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Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man over the discovery of an alleged illegal gaming venue operating in Melbourne.

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Two Mongols bikies who murdered Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity have been jailed nearly four years after the November 2019 crime.

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to aggravated dangerous driving after a high-speed crash that killed five students southwest of Sydney.

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Tax office whistleblower a 'hero not a villain'

Tax office whistleblower a 'hero not a villain'

Federal crossbench MPs say the prosecution of tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle should be dropped.

Judge doubtful boys' home pedophile has cured himself

Judge doubtful boys' home pedophile has cured himself

A pedophile who exploited and abused vulnerable boys has another eight months to wait in prison before being eligible for release after police found his diary.

Debt 'solvers' accused of leaving clients' bills unpaid

Debt 'solvers' accused of leaving clients' bills unpaid

Debt management company Solve My Debt Now has been accused of being little more than a name, allegedly making many people's financial hardship worse.

Family remember slain mum of three as gentle, loving

Family remember slain mum of three as gentle, loving

A 35-year-old mother of three allegedly murdered by her former partner has been remembered as a beautiful and gentle person with a zeal for life.

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Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Prosecutors have laid extra charges against a 15-year-old boy accused of firing multiple gunshots at a school classroom in Western Australia.

ASX-listed Ansell hit with shareholder class action

ASX-listed Ansell hit with shareholder class action

ASX-listed Ansell hit with shareholder class action

ASX-listed Ansell hit with shareholder class action

Medical gloves and surgical suits maker Ansell has been accused of misleading investors in a class action filed in the Victorian Supreme Court.

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

A man who took an ibis from a Sydney park before attempting to cook it has been jailed on animal cruelty, stolen goods and drugs charges.

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

The Fortescue Metals Group says the native title holders of land it's mining in WA's Pilbara are entitled to compensation, but questions how and how much.

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-MP Andrew Laming says he will appeal a court decision to fine him for Facebook posts published ahead of the 2019 federal election after AEC court action.

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the case of a tax office whistleblower facing criminal charges.

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.

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Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation

Several officers who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations are on leave and could seek compensation for the impact of the case on their mental health.

Police divers retrieve body from exclusive golf club

The sight of a police operation to remove a body from a lake has not deterred members of an exclusive Sydney golf club from playing the prestigious course.

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

Australian parents have accused EnergyAustralia of misleading consumers by "greenwashing" a fossil fuel-generated electricity and gas product as carbon neutral.

No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card

"Appropriate steps were taken" in the screening of a former childcare worker facing over 1600 abuse charges, Queensland's attorney-general has told a hearing.

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NSW's worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m

An appeals court has upheld $1.8 million awarded to former William Tyrrell suspect Bill Spedding, citing NSW's worst case of police misconduct.

Bus driver excused from court due to licence issues

A bus driver accused of dangerous driving before a crash killed 10 people returning from a wedding has been excused from attending court due to licence issues.

Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers

Queensland police will be the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside the US to roll out powerful new Tasers.

Phone data sought in high-profile man's rape case

A request by a high-profile man accused of rape to access months of data from his alleged victim's mobile phone is still being considered, a court has heard.

Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import

A cocaine-addicted man who admitted attempting to possess 45kg of the drug imported from Greece in a jukebox has been jailed for more than a decade.

Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review

A review of Queensland's public interest disclosure laws has called for whistleblowers to receive greater support and protection through a brand new act.

Shot lawyer, police commissioner in fight over devices

A criminal defence lawyer has taken the NSW police commissioner to court seeking the return of his phone and laptop seized after he was shot leaving his home.

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