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Brittany Higgins faces bankruptcy action by former boss

Brittany Higgins faces bankruptcy action by former boss

Former Senator Linda Reynolds is taking Brittany Higgins to court after claiming her ex-employee "failed to comply" with a bankruptcy notice issued to her.

Hunt for cop killer continues as national park reopens

Hunt for cop killer continues as national park reopens

Hunt for cop killer continues as national park reopens

Hunt for cop killer continues as national park reopens

A national park closed down during the hunt for Australia's most wanted man has been reopened to the public, while police vow they will find him.

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

National watchdog defends no robodebt public hearings

The national anti-corruption commission is investigating six public officials tied to the illegal robodebt scheme that resulted in several suicides.

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'Trying to kill me': woman dies after call for help

'Trying to kill me': woman dies after call for help

A man accused of murdering his ex-partner after she rang triple zero for help was heard sobbing as first responders surrounded her body.

'Wall of water' wrecked rural town with little warning

'Wall of water' wrecked rural town with little warning

Heroic actions of locals prevented further tragedy after a wave of floodwater suddenly struck a rural town, killing two people, an inquest has been told.

Outback search to resume for missing four-year-old boy

Outback search to resume for missing four-year-old boy

More than two weeks after he went missing, police are set to resume their search for a four-year-old boy who disappeared at an outback sheep station.

Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed

Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed

The family of a meter reader mauled to death hopes an inquest into the tragedy will provide answers and help protect front-line workers.

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'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

A top cop has ordered a major overhaul of his state police force, admitting it does not have enough officers on the beat to prevent and respond to rising crime.

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

Human trafficking reports in Australia have soared to a record high, with people increasingly aware of the signs and warning police.

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

A stalker vowed 'I’m not giving up' in an onslaught of up to 2000 messages sent to popular talkback radio host Jackie O.

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

The family of an Australian woman says she will pursue an international transfer home after losing an appeal against a drug smuggling conviction in Japan.

Contract criminals who fix 'kill cars' targeted by cops

Contract criminals who fix 'kill cars' targeted by cops

Contract criminals who fix 'kill cars' targeted by cops

Contract criminals who fix 'kill cars' targeted by cops

Days after police arrested men allegedly on their way to carry out a murder, the force has made raids relating to those who arrange cars for violent crimes.

Former NDIS provider fined millions over man's death

Former NDIS provider fined millions over man's death

Former NDIS provider fined millions over man's death

Former NDIS provider fined millions over man's death

A mentally disabled man was left unsupervised and then fatally struck by a car. His care provider has now been slammed in the Federal Court.

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US man linked to Wieambilla killings makes plea deal

A United States-based conspiracy theorist linked to the deadly ambush shootings at Wieambilla has accepted a plea deal after agreeing to watered-down charges.

'Someone must know': $1m reward for murder cold case

Detectives have doubled a cash reward in the hope of cracking the 30-year unsolved murder of a young tourist on a picturesque beach.

Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Prosecutors have been given time to figure out how to force two teens accused of murder to attend court for a compulsory procedure.

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

A judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.

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Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

A jury was wrong to convict a man for murdering a carpenter over a love triangle where both believed they were the father of a baby, an appeal court has found.

Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Eight suspects fled a property where police uncovered a sophisticated cannabis crop, with a potential street value of $15 million, growing in gardening igloos.

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

An award-winning A-League Men’s captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

An 18-year-old charged with publishing terrorism videos and sending threatening emails has lost his bid for freedom.

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

A first-of-its-kind fine for the loss of 220,000 people's health data highlights a need to view cybercrime as more than just a technological risk, experts say.

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