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Gambler's regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions

Gambler's regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions

Casino giant Star Entertainment will be millions out of pocket after appearing to sue the wrong party in a court case over dangerous combustible cladding.

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man inside an apartment block, which police suspect has gangland links.

Parents and carers swarm on sex offender register site

Parents and carers swarm on sex offender register site

Parents and carers swarm on sex offender register site

Parents and carers swarm on sex offender register site

Parents and carers have flocked to check one state's recently launched child sex offender register in huge numbers.

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Author now accused of producing child abuse material

Author now accused of producing child abuse material

The author of Jasper Jones and other popular novels for young readers has been slugged with more child exploitation charges, including producing the material.

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail

A man groomed by two suspected members of Chinese intelligence has been jailed before sentencing as sheriffs tried to console his distraught mother.

Government to pay $125m for COVID business settlement

Government to pay $125m for COVID business settlement

Taxpayers will be slugged $125 million to settle a class action brought by businesses impacted by one of the world's longest lockdowns.

Staff suspended after foster kids placed with murderer

Staff suspended after foster kids placed with murderer

The department responsible for looking after foster children admits it made a serious mistake by putting two children in the same home as a convicted murderer.

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Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

Media mogul placed on leave after violence allegations

A regional newspaper mogul has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence offences against a woman.

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Arrests, charges amid pitch invasion for NRL hero

Two men have been charged with offences by police after thousands of fans flooded the field after the NRL's all try-scoring record was broken in Sydney.

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

'Real hero': mourners honour slain security guard

Flowers and heartfelt messages honouring an off-duty security guard were laid during a candlelight vigil held near the spot where he was allegedly murdered.

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

A teenager forcibly arrested at a protest for wearing a shirt marked with six words says new laws cracking down on slogans don't protect anyone.

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Perth man to be extradited to SA to face murder charge

Alan Kiplimo will be extradited from Perth to Adelaide to face a murder charge over the death of Caleb Leriano, who died following an alleged assault.

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Hunting trip gone wrong ends with manslaughter charge

A man has faced court with two others to follow after a remote hunting trip ended with one man dead and multiple guns seized.

Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate

A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.

Teacher avoids jail after sexually assaulting student

A high school maths teacher has avoided jail but will spend 15 years on the child protection register after sexually assaulting a student.

Australia returns looted ancient artefacts to Mexico

In a mark of respect for heritage and national identity, Australia has handed back to Mexico stolen antiquities illegally smuggled out of the country.

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Aboriginal body gets court win in illegal logging case

A state-owned forestry company has avoided a fine for illegal logging but will still have to pay nearly half a million dollars to the affected Indigenous body.

No charges for wife of alleged cop killer

Police have abandoned plans to prosecute three people, including Dezi Freeman’s wife, due to insufficient evidence.

Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits

A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.

Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die

Two teenagers riding an e-bike have died in a horrific head-on collision with a Harley Davidson, raising more questions about the safety of the devices.

'Coward's act': teens flee after deadly car crime spree

A police hunt is under way after a 15-year-old boy was left to die when a stolen car crashed into three vehicles before rolling into a front yard.

Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds

An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.

Twist for man accused of threatening to kidnap PM

A man is no longer accused of threatening serious harm against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese by calling for him to be kidnapped.

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