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Killer who threw dead teacher in bin gets 10 years jail

Killer who threw dead teacher in bin gets 10 years jail

A man who killed his housemate and left her body in a bin outside another property has been locked up for 10 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

Remorseless killer jailed for attacking vulnerable baby

A man has gritted his teeth as he learnt he will spend up to 13 years behind bars for killing a defenceless infant.

New Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'

New Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'

New Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'

New Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'

The White House says the release by Democrats of emails from Jeffrey Epstein are an attempt to create a "fake narrative" to smear US President Donald Trump.

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Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

A self-described fortune teller allegedly swindled vulnerable clients out of $70 million by claiming there was a "billionaire" in their future.

No bail for man after revenge hit on meth cook's wife

No bail for man after revenge hit on meth cook's wife

A man accused of luring an innocent women to be tied up, kidnapped and murdered over her husband's alleged meth theft has lost a court bid for bail.

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Two of Australia's most prominent radio personalities have been spared contempt charges after they made comments during the mushroom murder trial.

Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

Neo-Nazi in second bid for release over camp attack

A Nazi group leader has raised his right hand before applying for bail a second time over allegedly leading a group attack on an Aboriginal protest site.

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Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

Jewish group calls for arson accused to be refused bail

A man charged over a synagogue arson that caused more than $20 million damage has made a bid for freedom, almost a year after the blaze.

'Part of me is gone': grief over teen's murder of gran

'Part of me is gone': grief over teen's murder of gran

'Part of me is gone': grief over teen's murder of gran

'Part of me is gone': grief over teen's murder of gran

Heartbreaking victim impact statements have been heard in court at a teenager's sentencing over a grandmother's fatal stabbing that sparked law reforms.

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Backlash as premier vows longer jail time for kids

Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Maverick MP Mark Latham's bid to overturn an expensive defamation loss over a sexually explicit tweet has been labelled incoherent and irresponsible.

Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails

Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.

Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be 'exposed as racists'

Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be 'exposed as racists'

Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be 'exposed as racists'

Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be 'exposed as racists'

Neo-Nazis are attempting to legitimise their ideology by forming a political party in the aftermath of a high-profile protest.

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.

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Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court

A suicide bomber detonated his device outside an Islamabad courthouse after trying, but failing, to gain entry to the building.

Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

A state premier has defended backing down on plans to ban face coverings at protests after concerns were raised about a possible legal challenge.

Alleged plumber killer linked to rising criminal gang

A third man has been charged with the murder of a young plumber in what police suspect is a case of mistaken identity.

Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism

Indian police say the explosion of a car in a busy market and tourist area of the capital Delhi killing eight is being investigated as an act of terror.

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Father's quad bike modifications blamed for fatal crash

A coroner has issued a safety reminder about the dangers of do-it-yourself quad bike modifications after a 16-year-old boy died in a rural crash.

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

Neo-Nazis chanting outside a state parliament have pushed a premier to strengthen hate speech laws after a police communication breakdown.

Bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt stalls

Former senator Linda Reynolds' bid to bankrupt Brittany Higgins following a successful defamation case against her one-time staffer has hit a road block.

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.

Alan Jones' concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing

Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.

Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech

US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action, as two top BBC executives resigned over 'an error of judgement'.

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