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‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead

‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead

An alleged serial rapist accused of a crime spree that terrified millions of Australians has foreshadowed that he will plead guilty to some charges.

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Police have been urged to "throw the book" at rival protesters who turned violent on the nation's best-known beach, but they'll have to find them first.

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

The Murdochs have settled their legal battle over who will control one of the highest-profile global media groups.

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Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

A US federal court judge ruled President Trump is not entitled to immunity from a defamation verdict regarding his denial of the rape of writer E Jean Carroll.

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11

At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".

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Delays 'not outcome changing' after refugee's fall

Delays 'not outcome changing' after refugee's fall

Delays 'not outcome changing' after refugee's fall

Delays 'not outcome changing' after refugee's fall

A coroner has found a delay in consulting a neurosurgeon and an air ambulance's arrival after a refugee's ultimately fatal fall were not "outcome changing".

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

The Wiggles are fighting an unlawful dismissal lawsuit from their former chief executive, who claims the blue Wiggle undermined him.

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.

Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.

Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders

Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders

Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders

Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders

A New Zealand woman has gone on trial charged with murdering her two children whose bodies were later discovered in suitcases.

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Former BBL cricketer pleads not guilty to child abuse

An ex-Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler has entered not guilty pleas to two charges of child sexual abuse.

NZ father on the run for years shot dead by police

A father who disappeared into dense forest and was on the run for almost four years with his children has been shot and killed by police in New Zealand.

Trump threatens to deport defiant Chicago protesters

Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from Apocalypse Now.

'Unnecessary tragedy': probe into deadly police chase

Police will assess if rules were followed after a car chase ended in a crash that killed a teenager and injured four other people.

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Tears for young victims as cops search for gang killers

The deaths of two boys on usually quiet suburban streets has the hallmarks of a youth gang attack as detectives hunt for up to eight offenders.

Coles, Woolies staff stuck in mass underpayment case

A major supermarket failed to keep proper shift records and docked employees' pay for branded clothing, but four major underpayment lawsuits remain in limbo.

Trial delay for US man linked with Wieambilla shootings

A US man accused of telling an Australian family to show no mercy to police before two officers were shot has been given more time to prepare his legal defence.

Man jailed for bringing loaded firearm into packed MCG

A man who claimed he brought a loaded revolver to an AFL match to protect himself will remain in custody for at least another five months.

Dance teacher jailed for 'brazen' sex assault on 14yo

A girl was 50 years younger than the dance instructor who sexually assaulted her in the granny flat of a home he shared with his elderly mother.

Authorities wanted to seize prizes, lottery trial told

A businessman is facing trial on charges of conducting an unlawful lottery, over promotions with prizes worth millions of dollars.

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

A businessman, who defrauded would-be investors of more than $34 million, is behind bars awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of scores of charges.

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