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Ex-cop sought explicit pics from teen girls via 'sexts'

Ex-cop sought explicit pics from teen girls via 'sexts'

A former police officer who chatted with two teenage girls on social media seeking sexually explicit images and video wants to avoid jail for his crimes.

'Efficiency' required for tech-based DV policing move

'Efficiency' required for tech-based DV policing move

'Efficiency' required for tech-based DV policing move

'Efficiency' required for tech-based DV policing move

People accused of serious domestic violence will either be behind bars or electronically monitored and NSW leaders believe the police force can handle the job.

‘Fishing expedition’ slammed as ex-NRL player sues club

‘Fishing expedition’ slammed as ex-NRL player sues club

‘Fishing expedition’ slammed as ex-NRL player sues club

‘Fishing expedition’ slammed as ex-NRL player sues club

Lawyers for NRL's Bulldogs want to get hold of communications involving ex-player Jackson Topine as he sues for millions in damages from the club.

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Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Westpac and two other banks can recoup funds taken through a $500 million fraud perpetrated by a fugitive former football club owner and his associates.

Murder accused allegedly moved wife's body near mower

Murder accused allegedly moved wife's body near mower

A man has been remanded in custody after being accused of murdering his wife and moving her body before she was discovered near a ride-on lawnmower.

Two more men charged over 'cowardly' street murder

Two more men charged over 'cowardly' street murder

Three months after allegedly launching a fatal daylight stabbing attack on a Sydney father, two men in their 20s have been arrested.

Murderer dies in prison cell months into life sentence

Murderer dies in prison cell months into life sentence

A Victorian coroner has been told how convicted murderer Scott Murdoch took his own life in his prison cell.

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Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

Murder charge for shot man over alleged family stabbing

An accused murderer shot by police after allegedly stabbing his stepfather is expected to face a bedside hearing as he recovers in hospital.

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to transporting women and male sex workers across state lines to take part in recorded sexual performances.

Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs

Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs

Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs

Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs

A mother who caused her infant son to suffer the severe neglect of his most basic needs has been jailed over the boy's death.

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

A mother-of-three found dead near a ride-on lawnmower is being remembered as a beloved community member after her husband was charged with murder.

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.

'People do feel sorry for you': O'Keefe to enter rehab

'People do feel sorry for you': O'Keefe to enter rehab

'People do feel sorry for you': O'Keefe to enter rehab

'People do feel sorry for you': O'Keefe to enter rehab

Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

More housing and crisis accommodation is needed for survivors of family violence in a remote and regional area dubbed a "hotspot".

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Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

A coroner has called for greater safety campaigns and law changes after the drowning of a four-year-old boy in a family pool that wasn't properly fenced.

No jail for stalker ex-cop who tracked woman

An ex-constable's success in therapy means he will not be jailed for stalking a woman, installing a GPS tracker on her car and shattering her phone's screen.

Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard

Police have shot dead three dogs that critically injured a woman in a suburban backyard mauling after pepper spray failed to subdue to animals.

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Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

A former soldier will not face any extra prison time after a County Court judge ordered him to undertake community work for the sexual assault of a teenager.

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

Man dead after being shot in car stolen from MP's home

Homicide Squad detectives will review a fatal police shooting which occurred during a search for a car stolen from an MP's home.

Ex-councillor sentenced for assault on elderly mother

A troubled former Sydney councillor accidentally assaulted his elderly mother after being told to clean his room, according to court documents.

Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash

The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.

Man jailed after leaving victim's body in wheelie bin

A man has been jailed for 18 years.after killing an acquaintance, hiding his body in a wheelie bin and then raping a young woman while she walked home at night.

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