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'Final step' to seal mega-union's divorce

'Final step' to seal mega-union's divorce

The Federal Court has been asked to finalise a two-and-a-half year battle by mining workers who wish to split from the CFMMEU.

Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.

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Johnson case detective stands by police investigation

Johnson case detective stands by police investigation

A former detective who re-investigated the death of gay mathematician Scott Johnson has been grilled over police resistance to the possibility he was murdered.

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

Murder accused says brothers' stabbing in self-defence

A Geelong man who fatally stabbed a 26-year-old and injured his brother was angry his girlfriend was talking to one of the victims, prosecutors say.

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

Accused referee basher given new freedom ahead of trial

A Sydney man will be able to attend three local gyms and work as a foreman to support his wife and young child as he faces charges of assaulting a referee.

Fraudsters to solve the mystery of the missing millions

Fraudsters to solve the mystery of the missing millions

Two men who ripped off $42 million from the ATO have shown no remorse but have not lived lavish lives as a result of their intricate scheme, a court has heard.

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Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Men acquitted of Vic murder talk up early plea offers

Lawyers for two men acquitted of murdering a man found tortured and buried in a shallow grave have argued for lesser sentences because of early offers to plead.

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

A cruel and callous property swindler who stole $10 million from retirees through fake investments has been jailed for a decade.

Judge angry at Trump lawyers' 'ridiculous' questioning

Judge angry at Trump lawyers' 'ridiculous' questioning

Judge angry at Trump lawyers' 'ridiculous' questioning

Judge angry at Trump lawyers' 'ridiculous' questioning

Donald Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial for a third day, with the judge becoming frustrated by the former US president's lawyers.

Chamberlain flags jury change in wake of Folbigg pardon

Chamberlain flags jury change in wake of Folbigg pardon

Chamberlain flags jury change in wake of Folbigg pardon

Chamberlain flags jury change in wake of Folbigg pardon

In her first comments since mother-of-four Kathleen Folbigg's pardon, Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton says science is over the head of the average person on a jury.

Psychic helped Chris Dawson's daughter accept his guilt

Psychic helped Chris Dawson's daughter accept his guilt

Psychic helped Chris Dawson's daughter accept his guilt

Psychic helped Chris Dawson's daughter accept his guilt

The daughter of convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson says visiting a psychic and undergoing hypnotism helped to remember the moment he killed her mother.

Thai teen charged with murder over mall shooting spree

Thai teen charged with murder over mall shooting spree

Thai teen charged with murder over mall shooting spree

Thai teen charged with murder over mall shooting spree

Thai police say a 14-year-old boy suffered a psychological breakdown in the run-up to a shooting in a mall that left two people dead.

Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni

Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni

Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni

Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni

At least five people were wounded in a shooting as students from Baltimore's Morgan State University were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.

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Qld A-G seeks legal advice on watchdog report release

After a former deputy premier won a court battle to keep secret an anti-corruption watchdog's report, Queensland's Attorney General is seeking legal advice.

Thailand vows to restore confidence after mall shooting

Thailand's tourism authority has vowed to increased confidence in visitors to the country after a deadly shooting in a luxury Bangkok shopping mall.

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Prosecutors dropped charges against a 13-year-old boy accused of raping a fellow patient in a Perth hospital over fears for his alleged victim's mental health.

Two charged over sex assaults in Darwin CBD

Two men have been charged over two separate sexual assaults in the Darwin CBD in the space of a week.

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Guilty verdict for murder of ex-army drug dealer

A jury has found a man guilty of murder in the stabbing death of an army veteran turned drug dealer in a caravan park despite his claim it was self-defence.

Review reveals 7000 more cases affected by forensic lab

Queensland Police have discovered another 7000 cases have been affected by failings at the beleaguered state-run forensic lab, taking the total close to 40,000.

Scale of excavator meth haul 'unknown' by co-offender

A former businessman faces life in prison after an excavator sent to his premises was found with $184 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside.

Disability provider failed to warn assaulted worker

A non-profit has been fined after failing to provide a safe workplace for a carer sexually assaulted by a disability client known to pose a risk.

Evidence sought in hacking of alleged childcare rapist

Criminal allegations against a woman have been mentioned in court, connecting her to a man accused of being Australia's worst pedophile.

Mourners gather to remember mushroom poisoning victim

Heather Wilkinson has been remembered at a public memorial service, almost two months after she died from suspected mushroom poisoning.

Child sex abuse inquiry expanded to 24 schools

Two dozen Victorian government schools are part of an investigation into historical child sex abuse and anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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