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Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader

Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police have released images of a man they are seeking from pro-Palestine protests in Sydney's CBD after violent scenes.

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.

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Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless'

Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death.

Accused boss killer's life 'out of control', court told

Accused boss killer's life 'out of control', court told

A concreter has claimed he acted in self-defence when he stabbed his boss who had dropped around to his house to deliver a pay cheque.

X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges

X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.

Martial artist jailed for kick that killed 70yo man

Martial artist jailed for kick that killed 70yo man

Francois Joseph Ghassibe will spend at least three more years behind bars for the manslaughter of 70-year-old Brian Richardson in a road-rage incident.

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First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

First female chief justice farewelled as 'leader'

The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.

'Bicycle bandit' charged over decade of bank robberies

'Bicycle bandit' charged over decade of bank robberies

'Bicycle bandit' charged over decade of bank robberies

'Bicycle bandit' charged over decade of bank robberies

After almost two decades, police have arrested and charged a man in his 70s they allege is the "bicycle bandit" responsible for a series of bank robberies.

Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

Killer who cut off ankle monitor back in police custody

A convicted rapist and killer is back in police custody after the 55-year-old high-risk offender allegedly cut off an ankle monitor.

High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss

A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.

Woodchipper death victim 'feared partner leaving him'

Woodchipper death victim 'feared partner leaving him'

Woodchipper death victim 'feared partner leaving him'

Woodchipper death victim 'feared partner leaving him'

The greatest fear of a man whose body was put into a woodchipper was that the woman accused of his murder would leave him, a court has heard.

Court to discuss merging Reynolds' two defamation cases

Court to discuss merging Reynolds' two defamation cases

Court to discuss merging Reynolds' two defamation cases

Court to discuss merging Reynolds' two defamation cases

Brittany Higgins may face repeated cross-examination in court, depending how the defamation cases taken by her former boss Senator Linda Reynolds proceed.

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Vanessa Amorosi denies house pact was made with her mum

Vanessa Amorosi has disputed in court a suggestion that she sued her mother for ownership of two properties because she was in a difficult financial situation.

Massage therapist sexually assaulted female clients

A 65-year-old massage therapist has admitted sexually assaulting female clients during sessions, including one 12-year-old girl.

Man charged over stealing cars used in fatal shooting

NSW Police have arrested and charged a man with multiple offences relating to the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old outside his western Sydney home.

Repressed sexuality led to teacher's abuse of student

A female teacher jailed over sexual crimes involving a student would have found a more appropriate partner if she acknowledged her sexuality, a judge has said.

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Backpacker murder accused gets $190k for dropped charge

Prosecutors have been ordered to pay $190,000 to the former boyfriend of German backpacker Simone Strobel after withdrawing charges over her death.

'Too late for sorry': family's anguish after killing

A 22-year-old man who choked another to death in what started as self-defence has been told by the victim's brother it's too late for apologies.

Hostage-taker cleared of abuse charge due to impairment

A man acquitted of terrorism after taking hostages in a dive shop has been found not responsible for possessing child abuse material on mental health grounds.

'Lenient' sentences upheld for pair convicted of rape

A Victorian court has thrown out an appeal against the community corrections orders handed down to two men convicted of raping a young woman.

Man held as Singapore-Perth flight returns over threat

An Australian man has reportedly been arrested by Singaporean police after a Scoot plane bound for Perth returned to Singapore because of a bomb threat.

Man charged with murder over teenager's death

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of another 18-year-old man in Mount Isa, in outback Queensland.

Gong helps 2032 Games organisers put Brisbane on map

Brisbane Olympic organising committee boss Andrew Liveris says a rare UN gong will help their quest to create a world-recognised brand ahead of the Games.

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