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Chopper death crash pilot details lies to investigators

Chopper death crash pilot details lies to investigators

Reality TV star Matt Wright asked a seriously injured pilot to manipulate helicopter flying hours after a fatal crash, a court has been told.

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest

A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

An ex-Western United soccer player claims his embattled club's late payments were a factor in his yellow card betting fraud, which netted him about $16,000.

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Former MP's win against $40,000 fine for Facebook posts

Former MP's win against $40,000 fine for Facebook posts

A former Liberal MP has emerged victorious from a years-long battle over three unlawful social media posts that were set to cost him dearly.

'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.

Locals reel as man accused of killing expecting couple

Locals reel as man accused of killing expecting couple

A homeless man has faced court over the alleged murders of a pregnant woman and her partner, whose deaths have shocked locals in the usually quiet area.

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

Political hiatus keeps media gag on killer granny

A grandmother who was convicted of murdering her partner on their yacht wants to overturn a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media.

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National Guard gathers in Washington after Trump order

National Guard gathers in Washington after Trump order

National Guard gathers in Washington after Trump order

National Guard gathers in Washington after Trump order

National Guard troops have begun to appear in Washington following US President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in the US capital.

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Huge payout tipped after Apple and Google’s Epic loss

Apple and Google could face a hefty bill after they were sued by the developer of online game Fortnite and found to have engaged in anti-competitive conduct.

Wheelchair user walked naked before stabbing woman

Wheelchair user walked naked before stabbing woman

Wheelchair user walked naked before stabbing woman

Wheelchair user walked naked before stabbing woman

A man accused of stabbing a woman to death was covered in blood and had some of his organs hanging out of his torso, a witness has told a murder trial.

Extensive evidence for cold case triple murder inquest

Extensive evidence for cold case triple murder inquest

Extensive evidence for cold case triple murder inquest

Extensive evidence for cold case triple murder inquest

Three young friends left for an outback motorcycle trip almost 47 years ago only to be later found dead in remote bushland from gunshot wounds.

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Health advocates warn a state is facing a preventable crisis after drug overdose deaths, driven in part by illicit drugs, reached a 10-year high.

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case

The judiciary is apologising for an error in a case involving senior members of South Australia's parliament.

'Abusive obsession': Latham targeted over sex act tweet

'Abusive obsession': Latham targeted over sex act tweet

'Abusive obsession': Latham targeted over sex act tweet

'Abusive obsession': Latham targeted over sex act tweet

Isolated MP Mark Latham has complained about a "whinge-athon" and been rebuked for repeated interjections as he battles a homosexual vilification claim.

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Three dead in Texas parking lot shooting, man arrested

Police say three people are dead after a shooting in Austin, Texas, and a man has been arrested.

'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

Activists are concerned one state's proposed laws to deter the glorification of illegal activity on social media could impede the right to protest peacefully.

Judge ruled to split Patterson trial to avoid prejudice

A Supreme Court judge has released his pre-trial rulings more than a month after mushroom cook Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder.

Crash pilot a 'cocaine-using party animal', court told

A jury has heard flight-time meters were regularly disconnected and paperwork falsified for reality TV star Matt Wright's helicopters before a fatal crash.

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Accused murderer claims drug altered his state of mind

An accused murderer claims he was not in control of his actions when he stabbed a woman to death after taking an illicit drug to manage pain.

Patient’s heartbreaking final words before death

A woman uttered five striking words to her family from her hospital bed before she died of complications arising from her pursuit of a healthier life.

Tourist pleads guilty over fatal e-scooter crash

An English tourist has pleaded guilty over the death of a man after she collided with him while riding an e-scooter drunk.

Ice user posed as a flood victim to pay for drug habit

A drug user who fraudulently obtained $18,000 in disaster funds has had his jail sentence cut, with an appeals court considering his severe social disadvantage.

Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams 'unfair' $2m deal

The NSW premier is not budging on a $2 million compensation offer to wrongfully jailed mother Kathleen Folbigg after she described it as "a slap in the face".

China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim

A doctoral candidate has fought a multi-year battle to study in Australia after being accused of links to China's military and weapons of mass destruction.

Cop who tasered grandmother drops bid to get job back

A police officer who was suspended after killing a 95-year-old aged care resident won't push ahead to don his blue uniform again.

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