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Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs

Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs

A mother who caused her infant son to suffer the severe neglect of his most basic needs has been jailed over the boy's death.

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower

A mother-of-three found dead near a ride-on lawnmower is being remembered as a beloved community member after her husband was charged with murder.

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.

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'People do feel sorry for you': O'Keefe to enter rehab

'People do feel sorry for you': O'Keefe to enter rehab

Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

More housing and crisis accommodation is needed for survivors of family violence in a remote and regional area dubbed a "hotspot".

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

Boy's home pool drowning prompts safety reform call

A coroner has called for greater safety campaigns and law changes after the drowning of a four-year-old boy in a family pool that wasn't properly fenced.

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No jail for stalker ex-cop who tracked woman

No jail for stalker ex-cop who tracked woman

No jail for stalker ex-cop who tracked woman

No jail for stalker ex-cop who tracked woman

An ex-constable's success in therapy means he will not be jailed for stalking a woman, installing a GPS tracker on her car and shattering her phone's screen.

Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard

Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard

Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard

Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard

Police have shot dead three dogs that critically injured a woman in a suburban backyard mauling after pepper spray failed to subdue to animals.

Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

A former soldier will not face any extra prison time after a County Court judge ordered him to undertake community work for the sexual assault of a teenager.

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

Man dead after being shot in car stolen from MP's home

Man dead after being shot in car stolen from MP's home

Man dead after being shot in car stolen from MP's home

Man dead after being shot in car stolen from MP's home

Homicide Squad detectives will review a fatal police shooting which occurred during a search for a car stolen from an MP's home.

Ex-councillor sentenced for assault on elderly mother

Ex-councillor sentenced for assault on elderly mother

Ex-councillor sentenced for assault on elderly mother

Ex-councillor sentenced for assault on elderly mother

A troubled former Sydney councillor accidentally assaulted his elderly mother after being told to clean his room, according to court documents.

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Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash

The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.

Man jailed after leaving victim's body in wheelie bin

A man has been jailed for 18 years.after killing an acquaintance, hiding his body in a wheelie bin and then raping a young woman while she walked home at night.

Son jailed for mum's murder believes it was justified

Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.

Neo-Nazi who performed salute walks ahead of jail term

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant has been told he is going to prison after he was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute.

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'Freaking out': frantic texts in fatal crash cover-up

Panicked messages were sent by a Sydney woman to try conceal her friends' involvement in a high speed head-on road accident that killed two siblings.

Duo admit putting up 'troubling' anti-Israel posters

The content of anti-Israel posters that were plastered on walls during a protest could be considered offensive by some in the community, a magistrate says.

'No reprisals': Lib leader pledges mercy if coup fails

Victoria's embattled Liberal leader denies running the numbers amid moves to overthrow him after he and a colleagues' dirty laundry was aired in open court.

Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage

Non-core police jobs including welfare checks will be shunned by some NSW police officers as the state government struggles to fix widespread vacancies.

Businessman accused of poisoning wife with laced tea

A Sydney man will remain behind bars, prohibited from contacting his wife after he allegedly tried to poison her with a cup of tea spiked with ant-killer.

Former military lawyer to appeal leaked docs conviction

Former military lawyer David McBride has been granted leave to appeal against his convictions for leaking secret documents.

TikTok faces US lawsuits for harming youngsters

New US lawsuits have accused Chinese-owned TikTok of using intentionally addictive software designed to keep children watching.

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