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Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case

Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case

Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities will soon find out the result of their High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher.

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

A champion boxer who recently fought for his life after being shot is accused of being behind a string of kidnappings.

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

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Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars in an Australian capital have reignited after criminals rammed a tobacco shop and set it alight.

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Families gathered at a local community pool to remember a little boy allegedly murdered by his mother, leaving behind a teddy bear and a small blue unicorn.

'Gun to a fist fight': man killed in duel over woman

'Gun to a fist fight': man killed in duel over woman

An abusive husband was shot five times after arranging a fist fight over his ex-wife whom he suspected had returned to sex work, a jury has heard.

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".

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'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

Doubts have been raised over the convictions of three of the 'Croatian Six' men accused of plotting to bomb buildings and pipes in a major Australian city.

Axe-wielding attacker allegedly murdered with scooter

Axe-wielding attacker allegedly murdered with scooter

Axe-wielding attacker allegedly murdered with scooter

Axe-wielding attacker allegedly murdered with scooter

A man has denied murdering an axe-brandishing attacker by hitting him with a metal scooter during a chaotic early-morning confrontation.

Killer reconsiders plea as judge 'troubled' by evidence

Killer reconsiders plea as judge 'troubled' by evidence

Killer reconsiders plea as judge 'troubled' by evidence

Killer reconsiders plea as judge 'troubled' by evidence

Expert evidence in court on the mental state of a man who admitted to the manslaughter of his stepfather has led to the defence to reconsider their plea.

Nazi 'unemployable' after salute during Holocaust movie

Nazi 'unemployable' after salute during Holocaust movie

Nazi 'unemployable' after salute during Holocaust movie

Nazi 'unemployable' after salute during Holocaust movie

A neo-Nazi has been found guilty of performing a prohibited salute in an inner-city cinema during a film about the Holocaust.

Fatal one-punch attack accused to stay behind bars

Fatal one-punch attack accused to stay behind bars

Fatal one-punch attack accused to stay behind bars

Fatal one-punch attack accused to stay behind bars

A 27-year-old man has been accused of striking an older man in a fatal fight in the early hours, allegedly causing him to fall and hit his head.

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

The bashing of a father outside a mosque comes as advocacy groups express concern about a broad escalation of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws

Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws

Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws

Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws

An expansion of a state's already tough youth crime laws will further strain a struggling justice system, critics say.

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'Extremely confronting': woman accused of boy's murder

First responders have faced the grim discovery of a young boy's body after he was allegedly murdered in his home.

Charges after imitation pistol pointed at synagogue

Two men have been charged after they allegedly pointed an imitation firearm at congregants outside a busy synagogue.

Third youth charged over stabbing murder of teen

Homicide squad detectives have charged a third teenager with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.

Turkish court jails comedian over 'dictator' quip

An Istanbul court has arrested Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas pending trial over viral footage mentioning religious topics and the president.

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Nicky Winmar's statue to go after assault conviction

A statue depicting former St Kilda footballer Nicky Winmar's most famous moment will be removed after he was found guilty of a brutal attack on a woman.

Doctor accused of molesting kids caught by vigilante

A vigilante posing as a child on social media allegedly caught a pediatrician, now charged with child sex offences, and reported him, a court has been told.

Senior Liberal steps down after ICAC hearing call

A senior NSW Liberal politician has stepped down after being called to front a corruption inquiry, saying he does not want to cause unnecessary distraction.

Lidia Thorpe MCG attack exposed as offender spared jail

Senator Lidia Thorpe's MCG attacker has avoided jail time as photos of the incident are revealed for the first time after a suppression order was lifted.

Corruption report to stay secret to allow appeal bid

A union boss has lost his fight against the release of a corruption watchdog report after trying to keep his legal challenge a secret.

Police drop charges against duo accused of abduction

Two males who faced court over the alleged abduction of a teenage girl will no longer face charges, police have confirmed.

'Distraught': Wrangler trial secret recordings released

Secret recordings that were key to Matt Wright's trial have been released, revealing the Outback Wrangler's differing accounts after a fatal chopper crash.

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