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Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns

A 44-year-old bikie has gone on the run for five days after escaping courtroom private security, sparking concerns about outsourcing public sector jobs.

Bail stripped after home invasion, car jacking spree

Bail stripped after home invasion, car jacking spree

Bail stripped after home invasion, car jacking spree

Bail stripped after home invasion, car jacking spree

A man allegedly started a six-hour carjacking and dangerous driving spree by breaking into a woman's home and demanding car keys at knifepoint, a judge heard.

Murderer's self-defence case rejected in one hour

Murderer's self-defence case rejected in one hour

Murderer's self-defence case rejected in one hour

Murderer's self-defence case rejected in one hour

A man has been found guilty in next to no time of stabbing his ex-partner's new beau to death.

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'The system is broken': deadly driver's sentence upheld

'The system is broken': deadly driver's sentence upheld

A driver doing a minimum of three years in prison for killing five people will not serve a longer term after prosecutors' appeal was dismissed.

New charges for Bondi accused in 'unprecedented' case

New charges for Bondi accused in 'unprecedented' case

The case against the surviving Bondi Beach gunman is still in its legal infancy after he was hit with a mountain of fresh charges.

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

The 37-year-old son of a former Australian super featherweight boxer has fronted court after being charged with murder.

'Thrill' seeking driver awaits fatal boy crash penalty

'Thrill' seeking driver awaits fatal boy crash penalty

A man faces up to 20 years in jail over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and injured his dad in front of their family as they were riding e-bikes.

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Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

A bloody encounter between an NRL star and two police officers accused of his assault is under the microscope with competing accounts of the night.

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis

There are warnings of possible riots as overcrowded and understaffed jails subject inmates to "inhuman" treatment amid escalating use of force and assaults.

Bail for wife accused of killing terminally ill husband

Bail for wife accused of killing terminally ill husband

Bail for wife accused of killing terminally ill husband

Bail for wife accused of killing terminally ill husband

A woman who gave a lethal cocktail of medication to her husband who was dying from motor neurone disease has been granted bail after being charged with murder.

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.

'Where's Priscilla?' murder accused quizzed by friends

'Where's Priscilla?' murder accused quizzed by friends

'Where's Priscilla?' murder accused quizzed by friends

'Where's Priscilla?' murder accused quizzed by friends

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body was asked by several people about her whereabouts when she missed gym classes, a jury has heard.

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

Child sex-accused doctor may have more alleged victims

A Perth pediatrician, who allegedly recorded sexually assaulting a patient at a hospital on a hidden camera, could have more victims, a court has been told.

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.

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New suspect emerges in widower's murder investigation

Police have released an image of a man they are trying to identify as part of the investigation into the kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.

Man dies after police deploy taser during confrontation

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man who died during an arrest involving a taser.

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

An Australian school teacher who went missing in India is being remembered for his "heart of gold" as police allege he was murdered by his brother.

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

A state government says its strengthened knife laws are working, as several teenagers are arrested following a brawl at a major train precinct.

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'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

Where there is a will, there is a way, except when you die without one - a lack of estate planning can trigger headaches for loved ones, experts say.

Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

A coronial investigation has found a now-retired medical practitioner irresponsibly prescribed drugs to two patients which played a direct role in their deaths.

Man's hand severed in 'brutal' home invasion

Police are calling for public assistance as they investigate a violent home invasion that resulted in a young man's hand being severed by a machete.

Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.

Former model files rape complaint against ex-Elite boss

Former supermodel Carre Otis has filed a complaint in France against ex-model agency head Gerald Marie, alleging rape and trafficking.

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.

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