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Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time

Killer driver given chance to avoid more jail time

A driver who was jailed after killing six teenagers 19 years ago has once again faced a regional court for driving while unlicensed and high on drugs.

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

No jail for man whose partner fell to death off balcony

An alcoholic who locked his partner on a high-rise balcony to look at her phone, before she fell to her death, will not be jailed, a judge has said.

Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider

Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider

Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider

Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider

A teenage woman will walk free from court after being found not guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old motocross rider.

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Tradie not facing jail after mate dies 'play fighting'

Tradie not facing jail after mate dies 'play fighting'

An evening of cocaine, booze and play fighting on a boys trip turned deadly when a man died after being placed into a chokehold by his friend.

At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a nightclub caught fire during a concert in a small town in North Macedonia.

Tragic end to search for missing six-year-old girl

Tragic end to search for missing six-year-old girl

The search for a missing six-year-old girl has ended in tragedy after police found a body in bushland.

Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its responsibility as legal guardian to many.

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Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

Driver fined for refusing test after journalist's death

A driver who refused to give police a blood test after sports journalist Sam Landsberger walked into his truck and died has been fined $1500 and convicted.

Healer admits mushroom trafficking before woman's death

Healer admits mushroom trafficking before woman's death

Healer admits mushroom trafficking before woman's death

Healer admits mushroom trafficking before woman's death

A spiritual healer who served magic mushrooms at a retreat where a woman died has escaped conviction and been fined $3000 for drug trafficking.

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

The first state memorial for a queer advocate has been held for David Polson AM, who participated in a record number of medical trials after contracting HIV.

Gene Hackman and wife's cause of death revealed

Gene Hackman and wife's cause of death revealed

Gene Hackman and wife's cause of death revealed

Gene Hackman and wife's cause of death revealed

Authorities in New Mexico have revealed the causes of the deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his concert pianist wife Betsy Arakawa.

'I'll never forgive': survivor, as boys' killer jailed

'I'll never forgive': survivor, as boys' killer jailed

'I'll never forgive': survivor, as boys' killer jailed

'I'll never forgive': survivor, as boys' killer jailed

A large sentence discount has been awarded to a man behind the deaths of two young brothers, found in a crumpled car still dressed in their school uniforms.

Authorities rule out gas leak in Gene Hackman's death

Authorities rule out gas leak in Gene Hackman's death

Authorities rule out gas leak in Gene Hackman's death

Authorities rule out gas leak in Gene Hackman's death

A gas leak is not to blame for the deaths of Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home in New Mexico, police say.

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Alarm at rise in suicide rate among Indigenous people

Indigenous Australians die by suicide at three times the rate of non-Indigenous according to figures that may understate the true number of deaths.

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Man committed to stand trial over girlfriend's murder

A man has been committed to face a murder trial after he pleaded not guilty to killing his girlfriend Nikkita Azzopardi, who was found dead by her family.

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

A man accused of killing his ex-partner's baby has been committed to stand trial after a magistrate found there was sufficient evidence for conviction.

'Inadequate' sentence appealed after five die in crash

Prosecutors have confirmed they will appeal a five-and-a-half-year prison term handed down to a driver who killed five people and a dog.

'Inappropriate' for killer to face more assault charges

A magistrate has urged prosecutors to reconsider assault charges laid against killer Toby Loughnane, saying he was already serving a lengthy prison term.

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Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

Legendary American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead along with their dog at their home in New Mexico.

Seaplane engine tear-down could offer fatal crash clues

The engine of a seaplane that crashed near a tourist island, killing three passengers, will be deconstructed in the hope it will shed light on the cause.

Truckie who crushed man in road rage incident reckless

A truck driver who crushed another man in a tragic road rage incident has failed to overturn his convictions for reckless and negligent driving.

Michael Hill International CEO dies unexpectedly

The chief of leading jewellery chain Michael Hill has died suddenly after suffering an adverse reaction to medical treatment for an underlying condition.

Probe into alleged murder after tense rooftop stand-off

Police are investigating the motive behind a man who allegedly murdered his friend before engaging in a tense stand-off with police on top of a two-storey roof.

Little preparation, late warnings during deadly floods

A coroner has praised the bravery of police but criticised SES preparedness after flooding claimed the lives of three people in 2016.

Injustice for priest's victim-survivors despite death

The death of one of Australia's worst sexual predators will provide cold comfort for the dozens of victims and families he preyed upon, legal experts say.

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