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Mystery surrounds proceeds of $2.8m jewellery theft

Mystery surrounds proceeds of $2.8m jewellery theft

A well-known Sydney jeweller accused of robbing his own store will have to wait to learn if he will be released from custody.

Toddler found safe after car they were in was stolen

Toddler found safe after car they were in was stolen

Toddler found safe after car they were in was stolen

Toddler found safe after car they were in was stolen

A toddler has been found unhurt after the car they were inside was stolen from a Melbourne suburb.

Huge stakes in court battle for Hancock mining spoils

Huge stakes in court battle for Hancock mining spoils

Huge stakes in court battle for Hancock mining spoils

Huge stakes in court battle for Hancock mining spoils

Billions of dollars in iron ore riches is being fought over in a Perth courtroom where the descendants of pioneering miners will air their competing claims.

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Corruption report to be published after block bid fails

Corruption report to be published after block bid fails

Property developer John Woodman's latest push to stop the release of a corruption watchdog report has been thrown out, paving the way for its publication.

Man who killed fake Airpods seller jailed for 21 years

Man who killed fake Airpods seller jailed for 21 years

Abdul Karaali will spend the next two decades in jail for the brutal murder of a young man for selling fake Apple earphones.

Ex-teacher texted teen for sex to make partner jealous

Ex-teacher texted teen for sex to make partner jealous

A former deputy principal says he drunk-texted an undercover police officer he thought was a 14-year-old girl in a plan to make his ex-partner jealous.

Illegal online gambling a bad bet after $5 million fine

Illegal online gambling a bad bet after $5 million fine

A firm that operated an unregulated online poker playing service has been fined $5 million with authorities saying the penalty should act as general deterrence.

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Duo accused of smuggling $61m in cocaine inside yacht

Duo accused of smuggling $61m in cocaine inside yacht

Duo accused of smuggling $61m in cocaine inside yacht

Duo accused of smuggling $61m in cocaine inside yacht

Two men have faced court after being extradited to Queensland over the alleged discovery of almost 250kg of cocaine hidden inside a yacht.

City mural aims to paint a picture of Assange's plight

City mural aims to paint a picture of Assange's plight

City mural aims to paint a picture of Assange's plight

City mural aims to paint a picture of Assange's plight

Street artist Scott Marsh says many people have been stopping him to ask about the large graffiti mural he is creating in the centre of Sydney.

More charges against driver after triple-fatality crash

More charges against driver after triple-fatality crash

More charges against driver after triple-fatality crash

More charges against driver after triple-fatality crash

The sole survivor of a crash that killed three people has had more charges laid against him in relation to a carjacking the day before the fatal pile-up.

Man jailed for sex assaults on teen girl after grooming

Man jailed for sex assaults on teen girl after grooming

Man jailed for sex assaults on teen girl after grooming

Man jailed for sex assaults on teen girl after grooming

A man who was aged 27 when he groomed and then committed sexual offences against a teenage girl has been sentenced to jail in a Brisbane court.

Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments

Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments

Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments

Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments

More than 2500 residents who were locked down in nine Melbourne public housing towers will each be paid $2200 or $1130 after settling with the state government.

Drug found in toddler's autopsy matches police seizure

Drug found in toddler's autopsy matches police seizure

Drug found in toddler's autopsy matches police seizure

Drug found in toddler's autopsy matches police seizure

Police found antidepressants in the home of Cecil Patrick Kennedy after 21-month-old Jordan Thompson died in his care with drugs in his system.

Extra jail for Qld 'father figure' child abuse predator

Extra jail for Qld 'father figure' child abuse predator

Extra jail for Qld 'father figure' child abuse predator

Extra jail for Qld 'father figure' child abuse predator

A 77-year-old man already in jail for sexually abusing adolescent boys has admitted offending against a boy aged 13 about four decades ago.

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'It hurts still 20 years later': mum's anguish

A $750,000 reward is on offer to anyone who can help police solve the mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl on the NSW north coast more than 20 years ago.

Premier backs police after 'vicious' triple shooting

Police will be given more resources if they need it to tackle another street shooting in Sydney, Premier Chris Minns says.

New powers for NT police to combat knife crimes

The Northern Territory government will legislate to give police more power to crack down on knife crimes.

Two men fighting for life, gunman on the run

Police say they are hunting at least one gunman after three people were shot while sitting in parked cars in Sydney's southwest.

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Man charged with murder over death at retirement unit

A man has been charged with murder following the discovery earlier this month of a woman's body at a retirement home unit in Rockhampton.

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Sexual assault experts, survivor advocates and support services will appear before a senate committee examining reforms to improve consent laws and education.

Two charged over fatal assault following body find

A man and a woman will face court charged with murder following a fatal assault in Melbourne's south-east.

Family of woman facing Iran execution avoid deportation

The family of a woman facing the death penalty in Iran has avoided deportation from Australia with a court ruling their refugee protection visa be reconsidered.

Triple homicide probe after crash involving stolen car

A driver who allegedly sparked a three-car collision that left three people dead was in a relationship with one of the victims, Queensland Police have revealed.

Big fine for mass dumping of asbestos contaminated soil

A man who pleaded guilty two two charges after contaminated soil was dumped on his property must pay more than $200,000 and clean up his land within months.

Two men to stand trial over body in concrete death

Two men have been committed to stand trial over the death of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete months after he was reported missing.

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