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Victim's brother has 'no sympathy' for cold case killer

Victim's brother has 'no sympathy' for cold case killer

The brother of Scott Johnson who was killed at a Sydney gay beat wants the maximum possible sentence for the man whose cliff-top punch led to the death.

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

Kathleen Folbigg is coming to grips with how the world has changed over the past 20 years as she settles in to life after her release from prison.

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

The NT's youth commissioner has called for a ban on using spit hoods on children to be enshrined in law, describing the practice as "inhumane" in a new report.

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US woman charged over drugs in rugs videos

US woman charged over drugs in rugs videos

A US woman could face life in prison after Australian Border Force officers at Sydney Airport found videos on how to access $18 million worth of drugs in rugs.

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC maliciously broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape that prejudiced his criminal trial.

'Bizarre' murder of loving wife defies explanation

'Bizarre' murder of loving wife defies explanation

Heinz Ratke murdered his wife of more than 50 years, Maria, in an act that a judge says "defies explanation" as he deliberates his sentence.

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Activists are taking federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to court for not accepting the climate risk of three proposed coalmine expansions.

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Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

In her first public comments since being released from jail, Kathleen Folbigg has said she loves her four children and will always grieve for them.

'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

Violent serial rapist Joel Russo will be locked up for at least 17 years for his horrendous sex attack on a woman he tried to drown at Melbourne's Merri Creek.

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

Businesses sanctioned over Vic fridge discount program

The Essential Services Commission has banned two Victorian businesses from an energy-saving scheme, while another seven have been formally warned.

Man dies two weeks after Vic supermarket assault

Man dies two weeks after Vic supermarket assault

Man dies two weeks after Vic supermarket assault

Man dies two weeks after Vic supermarket assault

An alleged supermarket assault has led to the death of a 46-year-old man in northern Victoria, two weeks after the incident in question.

Accused Kyrgios carjacker pleads not guilty

Accused Kyrgios carjacker pleads not guilty

Accused Kyrgios carjacker pleads not guilty

Accused Kyrgios carjacker pleads not guilty

The man accused of stealing Nick Kyrgios's car from his mum at gunpoint has pleaded not guilty.

Aussies warned against 'sinister scammers' at tax time

Aussies warned against 'sinister scammers' at tax time

Aussies warned against 'sinister scammers' at tax time

Aussies warned against 'sinister scammers' at tax time

Australians are being warned to remain alert to "'sinister scammers" as they prepare to lodge tax returns, with the number of reported scams soaring.

Two more teens charged after Melbourne boy's stabbing

Two more teens charged after Melbourne boy's stabbing

Two more teens charged after Melbourne boy's stabbing

Two more teens charged after Melbourne boy's stabbing

An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old have been arrested after last month's stabbing of 16-year-old Pa Sawm Lyhym in Melbourne's west.

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Jubilation as free Folbigg walks 'into the sunshine'

Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg say justice has been done, with her pardon and release following two decades in jail over the deaths of her four children.

Detective doubted fatal crash mum's rape allegations

A detective became emotional while appearing at an inquest into the deaths of Charmaine McLeod and her four children.

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.

Ben Roberts-Smith had 'motives to lie' about murders

Ben Roberts-Smith was "not an honest and reliable witness" who had reason to lie in his failed defamation cases over war crimes reports, a judge has found.

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Spectator safety 'inadequate' at Finke desert race

The Northern Territory coroner has ruled that spectator safety at the Finke Desert Race was inadequate before the death of a man who was hit by a car in 2021.

Coles and Woolworths set up 'foreign' pay system

The Fair Work Ombudsman has told the Federal Court that Coles and Woolworths have to pay for allegedly ripping off store workers via an illicit salary system.

Protesters demand end of new mining projects

A coalition of unions, high school students, religious groups and climate activists have rallied outside NSW parliament house to protest new mining projects.

Murder accused could have 'turned around' before fight

The teenager accused of murdering Balin Stewart in a jealous rage over an ex-girlfriend has denied making up large parts of his testimony about a fatal brawl.

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murder over a fatal shooting outside a Melbourne boxing match and the victim's father is happy with that outcome.

Folbigg case shows science must play role in justice

The Australian Academy of Science is urging reform of the criminal justice system so that science and experts can inform decision making and prevent injustice.

Chris Dawson and teen had 'bodies together' in pool

Former teacher and convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson "kissed and cuddled" his teenage student in a swimming pool, a court has heard.

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