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Pizza-eating killer could walk from jail in nine years

Pizza-eating killer could walk from jail in nine years

Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

A man has been arrested over a $60,000 COVID-19 payment scam in which more than 500 claims were allegedly submitted under false names.

Girls hailed for bravery after woman shot dead in car

Girls hailed for bravery after woman shot dead in car

Girls hailed for bravery after woman shot dead in car

Girls hailed for bravery after woman shot dead in car

Police have hailed the bravery of two girls who raised the alarm after a woman was allegedly shot dead in front of them by a neighbour.

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Cousins admit role in identity theft, phone fraud scam

Cousins admit role in identity theft, phone fraud scam

Two men have admitted involvement in a syndicate that obtained details of telco customers while selling discounted devices before intercepting their delivery.

Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.

'Gross lapse' in medical care before death in custody

'Gross lapse' in medical care before death in custody

Indigenous deaths in custody will continue to be a “blight on society” if the corrective services system remains underfunded, an inquest has found.

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Driver dragged and killed after road-rage confrontation

Driver dragged and killed after road-rage confrontation

Driver dragged and killed after road-rage confrontation

Driver dragged and killed after road-rage confrontation

Police are searching for the driver of a white ute they believe was involved in a fatal road-rage incident on a suburban street.

Man warned of prison dangers at sentence over handgun

Man warned of prison dangers at sentence over handgun

Man warned of prison dangers at sentence over handgun

Man warned of prison dangers at sentence over handgun

A judge has warned a drug dealer who kept a handgun in his car to resist being tempted to return to the criminal world during a mandatory 12 months in prison.

'I love you, being stabbed': slain worker's text to mum

'I love you, being stabbed': slain worker's text to mum

'I love you, being stabbed': slain worker's text to mum

'I love you, being stabbed': slain worker's text to mum

A man has been convicted of the stabbing murder of Declan Laverty, a young bottle shop worker who texted his mother while dying in the back room of the store.

Accused CBD bomb hoaxer allegedly made explosive device

Accused CBD bomb hoaxer allegedly made explosive device

Accused CBD bomb hoaxer allegedly made explosive device

Accused CBD bomb hoaxer allegedly made explosive device

A man has fronted court after being charged over an alleged bomb hoax that shut down parts of Melbourne's CBD.

Teen church rioter in 'wrong place at wrong time'

Teen church rioter in 'wrong place at wrong time'

Teen church rioter in 'wrong place at wrong time'

Teen church rioter in 'wrong place at wrong time'

A teenager who joined violent riots after a bishop's stabbing will have to wait to be sentenced after being told he should give something back to the community.

Trades Hall vandals slammed for 'performative stunt'

Trades Hall vandals slammed for 'performative stunt'

Trades Hall vandals slammed for 'performative stunt'

Trades Hall vandals slammed for 'performative stunt'

Victoria's Trades Hall has been vandalised with a group seen spray-painting anti-police and pro-Palestine slogans on the building's walls.

Molly Ticehurst's accused killer held in high-risk jail

Molly Ticehurst's accused killer held in high-risk jail

Molly Ticehurst's accused killer held in high-risk jail

Molly Ticehurst's accused killer held in high-risk jail

Daniel Billings has appeared in court two months after being charged with the domestic violence murder of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst.

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Man arrested in search after woman shot dead

A man has been arrested after a woman was shot dead and a man was injured while coming to her aid in an "absolutely shocking" incident in north Queensland.

Man murdered fiancee's daughter, dumped body in barrel

Justin Stein has been found guilty of murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten, shooting her twice at close range before dumping her body in a barrel by a river.

Man jailed for 'vicious' bashing after drunken betrayal

A man has been jailed after being found guilty of manslaughter following a night of drunken betrayal that ended with a "vicious" bashing.

Aboriginal teen's human rights breached in state care

A coroner has found a 17-year-old Aboriginal girl in state care was not listened to when she asked to be better connected with her culture and community.

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ICAC intercepted MP's call with Lib leader, court told

The prosecution and the defence have delivered opening addresses in the trial of South Australian MP Troy Bell, who is charged with theft and dishonesty.

Church rioter's sentencing delayed due to new charges

The first sentence against a participant of an angry mob riled up by a bishop's stabbing has been delayed as the rioter faces new domestic violence allegations.

Police shoot knife-wielding man

A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after allegedly confronting police with a knife and being shot in the stomach.

Police forced to hand 'less lethal' tactics to watchdog

A court has ordered NSW Police to hand over a manual on "less lethal" tactics as a watchdog oversees the investigation into a woman's death.

'Bittersweet': truth-telling for abuse in state schools

A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them.

Woman died amid 'terrible failure' of aged care system

A family member's mental health issues combined with mistakes by the health and aged care system led to an elderly woman's "horrible" death, a judge says.

Leaders condemn 'ugly' political attack on MP's office

A federal Jewish MP whose office was vandalised and set alight fears people will get hurt if local tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict continue to escalate.

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