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Military-style weapons seized in safe house raid

Military-style weapons seized in safe house raid

Police arrested 11 people in an early morning safe house raid where they confiscated military semi-automatic rifles, cash and cocaine.

Boeing sued over Bondi terror welfare check complaints

Boeing sued over Bondi terror welfare check complaints

Boeing sued over Bondi terror welfare check complaints

Boeing sued over Bondi terror welfare check complaints

An Australian lawyer sacked by Boeing has sued for almost $500,000, claiming the aerospace giant failed to check on her well-being after the Bondi terror attack

Woodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

Woodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

Woodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

Woodside's lawsuit on protesters set for court hearing

A civil case initiated by an oil and gas giant against three environmentalists over a stink bomb three years ago has been listed for a court hearing.

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Traffic controller nabbed over 'explicit' teen chat

Traffic controller nabbed over 'explicit' teen chat

A traffic controller has been arrested over allegations he tried to groom a 14-year-old girl online by encouraging her to send explicit images.

Man accused over violent terrorist videos granted bail

Man accused over violent terrorist videos granted bail

A second man arrested over allegedly sharing violent terrorism video with friends and family members via social media has been charged with multiple offences.

Teens set for court after kids 'fight club' outrage

Teens set for court after kids 'fight club' outrage

Three teens have been reported by police and are set for court over a children's "fight club" after videos were posted on social media, sparking outrage.

Coroner reveals cause of cop-killer's death in prison

Coroner reveals cause of cop-killer's death in prison

A man jailed over the fatal shooting of a police officer during a hold-up at a tavern years later died in custody of natural causes, a corner has found.

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'Revolving door': Rehab at packed jails questioned

'Revolving door': Rehab at packed jails questioned

'Revolving door': Rehab at packed jails questioned

'Revolving door': Rehab at packed jails questioned

A state government is under fire after a damning report found nearly half of its prisoners released from custody return to jail within two years.

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

Indigenous activist 'obliged to save slaughtered kin'

An Aboriginal woman whose attempt to set up a court hearing on Country was unsuccessful has spoken about her obligation to protest forests.

Jail sentence cut for mum who stabbed son 29 times

Jail sentence cut for mum who stabbed son 29 times

Jail sentence cut for mum who stabbed son 29 times

Jail sentence cut for mum who stabbed son 29 times

A mother who stabbed her son dozens of times has shaved years off her jail sentence after claiming she was trying to protect her children from their father.

Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

Rape-accused Melbourne identity claims woman is lying

A man with connections to Melbourne's elite has denied he sexually assaulted and raped a former worker after using cocaine with her at his home.

Brothers' murder charge after bashing death near school

Brothers' murder charge after bashing death near school

Brothers' murder charge after bashing death near school

Brothers' murder charge after bashing death near school

Two brothers have faced court where their reckless injury charges have been upgraded to murder after they allegedly bashed a father to death outside a school.

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

A police force is considering allowing highway officers to work alone, reversing a policy a murdered cop's widow says would have prevented his death.

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Former spin bowler Stuart MacGill has suffered a major courtroom blow after his appeal against a drug supply conviction was unanimously tossed out.

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Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

A tip off has led to police discovering a massive kava haul with a street value of more than $100,000 in a remote community about 500km east of Darwin.

Man arrested after woman found stabbed to death at home

A man is in hospital under police guard after a woman was found stabbed to death at a suburban home.

Prince Harry calls privacy suit dismissal a 'whitewash'

Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities have lost their High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher.

Le Pen to run for president, French court shortens ban

Two years after a conviction for misusing funds, French far right leader Marine Le Pen has an electoral ban shortened, and announced she will run for president.

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Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

The family of twins with mobility issues has sued Virgin Australia for discrimination after the boys were allegedly refused access to the closest lavatory.

French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027

A Paris court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction but shortened her ban on running for office. However, it has a condition the far-right leader has rejected.

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

An alleged vandal who requested a peanut butter sandwich during a bridge stand-off with police will remain behind bars despite being "a little bit hungry".

Alleged killer cop’s mum 'relieved' after bail granted

A mother accused of interfering with a witness in her son’s high-profile double murder trial has been released on bail after months in custody.

'Gut-wrenching': child abuser's sentence under fire

A man who groomed a girl and committed multiple attacks on another young victim could be released on parole within months after being sentenced.

Government-linked advisor denies abusing three women

An advisor with connections to the federal government will fight allegations he raped, choked and intimidated three women over a two-year period.

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