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Murderer guides girl to find mother in shocking scene

Murderer guides girl to find mother in shocking scene

The loved ones of a woman killed by her husband have spoken of their devastation as a court heard details of his attempts to conceal the vicious murder.

Church group accused of girl's death to address trial

Church group accused of girl's death to address trial

Church group accused of girl's death to address trial

Church group accused of girl's death to address trial

Members of a church group accused of killing a young girl will not give evidence in their own defence but do plan to give at least one closing address at trial.

'I was going to die': man defends knifing mum's partner

'I was going to die': man defends knifing mum's partner

'I was going to die': man defends knifing mum's partner

'I was going to die': man defends knifing mum's partner

A man charged with murder after stabbing his mother's boyfriend has told a jury he was acting in self-defence after being attacked with a table leg and choked.

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'Part of me gone': mum's grief over $250 debt killing

'Part of me gone': mum's grief over $250 debt killing

The mother of a man killed over a drug debt says she has lost a part of her forever, as a man faces court for his role in the violent home invasion death.

Knife laws 'send a message' as police wait for wands

Knife laws 'send a message' as police wait for wands

Police will use metal detectors to catch people with knives within months but the government says laws targeting the crime will help change public attitudes.

Bail refused after 'desperate' arson bid on meth lab

Bail refused after 'desperate' arson bid on meth lab

Seven people have been arrested and charged after police uncovered a multimillion-dollar methamphetamine lab in Sydney.

Convicted terrorist gets fresh chance after past breach

Convicted terrorist gets fresh chance after past breach

A convicted terrorist who threatened to cut a police officer's head off and kill a magistrate will be given another opportunity to mix with the public.

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The Mentalist actor Baker admits to drink-driving

The Mentalist actor Baker admits to drink-driving

The Mentalist actor Baker admits to drink-driving

The Mentalist actor Baker admits to drink-driving

Lawyers for actor Simon Baker have appeared in a northern NSW court to admit the star was caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police put brakes on 'drug superhighway' in $44m bust

Police put brakes on 'drug superhighway' in $44m bust

Police put brakes on 'drug superhighway' in $44m bust

Police put brakes on 'drug superhighway' in $44m bust

Two people have been charged after allegedly trying to collect $44 million worth of cocaine from a wharf in Queensland's remote north.

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.

Company charged in state first after miner's death

Company charged in state first after miner's death

Company charged in state first after miner's death

Company charged in state first after miner's death

A Queensland mining company has been charged with industrial manslaughter in a state first after an experienced coal miner died when a roof collapsed years ago.

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

APRA fight with CFMEU-linked super fund 'unreasonable'

Moves by the financial regulator to impose stricter conditions on a super fund connected with the CFMEU will be attacked in the Federal Court.

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Possible talks to settle a lawsuit facing ex NRL-star Jarryd Hayne by his rape accuser have ended before they began, with the matter now to play out in court.

US, Australia not 'divvying up' Pacific policing

US, Australia not 'divvying up' Pacific policing

US, Australia not 'divvying up' Pacific policing

US, Australia not 'divvying up' Pacific policing

America is working with Australia, New Zealand and Pacific nations to determine where it best fits into regional law enforcement, a top official says.

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Higgins' claim not workplace sexual harassment: lawyer

Linda Reynolds' lawyer has told a defamation trial Brittany Higgins' alleged rape in parliament house wasn't workplace sexual harassment.

'It's your loss': chilling words after Tinder gang rape

A woman gang raped by a several men says she was terrified as one by one they entered her bedroom and forced her into sex.

'Just die': farmer jailed over savage and prolonged DV

A victim-survivor has told court about hiding from a man in a paddock after a three-hour attack, wondering whether he would strike again and kill her.

Church group had 'common' goal to stop girl's insulin

Prosecutors can use text messages to claim church group members had a "common purpose" to encourage a father to stop his daughter's insulin, a judge has ruled.

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'A piece of history' lost in museum handgun heist

A handgun from the 1700s and a pistol gifted by the Sultan of Oman are among firearms stolen from a regional NSW museum.

Jailed drug dealer laments 'worst job he ever had'

Peter John Kelso told police after his arrest on a range of drug trafficking and possession charges that dealing was a terrible business, a court was told.

Construction boss guilty of $10m fraud in marathon case

A Sydney construction boss and four others have been found guilty of a conspiracy to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million over two years.

Criminal charges 'on the cards' for health union boss

The Fair Work Commission's case against a health union boss has hit a stumbling block as she applies to stay the proceedings due to possible criminal charges.

US seizes Venezuela leader's plane, flies it to Florida

US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it to Florida, officials in the Justice Department say.

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils has lost a legal bid to stop the NSW government appointing administrators and investigating claims of maladministration.

Jury mulls $13m tax fraud after crime proceeds verdicts

A jury is still grappling with conspiracy charges in a $13 million tax fraud despite finding a construction boss and others guilty of dealing with dirty money.

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