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Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

A drug user said sorry and fled after fatally stabbing a meth dealer during a midnight robbery in a rural home.

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after originally being charged with drug trafficking offences.

Teen accused of having terror material to be released

Teen accused of having terror material to be released

Teen accused of having terror material to be released

Teen accused of having terror material to be released

A teen will be released from youth detention after a Supreme Court judge found a magistrate did not make an error in granting him bail.

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German police shoot dead suspect in Berlin Pride attack

German police shoot dead suspect in Berlin Pride attack

Berlin police have ‌shot dead a suspect being ‌sought over a Pride parade attack in the German capital, authorities say.

German leader condemns 'heinous' pride festival attack

German leader condemns 'heinous' pride festival attack

Police have released a photograph of the suspected perpetrator of a vehicle attack on a gay pride parade in Berlin that's left one woman dead and 16 injured.

Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest

Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest

Ethical standards are investigating two police shootings in one state after a bystander was caught in the crossfire during an attempted arrest.

Driving law review puts killer motorists on notice

Driving law review puts killer motorists on notice

One state's driving laws will undergo a 20-month review as the government puts killer motorists on notice for tougher penalties in the future.

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Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

One state has commissioned research on better protecting sexual assault victims who face the trauma of their counselling notes being disclosed during trials.

Two people shot by police after knives incident

Two people shot by police after knives incident

Two people shot by police after knives incident

Two people shot by police after knives incident

Two people have been shot and injured by police after reports of a man armed with knives.

Officer shot, man found dead after stand-off

Officer shot, man found dead after stand-off

Officer shot, man found dead after stand-off

Officer shot, man found dead after stand-off

A 45-year-old man has been found dead in a garden shed after shooting at police officers called to a property on a domestic violence matter.

'My life burnt down': the cost of leaving violence

'My life burnt down': the cost of leaving violence

'My life burnt down': the cost of leaving violence

'My life burnt down': the cost of leaving violence

Two women have revealed the economic impact of starting their lives over as the financial cost of escaping domestic violence soars by 71 per cent in a decade.

Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches

Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches

Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches

Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches

Rebel Wilson emerged victorious but hardly unscathed from a fiercely fought defamation battle over Instagram posts about the star of her directorial debut.

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray

Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over an “unprovoked” attack at a London nightclub, but prosecutors have dropped assault charges against him.

Rapper to give evidence in own defence at rape trial

Rapper to give evidence in own defence at rape trial

Rapper to give evidence in own defence at rape trial

Rapper to give evidence in own defence at rape trial

A British rapper on trial over the alleged rape of a young fan after an Australian show will give evidence in his defence.

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Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

Sea World crash families tell of 'loss beyond measure'

A fatal mid-air collision at a theme park has caused lifelong grief for families of victims and ongoing medical problems for survivors, a coroner has heard.

Jumping castle maker queries inquest involvement

An inquest into a primary school jumping castle tragedy that left six children dead is moving closer to a start, almost five years after the event.

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Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case

Detectives have doubled a reward and launched new forensic tests as they renew efforts to solve a brutal stabbing that has remained unsolved for decades.

Women ‘listed for sex’ on alleged AI deepfake posters

Detectives say a man hijacked women’s faces for AI porn posters, advertising them for sex and leaving them humiliated, fearful and deeply distressed.

Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine

A breakout Socceroos star has allegedly tested positive for cocaine, after police pulled him over in his BMW for speeding nearly 50km/h over the limit.

Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed

There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.

EU slaps $1.4b fine on Google over app store and search

Google has been fined by the European Union for breaking digital antitrust regulations, copping a $1.4 billion penalty over its Play app store and search.

Native title exists: court hands back land to ancestors

A historically significant native title has been handed back to traditional ancestors following a long and difficult federal court judgment.

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