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Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Shannon Leigh White has been jailed over the gross neglect of her four-year-old stepdaughter which had "catastrophic" consequences, a judge said.

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

A woman's violent rape on the sandy sidelines of a beach rave remains unsolved two years on, triggering fresh appeal and a $250,000 reward for new information.

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.

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Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

A former scout leader has been cleared of a child sex abuse charge dating back to the 1970s after doubt was cast over evidence heard at trial.

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.

Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested

Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested

The 54-year-old father of the 14-year-old suspected school shooter in Georgia has been arrested, with investigators still probing the motive for the incident.

UK halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

UK halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

UK prosecutors have ceased criminal proceedings against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, saying there's no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.

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US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid

US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid

US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid

US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid

The US has seized Kremlin-run websites and announced criminal charges as part of its efforts to resist Russian attempts to influence the presidential election.

Man who stabbed his mum's partner acquitted of murder

Man who stabbed his mum's partner acquitted of murder

Man who stabbed his mum's partner acquitted of murder

Man who stabbed his mum's partner acquitted of murder

A NSW man has been cleared of murder after stabbing his mother's partner multiple times in the chest in self-defence during a late-night confrontation.

Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack

Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack

Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack

Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack

The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.

Driver killed two people swapping details after prang

Driver killed two people swapping details after prang

Driver killed two people swapping details after prang

Driver killed two people swapping details after prang

A casino-bound man was driving well over the speed limit when he slammed into a stopped car, killing two people on a major Sydney bridge, a court has heard.

Chiding for pro-Palestinians who 'usurped' Mardi Gras

Chiding for pro-Palestinians who 'usurped' Mardi Gras

Chiding for pro-Palestinians who 'usurped' Mardi Gras

Chiding for pro-Palestinians who 'usurped' Mardi Gras

A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

The Chief Justice of Victoria Anne Ferguson, who championed change in the courts and worked on high-profile cases, will retire in February 2025.

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'Sadist' rapist has history of breaching supervision

A serial rapist who harassed and attacked women across several decades will be subjected to additional supervision orders despite a history of breaching them.

'Appalling callousness': killer's jail term increased

A man who was jailed for killing his friend's housemate after being enlisted to help evict him has had his jail sentence extended by two years.

Abuse of children overseas, online messages 'depraved'

A 40-year-old man who pleaded guilty to dozens of child sexual abuse charges, including offending overseas, will spend up to 12 years in jail.

Boy, 14, charged after four dead in US school shooting

Four people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia, with a 14-year-old boy - to be tried as an adult - charged with murder.

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Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

A lawsuit by actor Christie Whelan Browne alleging discrimination after she went public with sexual harassment complaints has been settled out of court.

Woman charged after injured baby found outside home

A baby boy remains in hospital with serious injuries as a 25-year-old woman is charged with two serious offences for allegedly injuring the newborn.

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a “death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.

School locked down over 'threatening' social media post

A "threatening" post on social media is being investigated by police after it prompted a Catholic school to go into lockdown.

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

Mum's pain over 'depraved' torture, manslaughter of son

A man has been jailed for 14 years over the "depraved and concerted" manslaughter of a friend of his partner.

Ship death 'person of interest' avoids jail for assault

A judge has sentenced Dragan Losic, previously a person of interest in a cruise ship death, for assaulting his wife.

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