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Accused jihadi to stand trial for terrorism offences

Accused jihadi to stand trial for terrorism offences

An alleged Australian terrorist will go on trial although, the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been told, he does not recognise the criminal justice system.

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.

Former AFL star cries as he is jailed for drug plot

Former AFL star cries as he is jailed for drug plot

Former AFL star cries as he is jailed for drug plot

Former AFL star cries as he is jailed for drug plot

Ex-St Kilda star Sam Fisher will spend up to five years and four months behind bars after admitting involvement in an interstate drug trafficking plot.

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Daughter tells trial of missing camper's 14-year affair

Daughter tells trial of missing camper's 14-year affair

The daughter of a woman allegedly murdered while camping with her childhood sweetheart has spoken about her mother's 14-year relationship with the married man.

Man cried for help before river drowning, coroner told

Man cried for help before river drowning, coroner told

A coroner has heard a young Indigenous man drowned in an attempt to evade police by crossing a river after being caught up in a stolen car pursuit.

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Mistakes by Star's leadership are unlikely to be repeated, an inquiry has heard, as the company made its closing pitch to keep its Sydney casino licence.

AFP detective doubted reports of terror accused's death

AFP detective doubted reports of terror accused's death

The detective who led an investigation into alleged terrorist Neil Prakash said he doubted reports the Australian had been killed overseas.

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Schoolgirl's alleged murderer threatened to 'kill' mum

Schoolgirl's alleged murderer threatened to 'kill' mum

Schoolgirl's alleged murderer threatened to 'kill' mum

Schoolgirl's alleged murderer threatened to 'kill' mum

Threatening voicemails by Charlise Mutten's alleged killer to her mother the morning after he is accused of shooting the girl dead have been played to a court.

Judges begin mulling 'problematic' Chris Dawson verdict

Judges begin mulling 'problematic' Chris Dawson verdict

Judges begin mulling 'problematic' Chris Dawson verdict

Judges begin mulling 'problematic' Chris Dawson verdict

Three judges will now consider whether the conviction of Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife should be overturned or remain in place despite its issues.

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

Lawyers and the community sector have criticised the NT's budget, which poured millions of dollars into extra police resources and prisons.

Bush users go to court to halt mass brumby cull

Bush users go to court to halt mass brumby cull

Bush users go to court to halt mass brumby cull

Bush users go to court to halt mass brumby cull

A decision to cull thousands of wild horses in a heritage park using aerial shooting has been criticised by a community group as an act of animal cruelty.

New NT curfew laws in a bid to improve community safety

New NT curfew laws in a bid to improve community safety

New NT curfew laws in a bid to improve community safety

New NT curfew laws in a bid to improve community safety

The NT government is introducing laws to enable curfews to be more easily imposed on communities as part of a crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour.

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Accused sexual assault perpetrators won't be able to use the threat of defamation to silence and intimidate victims, under new laws coming to Victoria.

Judge bails murder accused over 'weak' prosecution case

Judge bails murder accused over 'weak' prosecution case

Judge bails murder accused over 'weak' prosecution case

Judge bails murder accused over 'weak' prosecution case

A woman charged over the murder of a Colombian national has been released on bail after a Supreme Court justice found the case against her was not strong.

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Man jailed over drugs in shipping container wins appeal

A man who was sentenced to more than a decade in jail for allegedly trying to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from a warehouse has had his conviction overturned.

Supervision order for Snowtown murders accomplice

Snowtown murders accomplice Mark Haydon has had an interim supervision order imposed by South Australia's Supreme Court, days before his prison term expires.

'Own up': parents' plea over fatal attack on surfer son

The heartbroken parents of a man stabbed to death in a Coffs Harbour beach car park have spoken of the emotional toll the incident has taken on their family.

'Dictator douchebag': Cohen grilled over Trump insults

Michael Cohen has told a court he talked with Donald Trump in the Oval Office about a plan for a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

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'Wicked weapon' used in rugby star's home invasion

Prosecutors have called for a sentence of not less than 10 years detention for two teenagers who stabbed an ex-Australian rugby player during a home invasion.

Pilot claims hunting dispute led to 'accidental deaths'

A pilot has admitted he was involved in the "accidental deaths" of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay after fighting over two weapons, a jury has heard.

'Possessive, obsessed' Dawson killed wife, court told

There was "no significant possibility" Chris Dawson was innocent of murder as his obsession with a teen student led him to kill his wife, a court has been told.

Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift

A presumption of bail for high-risk NSW domestic violence offenders will be reversed and those who are released will be electronically monitored.

Slain schoolgirl 'really liked' her alleged murderer

Charlise Mutten never knew her biological father and once asked if her alleged killer Justin Stein would make a good dad, a murder trial has been told.

Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged

David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.

Ute chased before fatal crash, homicide probe launched

Police say CCTV footage shows a second car chasing a ute moments before it crashed, killing the driver and three passengers.

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