landlady and washing off her blood in a swimming pool, a jury has heard.

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Child heard woman cry for help before finding her dead

A man accused of killing his ex-partner was "fake crying" when police arrived to find her body, a child has told a court.

Pop star’s ex-manager attacks fraud prosecution

Chart-topping artist Guy Sebastian is seeking to expand a civil fraud lawsuit as his former manager attacks prosecutors over failed fraud trials.

Caddick's widower hires high-profile celebs' lawyer

Disappeared fraudster Melissa Caddick's hairdresser husband has tapped a flamboyant lawyer to fight assault charges, adding to her list of high-profile clients.

More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls

People who obtain illegally recorded conversations discussing potential crimes will be protected if they share tapes with police or a corruption watchdog.

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Brazen thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris' Louvre

The jewelry robbery at the Louvre in Paris took less than seven minutes and was carried out by four unarmed people.

Andrew asked police to help smear abuse accuser: report

UK police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault.

Thieves strike France's Louvre in daring jewel heist

Thieves using a basket lift have stolen priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris, forcing the world’s most-visited museum to close.

Domestic violence leave laws fall short for survivors

Domestic violence leave laws are poorly understood and disconnected from broader systems of support, with many employees missing out on protection.

Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title

Prince Andrew has stopped using his remaining titles and honours and will no longer be known as the Duke of York, completing his banishment from royal life.

Family's search for truth of teen's death stretches on

The family of a teenager who was found on train tracks in 1988 say they want closure and the truth about what happened to the young Gomeroi man.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.

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