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Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances

Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances

Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances

Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances

A convicted killer told police he regretted changing his mind and not taking the life of a young woman after assaulting her for turning down his advances.

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending "an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism" resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.

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Brazil drug cartel's corridor from Sao Paulo to Sydney

Brazil drug cartel's corridor from Sao Paulo to Sydney

The Pacific Ocean is a favoured pipeline for a Brazilian drug cartel that's expanded globally by targeting countries like Australia where users pay top dollar.

'Australia is a racist country' is impartial: ABC boss

'Australia is a racist country' is impartial: ABC boss

An ABC boss has been asked why a radio host was removed for sharing a post on Gaza but high-profile news figures remained despite their polarising views.

Man jailed after ill-fated daylight abduction of dad

Man jailed after ill-fated daylight abduction of dad

A man's daylight abduction of his own father in the middle of a street in an attempt to gain money resulted in catastrophic injuries, a judge has heard.

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Co-accused flies free as alleged 'Pam' vandal caged

Accused of trying to make sure everybody heard about "Pam the Bird", alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell has lost his bid for bail.

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Long wait for trial after man found on yacht loses bail

Long wait for trial after man found on yacht loses bail

Long wait for trial after man found on yacht loses bail

Long wait for trial after man found on yacht loses bail

A man faces close to a year in custody before a drugs trial, with his bail revoked after missing a court date, before he was found aboard a yacht.

Man to remain behind bars over record drug haul charges

Man to remain behind bars over record drug haul charges

Man to remain behind bars over record drug haul charges

Man to remain behind bars over record drug haul charges

A UK national extradited from New Zealand has been accused of importing one of the largest amounts of drugs seized in Australia more than five years ago.

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

Disastrous dumped bail offences back 'on the table'

All reforms are on the table as part of a so-called bail law review, including re-establishing offences found to disproportionately target Aboriginal people.

Jail time cut for farmer who choked, bashed girlfriend

Jail time cut for farmer who choked, bashed girlfriend

Jail time cut for farmer who choked, bashed girlfriend

Jail time cut for farmer who choked, bashed girlfriend

A woman who hid in a paddock to escape a three-and-a-half hour domestic violence attack wept as her former partner successfully appealed his jail sentence.

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

As the nation reels over the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan, a woman named in relation to the find has fronted court over an anti-Semitic attack.

Sweden's worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school

Sweden's worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school

Sweden's worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school

Sweden's worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school

Swedish police say 11 people including a gunman have been killed during a shooting at an adult education centre.

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review

Another overhaul of bail laws is on the cards, as a state government is accused of buckling to scare-mongering amid rising youth crime.

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Gangster's prison life revealed after drug verdict

An ex-gang leader convicted of selling drugs from jail now spends up to 20 hours a day alone in a cell smaller than a car parking space, a court has been told.

Activist 'not sorry' on foiled Woodside protest

A climate activist involved in a foiled plan to protest at Woodside's boss's home says he didn't cross the line and protesters should pursue company bosses.

Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl

An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.

Bail decision delays for accused 'Pam the Bird' vandal

A man who allegedly spray-painted "Pam the Bird" graffiti across Melbourne trains and landmarks is yet to learn whether he will be released on bail.

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Woman with sleep disorder cleared of husband's murder

A woman accused of killing her husband will no longer face a murder charge after prosecutors discontinued their case against her.

Power company fined $9m over explosion and blackout

A Federal Court justice has found a coal-fired power station's "catastrophic failure and destruction" was a result of serious breaches in operating procedures.

'They're gone': panic after men swept away by flood

Triple-zero calls by a man shortly after his friends were swept away by floodwaters have been played to a court as he stands trial for manslaughter.

Egging attack no longer anti-Semitic as teens charged

Police say the egging of a group of Jewish women was a random attack rather than a targeted anti-Semitic incident.

Kerr, partner feared kidnap by cab driver, court told

In a video played to a London court Sam Kerr has described how she and her partner felt they were kidnapped by a taxi driver on the night she was arrested.

Kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies

Tough on crime policies do not work, a senate inquiry has been told as advocates call for oversight of state and territory youth justice legislation.

Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel 'genocide' posts

A radio presenter taken off air by the ABC has defended her anti-Israeli views, with a court told she received death threats after her "humiliating" sacking.

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