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Investors conned by Caddick awarded first payments

Investors conned by Caddick awarded first payments

More than 50 investors ripped off by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick have been paid a share of some of the $3 million recovered through the sale of her assets.

Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead

Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead

Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead

Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead

The bodies of a mother and baby were found in a "confronting scene" at a Queensland home after a man walked into a police station to tell them about the deaths.

NRL player's ex had 'mother's duty' to share images

NRL player's ex had 'mother's duty' to share images

NRL player's ex had 'mother's duty' to share images

NRL player's ex had 'mother's duty' to share images

An NRL player's ex-partner said it was her duty as a mum to share intimate images of his new girlfriend to a friend after their kids found them on a device.

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Rinehart's rift with dad over his lover heard at trial

Rinehart's rift with dad over his lover heard at trial

Gina Rinehart's lawyers have argued Lang Hancock's corporate breaches before he died extinguish a competing mining dynasty's claim for a stake in her riches.

Pregnant woman threatened with chainsaw, blowtorch

Pregnant woman threatened with chainsaw, blowtorch

A man tied up and threatened his pregnant partner with a chainsaw and a blowtorch because he suspected she was carrying someone else's child, a court has heard.

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

VicForests illegally spied on anti-logging campaigners

The Victorian Information Commissioner has found VicForests unlawfully spied on several anti-logging campaigners in an attempt to discredit them.

Frenzied stabber did not know killing was wrong

Frenzied stabber did not know killing was wrong

A man who stabbed a 67-year-old woman over one hundred times in an unprovoked psychotic attack did not know what he was doing was morally wrong.

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Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Sergeant accused of rape, creating child abuse material

Investigators are seeking to extradite a Victorian police officer from Queensland after he was charged with a further 78 offences.

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Rape myths and stereotypes run rife in courts

Lawyers still refer to myths and stereotypes about rape and sexual assault victims during court proceedings, a NSW report found.

'Why?': woman found hidden in building wall identified

'Why?': woman found hidden in building wall identified

'Why?': woman found hidden in building wall identified

'Why?': woman found hidden in building wall identified

Human remains found inside the wall of a Brisbane apartment block have been identified as those of Tanya Lee Glover, who was estranged from her family.

Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

The release of a report into child sexual abuse in Tasmania's institutions will be trauma-informed, the premier says, after survivors raised concerns.

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Man arrested over alleged illegal gaming venue

Police have arrested a 37-year-old man over the discovery of an alleged illegal gaming venue operating in Melbourne.

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Bikies jailed for decades for grocer's mistaken murder

Two Mongols bikies who murdered Melbourne grocer Paul Virgona in a case of mistaken identity have been jailed nearly four years after the November 2019 crime.

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

Teen admits killing five students in high-speed crash

A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to aggravated dangerous driving after a high-speed crash that killed five students southwest of Sydney.

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Tax office whistleblower a 'hero not a villain'

Federal crossbench MPs say the prosecution of tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle should be dropped.

Judge doubtful boys' home pedophile has cured himself

A pedophile who exploited and abused vulnerable boys has another eight months to wait in prison before being eligible for release after police found his diary.

Debt 'solvers' accused of leaving clients' bills unpaid

Debt management company Solve My Debt Now has been accused of being little more than a name, allegedly making many people's financial hardship worse.

Family remember slain mum of three as gentle, loving

A 35-year-old mother of three allegedly murdered by her former partner has been remembered as a beautiful and gentle person with a zeal for life.

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Teen accused of shooting at school facing more charges

Prosecutors have laid extra charges against a 15-year-old boy accused of firing multiple gunshots at a school classroom in Western Australia.

ASX-listed Ansell hit with shareholder class action

Medical gloves and surgical suits maker Ansell has been accused of misleading investors in a class action filed in the Victorian Supreme Court.

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

A man who took an ibis from a Sydney park before attempting to cook it has been jailed on animal cruelty, stolen goods and drugs charges.

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

The Fortescue Metals Group says the native title holders of land it's mining in WA's Pilbara are entitled to compensation, but questions how and how much.

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-MP Andrew Laming says he will appeal a court decision to fine him for Facebook posts published ahead of the 2019 federal election after AEC court action.

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the case of a tax office whistleblower facing criminal charges.

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.

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