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'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

'Nightmare continued' after man exit-trafficked wife

A woman who was exit-trafficked to Sudan by her husband has told a court her "nightmare continued" when she tried to reunite with her young children.

Family claims $1.4m loan 'blighted' 89yo woman's life

Family claims $1.4m loan 'blighted' 89yo woman's life

Family claims $1.4m loan 'blighted' 89yo woman's life

Family claims $1.4m loan 'blighted' 89yo woman's life

Pepper Money has been sued over an "unjust" $1.4 million home loan which allegedly threw an elderly woman and her family into financial and emotional distress.

'Heartbroken' neighbour's heroic rescue in deadly fire

'Heartbroken' neighbour's heroic rescue in deadly fire

'Heartbroken' neighbour's heroic rescue in deadly fire

'Heartbroken' neighbour's heroic rescue in deadly fire

As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.

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'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

A Melbourne man who planned to die by police shooting in an act of terrorism says he has renounced Islamic State, which he previously pledged his allegiance to.

Man stays in custody after partner's alleged murder

Man stays in custody after partner's alleged murder

A man has faced court charged over the murder of his partner, who was found with two stab wounds at a western Sydney unit.

Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss

Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss

Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.

Departing watchdog slams corruption change 'guise'

Departing watchdog slams corruption change 'guise'

A departing commissioner says legislative changes have damaged the fight against corruption "under the guise" of making the system more effective and efficient.

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Race driver's bankruptcy led to 'medley' of drug abuse

Race driver's bankruptcy led to 'medley' of drug abuse

Race driver's bankruptcy led to 'medley' of drug abuse

Race driver's bankruptcy led to 'medley' of drug abuse

A former V8 Supercars racing driver started abusing multiple drugs after COVID-19 restrictions forced his business into bankruptcy, a judge has heard.

Woman admits 'hugely valuable' prison drug smuggling

Woman admits 'hugely valuable' prison drug smuggling

Woman admits 'hugely valuable' prison drug smuggling

Woman admits 'hugely valuable' prison drug smuggling

A court has accepted a sad tale behind the "terrible mistake" a woman made in trying to smuggle drugs that could have been worth $1 million into a prison.

Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns

Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns

Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns

Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns

Linda Burney says long-term funding is needed to properly address issues in Alice Springs, following the first night of a curfew.

Man arrested after woman, 21, stabbed to death

Man arrested after woman, 21, stabbed to death

Man arrested after woman, 21, stabbed to death

Man arrested after woman, 21, stabbed to death

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man following the death of a woman in a stabbing at a unit in Sydney's west.

'Pressure-relief valve': curfew hits Alice Springs

'Pressure-relief valve': curfew hits Alice Springs

'Pressure-relief valve': curfew hits Alice Springs

'Pressure-relief valve': curfew hits Alice Springs

A three-night curfew has been declared to defuse tensions in Alice Springs after a weekend of violent crimes, including a brawl involving 80 people.

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

A worker from the Australian Federal Police has been suspended from duty and charged with attempted murder after a violent incident.

'Deadly adventure': speeding BMW driver kills couple

'Deadly adventure': speeding BMW driver kills couple

'Deadly adventure': speeding BMW driver kills couple

'Deadly adventure': speeding BMW driver kills couple

The grieving family of a couple killed by a young driver after he sped through a red traffic light say his "deadly adventure" has caused widespread heartache.

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'Adult time' plan for kids won't stop crime: advocates

The Queensland opposition's plan for children to serve adult sentences for serious crimes will not stop reoffending, advocacy groups say.

Qld cop denies raping colleague after Christmas party

A police officer has pleaded not guilty in a Brisbane court to raping a female colleague after they both attended a Christmas party in 1999.

Jury hears 'state of mind' in alleged bucks party rape

Prosecutors allege members of a Newcastle bucks party were in a "state of mind" to seek group sex and would carry on regardless of consent.

Family sues after police tasering leads to man's death

The mother of a mentally ill man who died after being tasered, pepper sprayed and handcuffed by the cops has sued over alleged police and healthcare failings.

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Men face trial over shooting murder of golf club owner

Two men accused of fatally wounding a golf club owner via a devastating shotgun blast to his leg have been ordered to stand trial for murder.

Slain girl's parents demand review of killer's case

The parents of a 10-year-old girl killed by a mentally ill teen have launched a petition for the case to be reviewed and more support for victim's families.

Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

A former NSW prison guard sentenced to more than two decades in jail for sexually assaulting nine women has lost a bid to overturn his conviction and sentence.

More bestiality, child abuse charges for 'Beast Boy'

A man using online pseudonym 'Beast Boy' faces more charges after police said they had found thousands of videos and images of bestiality and child abuse.

PNG minister to be appointed after Australian arrest

Jimmy Maladina has stepped down as Papua New Guinea's petroleum minister as he faces domestic violence charges in Australia.

Two dead, 19 injured in Detroit shooting: police

Michigan State Police say two people are dead and more than a dozen others have been injured in an early morning shooting in Detroit.

Woman charged with murder after man found dead at home

A woman will face court charged with murder after a man, believed to be known to her, was found dead in a suburban Adelaide home.

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