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Jubilation as free Folbigg walks 'into the sunshine'

Jubilation as free Folbigg walks 'into the sunshine'

Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg say justice has been done, with her pardon and release following two decades in jail over the deaths of her four children.

Detective doubted fatal crash mum's rape allegations

Detective doubted fatal crash mum's rape allegations

Detective doubted fatal crash mum's rape allegations

Detective doubted fatal crash mum's rape allegations

A detective became emotional while appearing at an inquest into the deaths of Charmaine McLeod and her four children.

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison

The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.

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Ben Roberts-Smith had 'motives to lie' about murders

Ben Roberts-Smith had 'motives to lie' about murders

Ben Roberts-Smith was "not an honest and reliable witness" who had reason to lie in his failed defamation cases over war crimes reports, a judge has found.

Spectator safety 'inadequate' at Finke desert race

Spectator safety 'inadequate' at Finke desert race

The Northern Territory coroner has ruled that spectator safety at the Finke Desert Race was inadequate before the death of a man who was hit by a car in 2021.

Coles and Woolworths set up 'foreign' pay system

Coles and Woolworths set up 'foreign' pay system

The Fair Work Ombudsman has told the Federal Court that Coles and Woolworths have to pay for allegedly ripping off store workers via an illicit salary system.

Protesters demand end of new mining projects

Protesters demand end of new mining projects

A coalition of unions, high school students, religious groups and climate activists have rallied outside NSW parliament house to protest new mining projects.

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Murder accused could have 'turned around' before fight

Murder accused could have 'turned around' before fight

Murder accused could have 'turned around' before fight

Murder accused could have 'turned around' before fight

The teenager accused of murdering Balin Stewart in a jealous rage over an ex-girlfriend has denied making up large parts of his testimony about a fatal brawl.

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder

A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murder over a fatal shooting outside a Melbourne boxing match and the victim's father is happy with that outcome.

Folbigg case shows science must play role in justice

Folbigg case shows science must play role in justice

Folbigg case shows science must play role in justice

Folbigg case shows science must play role in justice

The Australian Academy of Science is urging reform of the criminal justice system so that science and experts can inform decision making and prevent injustice.

Chris Dawson and teen had 'bodies together' in pool

Chris Dawson and teen had 'bodies together' in pool

Chris Dawson and teen had 'bodies together' in pool

Chris Dawson and teen had 'bodies together' in pool

Former teacher and convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson "kissed and cuddled" his teenage student in a swimming pool, a court has heard.

Aussies stuck in Syria could die without help: experts

Aussies stuck in Syria could die without help: experts

Aussies stuck in Syria could die without help: experts

Aussies stuck in Syria could die without help: experts

A group of 17 Australian children and nine women stuck in camps in Syria will file a legal case in the Federal Court of Australia seeking to be repatriated.

Earthmover accused of going rogue bulldozing state park

Earthmover accused of going rogue bulldozing state park

Earthmover accused of going rogue bulldozing state park

Earthmover accused of going rogue bulldozing state park

An earthmoving business owner has been slapped with 127 charges after being accused of clearing trees on public land without a permit.

Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking

Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking

Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking

Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking

Police have arrested eight teenagers after a woman's car was allegedly stolen during a violent carjacking on the Gold Coast.

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Lehrmann's 'world blown up' since Higgins allegations

Bruce Lehrmann has broken his silence following allegations of rape at Parliament House by his colleague Brittany Higgins.

NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge

Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.

Man charged with boy's death remains in hospital

Nathan Vikatos is accused of killing a three-year-old boy, whose body was found by police in a Sydney apartment.

Man charged with murder in woman's stabbing death

A man has been charged over the stabbing death of a woman in Melbourne's southeast.

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Police resume probe into how Leifer fled to Israel

Investigators are looking into the board of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish school where convicted sex offender Malka Leifer worked before she fled Australia.

Man charged with murder over alleged toddler stabbing

Police have charged 45-year-old Nathan Vikatos with murder over the death of a toddler who was found with stab wounds in a Sydney unit.

'House arrest' for alleged Woodside gas protester

A protester accused of releasing stench gas at Woodside's offices, forcing 2500 staff to be evacuated, has been bailed but can only leave her home for work.

Murder accused 'didn't realise' he stabbed teen

The teenager accused of murdering 16-year-old Balin Stewart told a jury he was left in shock after accidentally causing a fatal wound to the boy's heart.

Ex-Test spinner MacGill vindicated in intimidation case

Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill has been cleared of stalking and intimidating a friend's ex-partner after bumping into her on a Sydney street.

Boat breakdown helps cops bust 800kg cocaine shipment

The discovery of a huge haul of cocaine on a vessel off the West Australian coast appears to be an example of how cartels have changed their distribution plans.

Murder charge laid after man dies from stab wound

Detectives have charged a man with murder over the death of another man who was stabbed and then dropped off at a hospital where staff were unable to save him.

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