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Teen charged over stabbing in beachside suburb

Teen charged over stabbing in beachside suburb

A teenage boy has been charged over the stabbing of another teen who is in a critical condition in hospital after a confrontation in a beachside suburb.

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

An Australian-first true crime festival is exploring some of the nation's most enduring criminal mysteries and investigations.

'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players

'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players

'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players

'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players

Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.

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Alleged rapist caught after returning to crime scene

Alleged rapist caught after returning to crime scene

A 32-year-old man has been accused of raping a woman on her morning walk before heading off to work in an attack police say has shocked a community.

'Fear for their lives': women in Swans probe in hiding

'Fear for their lives': women in Swans probe in hiding

A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'.

Alleged illicit tobacco money launderer granted bail

Alleged illicit tobacco money launderer granted bail

A businessman charged over a multimillion-dollar money-laundering racket linked to illicit tobacco and vape sales has been granted bail with strict conditions.

Tick of approval for Big Build royal commission

Tick of approval for Big Build royal commission

An anti-corruption barrister has given his tick of approval to a royal commission into the construction sector overseen by a former chief justice.

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Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues

Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues

Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues

Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues

Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates.

Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy

Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy

Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy

Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy

A state police commissioner has apologised to a grieving family after they were mistakenly told their missing daughter was still alive.

'Kingpin' charged in money-laundering racket bust

'Kingpin' charged in money-laundering racket bust

'Kingpin' charged in money-laundering racket bust

'Kingpin' charged in money-laundering racket bust

A months-long probe has identified more than $9 million linked to illicit tobacco and vape revenue, leading to the arrest of the operation's "kingpin".

'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players

'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players

'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players

'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players

Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.

Competition watchdog raids Aussie tech giant's offices

Competition watchdog raids Aussie tech giant's offices

Competition watchdog raids Aussie tech giant's offices

Competition watchdog raids Aussie tech giant's offices

An embattled Australian tech giant is again making headlines for all the wrong reasons after the competition watchdog executed a warrant at its offices.

Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans

Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans

Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans

Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans

Sydney's chief executive says if drugs were involved in the hotel incident involving five now-banned players it is potentially part of the police investigation.

Plea to find arsonists linked to $20m extortion threat

Plea to find arsonists linked to $20m extortion threat

Plea to find arsonists linked to $20m extortion threat

Plea to find arsonists linked to $20m extortion threat

Police want the public's help to track down arsonists behind a firebombing of cars and a family home after a $20 million threat.

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'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments

Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.

Hanson's tobacco tax cut backed as black market thrives

One Nation is pledging to slash the tobacco excise by 75 per cent, which an expert predicts could spark a crackdown on the illicit cigarette trade.

Licenced gun holders among hundreds charged in DV blitz

An array of guns and other weapons have been seized by police and more than 1000 offences recorded in an operation targeting domestic violence offenders.

Swans under investigation over alleged sexual assault

Sydney chief executive Matthew Pavlich says the AFL club is working with relevant authorities over sexual assault allegations involving Swans players.

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Rescuers hopeful missing teenage hiker 'alive and safe'

The hunt for an 18-year-old experienced bushwalker missing in a rugged national park remains a search and rescue mission, authorities say.

Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life

Police are on high alert for possible retaliation after a Melbourne crime figure was shot and discovered lying beside his car in a "pool of blood".

Suburbs' crime 'out of control' as concerns grow

Local mayors are calling for more action to combat crime and improve public safety after a spate of high-profile incidents.

Elite school's students charged with sexual assault

Three teenagers who attend a prestigious private boys school have been charged with a sexual assault, with the alleged victim aged 14.

'Botched treatments': Alleged fake doctors banned

A warning has been issued for the public to avoid two alleged fake doctors who engaged in the unqualified treatment of a chronically ill patient.

Five teens arrested over violent dating app assaults

Police have arrested five teenagers following accusations they ambushed and assaulted men after they were lured to meet them on dating apps and social media.

Homicide probe over as 'body' found to be lifelike doll

The contents of a dumped suitcase, which initially sparked a murder investigation, have been revealed as a lifelike doll with bruises and grazes.

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