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Victorian scammer ring charged over $14m global swindle

Victorian scammer ring charged over $14m global swindle

A group of Victorians were hired by an international investment scam syndicate to help swindle victims out of more than $14 million.

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Despite strict gun laws and thriving political culture, a second assassination attempt on US presidential nominee Donald Trump could affect Australian politics.

Man fighting for life after frenzied nightclub stabbing

Man fighting for life after frenzied nightclub stabbing

Man fighting for life after frenzied nightclub stabbing

Man fighting for life after frenzied nightclub stabbing

Police are investigating after a man was brutally attacked with a knife and a machete inside a Melbourne nightclub.

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Hundreds of child sex offenders tracked in airports

Hundreds of child sex offenders tracked in airports

Authorities closely followed hundreds of convicted and suspected child sex offenders through airports and warned other countries of their travel plans.

Man jailed for six years over child abuse offences

Man jailed for six years over child abuse offences

A Darwin man has been jailed for up to six years for child abuse offences which included possessing sexually explicit images of toddlers.

Mother charged with murdering her two sons fronts court

Mother charged with murdering her two sons fronts court

A mother charged with murdering her two sons has fronted court for the first time on two domestic violence murder counts.

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Veterans are calling for all acts of gallantry since the start of the Afghanistan war to be reviewed after expressing anger at how military honours are awarded.

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Mother charged with murder after death of two sons

Mother charged with murder after death of two sons

Mother charged with murder after death of two sons

Mother charged with murder after death of two sons

A mother has been charged with murder after her two boys were found dead in a Blue Mountains home.

Man accused of aiding murder plan found not guilty

Man accused of aiding murder plan found not guilty

Man accused of aiding murder plan found not guilty

Man accused of aiding murder plan found not guilty

After being accused of helping a workmate murder his estranged wife, Bradley Bell has been found not guilty by a Brisbane Supreme Court jury and walked free.

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.

'Fall guy' for $160m cyber scam could be released soon

'Fall guy' for $160m cyber scam could be released soon

'Fall guy' for $160m cyber scam could be released soon

'Fall guy' for $160m cyber scam could be released soon

A Chinese national has been jailed for his role in an international money-laundering syndicate while another awaiting sentence claims he was actually a victim.

Addo-Carr's second test positive, future uncertain

Addo-Carr's second test positive, future uncertain

Addo-Carr's second test positive, future uncertain

Addo-Carr's second test positive, future uncertain

Canterbury superstar Josh Addo-Carr's secondary drug test has come back as positive in a blow to the winger's hopes of returning to the field this season.

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Gangland figure Mick Gatto facing extortion charges

Police are taking over extortion and blackmail charges first lodged by a restaurateur against underworld figure Mick Gatto.

Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer's victim

Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer's victim

Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer's victim

Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer's victim

The Bulldogs say a $5.9 million payout to a child sex abuse survivor is manifestly excessive as they try to overturn a jury's negligence verdict against them.

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Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare

Instilling respect and resilience in preschoolers will help address soaring rates of family violence, the NSW government says as it charts a path to prevention.

Weinstein charged in New York with additional crimes

Jailed former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his retrial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors say.

Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

The Victorian government has passed a bill limiting the amount of compensation awarded to individual Victorians embroiled in the Lawyer X scandal to $1 million.

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Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.

Murder became 'like a horror movie': camper's family

Prosecutors have asked for Greg Lynn to be jailed for life for his "cold-blooded and callous" murder of camper Carol Clay, as her family confronted the killer.

Bus crash victims sue state over 'unsafe' interchange

Survivors and family of victims of a horror bus crash that killed 10 people are suing a government over alleged failings in the roundabout where it happened.

Man wrongfully jailed seeks 'justice for all' in court

An Indigenous man taking legal action for being wrongful jailed over a bank robbery says he is fighting for accountability in the justice system for all people.

'Tragic flaws' in Qld assisted dying law, coroner finds

A coroner has found serious flaws around Queensland's voluntary assisted dying safeguards led to a man having access to fatal drugs meant for someone else.

Police should step back in mental health calls: review

A review has found NSW police officers are not always the right people to respond to mental health crises in the community, sparking calls for urgent action.

Retirement village gorilla thief gets community service

A man who stole a gorilla statue from a retirement village in a rented ute while suspended from driving has been given a community corrections order.

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