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Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car

A man will appear in court charged with mid-range drink driving after he allegedly struck an elderly pedestrian who later died in a Gold Coast hospital.

'Our nation's shame': ex-senator to lead DV inquiry

'Our nation's shame': ex-senator to lead DV inquiry

'Our nation's shame': ex-senator to lead DV inquiry

'Our nation's shame': ex-senator to lead DV inquiry

A landmark inquiry into domestic and family violence is a step closer after the South Australian government unveiled its commissioner and terms of reference.

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Linda Reynolds has been paid $90,000 by the ACT government after settling a defamation case over a letter about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

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Man admits delivering $4.3 million in drug-profit cash

Man admits delivering $4.3 million in drug-profit cash

A Queensland man has been sentenced after being pulled over by police and found with $4.3 million in a box and suitcase in his vehicle.

Investigation into Supreme Court judge dropped

Investigation into Supreme Court judge dropped

An investigation into a Victorian judge based on a complaint by the state's top prosecutor has been dropped because the Supreme Court justice retired.

Russian nationals charged after $2.3 million seized

Russian nationals charged after $2.3 million seized

Two Russian nationals have faced court charged with money laundering after police found $2.3 million in cash and cryptocurrency.

Couple commemorated in community's 'heartbreaking' loss

Couple commemorated in community's 'heartbreaking' loss

The lives of flight attendant Luke Davies and AFL umpire Jesse Baird were remembered through tributes during Sydney's Mardi Gras parade.

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Restaurant torched again days after arson attack

Restaurant torched again days after arson attack

Restaurant torched again days after arson attack

Restaurant torched again days after arson attack

A restaurant in Melbourne's north has been repeatedly targeted by arsonists, while four teens were charged as part of a probe into an ongoing tobacco conflict.

Man murdered wife after having 'a gutful'

Man murdered wife after having 'a gutful'

Man murdered wife after having 'a gutful'

Man murdered wife after having 'a gutful'

A 76-year-old man who admitted shooting his wife in their home south of Brisbane has been found guilty of her murder.

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Sydneysiders, politicians, friends and family have gathered to honour the lives of a young couple allegedly murdered by a police officer.

Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues

Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues

Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues

Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues

Former constable Zachary Rolfe has gone to court with certificates purporting to be from the recipients of a racist Northern Territory Police award.

Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying

Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying

Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying

Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying

A Sydney bikie seriously injured after his brother was fatally gunned down wants less time in prison for his role in destroying evidence of another killing.

Ultra Tune to appeal $1.5m contempt of court penalty

Ultra Tune to appeal $1.5m contempt of court penalty

Ultra Tune to appeal $1.5m contempt of court penalty

Ultra Tune to appeal $1.5m contempt of court penalty

Auto-servicing firm Ultra Tune should be punished for failing to be compliant with franchisees even after being hit with a $2 million fine, a judge has said.

Four teens arrested over tobacco war firebombings

Four teens arrested over tobacco war firebombings

Four teens arrested over tobacco war firebombings

Four teens arrested over tobacco war firebombings

Four children have been arrested over a spate of attacks linked to Victoria's ongoing tobacco conflict between warring crime syndicates.

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Woman jailed over 'unplanned' sex assault on teenager

A Sydney judge has sentenced a woman to time in jail for sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy in his bed during a late-night attack in May 2021.

Accused killer cop's recruitment, record to be probed

NSW Police has more than 18,000 members reeling from the alleged actions of one officer charged with murdering a Sydney couple, the commissioner says.

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

MH17 aftermath costs Dutch $A276 million

A trial and investigations into the downing of the MH17 flight, reparations of bodies, and compensation has cost the Dutch government more than $A276 million.

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Airport freight worker admits stealing electronic goods

A 42-year-old man has admitted stealing more than $46,000 worth of electronic goods while handling freight at Brisbane airport to fund his drug use.

'Obsessed' Higgins told Ten not to settle with Lehrmann

Brittany Higgins took the '"extraordinary" position of only helping Ten defend a defamation suit if they did not pay Bruce Lehrmann damages, his lawyers say.

Alleged 'Night Stalker' charged with historic rapes

More than three decades after 10 women were allegedly assaulted in Sydney, a man has been arrested and charged using modern forensic technology.

Burgertory accused took orders from 'somebody above'

A man locked up over a fire allegedly took orders from someone "above" and used two "underlings" to commit the arson, which led to Israel and Palestine clashes.

Woman wants to plead guilty over teen's bashing murder

A woman charged with the murder of teen Jason Galleghan has said she wishes to plead guilty after hearing evidence in a judge-only trial over the brutal crime.

Family fighting for justice after grandmother killed

Mourners at a Brisbane church have farewelled grandmother Vyleen White, who was fatally stabbed outside a suburban shopping centre.

Multiple Mardi Gras tributes expected for slain couple

Flight attendant Luke Davies and former Network 10 presenter Jesse Baird, allegedly murdered by a police officer, will be honoured at the Mardi Gras festival.

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