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Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

The alleged killer of a police constable at a rural property has appeared briefly in court where it was revealed he is facing more charges.

Teen accused of 'active role' in fatal park stabbing

Teen accused of 'active role' in fatal park stabbing

Teen accused of 'active role' in fatal park stabbing

Teen accused of 'active role' in fatal park stabbing

A second teenager charged with the murder of a 17-year-old was an alleged pivotal figure in the fatal stabbing as friends and family mourn his death.

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

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More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

Women don't know where to turn during 'pervasive' abuse

Women don't know where to turn during 'pervasive' abuse

Economic abuse often precedes physical violence but support services can be confusing to navigate, leading to barriers to women accessing help.

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

Four more arrested in Louvre heist probe: prosecutor

The Paris prosecutor has announced four more arrests in connection with a heist at the Louvre Museum in October.

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

Youth facility 'improved' despite rooftop stand-off

A youth detention centre where six inmates climbed onto a roof during a stand-off with authorities has improved in recent years, a government minister says.

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Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash

A young staff member with no prior experience was tasked with looking out for hazards before a fatal mid-air collision outside Sea World, a coroner has heard.

Accused CBD stabber attempts bail despite safety fears

Accused CBD stabber attempts bail despite safety fears

Accused CBD stabber attempts bail despite safety fears

Accused CBD stabber attempts bail despite safety fears

Prosecutors are pushing for bail to be denied for a woman accused of randomly stabbing another woman walking to work on a city street due to unacceptable risk.

Crucial 77-second window during Bondi stabbing rampage

Crucial 77-second window during Bondi stabbing rampage

Crucial 77-second window during Bondi stabbing rampage

Crucial 77-second window during Bondi stabbing rampage

The critical moments between a security guard making a frantic radio call and a killer with a knife stalking his final victim have been forensically examined.

Funding boost as demand for major DV helpline soars

Funding boost as demand for major DV helpline soars

Funding boost as demand for major DV helpline soars

Funding boost as demand for major DV helpline soars

A free domestic violence hotline that's seen a dramatic spike in calls is getting a significant funding boost to ensure people get the help they need.

Latham appeal hinges on political and personal divide

Latham appeal hinges on political and personal divide

Latham appeal hinges on political and personal divide

Latham appeal hinges on political and personal divide

Rogue MP Mark Latham argues he was the subject of a personal attack before his vulgar tweet at a fellow politician and that his response was proportionate.

'I stabbed another boy': teenage accused killer's words

'I stabbed another boy': teenage accused killer's words

'I stabbed another boy': teenage accused killer's words

'I stabbed another boy': teenage accused killer's words

A 15-year-old accused of murdering an older boy in an unprovoked attack shortly after school broke for the day allegedly admitted his actions to police.

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

The 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence will focus on ending digital abuse, with those on the frontline saying access to new phones can save lives.

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Accused man from high-profile family on trial for rape

A man has denied he raped a woman at his home but admitted to a jury that he created a fake Uber receipt in the days afterwards.

Woman, 84, allegedly drove off after boy hit and killed

An elderly driver has been charged, accused of the hit and run death of a six-year-old boy who was on his way to school with his older siblings.

Red carpet crasher deported after rushing Ariana Grande

Singapore has reportedly deported the man who rushed Wicked star Ariana Grande on the red carpet and banned the serial crasher from returning.

Renewed bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials

Judges have been asked to reconsider prior decisions to keep sealed the grand jury materials from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking cases.

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Judge tosses Trump cases against Comey and James

Cases against two high-profile figures who had led cases against US President Donald Trump have been thrown out by a federal judge.

Justice system failing shattered sex assault survivors

Legal literacy advocates want urgent reform in how the justice system handles sexual assault disclosures, starting with their first contact with police.

Boy, 15, arrested after fatal stabbing behind school

A 17-year-old boy has died and another teenager is in police custody after a stabbing near a high school.

Sea World chopper crash victims 'screaming' for help

Haunting footage of one of Australia's worst air disasters has been shown at an inquest examining the mid-air collision between two joy flight helicopters.

Half a tonne of cocaine found floating in the ocean

Four men have been charged over a failed bid to illegally smuggle 525 kilograms of cocaine into Australia using a livestock ship.

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

Past and present police officers have been quizzed on the collection and quarantining of evidence from the Easey Street double murders nearly 50 years ago.

Cult leader's alleged plan to have sex with child

A self-proclaimed prophet has been granted bail after allegedly planning to take a 13-year-old girl on a cruise in a bid to evade age of consent laws.

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