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Brothers' murder charge after bashing death near school

Brothers' murder charge after bashing death near school

Two brothers have faced court where their reckless injury charges have been upgraded to murder after they allegedly bashed a father to death outside a school.

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

'Offensive': slain cop's widow slams solo patrol trial

A police force is considering allowing highway officers to work alone, reversing a policy a murdered cop's widow says would have prevented his death.

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Ex-Test spinner's appeal turned down over drug supply

Former spin bowler Stuart MacGill has suffered a major courtroom blow after his appeal against a drug supply conviction was unanimously tossed out.

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Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

Massive kava haul seized by police after tip off

A tip off has led to police discovering a massive kava haul with a street value of more than $100,000 in a remote community about 500km east of Darwin.

Man arrested after woman found stabbed to death at home

Man arrested after woman found stabbed to death at home

A man is in hospital under police guard after a woman was found stabbed to death at a suburban home.

Prince Harry calls privacy suit dismissal a 'whitewash'

Prince Harry calls privacy suit dismissal a 'whitewash'

Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities have lost their High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher.

Le Pen to run for president, French court shortens ban

Le Pen to run for president, French court shortens ban

Two years after a conviction for misusing funds, French far right leader Marine Le Pen has an electoral ban shortened, and announced she will run for president.

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Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access

The family of twins with mobility issues has sued Virgin Australia for discrimination after the boys were allegedly refused access to the closest lavatory.

French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027

French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027

French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027

French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027

A Paris court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction but shortened her ban on running for office. However, it has a condition the far-right leader has rejected.

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

An alleged vandal who requested a peanut butter sandwich during a bridge stand-off with police will remain behind bars despite being "a little bit hungry".

Alleged killer cop’s mum 'relieved' after bail granted

Alleged killer cop’s mum 'relieved' after bail granted

Alleged killer cop’s mum 'relieved' after bail granted

Alleged killer cop’s mum 'relieved' after bail granted

A mother accused of interfering with a witness in her son’s high-profile double murder trial has been released on bail after months in custody.

'Gut-wrenching': child abuser's sentence under fire

'Gut-wrenching': child abuser's sentence under fire

'Gut-wrenching': child abuser's sentence under fire

'Gut-wrenching': child abuser's sentence under fire

A man who groomed a girl and committed multiple attacks on another young victim could be released on parole within months after being sentenced.

Government-linked advisor denies abusing three women

Government-linked advisor denies abusing three women

Government-linked advisor denies abusing three women

Government-linked advisor denies abusing three women

An advisor with connections to the federal government will fight allegations he raped, choked and intimidated three women over a two-year period.

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Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case

Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities will soon find out the result of their High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher.

Ex-boxer charged for alleged role in four kidnappings

A champion boxer who recently fought for his life after being shot is accused of being behind a string of kidnappings.

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

Tobacco wars flare in city after ram-raid, fires

Tobacco wars in an Australian capital have reignited after criminals rammed a tobacco shop and set it alight.

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Multiple child safety reports before little boy's death

Families gathered at a local community pool to remember a little boy allegedly murdered by his mother, leaving behind a teddy bear and a small blue unicorn.

'Gun to a fist fight': man killed in duel over woman

An abusive husband was shot five times after arranging a fist fight over his ex-wife whom he suspected had returned to sex work, a jury has heard.

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

Doubts have been raised over the convictions of three of the 'Croatian Six' men accused of plotting to bomb buildings and pipes in a major Australian city.

Axe-wielding attacker allegedly murdered with scooter

A man has denied murdering an axe-brandishing attacker by hitting him with a metal scooter during a chaotic early-morning confrontation.

Killer reconsiders plea as judge 'troubled' by evidence

Expert evidence in court on the mental state of a man who admitted to the manslaughter of his stepfather has led to the defence to reconsider their plea.

Nazi 'unemployable' after salute during Holocaust movie

A neo-Nazi has been found guilty of performing a prohibited salute in an inner-city cinema during a film about the Holocaust.

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