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Case of double-murder accused ex-cop delayed until 2025

Case of double-murder accused ex-cop delayed until 2025

The case of a former cop accused of killing a Sydney couple has been further delayed as his new taxpayer-funded legal team scrambles to get across the evidence.

Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

A former Victoria Police detective who doctored evidence against an innocent woman in a drug investigation has been imprisoned for his deceptions.

Extradition of Easey St murders suspect edges closer

Extradition of Easey St murders suspect edges closer

Extradition of Easey St murders suspect edges closer

Extradition of Easey St murders suspect edges closer

One of Australia's most shocking cold cases is edging towards a trial as the Italian government signs off on the extradition of suspect from Rome.

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Aust woman's drug-smuggling trial begins in Japan

Aust woman's drug-smuggling trial begins in Japan

Perth grandmother Donna Nelson has told a Japanese court she didn't know she had drugs in her luggage as her smuggling trial began two years after her arrest.

Silent Alan Jones to fight indecent assault charges

Silent Alan Jones to fight indecent assault charges

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail after being, charged with 24 offences against eight victims between 2001 and 2019, when he dominated the airwaves.

'Not the frailest I've seen': cop who tasered woman, 95

'Not the frailest I've seen': cop who tasered woman, 95

An elderly woman holding a knife was not meant to die after being tasered for being a threat as she approached police officers and paramedics, a jury has heard.

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies given good report card after four arrests

Schoolies revellers on the Gold Coast have been congratulated with the overwhelming majority keeping out of trouble and just four arrested for minor offences.

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$105m fraud trial won't be probed for juror misconduct

$105m fraud trial won't be probed for juror misconduct

$105m fraud trial won't be probed for juror misconduct

$105m fraud trial won't be probed for juror misconduct

The son of an ex-deputy tax commissioner and two others involved in tax fraud will not be able to examine potential juror misconduct at their nine-month trial.

Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns

Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns

Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns

Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns

Supreme Court justice Gregory Geason has formally tendered his resignation after being found guilty of assault and emotional abuse.

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

NAB sued for failing customers in financial hardship

Customers facing issues such as domestic violence and serious medical conditions were let down by NAB in their requests for support, a lawsuit alleges.

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

An ankle monitor removed from an Afghan refugee has been reattached by officials despite the High Court ruling such visa measures to be punitive.

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is starting with a verdict due later in 2024.

Eight killed in second mass attack in China in a week

Eight killed in second mass attack in China in a week

Eight killed in second mass attack in China in a week

Eight killed in second mass attack in China in a week

Police say a former student who killed eight people in a stabbing spree at a vocational college in China was angry he did not get his graduation certificate.

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Man accused of murdering his neighbour in front of kids

Three teenagers witnessed the fatal stabbing of a 51-year-old woman in her home but police say it wasn't family violence but a 'tragic set of circumstances'.

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Man arrested after teens witness woman's fatal stabbing

A man has been arrested after emergency services called to a home in Melbourne found the body of a woman.

Man charged over siege and carjacking

A man has been charged with assaulting police, false imprisonment, threats to kill and other offences following a carjacking and siege.

Man accused of woman's fatal brain injury denied bail

A man has sought bail after being charged with the manslaughter of his girlfriend following a podcast and inquest held in the eight years since her death.

Cops warned driver about speed days before fatal crash

A man who fatally crushed two people on an iconic Sydney bridge while speeding to the casino was warned by police 10 days earlier at the same site.

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Mother's pain as daughter's killer awaits sentence

The family of murdered woman Maryam Hamka have faced her killer Toby Loughnane in court as fronted a pre-sentence hearing.

Woman 'deeply regrets' packing golden gun in luggage

A US woman will continue awaiting sentence for bringing a gold-plated gun and ammunition into Australia after further delays.

Queensland on highway to hellish road toll record

The Sunshine State is trending towards the most road fatalities in a year with a major highway the scene of an increasing number of deaths.

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, has faced court for the first time.

Cop who tasered elderly woman should have 'evaluated'

Police should aim to use the least amount of force necessary when conducting their duties, a trial over the tasering death of an elderly woman has been told.

Rapist jailed for 'extremely frightening' hotel attack

A man who violently raped a woman multiple times at a luxury hotel had a "concerning" ongoing denial about the true nature of his offending, a judge has said.

Fiery tobacco turf wars spill across state border

A ram raid and arson attacks on tobacconists have lawmakers worried that Victoria's tobacco wars are spreading beyond the state's borders.

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