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'Reckless': second man charged for illegal black flight

'Reckless': second man charged for illegal black flight

A black flight that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia has led to the arrest of a second man, who is accused of being one of the pilots.

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

Professionals at the coal face of the domestic violence response have divulged spotty instruction and systemic failures to a parliamentary inquiry.

Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes

Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes

Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes

Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes

Directing drug supplies from overseas has landed a man behind bars for years, despite his claims he was merely a small link in a criminal chain.

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Alleged ISIS bride's bail bid delayed amid report query

Alleged ISIS bride's bail bid delayed amid report query

A woman accused of joining Islamic State and keeping a teenage girl as a slave will remain in custody as prosecutors try to obtain more material.

Manslaughter charge over laneway drug overdose

Manslaughter charge over laneway drug overdose

A man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly administering drugs to an older man who died of an overdose.

'Trench warfare' sparks doubt about Alan Jones hearing

'Trench warfare' sparks doubt about Alan Jones hearing

Legal wrangling threatens to delay the trial of ex-shock jock Alan Jones on multiple sexual abuse charges, sparking a warning from a frustrated judge.

‘Off my meds’: man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat

‘Off my meds’: man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat

A man will not be jailed after a court was told he was experiencing a bipolar-related manic episode when he stormed a mosque claiming he had an assault rifle.

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Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

Pediatrician accused of molesting 10 kids faces court

A child-sex accused pediatrician has faced court after police charged him with a slew of offences over nine more alleged victims.

Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach

Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach

Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach

Ex-AFL star's partner suing Demons over privacy breach

Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Counter-terrorism police say they have charged a third man in relation to the firebombing of a synagogue that caused worldwide outrage.

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Former shock jock Kyle Sandilands claims he spent days discussing politics with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, calling her one of his favourite people.

'Forever 10': parents' emotional tributes to slain girl

'Forever 10': parents' emotional tributes to slain girl

'Forever 10': parents' emotional tributes to slain girl

'Forever 10': parents' emotional tributes to slain girl

The parents of a young girl brutally killed by a teenager on a rural property want the world to hear her voice, see her face and know her name.

Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Influences involved in a notorious protest at a defence conference could travel to Western Australia to target this year's edition, officials warn.

Uncle's quest reveals police racism in train track case

Uncle's quest reveals police racism in train track case

Uncle's quest reveals police racism in train track case

Uncle's quest reveals police racism in train track case

After a long campaign by the family of an Aboriginal teenager mysteriously found dead on train tracks, a coroner has found racism hindered the investigation.

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Neighbours' grief over remorseless killer's plea deal

An 85-year-old woman who was killed and dumped in a river is being remembered as a generous neighbour as her killer finally admitted her guilt.

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

Social workers, nurses, midwives and psychiatrists receive scant coaching on how to deal with victims of domestic violence, federal politicians have heard.

'Carry his loss': family mourn son, drunk driver jailed

A speeding, drunk driver has been jailed for 14 years over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and seriously injured his dad as they rode an e-bike.

Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate

Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough “adult crime, adult time” reforms are playing a role in the trend.

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Organised crime a 'terrible bargain' for young people

Teenage offenders have become a focus for police as Australia's most populous state proposes more powers to address organised crime.

'Mothership' linked to $100m cocaine and meth plot

Six people have been charged over an alleged $100 million cocaine and methamphetamine pipeline fed by a drug ''mothership'' moored offshore.

Charges dropped for woman accused of children's murder

A woman accused of killing her adult children has had her final murder charge dropped after nearly 10 years of police investigations and six years in custody.

Mangione face hurdles with 'mental breakdown' defence

Luigi Mangione plans to assert he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" when he gunned down a US health insurance ‌executive, a judge says.

Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group

Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.

Snowtown killer’s parole release back in limbo

A decision to block a Snowtown killer's parole has been set aside by a court, but it has ordered a new review of the process.

Teen to stand trial over businessman's fatal stabbing

A teen has been committed to stand trial after being accused of fatally stabbing the Universal Store clothing retailer co-founder at a house party.

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