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Man charged over woman's death in regional Victoria

Man charged over woman's death in regional Victoria

Homicide detectives have charged a 44-year-old man with murdering a woman in her regional Victorian home.

Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom

Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom

Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom

Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom

Victoria has backflipped on its opposition to naming serial killer Paul Denyer in sweeping parole law reforms to be introduced to parliament.

Doctor claims damning Veronica Nelson findings unfair

Doctor claims damning Veronica Nelson findings unfair

Doctor claims damning Veronica Nelson findings unfair

Doctor claims damning Veronica Nelson findings unfair

A doctor is appealing against findings made by a coroner who tarnished his reputation over his care of Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson while in custody.

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Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence

Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence

A police officer has admitted giving false evidence to justify why he kicked NRL star Jack Wighton out of a Canberra nightclub.

Man 'innocent' of father's abduction death, court told

Man 'innocent' of father's abduction death, court told

A court has been told a man died of natural causes rather than severe injuries allegedly caused by his son's attempt to kidnap him.

Alcohol and racism fuelling 'shocking' NT violence

Alcohol and racism fuelling 'shocking' NT violence

The Northern Territory's long-running coronial inquiry into domestic violence has resumed with experts desperately calling for funding.

Carlton recruit avoids cocaine possession conviction

Carlton recruit avoids cocaine possession conviction

Carlton AFL club recruit Elijah Hollands said he made a mistake and is "extremely remorseful" after appearing in a Gold Coast court for possessing cocaine.

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Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse

Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse

Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse

Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse

Peter Gordon has claimed he was never told a former Footscray Football Club volunteer abused a 12-year-old boy at the club's oval.

Man charged with murder over home-invasion shooting

Man charged with murder over home-invasion shooting

Man charged with murder over home-invasion shooting

Man charged with murder over home-invasion shooting

Police have charged a 25-year-old man with murdering Zachery "Zac" Davies-Scott, who died in front of his partner and children.

Whakaari owners convicted on NZ volcano safety charge

Whakaari owners convicted on NZ volcano safety charge

Whakaari owners convicted on NZ volcano safety charge

Whakaari owners convicted on NZ volcano safety charge

Four years after an eruption killed 22 people on New Zealand's White Island, Whakaari Management Ltd has been convicted on a workplace safety charge.

Concrete worker found guilty of murdering his boss

Concrete worker found guilty of murdering his boss

Concrete worker found guilty of murdering his boss

Concrete worker found guilty of murdering his boss

A man has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing and beating his boss who had visited his home to drop off a pay cheque.

Ex-premier's action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

Ex-premier's action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

Ex-premier's action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

Ex-premier's action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

A lawyer for one of three men accused of performing Nazi salutes says that unlike former premier Dominic Perrottet his client didn't wear a uniform.

Fleet changes after garbage truck pedestrian death

Fleet changes after garbage truck pedestrian death

Fleet changes after garbage truck pedestrian death

Fleet changes after garbage truck pedestrian death

A coroner has found the driver of a garbage truck that struck and killed a grandmother at a pedestrian crossing had at least 15 seconds to see her beforehand.

Pair remain behinds bars over drug-lord's killing

Pair remain behinds bars over drug-lord's killing

Pair remain behinds bars over drug-lord's killing

Pair remain behinds bars over drug-lord's killing

Two men have been charged with murder after allegedly preparing and placing vehicles used for an underworld hit on convicted drug-trafficker Alen Moradian.

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Woman found dead, man injured at five-star Crown Towers

WA police are investigating after a woman was found dead and a man badly hurt at a luxury hotel in Perth.

Gunmen still on loose as two men charged over execution

Two men in their 20s are behind bars over their alleged involvement in the daylight execution of Sydney drug lord Alen Moradian in Bondi Junction.

Ex-NSW Nationals chair 'not candid' on worker injury

A former NSW Nationals chairman did not paint a full picture after an incident on his egg farm that left a labourer seriously injured, a court has heard.

NRL stars' arrest a parody of proper policing: lawyer

NRL duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are fighting charges in a three-day court hearing, with alleged heavy-handed policing the theme of their defence.

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Police bin unjust surveillance amid 'bombshell' report

Juveniles will no longer be the target of a crime-prevention program found to be at times unlawful and often discriminatory towards Indigenous children.

Govt official to make formal apology to Jewish students

The Federal Court has ordered the Victorian education department to make a formal oral apology to five Jewish students who were bullied at a state school.

MP calls victim rally a 'rent a crowd', apologises

Queensland Labor MP Aaron Harper has accused the LNP of hijacking a victims of crime rally after losing his cool and calling them a "rent-a-crowd".

Court blocks name of TV personality facing sex charges

A TV personality charged with multiple counts of indecent treatment of children, rape, sexual assault, torture and assaults cannot be identified.

Aspiring cricket promoter avoids jail over $190k fraud

A part-time DJ who dreamt of bringing international cricketers to Melbourne has avoided jail after fleecing his employer of about $190,000 to put on the event.

Ex-guard's abuse an 'open secret' among prison officers

Poor workplace culture within a prison where an ex-guard assaulted multiple inmates meant rumours of his conduct went unreported, an inquiry has heard.

Son stayed with mother's body after 'savage' beating

Tia Minhinnick is facing significant jail time after he savagely and fatally bashed his mother, 41-year-old Angela Huata, at their Melbourne home.

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