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Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

A former pilot has failed to show he has exceptional circumstances to permit his release on bail before a murder retrial over the death of a missing camper.

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants.

US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena

US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena

US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena

US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena

A congressional committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to face questions about how her department has handled the Epstein files.

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Man shot by police charged with string of offences

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

A man shot by police has been hit with several offences while recovering in hospital after being accused of pulling a gun on officers following a car crash.

Teacher admits having sex with teenage student

Teacher admits having sex with teenage student

More than 18 months after her arrest, a female teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two male students.

DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

Murderer Toby Loughnane's long history of family violence should have raised greater alarm before he killed his partner Maryam Hamka, a coroner has found.

'Completely separate': CFMEU probe's crime link slammed

'Completely separate': CFMEU probe's crime link slammed

An inquiry into corruption in a state's construction industry has publicly targeted a company it claims is linked to underworld figure Mick Gatto.

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Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police

Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police

Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police

Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police

A man is in hospital with gunshot wounds after allegedly threatening police with a firearm, the fourth of a spate of incidents in just over a day.

Cops 'missed chances' before mum set on fire by husband

Cops 'missed chances' before mum set on fire by husband

Cops 'missed chances' before mum set on fire by husband

Cops 'missed chances' before mum set on fire by husband

Officers incorrectly granted a man bail, wrongly filed a complaint and couldn't open an important file before a young mum was murdered, a coroner has heard.

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

A social justice advocate, who spent two years in prison for drug dealing, says vulnerable women need better support, and children should not be jailed.

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

The man accused of punching and killing Labor strategist Tim Picton is set to be released from custody after he was granted bail for another alleged attack.

‘Filthy’: Celebrity chef slammed over coke charge

‘Filthy’: Celebrity chef slammed over coke charge

‘Filthy’: Celebrity chef slammed over coke charge

‘Filthy’: Celebrity chef slammed over coke charge

A celebrity chef and television host has received a fierce rebuke for supporting the illicit drug industry after driving with cocaine in his system.

'Hotter than the sun': alleged copper thief in hospital

'Hotter than the sun': alleged copper thief in hospital

'Hotter than the sun': alleged copper thief in hospital

'Hotter than the sun': alleged copper thief in hospital

A man accused of attempting to steal copper from an 11,000 volt cable has been burnt by a fireball "hotter than the surface of the sun".

Lutnick, Goldman Sachs' lawyer to testify on Epstein

Lutnick, Goldman Sachs' lawyer to testify on Epstein

Lutnick, Goldman Sachs' lawyer to testify on Epstein

Lutnick, Goldman Sachs' lawyer to testify on Epstein

The US government committee probing the Jeffrey Epstein files will question Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and a Goldman Sachs' former top lawyer.

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'Vile, horrific': bid to indefinitely detain pedophile

A state government will try to prevent the release of a pedophile and former magistrate, claiming he cannot control his behaviour and remains a public threat.

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

Lomax's Storm move fails but Eels show path back to NRL

The Parramatta Eels have declared the club won't be "steamrolled" after star winger Zac Lomax's audacious bid to join NRL rival Melbourne was blocked.

Man who killed partner argues jail term 'excessive'

A man who is serving a 13-year jail term for the manslaughter of his on-and-off partner has argued in court that the sentence length is excessive.

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'Not appropriate': killer released by cop before attack

A man who stabbed and set his wife alight after being released by a police officer should have applied for bail in front of a magistrate, a coroner has heard.

Two men armed with knives shot dead in two states

A witness has described her shock after police shot dead a knife-wielding man who had allegedly attacked two women and made threats in an upmarket suburb.

Killer thought stabbing nurse would 'save the world'

A schizophrenic man who fatally stabbed a nurse in her home acted under 'frightening and distorted' delusions that her death would prevent the triumph of evil.

Teen 'lied' before bathroom hook-up with ex-Liberal MP

A former Liberal politician only had sex with a teen in a car park toilet after the boy lied about his age to sign up to an adult site, a jury has heard.

'Not guilty': accused double murderer to face trial

A homeless man accused of killing a pregnant woman and her partner has pleaded not guilty to the double murder as he fast-tracked his case to a higher court.

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

A man has appeared in court for allegedly performing a Nazi salute to Jewish schoolchildren at an airport terminal.

Justin Timberlake sues to block release of DUI video

Pop star Justin Timberlake says releasing the police bodycam video of his drunk-driving arrest would subject him to “public ridicule and harassment”.

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