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Brother of Olympian 'Raygun' in court over scam charge

Brother of Olympian 'Raygun' in court over scam charge

The financial regulator has accused Brendan Gunn, brother of Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, of allegedly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

A man has been committed to face a murder trial after he pleaded not guilty to killing his girlfriend Nikkita Azzopardi, who was found dead by her family.

Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.

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Burglary crackdown looms as crime laws 'not working'

Burglary crackdown looms as crime laws 'not working'

A high-profile home invasion and bashing of a security guard have piled more pressure on a state government to overhaul law and order settings.

Second nurse charged over viral 'kill Israelis' video

Second nurse charged over viral 'kill Israelis' video

The second nurse involved in a widely condemned anti-Israel video is facing a federal charge after a "complex" investigation into the comments.

Man arrested after bail breach prompts law change

Man arrested after bail breach prompts law change

A high-risk alleged offender has been arrested after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet, heightening concerns around private bail-monitoring firms.

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

A man accused of killing his ex-partner's baby has been committed to stand trial after a magistrate found there was sufficient evidence for conviction.

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Woman jailed after $1.8m of air-freighted meth seized

Woman jailed after $1.8m of air-freighted meth seized

Woman jailed after $1.8m of air-freighted meth seized

Woman jailed after $1.8m of air-freighted meth seized

A woman likely faces deportation after being jailed for attempting to accept delivery of methamphetamine air-freighted from Mexico in wooden statues.

Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing for those keen to join law enforcement.

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

HIV risk for clients of cosmetic clinic using vet gear

Clients of a beauty clinic might have contracted hepatitis or HIV after widespread issues were uncovered by health authorities.

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

Prosecutors have confirmed they will appeal a five-and-a-half-year prison term handed down to a driver who killed five people and a dog.

Extra drug charge for former Liberal leader

Extra drug charge for former Liberal leader

Extra drug charge for former Liberal leader

Extra drug charge for former Liberal leader

Two charges of supplying drugs will proceed against a former Liberal Party leader, a court has been told.

'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

'Wrong': Back down on bailed youths in classroom plan

A state education minister has intervened to kill off a plan for high-risk accused youth criminals to stay in school while wearing ankle monitoring bracelets.

Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany

Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany

Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany

Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany

Police say a suspect is in custody and at least two people have died after a driver rammed a car into a crowd in western Germany.

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Housing and crime as parties sharpen election pitches

Labor vows to turbocharge home building and the Liberals pledge the toughest bail and parole laws in state history as the parties count down to election day.

Cops tout arrests during state-first pill-testing trial

Police charged a number of people with drug offences at a music festival participating in a controversial state government pill-testing trial.

'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

'Disgraceful': union sues to undo rail strike stoppage

A decision to halt strikes on a major metropolitan rail network could soon be reversed as a bitter pay dispute continues to simmer.

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Mystery shooter claim in couple's murder appeal

A married couple aged in their 70s have appealed their conviction for the 2009 murder of their former son-in-law at his rural home.

Family's hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling

David McBride is appealing his conviction and jail term length after being sentenced for leaking top secret information that unearthed war crime allegations.

'Out of time': ex-Test spinner's panic after coke deal

Texts from former cricketer Stuart MacGill before his kidnapping have been revealed in court as he faces trial for setting up a major cocaine deal.

Health execs apologise to victims of 'wicked' doctor

A doctor convicted of secretly taking intimate photos and videos of patients has been released from jail, saying he wants to work hard to be a "better man".

Big reward to solve 'brutal and horrendous' car bombing

Police have announced a $1 million reward in a bid to solve the cold case death of John Furlan, who died instantly in a car bombing almost 30 years ago.

Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years

With time served, a man may walk free on parole in less than four years for killing his mother after an argument and fleeing interstate.

Dodgy footy tickets spark legitimacy warning

Second guessing ticket sale websites, being alert for unusual payment requests and ignoring sales by social media should be the new normal for footy fans.

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