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Survivors find healing through music and creativity

Survivors find healing through music and creativity

Australians are being urged to recognise the ongoing prevalence of abuse in the community and advocate for justice and reform as part of a national campaign.

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Kyle, Jackie O avoid charges over mushroom trial remark

Two of Australia's most prominent radio personalities have been spared contempt charges after they made comments during the mushroom murder trial.

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

Landlords in illegal tobacco, vape store firing line

An illicit tobacco and vape crackdown is expanding to landlords, with jail time threatened for those who don't shut down dodgy shops.

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'Guns for hire' likely behind daytime laneway attack

'Guns for hire' likely behind daytime laneway attack

A multi-state police investigation is probing the brazen daylight shooting of a man who was himself a suspect in the gunning down of a high-profile figure.

Cop jailed over $100k robbery from sex offender's home

Cop jailed over $100k robbery from sex offender's home

The actions of a police officer who misused information from a search warrant to steal $100,000 in a violent outback robbery must be "deplored", a judge says.

Two charged over role in underworld figure's murder

Two charged over role in underworld figure's murder

Four years after an underworld figure was gunned down in a well-planned murder, police have laid their first charges in the case.

Million-dollar reward could crack 'solvable' cold case

Million-dollar reward could crack 'solvable' cold case

Detectives hope a large reward will help uncover crucial information leading to an arrest for the murder of a woman two decades ago.

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Man killed, two seriously injured in highway fight

Man killed, two seriously injured in highway fight

Man killed, two seriously injured in highway fight

Man killed, two seriously injured in highway fight

A violent disturbance along an outback highway has left a man dead and two other people with serious injuries.

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

Street gangs will be treated similarly to outlaw motorcycle gangs under new laws that advocates warn unfairly target children and young people.

Manhunt ends with arrest after woman's body found

Manhunt ends with arrest after woman's body found

Manhunt ends with arrest after woman's body found

Manhunt ends with arrest after woman's body found

Police have arrested a man who allegedly had a sawn-off shotgun in his car, ending a search after a woman was found dead at a home.

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Fans appear to have escaped injury after a flare was thrown into a packed crowd during a sold-out Oasis gig, prompting the band to lash out at the culprit.

Former coach charged with historical sex offences

Former coach charged with historical sex offences

Former coach charged with historical sex offences

Former coach charged with historical sex offences

A man who has worked as a junior coach at a suburban football club has been charged with alleged sexual offending, leading police to appeal for witnesses.

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

E-bikes under scrutiny after two kids die in two states

The future of e-mobility devices faces scrutiny after two children died in separate accidents in different Australian states, sparking calls for tougher laws.

Push to challenge sentence that sparked prisons protest

Push to challenge sentence that sparked prisons protest

Push to challenge sentence that sparked prisons protest

Push to challenge sentence that sparked prisons protest

Prosecutors have asked a court to reopen sentencing after a seemingly lenient penalty given to a man who assaulted prison officers caused mass outrage.

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'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

A rise in violent behaviour towards retail workers has sparked exasperated calls from supermarket giants for stronger workplace safety protections.

Fake FBI, CIA, AFP badges prompt impersonation charge

A 50-year-old man is facing court after the seizure of multiple fraudulent law enforcement badges and identity documents.

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

A territory's law-and-order crackdown is working, its chief minister says, with police data showing a significant drop in crime rates.

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Missing diabetic camper found alive after nine days

A 61-year-old man has been found alive more than a week after he went missing in a "remarkable" end to a challenging search.

Gangland boss's case delayed after alleged discovery

A crime boss's case against prison authorities has been delayed after allegations emerged of contraband being found in his cell and an earlier plot to escape.

Bail denied for man accused of carjacking spree

A magistrate has denied bail to a man who allegedly committed a spate of carjackings while wielding a fake gun, despite his claims of mental ill health.

Australian of the Year finalist cops ICAC charges

A woman accused of rorting six-figure sums from the charity she used to work for is facing a range of criminal charges.

'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

A top cop has ordered a major overhaul of his state police force, admitting it does not have enough officers on the beat to prevent and respond to rising crime.

Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation

Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian President Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.

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.

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