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'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

Human trafficking reports in Australia have soared to a record high, with people increasingly aware of the signs and warning police.

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

Stalker sent up to 2000 messages to radio host Jackie 0

A stalker vowed 'I’m not giving up' in an onslaught of up to 2000 messages sent to popular talkback radio host Jackie O.

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

The family of an Australian woman says she will pursue an international transfer home after losing an appeal against a drug smuggling conviction in Japan.

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Contract criminals who fix 'kill cars' targeted by cops

Contract criminals who fix 'kill cars' targeted by cops

Days after police arrested men allegedly on their way to carry out a murder, the force has made raids relating to those who arrange cars for violent crimes.

Former NDIS provider fined millions over man's death

Former NDIS provider fined millions over man's death

A mentally disabled man was left unsupervised and then fatally struck by a car. His care provider has now been slammed in the Federal Court.

US man linked to Wieambilla killings makes plea deal

US man linked to Wieambilla killings makes plea deal

A United States-based conspiracy theorist linked to the deadly ambush shootings at Wieambilla has accepted a plea deal after agreeing to watered-down charges.

'Someone must know': $1m reward for murder cold case

'Someone must know': $1m reward for murder cold case

Detectives have doubled a cash reward in the hope of cracking the 30-year unsolved murder of a young tourist on a picturesque beach.

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Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Teens charged over boys' deaths refuse to come to court

Prosecutors have been given time to figure out how to force two teens accused of murder to attend court for a compulsory procedure.

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

Judge blocks Trump's troop deployment in Chicago

A judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

A jury was wrong to convict a man for murdering a carpenter over a love triangle where both believed they were the father of a baby, an appeal court has found.

Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos

Eight suspects fled a property where police uncovered a sophisticated cannabis crop, with a potential street value of $15 million, growing in gardening igloos.

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

An award-winning A-League Men’s captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

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Teen denied bail after allegedly sharing terror video

An 18-year-old charged with publishing terrorism videos and sending threatening emails has lost his bid for freedom.

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

A first-of-its-kind fine for the loss of 220,000 people's health data highlights a need to view cybercrime as more than just a technological risk, experts say.

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Ex-AFL player Nicky Winmar has formally joined a racism class action, alleging his earning potential has been limited since retiring due to injuries suffered.

Former pilot to face trial over wife's lawnmower murder

A former air force pilot accused of murdering his wife under the guise of a lawnmower accident is facing an "extraordinary weak" case, a magistrate has heard.

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'Just a kiss' defence spurned as teacher groomer jailed

A former teacher found guilty of grooming a student for sex, including gifts of cash and cigarettes, has failed to convince a judge his kisses were cultural.

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

Drug and betting charges against NRL player Brendon Smith will return to court in December, with the league star yet to see the evidence in the case.

Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

Crime-troubled territory names new police chief

Months after a top cop was sacked over a jobs-for-mates scandal, a crime-hit territory has named a new police commissioner with the force under the spotlight.

Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson's sentence

Prosecutors have called for mushroom cook Erin Patterson to remain behind bars for longer than her "manifestly inadequate" 33-year non-parole period.

Former UFC fighter gunned down in broad daylight

A mixed martial artist with experience at the top level is being remembered for his passion and mentoring after being gunned down while out for a walk.

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