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Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says

Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says

The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.

Man falls asleep driving minibus, killing woman

Man falls asleep driving minibus, killing woman

Man falls asleep driving minibus, killing woman

Man falls asleep driving minibus, killing woman

A 77-year-old man has admitted he fell asleep while driving a minibus, leading to a crash that killed one woman and seriously injured three others.

Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial

Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial

Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial

Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial

Fifteen jurors have been selected in the trial of a former airline captain accused of killing two campers in Victoria's alpine region.

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Three men accused of $250,000 Kimberley cattle rustling

Three men accused of $250,000 Kimberley cattle rustling

Three men accused of organising an illegal muster have been charged with stealing more 300 cattle worth a quarter of a million dollars.

Man arrested and extradited in historic murder case

Man arrested and extradited in historic murder case

After 16 years on the run, a man is facing charges over the murder of another man at an 18th birthday party in Adelaide.

Memorial unveiled to honour ambushed police officers

Memorial unveiled to honour ambushed police officers

Almost 18 months after the tragedy, a memorial for two young constables gunned down in cold blood in rural Queensland has been unveiled.

Man denied bail over 100kg of meth hidden in sandals

Man denied bail over 100kg of meth hidden in sandals

A Malaysian national has been remanded in custody after he was caught attempting to import 100kg of methamphetamine concealed within the soles of black sandals.

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3D-printed gun 'just a toy', says terror plot accused

3D-printed gun 'just a toy', says terror plot accused

3D-printed gun 'just a toy', says terror plot accused

3D-printed gun 'just a toy', says terror plot accused

A man who used a 3D printer to produce gun parts did not believe he was making functional firearms, his trial on a terrorism-related charge has been told.

Internet watchdog questions X's free-speech credentials

Internet watchdog questions X's free-speech credentials

Internet watchdog questions X's free-speech credentials

Internet watchdog questions X's free-speech credentials

Elon Musk's X continues to defend its stance against removing a church stabbing video, after a judge was told its free-speech policy was illusory.

'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs

'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs

'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs

'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs

Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.

Sharaz position in Reynolds defamation fight unclear

Sharaz position in Reynolds defamation fight unclear

Sharaz position in Reynolds defamation fight unclear

Sharaz position in Reynolds defamation fight unclear

Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford a defamation trial against Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds but he may fight her over damages.

Fatal hit-run accused being assessed for sixth bail

Fatal hit-run accused being assessed for sixth bail

Fatal hit-run accused being assessed for sixth bail

Fatal hit-run accused being assessed for sixth bail

A man, on bail for five matters before he allegedly killed a motorcyclist after veering a stolen car onto the wrong side of a highway, could secure bail again.

Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert

As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.

PM defends student protests as police warn of violence

PM defends student protests as police warn of violence

PM defends student protests as police warn of violence

PM defends student protests as police warn of violence

Anti-Semitism in all forms has been condemned by all sides of politics but politicians are warning against using the term to label peaceful protests.

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Ex-soldier on parole after admitting to DV assault

A man who was medically discharged from the Australian Defence Force has been released on immediate parole after admitting assaulting and choking his wife.

Woman sues personal safety device provider after attack

A woman is suing the supplier of a personal safety device and a security firm claiming she did not receive help when violently attacked by her ex-partner.

Migrant support hub part of DV 'eradication' plan

A NSW-first support hub will offer tailored help to women from multicultural backgrounds, who are over-represented in domestic violence figures.

Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim

A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.

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New laws questioned after court keeps Iranian locked up

A High Court ruling blocking an immigration detainee who failed to co-operate with his deportation being freed is raising questions about the need for new laws.

Man accused of stabbing ex earlier guilty of AVO breach

Anthony Monteleone has been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing a woman after earlier walking out of court despite breaching an order to protect her.

New campers murder trial to begin after jury discharged

Pilot Greg Lynn's murder trial has faced a hurdle as the first set of jurors empanelled was discharged by the judge, with a new jury to be chosen next week.

'Autopilot' hit-run driver sentenced to nine months

A Tesla driver who hit a pedestrian at a tram stop falsely claimed for years her car was on autopilot mode before pleading guilty days before trial.

Truck link to case of missing Brazilian drug diver

Police want to bring closure to the family of a Brazilian man who is still missing two years after an attempted multimillion-dollar cocaine smuggling attempt.

Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels' accounts of sex

Stormy Daniels has maintained her claims of sex with Donald Trump in a second day of testifying in a hush money trial against the former US president.

Ten-year-old boy released after tourist sexual assault

A 10-year-old boy has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of an Italian tourist in far north Queensland before being released from custody.

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