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Teen complicit in 14-year-old boy's stabbing murder

Teen complicit in 14-year-old boy's stabbing murder

A teen has been remanded in custody after a jury found him guilty of the murder of a young boy who was walking home with friends.

'It wasn't me': man's plea after guilty murder verdict

'It wasn't me': man's plea after guilty murder verdict

'It wasn't me': man's plea after guilty murder verdict

'It wasn't me': man's plea after guilty murder verdict

A man will spend at least 20 years in prison after being found guilty of murder following the disappearance of his American girlfriend eight years ago.

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

'Inadequate': police response to fatal DV attack lashed

Police have copped criticism for taking nearly an hour to respond to a triple-zero call detailing a disturbing domestic violence attack.

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'Vile piece of work': notorious abuser to be extradited

'Vile piece of work': notorious abuser to be extradited

Sweeping child safety reforms have been unveiled after a landmark inquiry into a notorious serial pedophile's crimes exposed widespread systemic failures.

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

'Happy New Year': TV host hit with mammoth court delay

The former host of a TV cooking program has been hit with a monumental delay as he attempts to clear his name of unwanted sexual touching allegations.

Police push for accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars

Police push for accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars

A police prosecutor has urged a magistrate to refuse bail for a woman who returned from Syria after allegedly being married to an Islamic State fighter.

'Kind, devoted': fallen officer remembered one year on

'Kind, devoted': fallen officer remembered one year on

A tight-knit community has paid tribute to the legacy of a police officer who was murdered while serving a home repossession order at a remote property.

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'Predatory' teacher shows no remorse for student abuse

'Predatory' teacher shows no remorse for student abuse

'Predatory' teacher shows no remorse for student abuse

'Predatory' teacher shows no remorse for student abuse

A man serving 46 years in jail for abusing his daughter has been sentenced for crimes he committed while working as a PE teacher more than four decades ago.

Arrests after car with baby inside stolen from driveway

Arrests after car with baby inside stolen from driveway

Arrests after car with baby inside stolen from driveway

Arrests after car with baby inside stolen from driveway

Several people have been accused of stealing a car with a baby inside in front of the mother in a terrifying daylight robbery.

Toddler's death painted as tragic mystery, not murder

Toddler's death painted as tragic mystery, not murder

Toddler's death painted as tragic mystery, not murder

Toddler's death painted as tragic mystery, not murder

There is no evidence a man ever assaulted a two-year-old boy, let alone inflicted a fatal blow in the middle of the night, his lawyer says.

Off-duty cop clocked at 200km/h in alleged street race

Off-duty cop clocked at 200km/h in alleged street race

Off-duty cop clocked at 200km/h in alleged street race

Off-duty cop clocked at 200km/h in alleged street race

A police constable's job is on the line after he was clocked travelling 120km/h over the speed limit during an alleged illegal street race.

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

An independent investigation could be held into the detention of almost a dozen Australians taken by Israel while trying to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza.

Tradie's mysterious death on roadside likely a homicide

Tradie's mysterious death on roadside likely a homicide

Tradie's mysterious death on roadside likely a homicide

Tradie's mysterious death on roadside likely a homicide

More than a decade after a young tradie was found lying dead in a pool of blood in a resort town, a coroner has ruled he was likely killed with a weapon.

‘Foot fetish’ nurse accused of abuse stays behind bars

‘Foot fetish’ nurse accused of abuse stays behind bars

‘Foot fetish’ nurse accused of abuse stays behind bars

‘Foot fetish’ nurse accused of abuse stays behind bars

A mental health nurse and father of three will stay behind bars after a court heard “deeply troubling” claims involving six vulnerable patients.

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Blood-stained shirt pivotal in toddler murder trial

Despite only knowing his partner and her children for two months, a man is alleged to have escalated household discipline against her two-year-old to murder.

Teen accused of terror plot over Libs' nuclear policy

A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to preparing a terrorist attack after being accused of preparing homemade explosives targeting a political party and event.

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.

Ex-AFL star exploited trust of families with pool fraud

A former AFL player, who ripped off families with shoddy pool installation works, has been jailed for exploiting the trust and goodwill of his customers.

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ISIS bride rejects extremism, decries Syrian 'hell'

A lawyer for an accused ISIS bride has told a court her client rejects the terror group and is grateful to be back in multicultural Australia.

'Poisoned': daughter accused of killing elderly parents

A woman accused of killing her parents may have been motivated by the "misplaced idea" she could spare them from a nursing home, a court has been told.

'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP

A Christian man who sent offensive messages about abortion to openly gay MP Alex Greenwich has apologised as he awaits sentencing before court.

'Heart goes out': PM urges inquiry into girl's death

A nine-year-old Australian girl was shot dead by a police officer in Pakistan in a case of mistaken identity during an armed robbery.

Triple-zero call revealed after mum's free birth death

The final hours leading up to a new mum's death after complications during a free birth have been revealed, including a triple-zero call.

Former AI exec convicted after drunken pub gig punch-up

A cybersecurity expert's anger management problems have cost him a job at a high-powered tech company and landed him with two criminal convictions.

'Senseless': note found after bodies pulled from river

A six-year-old girl whose body was recovered from a river over the weekend may have been deliberately thrown in the water by her father, who also died.

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