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Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following the shooting of Dejan "Danny" Radulovic in Sydney's inner west three months ago.

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

The former head of Coles' strategic initiatives division has been unable to explain why he stole almost $2 million from the supermarket giant.

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Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

A man is being questioned by police after a million-dollar reward was offered to help track down the suspected killers in a two decade, double murder cold-case.

AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model

AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model

Police no longer allege that a former CEO breached an AVO taken out by model Simone Holtznagel days after he was cleared of stalking her.

US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors

US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors

A federal US judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump has imposed a narrow gag order on him.

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

A prison officer is defending a murder charge after shooting a shackled inmate who'd slipped a colleague's grip and run across a road.

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WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

The West Australian government has released details about its firearm laws overhaul, including a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

All hate speech, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, must be condemned, the foreign minister says as Israel-Palestine tensions simmer in Australia.

Sydney doctor denies stealth rape of Melbourne man

Sydney doctor denies stealth rape of Melbourne man

Sydney doctor denies stealth rape of Melbourne man

Sydney doctor denies stealth rape of Melbourne man

Dermatologist Liang Joo Leow says he had no intention of having sex without a condom with a man he is accused of stealth raping.

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police have released images of a man they are seeking from pro-Palestine protests in Sydney's CBD after violent scenes.

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death.

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Accused boss killer's life 'out of control', court told

A concreter has claimed he acted in self-defence when he stabbed his boss who had dropped around to his house to deliver a pay cheque.

X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.

Martial artist jailed for kick that killed 70yo man

Francois Joseph Ghassibe will spend at least three more years behind bars for the manslaughter of 70-year-old Brian Richardson in a road-rage incident.

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.

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Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.

'Bicycle bandit' charged over decade of bank robberies

After almost two decades, police have arrested and charged a man in his 70s they allege is the "bicycle bandit" responsible for a series of bank robberies.

Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

A convicted rapist and killer is back in police custody after the 55-year-old high-risk offender allegedly cut off an ankle monitor.

High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss

A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.

Woodchipper death victim 'feared partner leaving him'

The greatest fear of a man whose body was put into a woodchipper was that the woman accused of his murder would leave him, a court has heard.

Court to discuss merging Reynolds' two defamation cases

Brittany Higgins may face repeated cross-examination in court, depending how the defamation cases taken by her former boss Senator Linda Reynolds proceed.

Vanessa Amorosi denies house pact was made with her mum

Vanessa Amorosi has disputed in court a suggestion that she sued her mother for ownership of two properties because she was in a difficult financial situation.

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