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Gang violence fuels calls for action on cigarette tax

Gang violence fuels calls for action on cigarette tax

The federal government is coming under increased pressure to act on links between the tobacco excise and a thriving black market fuelling organised crime.

Man allegedly murdered woman known to him before fire

Man allegedly murdered woman known to him before fire

Man allegedly murdered woman known to him before fire

Man allegedly murdered woman known to him before fire

A murder and arson charge have been laid following a months-long investigation into the death of a woman killed in a unit fire.

Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up

Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up

Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up

Jackie O says ARN misled market over Kyle bust-up

Radio giant ARN says it was hamstrung by its former star Jackie "O" Henderson's desire for confidentiality when it told the share market her show was off air.

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Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

The case against former endometriosis surgeon Simon Gordon accused of performing unnecessary operations on patients has been dropped.

Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure's execution

Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure's execution

A judge has condemned the execution of an underworld figure at a busy cafe as he sentenced the man's murderers.

'Difficult' test looming in neo-Nazi High Court case

'Difficult' test looming in neo-Nazi High Court case

A political party the government argues is a Trojan Horse for neo-Nazi groups is challenging hate group legislation passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre.

Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours

Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours

A grazier shot four members of a neighbouring family like he was "killing feral animals" on his property, a sentencing judge has said.

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Fugitive developer’s daughter convicted over $150m loan

Fugitive developer’s daughter convicted over $150m loan

Fugitive developer’s daughter convicted over $150m loan

Fugitive developer’s daughter convicted over $150m loan

The daughter of a fugitive property developer has escaped a jail term for fraud in aid of her father, who is being investigated by a corruption probe.

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".

Child-abusing teacher's aide shown 'mercy' by judge

Child-abusing teacher's aide shown 'mercy' by judge

Child-abusing teacher's aide shown 'mercy' by judge

Child-abusing teacher's aide shown 'mercy' by judge

A young man who used fake social media profiles to coerce vulnerable boys into sending him sexual material has walked out of a court after sentence.

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Palmer claims 'politics' led to $12 million ASIC case

Clive Palmer alleges prosecution emails referencing his political and media profile "reflect poorly" on attempts to prosecute him as a federal party leader.

Boy speared in back during unrest in remote community

Boy speared in back during unrest in remote community

Boy speared in back during unrest in remote community

Boy speared in back during unrest in remote community

A 14-year-old boy speared in the back during unrest in a remote community has been flown to hospital as police try to calm tensions between feuding families.

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

A young man who was due to be married in just weeks has been fatally shot in a car park, as the killer remains on the run.

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

A man will face the Supreme Court after admitting he murdered a woman whose body was found near a freeway.

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Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked his brother with an axe or tomahawk before turning on his elderly parents.

Slave to the algorithm: big tech in violence spotlight

An advocate has renewed calls for the government to tackle social media algorithms after leaders met to discuss a spike in sexual violence against girls.

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‘Shame on you’: fight over dog turns to hit-and-run

A man who took a neighbourly dispute too far and ran a married couple over with his car, has listened to the daily consequences its had on their life.

Police warned 'clown show' gang warfare could escalate

Experts fear more innocent people could be killed in botched organised crime attacks if police do not get on top of escalating gang warfare.

Ousted MP pleads for 'merciful' sentence for fraud

A former MP convicted of deception was "reckless" in his fraudulent claiming of an allowance, which amounted to "haphazard" criminal conduct, a court has heard.

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Retired Fair Work Commission senior member Alan Boulton has admitted possessing child abuse material after showing images during a university lecture.

Molly's killer acted like 'Grim Reaper' before murder

A court has released images of Molly Ticehurst's murderer in the hours after the killing, a crime that galvanised a national movement against gendered violence.

'Callous and cruel': suburban slave owner jailed

A woman duped into moving to Australia was treated like a human alarm clock, deprived of food and assaulted by a man now convicted of slavery.

Cyclist Rohan Dennis seeks new judge for driving breach

Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis wants a different judge to sentence him for driving while banned, in a sequel to the case linked to his wife's death.

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