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Murder clean-up 'mastermind' accused of fatal hit-run

Murder clean-up 'mastermind' accused of fatal hit-run

Authorities fear a woman who previously "masterminded" the clean-up of a murder scene plans to destroy a car that killed a cyclist, a court has been told.

Stricken police hailed in restaurant gas leak tragedy

Stricken police hailed in restaurant gas leak tragedy

Stricken police hailed in restaurant gas leak tragedy

Stricken police hailed in restaurant gas leak tragedy

Authorities are investigating the cause of a tragic gas leak at a restaurant that killed a man and left six others hospitalised, including five police officers.

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

As the manhunt for an accused killer enters a fourth week, a relief package for businesses impacted by the search will be a drop in the ocean for many.

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Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Six-figure fines, jail time and new powers for health authorities will be introduced as a state cracks down on illegal tobacco and vapes.

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

A charge that a nurse threatened to kill Israeli patients while working at an Australian hospital has been withdrawn by prosecutors.

Ground-penetrating radar used in cold-case victim probe

Ground-penetrating radar used in cold-case victim probe

Police have renewed their investigation into the suspected murder of a woman who vanished in 2002 and are searching a property near her former home.

Retail robbers target liquor as cops aim to booze bust

Retail robbers target liquor as cops aim to booze bust

Alcohol theft has spiked by 140 per cent with whiskey and bourbon the most common bottles nabbed as retailers grapple with almost 20 booze robberies a day

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Trio charged over death, 20 more to be probed

Trio charged over death, 20 more to be probed

Trio charged over death, 20 more to be probed

Trio charged over death, 20 more to be probed

An investigation has been launched after a coroner found a man died of a lethal dose of a veterinary euthanasia drug, with 20 more deaths to be probed.

Teenagers arrested as police crack down on e-bikes

Teenagers arrested as police crack down on e-bikes

Teenagers arrested as police crack down on e-bikes

Teenagers arrested as police crack down on e-bikes

Calls for national regulations for high-powered e-bikes continue as police arrest five teens allegedly caught speeding during a crackdown on riding offences.

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

A state attorney-general has applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

Prison yards cleaned ready for judge in crime boss case

A major crime boss claims he had been deprived of liberty with allegations prison staff had kept him locked down and away from other prisoners.

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Business owners in a region central to the search for an accused killer can breath a sigh of relief with travel restrictions scrapped and cash help on its way.

Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

International approaches to ending gender-based violence will be examined as Australia welcomes delegates for the fifth world conference of women's shelters.

A 'bank in crisis': ANZ cops record fine for misconduct

A 'bank in crisis': ANZ cops record fine for misconduct

A 'bank in crisis': ANZ cops record fine for misconduct

A 'bank in crisis': ANZ cops record fine for misconduct

From charging dead customers to overstating trades, a big four bank has been slugged with a record penalty for widespread misconduct.

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Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt

A week before a woman was murdered, an internal police review backed officers' decisions not to act on her complaints about a domestic violence order breach.

Teacher accused of grooming, sexually assaulting girl

A teacher has been charged with almost a dozen offences, accused of a series of sexual assaults and grooming a teenage girl.

Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge

A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.

Woman admits throwing baby outside in plastic bag

A 26-year-old woman who put a newborn baby in a plastic bag and threw him out a bathroom window has admitted recklessly endangering life.

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Grooming-accused teacher messaged child on dating app

A former elite school teacher accused of grooming did not believe he was messaging a child while using an adult-restricted dating app.

Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer

The search for alleged gunman and fugitive Dezi Freeman has developed into the largest tactical policing operation in Australian history.

Accused Charlie Kirk killer awaits formal charges

A memorial for assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be held in his home state of Arizona in a week as police prepare to charge his accused killer.

Accused sniper in Charlie Kirk killing awaits charges

A state governor has credited Tyler Robinson's family with bringing him to justice for the alleged shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close

A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.

Aussie duo nabbed over weapons supply to foreign rebels

A two-year investigation has resulted in two Australian men facing allegations of trafficking firearms and ammunition to a violent paramilitary group overseas.

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