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Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

Yindjibarndi entitled but questions remain over compo

The Fortescue Metals Group says the native title holders of land it's mining in WA's Pilbara are entitled to compensation, but questions how and how much.

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-LNP MP Andrew Laming fined over social media posts

Ex-MP Andrew Laming says he will appeal a court decision to fine him for Facebook posts published ahead of the 2019 federal election after AEC court action.

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

AG mum on tax office whistleblower's legal stoush

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says it would be inappropriate for him to comment on the case of a tax office whistleblower facing criminal charges.

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Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

Swimming education needed after child refugee drowns

A coroner has investigated a 13-year-old refugee's drowning, finding his death was an "unimaginable tragedy" and prompts a warning on kids' swimming safety.

Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation

Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation

Several officers who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations are on leave and could seek compensation for the impact of the case on their mental health.

Police divers retrieve body from exclusive golf club

Police divers retrieve body from exclusive golf club

The sight of a police operation to remove a body from a lake has not deterred members of an exclusive Sydney golf club from playing the prestigious course.

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

EnergyAustralia accused of false carbon neutral claims

Australian parents have accused EnergyAustralia of misleading consumers by "greenwashing" a fossil fuel-generated electricity and gas product as carbon neutral.

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No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card

No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card

No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card

No red flags when alleged childcare abuser sought card

"Appropriate steps were taken" in the screening of a former childcare worker facing over 1600 abuse charges, Queensland's attorney-general has told a hearing.

NSW's worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m

NSW's worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m

NSW's worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m

NSW's worst police case: wrongly accused man gets $1.8m

An appeals court has upheld $1.8 million awarded to former William Tyrrell suspect Bill Spedding, citing NSW's worst case of police misconduct.

Bus driver excused from court due to licence issues

Bus driver excused from court due to licence issues

Bus driver excused from court due to licence issues

Bus driver excused from court due to licence issues

A bus driver accused of dangerous driving before a crash killed 10 people returning from a wedding has been excused from attending court due to licence issues.

Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers

Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers

Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers

Queensland police first to trial safer US Tasers

Queensland police will be the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside the US to roll out powerful new Tasers.

Phone data sought in high-profile man's rape case

A request by a high-profile man accused of rape to access months of data from his alleged victim's mobile phone is still being considered, a court has heard.

Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import

Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import

Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import

Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import

A cocaine-addicted man who admitted attempting to possess 45kg of the drug imported from Greece in a jukebox has been jailed for more than a decade.

Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review

Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review

Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review

Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review

A review of Queensland's public interest disclosure laws has called for whistleblowers to receive greater support and protection through a brand new act.

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Shot lawyer, police commissioner in fight over devices

A criminal defence lawyer has taken the NSW police commissioner to court seeking the return of his phone and laptop seized after he was shot leaving his home.

Man guilty of manslaughter after Christmas Day stabbing

Garth Michael Reid, 35, has been found guilty of manslaughter after being accused of fatally stabbing his partner's father on Christmas Day 2020.

Bus driver didn't see pedestrian before fatal crash

A Sydney bus driver maintained he was not at fault after his bus was involved in a fatal pedestrian crash at Bondi Junction.

Premier cries Fowles as ousted MP's resignation stands

The political fallout continues after Victorian MP Will Fowles resigned from the parliamentary Labor Party following allegations of a serious assault.

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Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip

The West Australian government has scrapped controversial laws designed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following months of anger among farmers.

Yindjibarndi compo claim is misconceived, court told

The Federal Court has been told a claim for compensation from the Yindjibarndi for mining on their land has been misconceived.

Federal Labor pushed to follow WA on cultural heritage

A decision by the West Australian government to scrap Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws has echoed in Canberra.

Lehrmann report sparks sexual assault training for cops

More staff and training over sexual assault are among responses by ACT Police to an inquiry into how the justice system handled a rape investigation.

Man 'dragged woman out of car then drove dangerously'

Tea Anaru Puohotaua has been jailed after a string of offences including an incident in which he dragged a woman out of a car then drove around dangerously.

Latham says tweet enhanced, not harmed MP's reputation

Mark Latham has claimed an allegedly defamatory tweet describing graphic acts by Alex Greenwich enhanced rather than hurt the independent MP's reputation.

Family blast murderer who tried to profit from death

Joanne Howell's devastated family have discovered at a pre-sentence court hearing that her killer applied for victim's compensation after the murder.

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