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Trump fires Kristi Noem as US homeland security chief

Trump fires Kristi Noem as US homeland security chief

US President Donald Trump has sensationally fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry.

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star's restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge.

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Britney Spears reportedly arrested, freed on DUI charge

Britney Spears reportedly arrested, freed on DUI charge

Britney Spears was arrested in Southern California, Ventura County Sheriff's Office records indicate.

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

A court's reprimand of Star casino's management for failing to avoid likely criminal and financial risks has put corporate boards across the nation on notice.

Complex trauma escalated to gruesome murder, court told

Complex trauma escalated to gruesome murder, court told

Family and friends of a beloved man have told of the anguish over his grisly murder, while the killer's life and mental state was unveiled in court.

'Cool off': mum turned away before murder, inquest told

'Cool off': mum turned away before murder, inquest told

An inquest for a woman murdered by her husband has been adjourned after a last minute claim that the mother was turned away by police and told to "cool off".

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Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Charges have been laid over the death of a man who was involved in an alleged arson attack on an inner-city business.

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.

Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash

Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash

Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash

Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash

A powerful union leader has been charged after emergency crews attending to a fire in his home alerted police to a cache of guns and more than $100,000 in cash.

Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case

Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case

Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case

Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case

Lawyers for former verteran radio host Alan Jones have flagged a possible bid to suspend his upcoming fight against allegations of sexual abuse.

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

A young rugby hopeful allegedly spoke of having to kill a man in a brazen daycare murder plot because he was the newest member of a criminal gang.

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

A victim of a terrifying sexual assault is appealing for public assistance to help find the man responsible, speaking out about the horrific late-night attack.

Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial

A former pilot has failed to show he has exceptional circumstances to permit his release on bail before a murder retrial over the death of a missing camper.

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State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants.

US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena

A congressional committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to face questions about how her department has handled the Epstein files.

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

A man shot by police has been hit with several offences while recovering in hospital after being accused of pulling a gun on officers following a car crash.

Teacher admits having sex with teenage student

More than 18 months after her arrest, a female teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two male students.

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DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

Murderer Toby Loughnane's long history of family violence should have raised greater alarm before he killed his partner Maryam Hamka, a coroner has found.

'Completely separate': CFMEU probe's crime link slammed

An inquiry into corruption in a state's construction industry has publicly targeted a company it claims is linked to underworld figure Mick Gatto.

Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police

A man is in hospital with gunshot wounds after allegedly threatening police with a firearm, the fourth of a spate of incidents in just over a day.

Cops 'missed chances' before mum set on fire by husband

Officers incorrectly granted a man bail, wrongly filed a complaint and couldn't open an important file before a young mum was murdered, a coroner has heard.

'Stain on our community' that kids are imprisoned

A social justice advocate, who spent two years in prison for drug dealing, says vulnerable women need better support, and children should not be jailed.

Labor figure's alleged killer wins bid for freedom

The man accused of punching and killing Labor strategist Tim Picton is set to be released from custody after he was granted bail for another alleged attack.

‘Filthy’: Celebrity chef slammed over coke charge

A celebrity chef and television host has received a fierce rebuke for supporting the illicit drug industry after driving with cocaine in his system.

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