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Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

A man who took under-the-table payments as an experienced Queensland lawyer has been jailed for fraud and falsifying records to conceal his crimes.

Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended

Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended

Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended

Charges possible as inquest into kambo death suspended

Two key witnesses did not give evidence about a man's death during an alternative health retreat after a coroner suspended an inquest, citing potential charges.

Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised

Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised

Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised

Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised

A parliamentary hearing has heard a history of inaccurate reporting should disallow some media organisations access to Queensland Childrens Court cases.

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Detective abused position by touching teen complainant

Detective abused position by touching teen complainant

A NSW sex crimes detective has been found guilty of abusing his position by sexually touching a teen complainant at a western Sydney park and police station.

Court puts ex-top gun's extradition fate in A-G's hands

Court puts ex-top gun's extradition fate in A-G's hands

The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.

ASIC victory in four-year pursuit of high-fee lenders

ASIC victory in four-year pursuit of high-fee lenders

Two Gold Coast lenders could face hefty fines after charging over $70 million in fees for less than half that amount in loans issued without a credit licence.

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Legal action has been taken against Optus after thousands of customers had sensitive information stolen and leaked online in a massive data breach.

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National script check system urged after boy's death

National script check system urged after boy's death

National script check system urged after boy's death

National script check system urged after boy's death

A Victorian coroner has recommended changes to the way doctors monitor prescriptions after a 16-year-old boy died following years of "doctor shopping".

Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Shots have been fired at former Mongols bikie Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim outside his Melbourne home after two cars were set alight.

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

A man who was extradited from Poland has been jailed for fraudulently using investors' money to buy property and a BMW while a Gold Coast financial trader.

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

A businessman who duped international investors out of tens of millions of dollars as part of an NDIS scheme has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison.

Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender

Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender

Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender

Teacher who abused boy freed and cleared due to gender

A former school teacher has had her conviction for abusing a young boy overturned on the basis that the NSW offence did not apply to women at the time.

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

A court document suggests a Slovakian suspect has said he did not intend to kill the country's prime minister but "wanted to injure him and damage his health".

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One driver killed as two B-double trucks collide

Two B-double trucks have collided in NSW, killing the driver of one vehicle as the driver of the other escaped uninjured.

Schoolgirl 'still alive' when shot twice in back, face

Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was likely shot twice, in the lower back and then the face before her body was dumped in barrel, a murder trial has been told.

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins is preparing to marry, as lawyers spar over documents related to the former political staffer's $2.4 million compensation payment

Horrendous death as son 'left to die in the dirt'

Two men have been jailed after admitting the manslaughter of Jakob Opacic, the brother of rugby league star Tom Opacic, who was struck while on a motorcycle.

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Kambo user's heartfelt message echoes after his death

A man who died after taking poison and hallucinogens had written a book about his history of mental health and substance abuse issues, hoping to inspire others.

Bone fragments of missing campers shown to jury

More than 20 photos of bones and teeth have been shown in the Victorian Supreme Court, as Greg Lynn stands trial accused of two murders.

'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer

A crass, vulgar and offensive tweet by Mark Latham was merely about homosexual sex and did not specifically target a state MP, his lawyers have said.

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

A woman has been found guilty by a jury of coercing her daughter into marrying an older man, who went on to kill the 20-year-old.

Penrith centre May gets no-fault NRL ban after charges

The NRL have issued Penrith centre Taylan May with a no-fault stand down after he was charged with domestic violence offences.

Bikies 'cannot hide' as dozens arrested in joint raids

Organised crime using regional towns for business have been put on notice after police in two states made dozens of arrests and seized weapons in raids.

Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO

Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.

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