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Insurance loopholes leveraged for financial abuse

Insurance loopholes leveraged for financial abuse

Perpetrators of domestic violence have leveraged insurance policies to financially control victims, prompting calls for insurers to do more.

Bridge climate protesters jailed for rush-hour chaos

Bridge climate protesters jailed for rush-hour chaos

Bridge climate protesters jailed for rush-hour chaos

Bridge climate protesters jailed for rush-hour chaos

Two climate protesters who blocked lanes on a busy Melbourne bridge have been jailed while a third awaits sentencing.

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

After a marathon mediation session, Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says her defamation case against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz is ongoing.

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Six charged after man survived shots to head, chest

Six charged after man survived shots to head, chest

Police are probing a construction company over an alleged "guns for hire" cell whose target survived being shot in the head, as the shooter remains at large.

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

Police officer charged with serious sexual offences

A 55-year-old Queensland police officer has been charged with four counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault relating to alleged incidents while off duty.

Kathleen Folbigg's former husband dies

Kathleen Folbigg's former husband dies

The former husband of a woman who spent decades in prison before being acquitted of killing their children has died.

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine has hit back against a defamation lawsuit by Synergy 360, saying reports of corruption between the consulting firm and former MP Stuart Robert were true.

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Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

Spy agency hits out at 'misleading' claim about top gun

ASIO says it has been cleared of allegations related to Dan Duggan, but the ex-US fighter pilot's family has pointed to a watchdog noting some impropriety.

'Red-handed': court views disturbing arrest footage

'Red-handed': court views disturbing arrest footage

'Red-handed': court views disturbing arrest footage

'Red-handed': court views disturbing arrest footage

A murder trial has viewed footage of a man with what appears to blood-stained hands after he allegedly stabbed two friends.

Matildas star Kerr didn't tell FA of harassment charge

Matildas star Kerr didn't tell FA of harassment charge

Matildas star Kerr didn't tell FA of harassment charge

Matildas star Kerr didn't tell FA of harassment charge

Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence lacks an integrated data set for sexual misconduct, meaning it is unable to properly respond and prevent the issue, a royal commission has been told.

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

The man who drove a B-double truck towing two trailers into a school bus on its way to NASA space camp has been committed to stand trial over the crash.

Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company

Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company

Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company

Staffer jailed for $1m fraud of film production company

A 71-year-old woman will serve 20 months behind bars after admitting she defrauded her television and film production company employer of almost $1 million.

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

Man appeals conviction for 'brazen' Valentine's rape

A man who was jailed for the sexual assault of a woman after he was hired to perform a Valentine's Day massage has claimed he should never have stood trial.

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Teen driver faces court over death of top cop's son

The court case against a teenage driver accused of killing the son of South Australia's top cop in a hit-and-run incident has been delayed by six weeks.

Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed

An attempt by ex-MP Andrew Laming for an expenditure watchdog's decision over his travel expenses to be reviewed has been dismissed by the Federal Court.

Nine sued over 'highly damaging' reports on Liberal MP

Reports that ex-federal MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice about government contracts to consulting firm Synergy 360 will be defended by Nine in court.

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels.

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Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor

Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".

Appeal over $14m offshore share hiding guilty ruling

Jan Cameron, founder of adventure wear brand Kathmandu, has appealed a court ruling which found her guilty of hiding $14 million worth of shares offshore.

Ex-cop who stalked woman acquitted of sexual assault

An ex-police officer will be sentenced for stalking, destroying a woman's phone and covertly tracking her after a jury acquitted him of rape and assault.

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers.

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.

Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

A truckie who rear-ended a school bus on its way to space camp has faced court, where his lawyer questioned doctors on the seriousness of passenger injuries.

'We thinned him': trial begins for Tinder robbery death

A man on trial for murder following a botched robbery admitted assaulting the victim's “gravely ill” mother while looking for cash and drugs.

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