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Trump's lawyer says sex conviction evidence tainted

Trump's lawyer says sex conviction evidence tainted

Republican candidate Donald Trump's lawyers say women his sex assault jury should never have heard evidence from other women accusers.

Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court

Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court

Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court

Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court

The 14-year-old suspected gunman at a school shooting in Georgia that killed four and injured nine more has appeared shackled in court.

Woman, 84, who abused wild birds dies before sentencing

Woman, 84, who abused wild birds dies before sentencing

Woman, 84, who abused wild birds dies before sentencing

Woman, 84, who abused wild birds dies before sentencing

A woman due to be sentenced this week for poisoning dozens of native birds and illegally keeping the remains of protected wildlife has died.

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Girl 'argued' to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial

Girl 'argued' to stop insulin, dad tells murder trial

A tearful father told a judge he was "infuriated" by his daughter’s protests against insulin shots but later joined a church that believed God would heal her.

Rapist officer inquiry sparks prison mandates, CCTV

Rapist officer inquiry sparks prison mandates, CCTV

Prison officers will be forced to report misconduct and wear body-worn cameras in response to a rapist guard's "deplorable" crimes.

Uber's $81m tax bill wiped as it doesn't 'pay' drivers

Uber's $81m tax bill wiped as it doesn't 'pay' drivers

Uber has been excused from a large state payroll tax bill after a court found the rideshare giant was acting only as a "collection agent" for drivers.

Wanted $10m fraudster strolls into court after no-show

Wanted $10m fraudster strolls into court after no-show

A construction boss found guilty over a plan to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million is back in custody for the start of a "significant" jail stint.

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Cops pull the pin on 'syndicate' in antique guns heist

Cops pull the pin on 'syndicate' in antique guns heist

Cops pull the pin on 'syndicate' in antique guns heist

Cops pull the pin on 'syndicate' in antique guns heist

Police are still searching for more than a dozen valuable, vintage handguns after charging a trio over a heist at a regional museum.

Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death

Shannon Leigh White has been jailed over the gross neglect of her four-year-old stepdaughter which had "catastrophic" consequences, a judge said.

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

A woman's violent rape on the sandy sidelines of a beach rave remains unsolved two years on, triggering fresh appeal and a $250,000 reward for new information.

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

A former scout leader has been cleared of a child sex abuse charge dating back to the 1970s after doubt was cast over evidence heard at trial.

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.

Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested

Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested

Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested

Father of suspected Georgia school shooter arrested

The 54-year-old father of the 14-year-old suspected school shooter in Georgia has been arrested, with investigators still probing the motive for the incident.

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UK halts criminal proceedings against Harvey Weinstein

UK prosecutors have ceased criminal proceedings against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, saying there's no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.

US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid

The US has seized Kremlin-run websites and announced criminal charges as part of its efforts to resist Russian attempts to influence the presidential election.

Man who stabbed his mum's partner acquitted of murder

A NSW man has been cleared of murder after stabbing his mother's partner multiple times in the chest in self-defence during a late-night confrontation.

Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack

The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.

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Driver killed two people swapping details after prang

A casino-bound man was driving well over the speed limit when he slammed into a stopped car, killing two people on a major Sydney bridge, a court has heard.

Chiding for pro-Palestinians who 'usurped' Mardi Gras

A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.

Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants

Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

The Chief Justice of Victoria Anne Ferguson, who championed change in the courts and worked on high-profile cases, will retire in February 2025.

'Sadist' rapist has history of breaching supervision

A serial rapist who harassed and attacked women across several decades will be subjected to additional supervision orders despite a history of breaching them.

'Appalling callousness': killer's jail term increased

A man who was jailed for killing his friend's housemate after being enlisted to help evict him has had his jail sentence extended by two years.

Abuse of children overseas, online messages 'depraved'

A 40-year-old man who pleaded guilty to dozens of child sexual abuse charges, including offending overseas, will spend up to 12 years in jail.

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