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'Unclear' how grandfather fatally ingested rare poison

'Unclear' how grandfather fatally ingested rare poison

A coroner has been unable to determine how a grandfather consumed a fatal dose of the poison strychnine, which is heavily regulated in Australia.

Manslaughter alternative thrown out of Lynn trial

Manslaughter alternative thrown out of Lynn trial

Manslaughter alternative thrown out of Lynn trial

Manslaughter alternative thrown out of Lynn trial

The judge in Greg Lynn's double camper murder trial has told jurors they no longer need to consider manslaughter as an alternative charge.

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

A staggering 42 per cent climb in criminal incidents of sexual assault has been recorded in NSW, as cases of domestic violence also rise.

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Driver on drugs, tired before crash that killed tourist

Driver on drugs, tired before crash that killed tourist

A young woman was driving while on drugs and was extremely tired when she caused a car crash that killed a tourist in Tasmania.

Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial

Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.

Accused double murderer's story 'ticks every box'

Accused double murderer's story 'ticks every box'

Greg Lynn's lawyer has told a jury the accused murderer's story about the accidental deaths of two campers "ticks every box" and has been proven by evidence.

Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis

Student AI deepfake images reflective of porn crisis

Pornography is driving bad behaviour in Australian schools with an artificial intelligence deepfake scandal reflective of a crisis, experts have warned.

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Mother's dismay as custodial staff cleared after death

Mother's dismay as custodial staff cleared after death

Mother's dismay as custodial staff cleared after death

Mother's dismay as custodial staff cleared after death

Custodial staff cleared of serious misconduct after a boy fatally self-harmed in detention showed little empathy for him, the teen's family says.

High Court denies murder appeal based on self-defence

High Court denies murder appeal based on self-defence

High Court denies murder appeal based on self-defence

High Court denies murder appeal based on self-defence

The High Court has rejected a man's claim that he acted in self-defence when he attacked his girlfriend's ex-lover and should not have been convicted of murder.

Pair charged with murder over 'callous, brutal' attack

Pair charged with murder over 'callous, brutal' attack

Pair charged with murder over 'callous, brutal' attack

Pair charged with murder over 'callous, brutal' attack

The fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man whose body was found in an abandoned quarry in southeast Queensland has been described by police as callous and brutal.

High Court overturns foreign fighter's sentence cut

High Court overturns foreign fighter's sentence cut

High Court overturns foreign fighter's sentence cut

High Court overturns foreign fighter's sentence cut

A man who admitted fighting with rebel groups in Syria will serve his original prison term after the High Court reversed a decision to reduce his sentence.

Aboriginal man's custody death avoidable, coroner finds

Aboriginal man's custody death avoidable, coroner finds

Aboriginal man's custody death avoidable, coroner finds

Aboriginal man's custody death avoidable, coroner finds

The prison system repeatedly failed to recognise and respond to the health problems of an Aboriginal man who died in custody, the NT coroner has found.

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Bruce Lehrmann is facing claims for almost $20,000 to cover damage and rental loss from the owner of a luxury property in Sydney.

Life term for man's 'senseless' murder in front of wife

Life term for man's 'senseless' murder in front of wife

Life term for man's 'senseless' murder in front of wife

Life term for man's 'senseless' murder in front of wife

A man who claimed to have a delusional fears for his safety when he fired a rifle at a married couple has been jailed for life on a murder charge.

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Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years jail over conviction

US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.

'Freak wave' sweeps picnic-goers off rocks to deaths

The deaths of two women swept out to sea from a rock shelf have prompted authorities to look at working more closely with multicultural communities.

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

The wife of ex-US pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed to the NSW premier after her husband was sent to another prison ahead of his possible extradition.

Custodial staff cleared of misconduct over teen's death

A corruption watchdog has found no evidence to support claims of serious misconduct before a teenager fatally self-harmed in the youth wing of an adult prison.

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Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

West Australian authorities misclassified almost 20 attempted suicide incidents in adult prisons and youth detention centres, a report says.

'Shambolic' prosecution case criticised by Lynn defence

Greg Lynn's defence lawyer has labelled the case against the accused double murderer as "bumbled" and "shambolic" in the final days of his jury trial.

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy is seeking damages alleging it was not told of a potential $23 million claim against William Hill when it purchased the gambling giant's Australian arm.

King's beheading costs ratepayers, Captain Cook returns

A vandalised statue of King George V will cost tens of thousands of dollars to clean and repair, while a statue of Captain Cook makes a comeback.

Grief keeps grip on region a year after bus tragedy

A year on from the Hunter Valley bus crash that killed 10 people, a grieving father has turned his attention to preventing a similar tragedy.

New laws will ensure DV accused lose access to guns

Police will no longer need a warrant to seize firearms from gun owners accused of domestic violence under amendments to WA laws being debated in parliament.

Man charged with assaulting woman found nude on street

A man will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he trapped in a Canberra home over a number of days.

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