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Driver killed child, mistaking accelerator for brake

Driver killed child, mistaking accelerator for brake

A man will be jailed for three months and then serve home detention after mistaking his accelerator for the brake and killing a child in a car park.

$1m reward to solve mum's cold case murder

$1m reward to solve mum's cold case murder

$1m reward to solve mum's cold case murder

$1m reward to solve mum's cold case murder

Police have launched a fresh appeal for clues over the murder of Mary Anne Fagan, who was found dead by her children at their Melbourne home in 1978.

Wilkinson's Logies speech 'OK' due to Drumgold silence

Wilkinson's Logies speech 'OK' due to Drumgold silence

Wilkinson's Logies speech 'OK' due to Drumgold silence

Wilkinson's Logies speech 'OK' due to Drumgold silence

A senior lawyer for Network Ten says she thought a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins was "sufficiently vague" not to harm an impending trial.

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Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts

Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts

Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.

Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case

Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case

Mediation talks between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins could be derailed by credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial.

Psychic 'held the beauty' as man died at health retreat

Psychic 'held the beauty' as man died at health retreat

A father of a man who died at an alternative retreat has accepted a tearful apology at a inquest where a psychic said she felt the man's spirit leave his body.

Warrant issued for man charged over deepfake images

Warrant issued for man charged over deepfake images

A man arrested for allegedly sending deepfake images to schools and sporting clubs has had more charges listed against him, and a warrant issued for his arrest.

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Mother murdered by ex-husband a 'ray of sunshine'

Mother murdered by ex-husband a 'ray of sunshine'

Mother murdered by ex-husband a 'ray of sunshine'

Mother murdered by ex-husband a 'ray of sunshine'

A midwife and mother-of-two who was stabbed to death by her ex-husband has been described as smart, funny, loyal and a "ray of sunshine".

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

The government is running out of time to stop Julian Assange's extradition and must do whatever it can to bring the WikiLeaks founder home, MPs have urged.

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

A woman claims the NSW prison health system was negligent in the lead-up to the death of her partner, who suffered a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Two men have been charged after allegedly threatening to firebomb a tobacconist in Melbourne's outer north, as a seperate store went up in smoke overnight.

Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage

Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage

Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage

Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage

An activist who spray-painted a protest message on a window of Woodside Energy's headquarters has been ordered to pay the company more than $9000.

Man fined for biting pet pig during 'torturous' assault

Man fined for biting pet pig during 'torturous' assault

Man fined for biting pet pig during 'torturous' assault

Man fined for biting pet pig during 'torturous' assault

Prolonged abuse of a pet pig described as bizarre and cruel has landed its owner a $5000 fine and a life ban from owning animals.

State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors

State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors

State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors

State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors

Replica guns, knives and other edged weapons can no longer be sold to minors after legislation was brought forward in a bid to crack down on youth crime.

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River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

A search for missing man Daniel Copeland, who police believe met with foul play, has extended to a sweep of a northern NSW river.

Inquiry chair denies special treatment for journalist

The chair of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial denies he gave preferential treatment to a particular journalist, despite prolonged contact.

'Isolated' Wilkinson vindicated in legal fight with Ten

Network Ten has been ordered to pay the legal costs for Lisa Wilkinson hiring her own legal representation in a defamation fight with Bruce Lehrmann.

Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids on two suspected illegal gambling houses have netted thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips, with three Crown employees losing their jobs.

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Family hopes lessons learned from NRL player's death

The family of Manly player Keith Titmuss hope his death can help save lives as experts call for greater awareness of heat-related illness.

Judge resigns on social media over prosecutor complaint

A Victorian judge has announced his resignation on social media and in court after a formal complaint by the state's top prosecutor.

Man guilty of foreign influence asks to be spared jail

A Victorian jury found Di Sanh Duong guilty of planning to engage in foreign influence by handing a $37,000 cheque over to a minister for a hospital donation.

Family seeks justice 20 years after TJ Hickey's death

Thomas "TJ" Hickey was just 17 when he was impaled on a fence following an interaction with police and 20 years later his family is still fighting in his name.

Missing Ballarat mum's disappearance deemed suspicious

The time since Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy disappeared and a lack of leads is suspicious, police say as investigators continue sifting through information.

Ex-husband pleads guilty to murdering Kelly Wilkinson

A man had been due to stand trial on one count of murdering his estranged wife, mother-of-three Kelly Wilkinson, in her own home but instead pleaded guilty.

Teens charged after police fire at 'dangerous' car

Police say they shot at a stolen car that was being driven dangerously at officers, with a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl charged.

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