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Olympic cyclist's court case over wife's death delayed

Olympic cyclist's court case over wife's death delayed

Former champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has appeared in court on charges over the death of his wife and fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Underworld figure Mick Gatto was originally facing extortion and assault offences but the prosecution has withdrawn all charges.

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

Fear drives police to chose jail over bail after charge

New research has uncovered why police are more conservative in their bail decisions than magistrates, including fear of copping flak for a bad decision.

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Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Terminally ill Australians face 'cruel' restrictions on peacefully ending their lives according to Andrew Denton, as 'gag laws' come under scrutiny.

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

Man charged with murdering woman found dead by family

A 33-year-old man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found by family members checking on her welfare.

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

'Tragic accident': boy dies as car crashes into school

A boy has been killed and four other children seriously injured after a woman collecting a child crashed through a fence and into a Melbourne school.

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.

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National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

Australian roads are more dangerous than ever, as the national road toll continues to climb.

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

A man has rejected "fanciful" rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.

Engineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

Engineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

Engineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

Engineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

A former Defence employee who was acquitted of a terror plot had manufactured weapons out of intellectual curiosity, an Adelaide court has been told.

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

A man charged with laundering $13 million for a major cocaine syndicate would not be safe from his former gang members if released on bail, police have said.

'That's not a gun': accused murderer denied bail

'That's not a gun': accused murderer denied bail

'That's not a gun': accused murderer denied bail

'That's not a gun': accused murderer denied bail

A man accused of murder by providing a woman's alleged killer with a gun just before she was shot has sought bail claiming the case against him was weak.

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul

Victims and witnesses to certain crimes won't have to testify in court multiple times under reforms aimed at reducing the chance of increasing their trauma.

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Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up

The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

The trial for a Victorian public housing tower class action has been delayed as lawyers fight for secret cabinet documents to be produced.

Inquest confirms crooked cop Rogerson's final moments

Australia's most notorious corrupt cop spent his final moments bedridden and lapsing in and out of consciousness, an inquest into his death has been told.

Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don't

Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.

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Gérard Depardieu looks to postpone sexual assault trial

Gérard Depardieu's lawyer says health reasons prevent the French actor from appearing before a Paris court for his trial over two alleged sexual assaults.

Jewish heads sue Islamic preacher over 'racist' sermons

Two Jewish leaders say a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against a controversial Islamic preacher is required to "defend the honour" of their community.

Santos rejects attack on 'speculative' net-zero roadmap

Santos says public statements it could reach net-zero emissions by 2040 were not misleading because its roadmap contained targets and not promises.

'It was rumours': boxer denied role in teen's death

A coroner has heard rumours a boxer was involved in the death of a teenager, whose body was found on train tracks in country NSW more than three decades ago.

Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home

A 35-year-old woman has been found dead by her family at home with a man known to her under arrest as police probe the tragedy.

Huff and puff: warnings over drug laws lack substance

Drug safety advocates say treating casual users as criminals is causing them harm, with no signs decriminalising drugs in the ACT has made the problem worse.

Family forced to live under father's 'tyranny' of abuse

A father of six has faced the first day of a trial accused of forcing his wife and children into working on a farm by subjecting them to tyrannical abuse.

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