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Push to stop Lawyer X compensation claims hits skids

Push to stop Lawyer X compensation claims hits skids

A bill stopping compensation claims over the use of lawyers as police informants at the height of Melbourne's gangland war could be doomed to fail.

Germany asks Poland to hold Nord Stream 'diver' suspect

Germany asks Poland to hold Nord Stream 'diver' suspect

Germany asks Poland to hold Nord Stream 'diver' suspect

Germany asks Poland to hold Nord Stream 'diver' suspect

Media reports say German investigators believe a Ukrainian diver was part of a team that was behind the mysterious Nord Stream pipeline blasts in 2022.

Australian girl confirmed as London stabbing victim

Australian girl confirmed as London stabbing victim

Australian girl confirmed as London stabbing victim

Australian girl confirmed as London stabbing victim

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed an 11-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in central London is an Australian.

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Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment

Thai court dismisses PM over cabinet appointment

The Thai Constitutional Court has further shaken up the country's politics by removing Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation.

Fugitive mistakenly turns himself in years after attack

Fugitive mistakenly turns himself in years after attack

A man jailed for indecently assaulting a woman before detaining her in his home was on the run for 18 years before accidentally handing himself over to police.

Linda Reynolds’ ex-chief of staff in doubt for trial

Linda Reynolds’ ex-chief of staff in doubt for trial

Senator Linda Reynolds' former chief of staff may be too unwell to give evidence at her ex-boss's defamation stoush with Brittany Higgins.

Bob Brown lashes magistrate after $500 protest fine

Bob Brown lashes magistrate after $500 protest fine

Former Greens leader Bob Brown has been fined $500 after being found guilty of trespassing during a anti-forestry protest in Tasmania.

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Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

A Gold Coast mother has been charged with murdering her 10-year-old daughter, with police describing the alleged crime scene as "incredibly confronting".

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

CFMEU-linked super execs probed as administration looms

The finance industry watchdog has demanded an investigation into CFMEU-appointed directors to super funds after allegations of criminal behaviour in the union.

No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

The High Court is hearing arguments on judges' immunity from being sued and if a man traumatised behind bars after being wrongly jailed is entitled to damages.

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Push to 'rush' through Lawyer X bill faces opposition

Victoria's opposition won't support a bill that would stop compensation claims over the use of police informants the government is trying to "rush" through.

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse

Elderly pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has pleaded guilty to more historical child sexual abuse charges occurring between 1973 to 1981.

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Eels NRLW player to fight neighbour assault charge

Parramatta Eels player Kate Fallon will deny allegations she assaulted a teenager over a food-delivery order shortly before the NRLW season launch.

Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots

Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots

Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots

Girl, 13, convicted as 1000 arrested over UK riots

A 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to violent disorder as more than 1000 people were arrested over riots sparked by the killings of three girls in Southport.

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Indigenous people over represented in youth crime data

As Victoria backflips on lowering the age of criminal responsibility, NSW data shows Indigenous children feature heavily in its state figures.

Ex-PM reveals huge attacks toll cost Reynolds ministry

Ex-prime minister Scott Morrison says Linda Reynolds was removed from the defence portfolio because Labor's prolonged political attack injured her.

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Two officers were killed by a family who believed they would "die fighting for God" in actions that fit the definition of terrorism, an inquest has been told.

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Backflip on age laws to quell alarm over youth crime

Victoria's axing of a promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 has been praised by police but rebuked by Indigenous, legal and youth advocates.

New powers to bolster accountability for robodebt

New investigative powers will be introduced in a bid to improve transparency for the illegal robodebt scheme.

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

A NSW man charged with the death of a toddler under in his care over 19 years ago has denied giving the child antidepressants, a jury has been told.

Cyclist's intersection death was preventable: coroner

A cyclist's death after being crushed by a cement truck was preventable, a coroner has found, as he recommended better safety measures and a campaign.

Push to ban gangland compo claims startles top lawyers

Top lawyers fear a push to ban compensation claims over the use of lawyers as police informants is dangerous, but the government says rights are not at risk.

Age of criminality broken promise raises treaty fears

Indigenous leaders are raging at the Victorian government for breaking its promise to raise the age of criminality to 14 ahead of treaty talks.

Strict supervision mulled as terrorist to be released

A man who threatened to kill police and a magistrate will soon walk from prison as a judge considers what type of supervision should be imposed.

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