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Barrister remains banned from law over 'reckless' debts

Barrister remains banned from law over 'reckless' debts

A judge found a barrister with 33 years of experience was "not a fit and proper person" to practise law in part over debts and unpaid taxes totalling $640,000.

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Personal turmoil and an inability to access documents from an ex-partner's house have been blamed for a former politician's failure to submit tax returns.

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.

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Infectious virus samples missing after state lab bungle

Infectious virus samples missing after state lab bungle

An investigation has been launched after a laboratory lost hundreds of infectious virus samples, but a state government has played down the public health risk.

Influencer admits identity theft to aid drug dealer

Influencer admits identity theft to aid drug dealer

An Instagram influencer who faced criticism after posting a video about feeding a cooked chicken to a wild crocodile has admitted to misuse of drivers licences.

Storm star accused of targeting man in late-night brawl

Storm star accused of targeting man in late-night brawl

Melbourne Storm star Shawn Blore and his brother allegedly punched and elbowed a man during a wild brawl outside a restaurant involving up to 15 people.

Jail for woman who brought golden gun into Australia

Jail for woman who brought golden gun into Australia

A woman who flew from Los Angeles to Australia with a golden firearm in her luggage has been jailed with a magistrate wanting to send a message to others.

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New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay

New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay

New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay

New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay

In a move likened to roadside breath testing, police will randomly target areas where violence has previously occurred and wand people for weapons in new laws.

Girl once accused of murder pleads to go outside

Girl once accused of murder pleads to go outside

Girl once accused of murder pleads to go outside

Girl once accused of murder pleads to go outside

A 13-year-old girl who had a murder charge against her struck out has pleaded with her lawyer to be allowed outside again, a court has been told.

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

US rapper Jay-Z is strenuously denying "heinous" allegations he raped a 13-year-old girl, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during an MTV afterparty in 2000.

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

Dial-a-dealer coke sellers targeted for 'silly season'

On-demand drug pushers are being put on notice during the festive period after police arrested more than 100 people over three weekends.

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend wants his trial to be held in Melbourne, away from the regional city of Ballarat where the alleged murder occurred.

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two dead, several wounded in spate of stabbings

Two men in two states have been charged with murder as police investigate a spate of stabbings.

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Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

With nine Aboriginal women killed in six months across the Northern Territory, experts are trying to pin down causes of the shocking domestic violence rate.

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Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

A federal appeals court panel has upheld a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the United States by January 19.

S.Korea's Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader

South Korea's ruling party leader wants President Yoon Suk-yeol to be removed over his attempt to impose martial law, which has plunged the country into crisis.

TasTAFE ignored carbon monoxide danger before poisoning

TasTAFE knew of dangerous carbon monoxide levels months before a teacher and two students were hospitalised, a damning report has found.

Alleged architect of shooting near PM's office arrested

The alleged mastermind behind a daylight shooting on a busy suburban strip has been arrested as police continue to hunt for the person who pulled the trigger.

Man, 66, charged after explosions at law offices

Police are yet to determine what motivated an arson attack on two legal offices, which they say were fortunate not to result in serious injuries.

'Adult time, adult crime' endorsed by state committee

A committee has ruled a state government's crime laws should be passed, paving the way for young offenders to face life sentences on serious crimes.

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