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Spit hood ban rejected by both sides of politics

Spit hood ban rejected by both sides of politics

The Northern Territory ombudsman has recommended the government legislate a ban on the use spit hoods in both children and adults.

Missing man would 'brag' about women before vanishing

Missing man would 'brag' about women before vanishing

Missing man would 'brag' about women before vanishing

Missing man would 'brag' about women before vanishing

A man who disappeared from his central west NSW property bragged to neighbours about having women stay there, before one of them allegedly murdered him.

Young driver's 'immortal' belief led to tragic crash

Young driver's 'immortal' belief led to tragic crash

Young driver's 'immortal' belief led to tragic crash

Young driver's 'immortal' belief led to tragic crash

A young truck driver who caused a fatal crash after being distracted by a sitcom playing on his phone has been sentenced to just over two years' imprisonment.

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Killings spark call for swift action on family violence

Killings spark call for swift action on family violence

In the wake of recent killings, survivors of domestic violence have met with the premier and senior police demanding greater action and support for victims.

Teens to give evidence on school bus crash injuries

Teens to give evidence on school bus crash injuries

A magistrate has approved a truck driver's application to question school students on the seriousness of their injuries in court, as he fights 80 charges.

Victim's parents fire up over resource sector 'cowboys'

Victim's parents fire up over resource sector 'cowboys'

Gareth Leo Dodunski's parents say more must be done to police multinational companies' resource sector "cowboys" after their son's 2013 drill rig death.

Hilton challenges ATO's multinational tax assessment

Hilton challenges ATO's multinational tax assessment

Hilton International is fighting additional amounts sought by the ATO which claims the group's multinational structure was a scheme to avoid paying tax.

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Bail for councillor accused of stepfather's murder

Bail for councillor accused of stepfather's murder

Bail for councillor accused of stepfather's murder

Bail for councillor accused of stepfather's murder

Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden has been granted bail after being charged with murdering his stepfather at the family's home.

'No justification' for state to skirt trespass payout

'No justification' for state to skirt trespass payout

'No justification' for state to skirt trespass payout

'No justification' for state to skirt trespass payout

A Northern Rivers property owner will receive damages and have her legal fees paid by the NSW government after it tried to avoid paying her $18,000.

Dodgy funeral plan company directors face legal action

Dodgy funeral plan company directors face legal action

Dodgy funeral plan company directors face legal action

Dodgy funeral plan company directors face legal action

The financial watchdog has launched legal action against the directors of Youpla, a company that sold dodgy funeral insurance to Indigenous Australians.

Murdered woman's body found four years after killing

Murdered woman's body found four years after killing

Murdered woman's body found four years after killing

Murdered woman's body found four years after killing

Human remains found near a highway overpass have been identified as belonging to murdered Sydney woman Samah Baker, who disappeared more than four years ago.

Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction

Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction

Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction

Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction

Former prime minister Julia Gillard's ex-partner Tim Mathieson faces a sexual assault conviction after a court diversion chance was taken off the table.

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

New York Attorney-General Letitia James says evidence in her civil case shows "repeated and persistent fraudulent use" by former US president Donald Trump.

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

NSW police have charged two people for allegedly attempting to import and supply 100kg of methylamphetamine.

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ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

An "elite" ABC news team faced criticism because its reporting of alleged war crimes was of public importance, a court has heard.

Alert system may have averted fatal air crash: coroner

Two passengers posted photos on social media from an aircraft that showed heavy rain and low visibility in the minutes before all on board were killed.

Watchdog finds three former Sydney councillors corrupt

The NSW corruption watchdog has found three former councillors engaged in serious corrupt conduct for failing to declare relationships with Chinese developers.

Business owner jailed for workers compensation fraud

A Melbourne man who received more than $430,000 in fraudulent workers compensation payments while running a successful business has been jailed.

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Man wins $300k payout after suing judge over jailing

A judge will be personally liable for part of a man's $300,000 compensation payout after he wrongly jailed a man during divorce proceedings.

Charges laid over Harry Garside intimate purple wig pic

The ex-girlfriend of Harry Garside has been hit with additional charges after allegedly displaying an intimate photo of the boxer in a purple wig in her home.

'Callous' teen left dying girl after stolen car crash

A teenager ran away after destroying a vehicle in a high-speed crash that caused more than $150,000 damage to a house as he was on parole.

Government concedes climate change may impact bonds

The Australian government has agreed to a proposed settlement, conceding climate change may affect the value of its bonds, to end an investor class action.

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

A coroner has recommended an on-site neonatologist or midwife be present in Melbourne's maximum security prison after the death of a 12-day-old infant.

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

The family of a woman choked to death by her abusive husband have called for justice "for men killing women", as he was jailed for at least 17 years.

Prigozhin buried, Russia will not probe plane crash

The funeral of Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin has been held in St Petersburg, as Russia says it won't probe the plane crash in which he died.

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