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Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.

Suspect in Brussels killings shot dead by police

Suspect in Brussels killings shot dead by police

Suspect in Brussels killings shot dead by police

Suspect in Brussels killings shot dead by police

Belgian police have gunned down an armed suspect following the fatal shooting of two Swedish nationals in Brussels.

Footy club 'should have known' about brutal abuse

Footy club 'should have known' about brutal abuse

Footy club 'should have known' about brutal abuse

Footy club 'should have known' about brutal abuse

Lawyers for a man suing the Western Bulldogs over the abuse he experienced at the hands of a pedophile claim the club ought to have known about it.

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Son's DNA linked man to cold-case killing, jury told

Son's DNA linked man to cold-case killing, jury told

An ex-taxi driver is on trial for the murder of a German national in his Sydney home after his semen was found in the deceased man's mouth, a court has heard.

Shot that killed prisoner needed to stop escape: lawyer

Shot that killed prisoner needed to stop escape: lawyer

A corrective services officer was only trying to prevent an escape when he shot a man in the back, his barrister has told a jury.

'A disgrace': minister bristles over protest grilling

'A disgrace': minister bristles over protest grilling

A NSW minister is defending her track record after a series of incidents at pro-Palestine protests, including the arrest of a man after a weekend rally.

Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.

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Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

Teen charged with murder over inner-city shooting

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following the shooting of Dejan "Danny" Radulovic in Sydney's inner west three months ago.

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

The former head of Coles' strategic initiatives division has been unable to explain why he stole almost $2 million from the supermarket giant.

Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

A man is being questioned by police after a million-dollar reward was offered to help track down the suspected killers in a two decade, double murder cold-case.

AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model

AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model

AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model

AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model

Police no longer allege that a former CEO breached an AVO taken out by model Simone Holtznagel days after he was cleared of stalking her.

US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors

US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors

US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors

US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors

A federal US judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump has imposed a narrow gag order on him.

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

A prison officer is defending a murder charge after shooting a shackled inmate who'd slipped a colleague's grip and run across a road.

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

The West Australian government has released details about its firearm laws overhaul, including a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

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Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

All hate speech, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, must be condemned, the foreign minister says as Israel-Palestine tensions simmer in Australia.

Sydney doctor denies stealth rape of Melbourne man

Dermatologist Liang Joo Leow says he had no intention of having sex without a condom with a man he is accused of stealth raping.

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police have released images of a man they are seeking from pro-Palestine protests in Sydney's CBD after violent scenes.

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Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death.

Accused boss killer's life 'out of control', court told

A concreter has claimed he acted in self-defence when he stabbed his boss who had dropped around to his house to deliver a pay cheque.

X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.

Martial artist jailed for kick that killed 70yo man

Francois Joseph Ghassibe will spend at least three more years behind bars for the manslaughter of 70-year-old Brian Richardson in a road-rage incident.

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.

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