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Final roar in Katy v Katie court war over trademark

Final roar in Katy v Katie court war over trademark

The High Court has heard arguments in a David-and-Goliath battle between an international pop sensation and an Australian fashion designer.

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

'Extraordinary': $2.85m payout after state care abuse

Almost $3 million has been awarded to a man in a landmark case after he was repeatedly sexually abused as a child in a state's care.

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

'Woman's nightmare': rapist jailed for decades-old rape

A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.

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Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on

Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on

A community reliant on tourism is grappling with the financial and emotional effects of a two-week manhunt for an accused murderer.

Man shot in backyard by police responding to house fire

Man shot in backyard by police responding to house fire

Police have shot a man in a backyard while responding to a house fire, describing the force used as adequate for the situation with which they were confronted.

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed

A state government is under growing pressure to address youth crime after the deaths of two boys, with some parents taking drastic measures to protect kids.

Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

Charged Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

A man charged with using "insulting words" at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse.

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Protest charges dropped against woman 'punched by cop'

Protest charges dropped against woman 'punched by cop'

Protest charges dropped against woman 'punched by cop'

Protest charges dropped against woman 'punched by cop'

A woman allegedly punched in the head "with enough force to rip open my right eyeball" before being charged for resisting police will file a civil lawsuit.

Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein

Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein

Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein

Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein

Democrats in the US have released a suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.

‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead

‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead

‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead

‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead

An alleged serial rapist accused of a crime spree that terrified millions of Australians has foreshadowed that he will plead guilty to some charges.

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Police have been urged to "throw the book" at rival protesters who turned violent on the nation's best-known beach, but they'll have to find them first.

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

The Murdochs have settled their legal battle over who will control one of the highest-profile global media groups.

Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

A US federal court judge ruled President Trump is not entitled to immunity from a defamation verdict regarding his denial of the rape of writer E Jean Carroll.

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.

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Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11

At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.

Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang 'cancer'

With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".

Delays 'not outcome changing' after refugee's fall

A coroner has found a delay in consulting a neurosurgeon and an air ambulance's arrival after a refugee's ultimately fatal fall were not "outcome changing".

Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over 'unlawful' sacking

The Wiggles are fighting an unlawful dismissal lawsuit from their former chief executive, who claims the blue Wiggle undermined him.

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Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.

Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.

Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders

A New Zealand woman has gone on trial charged with murdering her two children whose bodies were later discovered in suitcases.

Former BBL cricketer pleads not guilty to child abuse

An ex-Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler has entered not guilty pleas to two charges of child sexual abuse.

NZ father on the run for years shot dead by police

A father who disappeared into dense forest and was on the run for almost four years with his children has been shot and killed by police in New Zealand.

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