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'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

'Betrayal': Aussie teacher allegedly murdered in India

An Australian school teacher who went missing in India is being remembered for his "heart of gold" as police allege he was murdered by his brother.

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

Teens arrested, charged over spate of machete attacks

A state government says its strengthened knife laws are working, as several teenagers are arrested following a brawl at a major train precinct.

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

Where there is a will, there is a way, except when you die without one - a lack of estate planning can trigger headaches for loved ones, experts say.

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Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

Doctor's drug prescribing had 'direct role' in deaths

A coronial investigation has found a now-retired medical practitioner irresponsibly prescribed drugs to two patients which played a direct role in their deaths.

Man's hand severed in 'brutal' home invasion

Man's hand severed in 'brutal' home invasion

Police are calling for public assistance as they investigate a violent home invasion that resulted in a young man's hand being severed by a machete.

Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.

Former model files rape complaint against ex-Elite boss

Former model files rape complaint against ex-Elite boss

Former supermodel Carre Otis has filed a complaint in France against ex-model agency head Gerald Marie, alleging rape and trafficking.

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Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.

'Attack plan': community assured after boy's arrest

'Attack plan': community assured after boy's arrest

'Attack plan': community assured after boy's arrest

'Attack plan': community assured after boy's arrest

Police say they have evidence a 13-year-old boy intended to cause "serious harm" to a primary school but are not referring to it as a terrorist attack.

Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Actor James Handy stabbed to death aged 81

Veteran actor James Handy is dead at 81 after the Top Gun: Maverick star was allegedly stabbed at a Los Angeles home by his girlfriend's son.

Underpants 'anomaly' leads to jail in cocaine caper

Underpants 'anomaly' leads to jail in cocaine caper

Underpants 'anomaly' leads to jail in cocaine caper

Underpants 'anomaly' leads to jail in cocaine caper

A man arrested at an airport with a large package of drugs concealed in his groin has been jailed for his "unsophisticated" crime.

Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid

Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid

Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid

Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid

A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.

Hunt for teens after homeless man stabbed, left to die

Hunt for teens after homeless man stabbed, left to die

Hunt for teens after homeless man stabbed, left to die

Hunt for teens after homeless man stabbed, left to die

Police are examining CCTV footage appearing to show a group of hooded youths mouthing off at the victim before the man stumbled into a sports bar for help.

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Inquiry launched after slain girl's parents' plea

The workings of a mental health review tribunal will be examined after a 10-year-old girl was killed in a rural town by a young person known to her.

'He was a grub': woodchipper murderer launches appeal

A woman found guilty of murder following the grisly woodchipper death of her ex-partner has appealed years after her conviction.

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

The radicalisation of a school student who went on to commit a horrific killing of a police worker only took place a month before the shooting.

Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot

A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.

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Record bust seizes more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches

Pet businesses and owners are on notice after authorities seized about $200,000 worth of exotic cockroaches from a single breeder.

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

A man who gained worldwide fame by tackling a gunman has been accused of putting his father in a headlock amid a family dispute.

Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam

A self-described "master psychic" has admitted defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars over two decades, leaving one of her victims homeless.

Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.

US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told

A US woman was dependent on others for financial support and self-harmed before she disappeared, a murder trial has been told.

Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.

Warnings piled up before deaths of 35 at-risk children

Child protection services were alerted about 35 children at least twice before their deaths, with one child the subject of 28 reports from the age of six days.

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