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Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Victoria's opposition won't support a bill that would stop compensation claims over the use of police informants the government is trying to "rush" through.

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Elderly pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has pleaded guilty to more historical child sexual abuse charges occurring between 1973 to 1981.

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Parramatta Eels player Kate Fallon will deny allegations she assaulted a teenager over a food-delivery order shortly before the NRLW season launch.

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Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots

Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots

A 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to violent disorder as more than 1000 people were arrested over riots sparked by the killings of three girls in Southport.

Indigenous people over represented in youth crime data

Indigenous people over represented in youth crime data

As Victoria backflips on lowering the age of criminal responsibility, NSW data shows Indigenous children feature heavily in its state figures.

Ex-PM reveals huge attacks toll cost Reynolds ministry

Ex-PM reveals huge attacks toll cost Reynolds ministry

Ex-prime minister Scott Morrison says Linda Reynolds was removed from the defence portfolio because Labor's prolonged political attack injured her.

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

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Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Two officers were killed by a family who believed they would "die fighting for God" in actions that fit the definition of terrorism, an inquest has been told.

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Victoria's axing of a promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 has been praised by police but rebuked by Indigenous, legal and youth advocates.

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New investigative powers will be introduced in a bid to improve transparency for the illegal robodebt scheme.

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

A NSW man charged with the death of a toddler under in his care over 19 years ago has denied giving the child antidepressants, a jury has been told.

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

A cyclist's death after being crushed by a cement truck was preventable, a coroner has found, as he recommended better safety measures and a campaign.

Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Top lawyers fear a push to ban compensation claims over the use of lawyers as police informants is dangerous, but the government says rights are not at risk.

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Indigenous leaders are raging at the Victorian government for breaking its promise to raise the age of criminality to 14 ahead of treaty talks.

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Strict supervision mulled as terrorist to be released

A man who threatened to kill police and a magistrate will soon walk from prison as a judge considers what type of supervision should be imposed.

Notorious rapist loses bid to keep identity secret

The so-called "North Shore Rapist" can be publicly named after a court rejected his bid for anonymity as the government applies to keep him under supervision.

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

A man's cognitive limitations is partly blamed for a flurry of cash splashes after being mistakenly refunded more than $10 million from a crypto website.

Teen begged for help after mother's alleged murder

A teenager has recounted her mother's final moments as she gave evidence against her father in his Supreme Court murder trial.

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Mum and son guilty of murder after mowing down teen

A mother and son have been found guilty of murdering teenager Taj Jared Hart, who they deliberately hit with their ute before fleeing the scene.

Overhaul for 'antiquated' system as police vests vanish

A modern, electronic way of tracking police equipment, such as service weapons and ballistic vests, is under consideration for Australia's largest police force.

Ex-cop faces court on double DV-murder charges

Former senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been accused of breaking into a former date's home, and murdering the man and his new boyfriend.

'Horrific' killing drives record DV bail denials

More offenders accused of domestic violence are being held on remand in NSW after the widely publicised and shocking killing of Molly Ticehurst.

Racism class action told to clarify case against AFL

A Supreme Court judge has told a landmark racism class action against the AFL to clear-up their claims.

Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

A teacher who respected police was aided in becoming a delusional cop killer by a personal "apocalypse" in the form of a heart attack, a coroner has heard.

Dutton undermined Reynolds, defamation trial told

Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins' defamation trial has heard the senator believed Peter Dutton undermined her and Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was political.

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