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'Extreme inattention': deadly driver sent 44 Snapchats

'Extreme inattention': deadly driver sent 44 Snapchats

A young driver sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving down on a busy country road before he hit and killed a man, and injured a six-year-old boy.

Man charged over car theft tied to synagogue attack

Man charged over car theft tied to synagogue attack

Man charged over car theft tied to synagogue attack

Man charged over car theft tied to synagogue attack

Counterterrorism police have charged a man over his alleged involvement in the theft of a car connected to a synagogue firebombing.

Trump: those questioning Epstein case are 'weaklings'

Trump: those questioning Epstein case are 'weaklings'

Trump: those questioning Epstein case are 'weaklings'

Trump: those questioning Epstein case are 'weaklings'

Donald Trump has lashed out at his MAGA supporters who want more details about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case, labelling them "stupid" and "weaklings".

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Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Hopes of finding the remains of Peter Falconio are now considered "remote at best, impossible at worst" after the death of his killer Bradley Murdoch.

Men charged over innocent grandma's drive-by murder

Men charged over innocent grandma's drive-by murder

An argument that allegedly escalated to a shooting is believed to have led to the death of an innocent grandmother as two men are charged with her murder.

Killer claims ex-partner hit her head during argument

Killer claims ex-partner hit her head during argument

Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer claims she died after hitting her head during an argument which turned physical, his barrister has told a jury.

Baby drowning manslaughter accused to seek bail release

Baby drowning manslaughter accused to seek bail release

A man charged after a baby drowned at a popular campsite's lake will remain in custody as he prepares an application for bail, a court has heard.

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Man refused bail over $555 million methamphetamine haul

Man refused bail over $555 million methamphetamine haul

Man refused bail over $555 million methamphetamine haul

Man refused bail over $555 million methamphetamine haul

Police say three men have been caught trying to import more than half a billion dollars worth of drugs into Australia by concealing them in rolls of fabric.

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

War against vapes not over yet despite falling rates

New laws and a crackdown on vapes have led to a downturn in young people using them, but an expert says the work to reduce smoking rates is far from done.

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.

'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving

'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving

'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving

'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving

An NRL great has been fined and had his license disqualified for almost a year after being busted driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit.

Luxury designer handbags stolen in city centre ram raid

Luxury designer handbags stolen in city centre ram raid

Luxury designer handbags stolen in city centre ram raid

Luxury designer handbags stolen in city centre ram raid

Two stolen cars and tens of thousands of dollars in luxury goods are missing after a ram raid attack on an inner-city designer fashion store.

Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss

Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss

Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss

Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss

The failure of a landmark legal case on climate change has turned the focus to political leadership and reform to protect communities from further harm.

Unlicensed killer driver 'under-punished', victims say

Unlicensed killer driver 'under-punished', victims say

Unlicensed killer driver 'under-punished', victims say

Unlicensed killer driver 'under-punished', victims say

A man who committed more than 50 traffic offences in the span of 15 years was an "inevitable" risk of harming others on the road, a judge has heard.

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Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.

Mum charged with stabbing murder of seven-month-old boy

A mother has been charged with murder after first responders were called to a home where they found a baby boy with serious stab wounds.

Cops say they beat up naked woman out of 'frustration'

Two ex-police officers who punched, kicked and pepper sprayed a naked woman having a mental health episode have denied their actions were driven by cruelty.

Man charged after baby drowns at popular camp site

Days after a baby was discovered in a popular camp site's lake, a man has been charged with manslaughter.

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'Deepest pain' felt as landmark climate case dismissed

As a landmark climate case is dismissed by a federal court, the Torres Strait Islander men behind the action are vowing to keep fighting for their homelands.

'Revolting' abuse allegations against Latham disputed

Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has denied serious abuse allegations levelled against him by an ex-partner, which are yet to be tested in court.

Fatally stabbed man may have disturbed burglary attempt

A neighbour has discovered a man's body in a home after his wife raised the alarm, with police saying he may have disturbed a break-and-enter attempt.

Wounded ex-Greens hopeful slams 'ludicrous' rally case

Lawyers for an ex-Greens candidate have criticised police for pursuing charges over a protest where an officer allegedly left her with a serious eye injury.

Woman's work locked down after killer's alleged threat

Friends and colleagues of a woman allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend have described his alleged abusive and controlling behaviour before her death.

Nazi salute 'maths' may be raised in actor's court case

A former Neighbours star will fight allegations he performed a Nazi salute at a two-day hearing later this year as he claims it was a gesture, not a salute.

Tourist faces court over fatal drunken e-scooter crash

An English tourist charged over the death of a man after she allegedly collided with him while riding an e-scooter has appeared in court.

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