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Handyman jailed for 27 years for killing elderly woman

Handyman jailed for 27 years for killing elderly woman

Stuart Paul Anderson will spend decades behind bars after a jury found him guilty of murdering a 77-year-old woman in her own home.

Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence

Geoff Clark has started his jail term ahead of sentencing after three juries found him guilty of stealing more than $920,000.

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride.

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Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.

Police should have searched for missing skier earlier

Police should have searched for missing skier earlier

The search for a skier who died in Kosciuszko National Park took too long to start after he was reported missing, the NSW state coroner has found.

'Unimaginable': father of two killed boys speaks out

'Unimaginable': father of two killed boys speaks out

The father of two young boys found dead in their Blue Mountains home has remembered his "happy, outgoing" sons as their mother remains in hospital under guard.

Plan in train to stop violence against Indigenous women

Plan in train to stop violence against Indigenous women

A National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan will be developed to address rates of violence against Indigenous women and children.

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Two children die after being found in burning home

Two children die after being found in burning home

Two children die after being found in burning home

Two children die after being found in burning home

Two young girls have died in hospital after being critically injured in a fire at a house in Melbourne’s northwest.

Alleged serial killer 'roughed up' victim, court told

Alleged serial killer 'roughed up' victim, court told

Alleged serial killer 'roughed up' victim, court told

Alleged serial killer 'roughed up' victim, court told

The cellmate of a man accused of three murders says he told him he got angry and repeatedly hit a man who was later found dead, a court has been told.

Three decade sentence for bus driver's 'ultimate sin'

Three decade sentence for bus driver's 'ultimate sin'

Three decade sentence for bus driver's 'ultimate sin'

Three decade sentence for bus driver's 'ultimate sin'

Brett Button has been jailed for 32 years after expressing sorrow and shame for causing a bus crash that left 10 dead and 25 injured in the NSW Hunter Valley.

Children held in 'inadequate' watch houses for weeks

Children held in 'inadequate' watch houses for weeks

Children held in 'inadequate' watch houses for weeks

Children held in 'inadequate' watch houses for weeks

Watchhouses in Queensland being used to detain children are overcrowded, lack fresh air and privacy, the Inspector of Detention Services says.

The charge star crime-fighting actor didn't see coming

The charge star crime-fighting actor didn't see coming

The charge star crime-fighting actor didn't see coming

The charge star crime-fighting actor didn't see coming

Actor Simon Baker has avoided a conviction after appearing in a country town court over a drink-driving charge, complicated by a global tech outage.

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

A long-delayed murder trial is a step closer to being resolved following a High Court challenge over documents withheld to protect an informant's identity.

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Man charged but no sign of missing Olympic medals

Police have charged a man over the theft of four Olympic medals taken from an Oarsome Foursome member's car, but the search for the medals continues.

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Cop to argue reasonable force in 95yo's taser death

Senior Constable Kristian White is due to face trial for the manslaughter of great-grandmother Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered at an aged-care home.

Teacher accused of sex assault 'not unacceptable' risk

A teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student several times has no criminal history and the support of his family, a court has heard.

'Trump-style' Latham defamed MP with explicit tweet

A tweet by controversial politician Mark Latham suggesting a political rival engages in "disgusting" sex acts has been deemed defamatory by the Federal Court.

Indigenous leader found guilty of stealing $920k

Indigenous leader Geoff Clark and his son Jeremy have been found guilty of stealing close to $1 million from Aboriginal organisations over a 15-year period.

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Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest

The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences.

Workmate did not know about plan, wife-murderer says

A man who murdered a woman by stabbing her and setting her on fire told a jury a workmate accused of aiding him in the crime did not know of his plan to kill.

Murder charge laid over 'brazen' public shooting

A 41-year-old man has been accused of killing Mohammad Chami and shooting another man on the streets of western Sydney more than two years ago.

Justice, safety for uni students as watchdog introduced

An independent student watchdog will be able to force universities to deal with the high number of sexual assaults, after a failure to address complaints.

'Chapter closing': outlier passes workplace safety laws

Tasmania has become the final state or territory to pass industrial manslaughter laws, despite opposition from the state's Liberal minority government.

Global support for baby's family after coffee attack

The mother of a baby boy badly burnt by a stranger with boiling coffee says they have received "thousands" of messages of support from around the world.

Two more patients accuse doctor of sexual assault, rape

A Sydney doctor arrested in his practice for allegedly abusing women in his care faces 10 additional charges as more accusers come forward.

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