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Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court

Coal mine challenge reaches Australia's highest court

A High Court case examining the local impacts of a coal mine expansion could exert far-reaching influence on fossil fuel project approvals.

Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant

Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant

Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant

Indigenous group claims landmark win over mining giant

An Aboriginal community has been awarded $150 million in compensation from one of the nation's richest mining companies, although it's far less than it wanted.

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Police and security guards shot at a man after he allegedly held up an armoured vehicle, fleeing with hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash.

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Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.

Jewish women felt 'trashed' by feminist movement

Jewish women felt 'trashed' by feminist movement

A survey of Jewish women revealed most had experienced anti-Semitism, while a Jewish community leader says some felt "trashed" by feminists in Australia.

MMA fighter cleared of murder over fatal sparring

MMA fighter cleared of murder over fatal sparring

A professional cage fighter has been held responsible for killing his friend during a backyard sparring session despite being found not guilty of murder.

Senator's plea to end 'racism of low expectations'

Senator's plea to end 'racism of low expectations'

Condolences have been offered in federal parliament over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, including a passionate call to action from her aunt.

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Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

Traumatised town looks ahead after fugitive found dead

A town has been on edge for months after a local council worker went on a shooting spree, killing a young woman, her unborn baby, her aunt and friend.

Doubts tougher penalties will deter crime gangs

Doubts tougher penalties will deter crime gangs

Doubts tougher penalties will deter crime gangs

Doubts tougher penalties will deter crime gangs

A former cop and criminologist warns new laws increasing jail time for criminal syndicates won't deter them or the teens they hire to do their dirty work.

Teenager accused of planning racist terrorist attack

Teenager accused of planning racist terrorist attack

Teenager accused of planning racist terrorist attack

Teenager accused of planning racist terrorist attack

A young man has been charged with terror offences over allegations he was planning a terrorist attack motivated by nationalist and racist extremism.

Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

A decision by prosecutors to withdraw charges against a man who had been accused of killing a young woman and hiding her body has devastated her family.

'Greatest threat': dire warning on anti-Semitic attacks

'Greatest threat': dire warning on anti-Semitic attacks

'Greatest threat': dire warning on anti-Semitic attacks

'Greatest threat': dire warning on anti-Semitic attacks

A spate of anti-Semitic firebombings and graffiti attacks has prompted a judge to warn that shadowy overseas actors are seeking to fracture Australian society.

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

Water project greenlit despite threat to rare birds

A community environment group will fight on after a court dismissed its challenge over a water project that will damage critical native habitat.

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

Privacy advocates and experts have raised concerns about a plan to allow police to watch hospitality patrons over a 24/7 live feed.

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Alleged hit men charged over plot to kill crime boss

Two alleged hit men have been arrested and charged after a months-long investigation into an alleged plot to take out a prominent underworld figure.

Discovery of triple murderer's body offers 'relief'

The body of Julian Ingram has been discovered by police, months after he killed his former partner and two others in a shooting spree.

Days-long delay calling ambulance cost grandad’s life

A mentally ill man has been found not criminally responsible for failing to take his 93-year-old father to hospital until days after he suffered serious burns.

Jewish musicians describe backlash over Zionist beliefs

An Australian musician who rose to fame in the 1980s says she was viciously targeted and excluded from the industry for being a Jew and a Zionist.

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Pregnant paramedic punched as attacks threaten care

A pregnant paramedic was punched in the face by a woman being treated for a drug overdose in the latest attack on an emergency worker.

Assault charges against media boss detailed in court

Antony Catalano's full assault charges have been made public after the media boss was excused from attending court in person because of mental health concerns.

Mum cleared of murdering son with drug-laced smoothie

A mother accused of killing her adult son with a drug‑laced smoothie has been found not guilty of his murder after a weeks long trial.

'Extremely difficult': principal speaks after stabbing

A school principal has praised the courage of staff who rushed to his aid after being stabbed, as the teacher who attacked him was handed a jail sentence.

'Finally home': jailed croc wrangler misses son's birth

Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.

Freedom bid delay for 'ISIS brides' on slavery charges

An Islamic State-linked duo, charged with crimes against humanity after returning to Australia, will remain locked up after postponing their bid for bail.

'I need punishment': mum awaits fate after killing ex

A former charity worker who fatally ran down her ex-husband with a car has been backed by family, who regret they couldn't remove her from the relationship.

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