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MMA murder accused says sparring death an 'accident'

MMA murder accused says sparring death an 'accident'

A trained mixed martial artist has said he did not mean to kill a friend diagnosed with brittle bones during a violent, heated home sparring match.

Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site

Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site

Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site

Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of lying about her involvement in a website that attacked a co-producer of her embattled directorial debut.

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Shocking racist incidents strip Australians of humanity

Racism against Australia's Palestinian, Muslim, Jewish and Arab communities has spiked since October 7, but things could get worse as the US-Iran war continues.

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Katy Perry investigated over Ruby Rose sex abuse claims

Katy Perry investigated over Ruby Rose sex abuse claims

Australian actor Ruby Rose has accused singer Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her over a decade ago in a nightclub, claims the pop star denies.

Protester arrested in contentious raid avoids city ban

Protester arrested in contentious raid avoids city ban

A pro-Palestine protester who was arrested in a heavily criticised dawn raid will be allowed to freely enter the CBD after ugly scenes at a rally.

Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail

Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail

A man dragged out of a ute at gunpoint and arrested for allegedly ramming the gate of an inner city synagogue will soon apply for bail, a judge has heard.

Scope for jumping castle tragedy inquest detailed

Scope for jumping castle tragedy inquest detailed

An inquest into the deaths of six children in a primary school jumping castle accident could begin in 2026, five years after the tragedy.

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Fraud case stalls against fugitive developer's daughter

Fraud case stalls against fugitive developer's daughter

Fraud case stalls against fugitive developer's daughter

Fraud case stalls against fugitive developer's daughter

Plea negotiations for the lawyer daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif are bogged down despite months of assurances the case would resolve.

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Plea indicated for teacher over principal stabbing

Lawyers for a teacher accused stabbing a school principal after being told his contract would not be renewed have indicated he will plead guilty.

Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds

Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds

Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds

Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds

A former ambulance officer who murdered two women died in a hospital bed after being transferred out of prison for cancer treatment, a coroner found.

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion

An 18-year-old man who allegedly attacked a man and woman inside a suburban home will face court charged with attempted murder.

'I despise you': sister's anger as she confronts killer

'I despise you': sister's anger as she confronts killer

'I despise you': sister's anger as she confronts killer

'I despise you': sister's anger as she confronts killer

A murderer who claimed he was not in control when he stabbed a mother-of-two to death has come face-to-face with her family and friends.

Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe

Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe

Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe

Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe

Underworld figure Gavin Preston's broad daylight execution while eating breakfast at a cafe was "planned, prepared and targeted", prosecutors have told a jury.

Wife's tearful testimony at love triangle murder trial

Wife's tearful testimony at love triangle murder trial

Wife's tearful testimony at love triangle murder trial

Wife's tearful testimony at love triangle murder trial

A woman whose ex-husband's body was found weighed down by rocks in a river has broken down in the witness box while her spouse's accused murderer watched on.

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'Internet rabbit hole': why man sent threats to mosque

An isolated man who sent threatening letters to Australia's largest mosque spurred by alcohol and right-wing views will serve out his sentence in the community.

Harvey Weinstein going on trial again in NYC rape case

Jurors will weigh — for the third time — whether Harvey Weinstein raped a hairstylist and and actress in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.

'River to sea' accused claims charge over banner insane

A barefoot anti-war activist claims the charge against him for using a phrase banned by anti-Semitism laws cannot be taken seriously, a magistrate has heard.

Bomb squad called after cleaner makes explosive find

Explosives, firearms, drugs and $1 million in cash were among the troubling finds made by a house cleaner that sparked an ongoing police investigation.

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Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret

Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard.

Gang rapist back behind bars after detention escape

A gang rapist who spent five days as a fugitive after escaping immigration detention while seeking medical attention is back behind bars.

'Troubled man' overdosed before alleged smoothie murder

A man allegedly murdered by his mother giving him a drug-laced smoothie was taking strong painkillers but not the same type found at autopsy, a jury has heard.

'Spray it': woman bailed after allegedly helping gunman

A woman accused of calling a rideshare for a gunman who peppered a home with bullets during a drive-by has been bailed to attend a drug rehabilitation centre.

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards.

Convicted rapist, immigration detainee back in custody

Police have caughtan immigration detainee, who was convicted of rape, after he escaped from a hospital.

Three charged after police foil alleged 'kill car' plot

Three men have been charged with multiple offences after police pursued a car they believe to be linked to a string of suspected gang crimes in Sydney.

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