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Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction

Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction

Former prime minister Julia Gillard's ex-partner Tim Mathieson faces a sexual assault conviction after a court diversion chance was taken off the table.

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

Trump overstated his wealth by billions, NY A-G says

New York Attorney-General Letitia James says evidence in her civil case shows "repeated and persistent fraudulent use" by former US president Donald Trump.

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

Two charged over 100kg drug haul after three-year probe

NSW police have charged two people for allegedly attempting to import and supply 100kg of methylamphetamine.

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ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

ABC 'elites' defensive over 'bottom feeders' criticism

An "elite" ABC news team faced criticism because its reporting of alleged war crimes was of public importance, a court has heard.

Alert system may have averted fatal air crash: coroner

Alert system may have averted fatal air crash: coroner

Two passengers posted photos on social media from an aircraft that showed heavy rain and low visibility in the minutes before all on board were killed.

Watchdog finds three former Sydney councillors corrupt

Watchdog finds three former Sydney councillors corrupt

The NSW corruption watchdog has found three former councillors engaged in serious corrupt conduct for failing to declare relationships with Chinese developers.

Business owner jailed for workers compensation fraud

Business owner jailed for workers compensation fraud

A Melbourne man who received more than $430,000 in fraudulent workers compensation payments while running a successful business has been jailed.

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Man wins $300k payout after suing judge over jailing

Man wins $300k payout after suing judge over jailing

Man wins $300k payout after suing judge over jailing

Man wins $300k payout after suing judge over jailing

A judge will be personally liable for part of a man's $300,000 compensation payout after he wrongly jailed a man during divorce proceedings.

Charges laid over Harry Garside intimate purple wig pic

Charges laid over Harry Garside intimate purple wig pic

Charges laid over Harry Garside intimate purple wig pic

Charges laid over Harry Garside intimate purple wig pic

The ex-girlfriend of Harry Garside has been hit with additional charges after allegedly displaying an intimate photo of the boxer in a purple wig in her home.

'Callous' teen left dying girl after stolen car crash

'Callous' teen left dying girl after stolen car crash

'Callous' teen left dying girl after stolen car crash

'Callous' teen left dying girl after stolen car crash

A teenager ran away after destroying a vehicle in a high-speed crash that caused more than $150,000 damage to a house as he was on parole.

Government concedes climate change may impact bonds

Government concedes climate change may impact bonds

Government concedes climate change may impact bonds

Government concedes climate change may impact bonds

The Australian government has agreed to a proposed settlement, conceding climate change may affect the value of its bonds, to end an investor class action.

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

Systemic issue before newborn baby's death in prison

A coroner has recommended an on-site neonatologist or midwife be present in Melbourne's maximum security prison after the death of a 12-day-old infant.

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

The family of a woman choked to death by her abusive husband have called for justice "for men killing women", as he was jailed for at least 17 years.

Prigozhin buried, Russia will not probe plane crash

Prigozhin buried, Russia will not probe plane crash

Prigozhin buried, Russia will not probe plane crash

Prigozhin buried, Russia will not probe plane crash

The funeral of Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin has been held in St Petersburg, as Russia says it won't probe the plane crash in which he died.

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Second store fire adds to growing list of arson attacks

Arson detectives will investigate a fire at a tobacco store in Melbourne's north, just a day after another business was significantly damaged in a blaze.

Bodies of three US marines arrive in Darwin

The remains of three US marines killed in a military aircraft crash on a Northern Territory island have arrived in Darwin.

Tears as 'Declan's law' debated while NT crime rises

A grieving mother's petition to amend NT bail laws has garnered more than 26,000 signatures and is being debated in the NT Legislative Assembly.

Seven has win in defamation case over Markle interview

A US-based paparazzo has suffered an early legal loss as he sues Seven for defamation over a Sunrise interview with Meghan Markle's father.

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Phone records place brothel owner near murder scene

A brothel owner who funded a slain mother's lifestyle has been placed near the crime scene on the morning of her alleged murder, a jury has been told.

ABC targeted ex-commando in 'PR exercise', lawyer says

Ex-platoon leader Heston Russell claims his reputation was ruined by ABC articles the broadcaster says were published in the public interest.

WA MP convicted of child abuse disqualified after trial

Former West Australian Nationals MP James Hayward has had his parliamentary fate made official as he awaits sentencing on child sexual abuse charges.

'No option' but to Taser Indigenous man in fatal arrest

An inquest has heard a Queensland police officer feared for his life when he used his Taser to continuously shock an Indigenous man who later died in hospital.

Senior Comanchero bikie faces fresh assault charges

New sexual assault charges have been laid against a former senior bikie already in custody over accusations he groomed and abused a girl.

Vigilantes get legal fees paid after flawed murder case

Two men involved in the fatal kidnapping of Canberra man Peter Keeley will be paid their legal costs after defending an inconsistent, flawed murder case.

Car blaze likely linked to tobacco trade firebombings

A car fire in Melbourne's north is believed to be linked to a series of firebombings orchestrated by crime syndicates behind Victoria's illegal tobacco trade.

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