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Terror groups and affiliates slapped with sanctions

Terror groups and affiliates slapped with sanctions

Three fundamentalist groups and dozens of entities and individuals have been slapped with continued financing sanctions by the federal government.

'I think we have him': Trump says Kirk suspect arrested

'I think we have him': Trump says Kirk suspect arrested

'I think we have him': Trump says Kirk suspect arrested

'I think we have him': Trump says Kirk suspect arrested

A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump says.

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.

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World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured

World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured

Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.

Nazi spared jail for 'very serious' police intimidation

Nazi spared jail for 'very serious' police intimidation

A magistrate has labelled neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell's intimidation of a police officer and his wife as "very serious" and targeted, but spared him jail.

Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes

Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes

A landlord who lost his temper after long running disputes and attacked his tenant at an industrial complex has been jailed for manslaughter.

Jury finds aged care home not guilty of COVID-19 risk

Jury finds aged care home not guilty of COVID-19 risk

A jury has acquitted an aged care provider over allegations it did not properly train its staff in donning protective equipment before a deadly virus outbreak.

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Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

Man wrongly jailed by ex-senator's son awarded $450k

A judge says he cannot understate the impact on a man of being jailed for three weeks over false claims by a former senator's police officer son.

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.

Police honour slain officers as manhunt continues

Police honour slain officers as manhunt continues

Police honour slain officers as manhunt continues

Police honour slain officers as manhunt continues

Hundreds of riders have hit the road to honour three slain police officers, setting out on a motorcycle ride to raise money for families of the fallen.

Shooter remains at large as Kirk's body flown home

Shooter remains at large as Kirk's body flown home

Shooter remains at large as Kirk's body flown home

Shooter remains at large as Kirk's body flown home

US Vice-president JD Vance has flown to Arizona with the body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as investigators continue searching for the shooter.

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing

The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

A gunman is on the run after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a shooting that's drawn renewed attention to political violence in the US.

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail

The father of a teen charged with terrorism offences, after he was allegedly caught with bomb-making chemicals, sobbed in court as his son was given bail.

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‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

A woman with a disability who was killed by her “pure evil” partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

A university museum "inconceivably" kept autopsy remains for teaching and research without the permission of family and loved ones.

Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws

Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

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Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death

Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The political divisions rife in the US have shaped reactions to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a speaking event.

AFL great Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar is facing multiple assault charges over two separate incidents.

Childcare worker charged after abuse images discovered

A raid on the home of an alleged sexual abuser working in childcare has uncovered 1.4 million electronic files but his identity remains secret.

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

The man police say is leading an illicit tobacco syndicate, dodging $36 million in commonwealth taxes, has faced court for a brief hearing.

Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.

Man shot by police charged with attempted murder, arson

A 39-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after being shot by police as they responded to reports of a house fire.

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