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Olympian's brother appeals cocaine plot conviction

Olympian's brother appeals cocaine plot conviction

The brother of Olympic medallist Nathan Baggaley is appealing his conviction over an attempted plot to import up to $200m worth of cocaine into Australia.

World Cup goes on as Norway swept up in NZ shooting

World Cup goes on as Norway swept up in NZ shooting

World Cup goes on as Norway swept up in NZ shooting

World Cup goes on as Norway swept up in NZ shooting

The Norwegian football team have been placed in lockdown following a shooting in Auckland prior to the opening match at the Women's World Cup.

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Malcolm Laurence Orreal has been found not guilty of rape and indecent treatment of a 12-year-old girl following a second trial ordered by the High Court.

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Bob Brown to fight anti-logging protest criminal charge

Bob Brown to fight anti-logging protest criminal charge

Former federal Greens leader Bob Brown has pleaded not guilty to trespassing over a protest in Tasmania against logging in the habitat of a rare parrot.

Former police officer hit with 70 sex charges

Former police officer hit with 70 sex charges

A former police officer's charges include 66 counts of indecent treatment of children on the Gold Coast over a seven-year period.

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alcohol restrictions are being extended in Alice Springs with no end date set as figures show a reduction in hospitalisations and domestic violence incidents.

Man shot dead and buried on NSW property

Man shot dead and buried on NSW property

A 34-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting another man and burying his body on a property in the NSW Hunter region.

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NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance

NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance

NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance

NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance

Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.

Counter-terrorism team 'not told of Abdi bail breach'

Counter-terrorism team 'not told of Abdi bail breach'

Counter-terrorism team 'not told of Abdi bail breach'

Counter-terrorism team 'not told of Abdi bail breach'

A Queensland counter-terrorism police officer was not notified about Raghe Abdi's bail breach until after the 22-year-old was shot and a couple were killed.

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

Court documents reveal NSW Constable Kristian White allegedly warned a 95-year-old dementia patient before using a crass term and tasering her.

Mum's plea years after her 'little protector' vanished

Mum's plea years after her 'little protector' vanished

Mum's plea years after her 'little protector' vanished

Mum's plea years after her 'little protector' vanished

The mother of Zac Barnes who disappeared more than six years ago has made a heartfelt plea for answers about his fate, saying he deserved to be respected.

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Footballer Shane Tuck 'heard voices before his death'

Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.

Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Christine Weisheit is permanently banned from owning horses or ponies after she starved and mistreated dozens of the animals.

Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend to fight DV charges

Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend to fight DV charges

Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend to fight DV charges

Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend to fight DV charges

Harry Garside's ex-girlfriend is contesting charges of stalking and assaulting the Olympian after a similar charge was dropped against him in June.

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Man appeals sentence for brother's 'protracted' killing

Michel Francoise Theodoor Willemyns beat his brother to death over a number of hours due to delusions about being owed money.

Upskirting teacher on bail hours after being jailed

An upskirting teacher has spent a few hours in custody before being released on bail, appealing a magistrate's decision to jail him.

'Walking crime wave' to fight drug addiction in jail

A chef will spend up to six years in jail for a crime wave where cigarettes and cash were stolen and significant damage done to fuel his heavy drug habit.

Couple appeal convictions for murdering ex-son-in-law

A Tasmanian husband and wife found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law in 2009 have lodged appeals against their convictions.

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Driver hunted over theft and killing of two dogs

Police are hunting for a driver who stole two Jack Russell terriers from a property in Victoria's northwest before the dogs were found dead nearby.

Pedophile priest sentenced for further child abuse

Jailed former priest David Edwin Rapson has been sentenced to more prison time for the historical abuse of three schoolboys in Tasmania.

Shot terror suspect's dad 'attacked by terrorist'

Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".

Defamation case against ex-police commander fails

A couple who claimed a former federal police commander maliciously defamed them have failed in an attempt to sue the officer.

Parents googled after toddler's overdose

The parents of a two-year-old South Australian girl have been jailed for neglect after the toddler swallowed a potentially fatal dose of fantasy.

Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Convicted killer Rodney Michael Cherry will remain behind bars after Queensland's parole board denied his application for freedom.

Fate of accused cocaine kingpins now in jury's hands

Two men accused of conspiring over a massive haul of cocaine found inside a shipping container are awaiting a jury's decision.

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