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Images show gruesome extent of illegal Pacific fishing

Images show gruesome extent of illegal Pacific fishing

A freezer full of allegedly illegally caught fish shows the potential cost of the practice across the Pacific, robbing locals of centuries-old food sources.

Man who left stepdad to rot could be paroled in weeks

Man who left stepdad to rot could be paroled in weeks

Man who left stepdad to rot could be paroled in weeks

Man who left stepdad to rot could be paroled in weeks

A man has been sentenced after leaving his stepfather to decompose in his bed for more than a year and lying to police and family about his wellbeing.

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

A man has faced court for the first time after allegedly murdering his father in a fiery driveway altercation involving ‘significant violence’.

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Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother

Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ's lost brother

A man in his 70s accused of killing the brother of an AFL legend more than a decade ago will face trial after declaring his innocence.

Olympic cyclist facing jail over driving breach

Olympic cyclist facing jail over driving breach

A top former cyclist has admitted driving while disqualified and faces jail for breaching a bond imposed over events leading up to the death of his wife.

Jury to visit scene of cop's alleged double murder

Jury to visit scene of cop's alleged double murder

The jury deliberating on the case of an ex-police officer accused of killing a TV presenter and his partner will attend the crime scene where the pair died.

Duo jailed for killing man in bungled home invasion

Duo jailed for killing man in bungled home invasion

Two men responsible for fatally shooting a man after barging into his home in the early hours of the morning have been sentenced.

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Methanol victims' families brace for poor legal outcome

Methanol victims' families brace for poor legal outcome

Methanol victims' families brace for poor legal outcome

Methanol victims' families brace for poor legal outcome

The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.

System 'fails' youth on intimate partner violence

System 'fails' youth on intimate partner violence

System 'fails' youth on intimate partner violence

System 'fails' youth on intimate partner violence

Young men are slipping through the intimate partner violence safety net because of a lack of programs targeting their needs, a roundtable has heard.

'It breaks your heart': scammers fake a real economist

'It breaks your heart': scammers fake a real economist

'It breaks your heart': scammers fake a real economist

'It breaks your heart': scammers fake a real economist

A well-known economist has spoken about his experience of being impersonated by scammers, warning vulnerable Australians not to fall for their tricks.

Jackie O accused of using threats to get new timeslot

Jackie O accused of using threats to get new timeslot

Jackie O accused of using threats to get new timeslot

Jackie O accused of using threats to get new timeslot

Radio star Jackie "O" Henderson only threatened a workplace safety complaint about Kyle Sandilands as leverage to get a new show, her former employer argues.

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

A teen who was allegedly moving towards lone-actor extremist violence after police claimed to have found extremist material on his devices has been bailed.

Hopes clothes will identify childcare abuse victims

Hopes clothes will identify childcare abuse victims

Hopes clothes will identify childcare abuse victims

Hopes clothes will identify childcare abuse victims

Police have released images allegedly found on devices of a childcare worker who has been charged with hundreds of abuse crimes, hoping to identify victims.

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

It could be another 12 months before a $405 million settlement for pelvic mesh injuries is fully paid out but the tidal wave of pain goes on for those hurt.

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Mum cleared of two murders to wait on fraud charges

A woman cleared of killing two of her adult children with prescription drugs over a five-year period could still face prosecution on fraud charges.

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

A fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed the lives of 32 people, including four members of the bar's band.

Fountain crasher thankful despite troubled police case

A French national was left homeless and struggling for money on Sydney's streets after crashing into a famous fountain while delivering a late-night meal.

School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

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'Last line of defence': one man shuts down council

A local man who applied rarely used legal powers to effectively shut down his local council denies he is undermining democratic processes.

'ISIS bride' accused of training with terror fighters

A so-called "ISIS bride" who is accused of training for weeks with Islamic State will remain behind bars after being refused bail for a second time.

Probe for organised crime links to man shot dead in car

Potential links to organised crime are being investigated by police after a man was shot dead while sitting in a car in a suburban neighbourhood.

ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of fatal shootings

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered to suspend vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week.

Father of slain childcare worker awarded $1.3m payout

The father of murdered woman Molly Ticehurst has scored a legal victory only a day after being dealt a blow in his quest for justice for his daughter.

'Worst nightmare': horror over childcare abuse charges

A parent whose children came into contact with a childcare worker charged in what could be one of Australia's worst pedophile cases says she is horrified.

Man accused of assigning attacks on venues faces court

A young man accused of running an "empire" from home has faced court on multiple charges following a string of targeted attacks on popular hospitality venues.

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