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Murder-accused dad back in court after fire killed kids

Murder-accused dad back in court after fire killed kids

A man who is accused of killing three of his young children and trying to murder another five people in a house fire has made a brief return to court.

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

'Security risk' for Hillcrest jumping castle accused

The lawyer for a woman charged with safety breaches over a jumping castle incident that killed six children says an upcoming court hearing will be challenging.

Two men charged over much-loved dad's 'cowardly' murder

Two men charged over much-loved dad's 'cowardly' murder

Two men charged over much-loved dad's 'cowardly' murder

Two men charged over much-loved dad's 'cowardly' murder

Six children have been left without a father as police charge two men and search for two others over a fatal stabbing in western Sydney.

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Couple jailed over 'Tarantino-style' shooting murder

Couple jailed over 'Tarantino-style' shooting murder

A shooter who recorded his plans to lure a man to his death will spend at least 21 years behind bars after being sentenced along with his girlfriend accomplice.

No jury for teen murder trial after election spotlight

No jury for teen murder trial after election spotlight

A teenager accused of a woman's stabbing murder has been granted a judge-only trial after youth crime emerged as a key Queensland election issue.

Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally

Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally

Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.

'I'm sorry Charlie': driver apologises over death

'I'm sorry Charlie': driver apologises over death

A family's anguish over the loss of their son has been heard in an Adelaide court, as the driver responsible again apologises.

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'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.

'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms

'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms

'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms

'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms

Drug safety advocates are calling for more medically supervised drug injection services and other measures to reduce overdose deaths.

Juror misconduct probe flagged for mammoth fraud trial

Juror misconduct probe flagged for mammoth fraud trial

Juror misconduct probe flagged for mammoth fraud trial

Juror misconduct probe flagged for mammoth fraud trial

The son of an ex-deputy tax commissioner and a lawyer jailed over a $105 million fraud have called for an investigation into jury issues during their trial.

'Fledgling' bikie bailed over YouTuber arson attack

'Fledgling' bikie bailed over YouTuber arson attack

'Fledgling' bikie bailed over YouTuber arson attack

'Fledgling' bikie bailed over YouTuber arson attack

The alleged getaway driver in the firebombing of a popular YouTuber's house plans to fight the charges, a court has been told.

Trans people 'my biggest fans' says exiled Liberal MP

Trans people 'my biggest fans' says exiled Liberal MP

Trans people 'my biggest fans' says exiled Liberal MP

Trans people 'my biggest fans' says exiled Liberal MP

A new recording has been unearthed and played in court after it heard a former Liberal MP skipped a party meeting so she could get her hair done.

Shooting victim under guard, police fear repeat attack

Shooting victim under guard, police fear repeat attack

Shooting victim under guard, police fear repeat attack

Shooting victim under guard, police fear repeat attack

Police are concerned that a Sydney man who survived being shot multiple times could be the target of another attack as he recovers from his injuries.

Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion

Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion

Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion

Minister 'unaware' of risk before power plant explosion

Queensland's energy minister has testified in court that power plant executives did not tell him about risks of serious incidents before an explosion.

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Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.

Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial

Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.

Buggy death jail term a 'slap in the face' for family

A man's decision to take seven children onto a buggy without helmets or seatbelts has been described as grossly negligent after a young girl died in a crash.

PM sidesteps immunity question on drunken street fight

Trans-Tasman diplomats are working through the case of an Australian diplomat's partner allegedly involved in a late-night drunken fight in Wellington.

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Tutor admits child-sex offences after long legal battle

A maths tutor has pleaded guilty to molesting four girls in their homes after spending years overturning convictions and taking his case to the High Court.

Doctor pleads guilty in death of Friends star Perry

A physician has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine after admitting he knew the drug was for Friends star Matthew Perry, who died of an overdose.

Doctor expected to plead guilty in Friends star's death

A doctor charged as part of the investigation into the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty.

Melbourne's Underbelly relived as Nicola Gobbo speaks

'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has detailed early interactions with gangland clients including Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams after taking the stand a civil trial.

Liberal deputy says lawsuit prompted party to expel MP

Victorian Liberal deputy leader David Southwick says the party was left with no other option than to expel MP Moira Deeming due to her planned litigation.

Police want more discretion to warn kids off crime

Children's advocates and police are calling for more discretion to keep kids out of court, an inquiry has been told.

'Living in limbo': calls grow to speed up asylum claims

More than 115,000 people are seeking asylum in Australia, sparking calls for the error-ridden system to be made faster and fairer for applicants.

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