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Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

The Nauru President's explanation to his people of why the tiny Micronesian nation is accepting Australian asylum seekers has been revealed.

Hunt for car thief who left baby in a box

Hunt for car thief who left baby in a box

Hunt for car thief who left baby in a box

Hunt for car thief who left baby in a box

Police are on the hunt for a thief who left a baby in a box after stealing a vehicle from a supermarket car park.

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

The discovery of a second potential "kill car" has led police to heap more charges on three men who sparked a pursuit from a different staged vehicle.

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Self-excluded gamblers turn to illegal offshore sites

Self-excluded gamblers turn to illegal offshore sites

Punters are increasingly turning to illegal sites to gamble, sending billions of dollars offshore as the responsible regulator is criticised for being futile.

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Three men have been charged while a fourth is on the run after police pursued and stopped a suspected "kill car".

Cross-intimate partner violence cases on the rise

Cross-intimate partner violence cases on the rise

Two studies drilling down on gender bias when police lay charges have found family violence cases in which authorities charge both parties are increasing.

Trio get bail over alleged $71m Defence contract fraud

Trio get bail over alleged $71m Defence contract fraud

Three people are out on bail after appearing in court over an alleged fraud scheme involving the procurement of $71 million of Defence building contracts.

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P-plater denied bail as crash kills woman, unborn child

P-plater denied bail as crash kills woman, unborn child

P-plater denied bail as crash kills woman, unborn child

P-plater denied bail as crash kills woman, unborn child

A teenage university student involved in a horrific car accident that killed a woman who was eight months pregnant has been denied bail.

Survivors find healing through music and creativity

Survivors find healing through music and creativity

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.

'Guns for hire' likely behind daytime laneway attack

'Guns for hire' likely behind daytime laneway attack

'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

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

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.

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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.

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'

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

'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.

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