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Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud

Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud

A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.

'Infuriating': fatal crash sparks licence rethink call

'Infuriating': fatal crash sparks licence rethink call

'Infuriating': fatal crash sparks licence rethink call

'Infuriating': fatal crash sparks licence rethink call

A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.

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Bread company fined $3.4m over workplace manslaughter

Bread company fined $3.4m over workplace manslaughter

A garlic bread manufacturer has received a multimillion dollar fine in only the second prosecution of workplace manslaughter in Victoria.

Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour

No trace has ever been found of a 76-year-old man who was on a group tour with his wife at a popular tourist site when he went missing.

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain

A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk.

Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence

Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence

A man seeking bail while accused of murdering his ex-partner and dumping her in a river offered evidence pointing to her being alive when she hit the water.

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Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

Bill Gates admits to three affairs in Epstein testimony

The US House Oversight Committee has released the transcript of its interview with billionaire Bill Gates as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

An Australian living in Iran and an ex-resident now in Iraq orchestrated firebombings of Jewish targets on home soil, the nation's spy chief has revealed.

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

Drowning evidence may be 'problematic' for murder case

The defence team of a man accused of killing his ex-partner and dumping her body in a river has produced new evidence that found the mother may have drowned.

Alleged 100-bullet gunman peppered with new charges

Alleged 100-bullet gunman peppered with new charges

Alleged 100-bullet gunman peppered with new charges

Alleged 100-bullet gunman peppered with new charges

A man accused of opening fire on a busy urban shopping strip injuring 16 people has been hit with a hail of new charges without his barrister knowing.

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

Police to review response to Epstein accuser's claims

A state police force will review its interactions with former prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre before her death near Perth in 2025.

Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels

Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels

Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels

Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels

An 87-year-old man accused of a 1964 murder was described by witnesses as someone rumoured to have killed a man and hidden their body inside a dam wall.

Puppet in arson bid on Jewish deli 'not anti-Semitic'

Puppet in arson bid on Jewish deli 'not anti-Semitic'

Puppet in arson bid on Jewish deli 'not anti-Semitic'

Puppet in arson bid on Jewish deli 'not anti-Semitic'

A man was not motivated by anti-Semitic views when he was directed to set a Jewish deli alight, a judge has said.

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Homemade explosives found during raids over firebombing

Police have made a surprising discovery in two houses during early morning raids that led to the arrest of an alleged firebomber.

'Entirely at your mercy': Uber driver jailed for rape

An Uber driver has been jailed for seven years and six months for raping a young female passenger, realising "a common fear" held by women, a judge says.

Fraud charge dropped for fugitive developer's daughter

The daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif has reached a plea deal after providing falsified documents to obtain a $150 million construction loan.

Bondi hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault

Bondi massacre hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has faced court to formally deny assaulting his father after a bitter falling out.

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Baby's murder by 'dangerous' dad was preventable

The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.

Gambling billionaire's bail varied to visit mum

A court has granted a Perth billionaire facing a slew of assault, burglary and drug offences permission to travel to Sydney to visit his mother.

Murderer who stabbed terrified wife jailed for 26 years

A man who broke into his wife's home and murdered her while their children were at school will spend at least two decades behind bars.

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player Tyrone Munro is fighting allegations he assaulted his then-partner in three incidents, leading to him being stood down under the no-fault policy.

Australia's biggest class action settlement approved

More than $2.4 billion in class action settlements relating to Robodebt are set to be paid out after a protracted approval process.

Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail

A detective senior constable has been accused of multiple violent offences including using his police-issue firearm as part of threatening behaviour.

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

A self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly groomed a young girl over a decade to get her pregnant and repopulate a post-apocalyptic society.

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