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Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

A man accused of murdering a woman in a regional house while two children were home has delayed his court appearance after acting belligerent to prison staff.

Man charged with murder over suburban park shooting

Man charged with murder over suburban park shooting

Man charged with murder over suburban park shooting

Man charged with murder over suburban park shooting

A man arrested after "hiding underwater amongst the reeds" following a fatal shooting in a suburban park has been charged with murder.

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Mother confronts son's killer after decades of pain

Mother confronts son's killer after decades of pain

The mother of a teenager killed almost three decades ago by a Molotov cocktail has spoken of the guilt and pain she has been forced to endure.

US judge allows release of Epstein grand jury docs

US judge allows release of Epstein grand jury docs

Documents presented to the court in the trial against disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his friend Ghislaine Maxwell are to be made public.

Father's remorse as inquest for boy in state care ends

Father's remorse as inquest for boy in state care ends

The grieving father of a boy who died in state care has told a coroner that he and the 10-year-old's mother made the wrong choices before their son died.

'Gutless coward': ex-nurse sentenced for beach murder

'Gutless coward': ex-nurse sentenced for beach murder

Rajwinder Singh will spend at least 25 years behind bars after receiving a life sentence for fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach.

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'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

A woman whose negligent driving killed a 12-year-old boy as he walked with friends during school pick-up won't serve any time behind bars.

Third teenager charged with murder over park stabbing

Third teenager charged with murder over park stabbing

Third teenager charged with murder over park stabbing

Third teenager charged with murder over park stabbing

Police have charged a third 15-year-old with murder for his alleged role in the fatal knifing of a 17-year-old student at a park.

State-forced witness testimony 'good democratically'

State-forced witness testimony 'good democratically'

State-forced witness testimony 'good democratically'

State-forced witness testimony 'good democratically'

A 120-year-old law forcing people to give evidence at inquiries has been slammed in court as the separation of power between judges and politicians is examined.

Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting

Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting

Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting

Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting

Two people have been charged over a fatal shooting south of a major capital, prompting calls for greater police resourcing.

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

A man murdered his partner in an apparent violent act of jealousy, prompting recommendations for change to police domestic violence procedures.

Hair traces on brick thwart accused killer's bail bid

Hair traces on brick thwart accused killer's bail bid

Hair traces on brick thwart accused killer's bail bid

Hair traces on brick thwart accused killer's bail bid

A man who claimed to have accidentally killed his wife by reversing over her with a tractor-powered slasher has attacked the evidence used to send him to trial.

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology

Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".

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Ex-nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

A nurse who was sacked in a firestorm of criticism will face trial over alleged threats of violence towards Israeli patients in covertly recorded video chat.

'Never forgiven': ex-nurse convicted of fatal stabbing

A jury has found Rajwinder Singh guilty of murder at his retrial after he was accused of fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley at a far-north Queensland beach.

'Respect' frustrates Reynolds' pursuit of Higgins' cash

A judge has reserved his decision over ex-senator Linda Reynolds' application to bankrupt Brittany Higgins after she lost a bruising defamation battle.

Blow for Rebel Wilson in fight over embattled film

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has suffered a setback as her unreleased directorial debut film remains mired in legal battles in two continents.

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'Breaks my heart': mum's anguish as teen inquest ends

The mother of a teen who fatally self-harmed in custody says she understands why her son took his life after a coroner delivered his inquest findings.

Toddler death prompts coroner's septic tank reprimand

The death of a toddler who fell into a septic tank in a remote community has led a coroner to rebuke government agencies for not ensuring such tanks are safe.

'Housemate from hell's' three-month tirade exposed

Victims of a three-month tirade by an evicted housemate have revealed how their lives have been permanently altered by her offending.

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

A would-be thief accused of an aged care centre rape has testified his alleged victim said "you’re not getting away with this" before he was able to escape.

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Three men will face court charged with the public display of Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material after a federal police investigation.

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