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Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Federal parliament has honoured a police officer killed after he was allegedly run over and dragged under the vehicle of a man he was trying to arrest.

Suspected smugglers deny Greece migrant boat charges

Suspected smugglers deny Greece migrant boat charges

Suspected smugglers deny Greece migrant boat charges

Suspected smugglers deny Greece migrant boat charges

The search for hundreds of people missing after a migrant shipwreck off the coast of Greece continues as nine men charged over the tragedy appear in court.

US president's son Hunter to plead guilty to tax crimes

US president's son Hunter to plead guilty to tax crimes

US president's son Hunter to plead guilty to tax crimes

US president's son Hunter to plead guilty to tax crimes

Hunter Biden, reportedly the first child of a sitting US president to be indicted, will plead guilty to tax offences and avoid prosecution on a gun charge.

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Chaser comedian must pay out in The Checkout stoush

Chaser comedian must pay out in The Checkout stoush

TV producer Nicholas Murray has successfully appealed a finding he defamed The Chaser’s Julian Morrow following the cancellation of their ABC show The Checkout.

Water retailer breached family violence provisions

Water retailer breached family violence provisions

Victorian water retailer South East Water breached family violence customer protections by exposing private information, the state regulator has found.

Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms

Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged parole law changes as he apologises for the handling of an application by serial killer Paul Denyer.

WA pair charged over Vic army base stolen tractor crash

WA pair charged over Vic army base stolen tractor crash

Two West Australians are accused of stealing a tractor, driving it erratically and crashing into the perimeter fence of a Victorian army base.

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Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

The Commonwealth is seeking leave from the High Court to appeal a Federal Court decision that potentially paved the way for compensation to the Gumatj clan.

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

Group 'feared COVID fine, didn't report missing friend'

A pig hunting group failed to report Jeremiah Rivers missing until the day after he disappeared because they feared a COVID breach fine, a court has heard.

Drugged, drunk woman on bond for driving over man

Drugged, drunk woman on bond for driving over man

Drugged, drunk woman on bond for driving over man

Drugged, drunk woman on bond for driving over man

A court has given a suspended sentence to a drunk and drugged Adelaide woman who drove over a man in her driveway.

Activist on bail after port railway blockade protest

Activist on bail after port railway blockade protest

Activist on bail after port railway blockade protest

Activist on bail after port railway blockade protest

A 22-year-old woman has been banned from travelling north of Gosford unless attending court after protesting at the Port of Newcastle.

Fake delivery driver fleeces $26k from small businesses

Fake delivery driver fleeces $26k from small businesses

Fake delivery driver fleeces $26k from small businesses

Fake delivery driver fleeces $26k from small businesses

A fraudster has admitted stealing more than $26,000 in cash from small businesses across Victoria by posing as a delivery driver dropping off stock.

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

Special court for Aboriginal kids to reduce prison rate

South Australia aims to reduce Indigenous incarceration by establishing a special court for Aboriginal children, rehabilitation spaces and justice programs.

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states

The Legalise Cannabis Party will introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for adult use in three states, but it faces resistance from premiers.

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Judge blasts 'shambolic' police at gay hate inquiry

The blood-stained jeans and shirt of murdered AC/DC manager Crispin Dye were never sent for analysis and evidence has been lost, an inquiry has been told.

Ex-CEO cleared of stalking model, immediately arrested

The former CEO of a peak industry body was cleared of stalking reality TV star Simone Holtznagel before immediately being arrested for breaching a revoked AVO.

Church head felt guilt after inappropriate teen massage

Inspire Church founder John McMartin felt guilty about an inappropriate massage he gave a teenage woman, but maintains he did not indecently assault her.

Foul play fears after man goes missing from bush track

Several sites in Victoria's Gippsland are being searched by dozens of police for a man who went missing from a remote track in suspicious circumstances.

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'Legacy destroyed': Lawyer who stole from dead jailed

A former Victorian lawyer who stole $420,000 from dead clients' estates as his finances spiralled will spend at least 12 months behind bars.

Wife's painkiller addiction leads to doctor's downfall

A doctor has been disqualified after admitting to overprescribing his addicted wife painkillers as well as using those medications himself.

Legal loopholes slammed shut for SA child-sex crimes

The South Australian parliament has passed new laws to close loopholes in child-sex offences, which had allowed some offenders to be given lighter sentences.

Man critical in Qld hospital after being shot by police

A man remains in critical condition in a Queensland hospital after being shot multiple times by police north of Brisbane.

Man critically injured in police shooting at home

Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.

Man charged with murder over stabbing death in Tamworth

Police have charged a 28-year-old man with murder over the stabbing death of another man died at an apartment block in regional NSW.

Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Three Blockade Australia protesters have been charged with numerous offences over their port disruptions, but members of the group have warned of more to come.

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