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'Toxic' culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems

'Toxic' culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems

Ongoing problems at a beleaguered DNA lab have been laid bare by a former Federal Bureau of Investigation expert.

Brazil orders ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest

Brazil orders ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest

Brazil orders ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest

Brazil orders ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest

A decision by Brazil's top court keeps former president Jair Bolsonaro under ankle monitoring, allowing only family members and lawyers to visit him.

Judge denies Diddy's pre-sentencing release from jail

Judge denies Diddy's pre-sentencing release from jail

Judge denies Diddy's pre-sentencing release from jail

Judge denies Diddy's pre-sentencing release from jail

Disgraced rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail until he is sentenced in October for transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Stella Rimington, first UK female spy boss, dies at 90

Stella Rimington, first UK female spy boss, dies at 90

Stella Rimington, the UK's first female spy chief thought to have inspired Judy Dench's character 'M' in James Bond, has died at the age of 90.

'Dirty lab': more flaws in DNA forensic testing debacle

'Dirty lab': more flaws in DNA forensic testing debacle

More problems have been exposed at a troubled forensic testing lab, with a review revealing contamination issues, delays and unreliable results.

Videos from mushroom murder trial released

Videos from mushroom murder trial released

Videos used to prosecute convicted killer Erin Patterson have been released, revealing key moments the jury saw and heard during her 11-week trial.

Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police

Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police

Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.

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Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

A man was gunned down as part of a long-running feud between two rival criminal gangs that involves a number of public place shootings, a murder trial was told.

Man cleared of murdering ex-girlfriend's new partner

Man cleared of murdering ex-girlfriend's new partner

Man cleared of murdering ex-girlfriend's new partner

Man cleared of murdering ex-girlfriend's new partner

A jury has acquitted a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend's new partner after hearing of beatings and claims a third man intervened in a fight.

Female 'safe space' app defends booting trans woman

Female 'safe space' app defends booting trans woman

Female 'safe space' app defends booting trans woman

Female 'safe space' app defends booting trans woman

The "unfortunate" eviction of a transgender woman from a female-only app was a by-blow of a platform needed because of male harassment, a court has been told.

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

A Chinese woman accused of gathering intelligence for China's main police agency is the first to be charged for allegedly targeting the Australian community.

Vandal wanted over 'abhorrent' synagogue graffiti

Vandal wanted over 'abhorrent' synagogue graffiti

Vandal wanted over 'abhorrent' synagogue graffiti

Vandal wanted over 'abhorrent' synagogue graffiti

Police are appealing for help to identify a masked man who targets a synagogue with ''abhorrent' graffiti under the cover of darkness.

Murderer's alleged menacing letters to witness

Murderer's alleged menacing letters to witness

Murderer's alleged menacing letters to witness

Murderer's alleged menacing letters to witness

Hannah McGuire's murderer ex-boyfriend Lachlan Young allegedly sent menacing letters to a witness he believed was involved in a criminal investigation.

$1m to solve underworld hit as 'foot soldiers' charged

$1m to solve underworld hit as 'foot soldiers' charged

$1m to solve underworld hit as 'foot soldiers' charged

$1m to solve underworld hit as 'foot soldiers' charged

Puppetmasters police say ordered an underworld hit at a suburban shopping centre remain at large, prompting a $1 million reward to catch those responsible.

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'Tragic death': two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case

Police believe they have identified all the suspects involved in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a trio after charging two people with murder.

Family of woman who vanished 40 years ago hold out hope

The family of a woman who disappeared 40 years ago after last seen going out for a walk to a public swimming pool are still desperate for answers.

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation

US officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his re-election to a second term.

Elderly man charged with murder after woman's stabbing

An elderly man has been charged with murdering a woman known to him, while another man is fighting for life after overnight stabbing attacks in two states.

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Police hunt ex-soldier after four shot dead in US bar

Authorities have launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old former soldier suspected of killing four people in a shooting at a bar in Montana.

Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to lower-security prison

After speaking with authorities about others involved in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved to a low-security prison.

Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march

A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.

Ex-Marist brother sexually abused pupil 40 years ago

An ex-Catholic student's complaints about historic sexual abuse by a teacher were honest despite unreliable memories formed in a breakdown, a judge has found.

Mother of baby found dead in freezer spared jail

Baby Burton was found in a freezer on a veranda days after his mother said he was stillborn following a secret pregnancy.

Judge sleeps on decision over pro-Palestine march

A Supreme Court judge has delayed her decision to decide the fate of a massive protest across one of Australia's most iconic landmarks in support of Palestine.

Mercy plea for 'courageous' tax office whistleblower

A tax office whistleblower has asked a judge not to impose convictions for crimes that his lawyer said were "grounded in moral courage".

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