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Judge rejects murderer's 'preposterous' defence claim

Judge rejects murderer's 'preposterous' defence claim

A man found guilty of murdering his father with a baseball bat has claimed he was not intending to kill the man during the violent attack.

One Aussie dying each month in 'unforgiving' bathrooms

One Aussie dying each month in 'unforgiving' bathrooms

One Aussie dying each month in 'unforgiving' bathrooms

One Aussie dying each month in 'unforgiving' bathrooms

Drugs and alcohol play a massive role in a surprising number of deaths occurring in bathtubs, prompting warnings to be aware of the risks.

Killer pursued elderly man in dark, hit him and fled

Killer pursued elderly man in dark, hit him and fled

Killer pursued elderly man in dark, hit him and fled

Killer pursued elderly man in dark, hit him and fled

An elderly man was pursued through dark, narrow suburban streets late one evening by an angry younger man seeking retribution.

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'Want justice': mum's fresh pain over cold case murder

'Want justice': mum's fresh pain over cold case murder

A state coroner cannot determine who was responsible for the death of 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey more than 30 years ago.

Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner

Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner

A coroner has criticised how police responded to repeat reports of family violence before a woman was killed by her abusive partner.

Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

A man who doused another man in petrol and set him on fire will be close to 90 years old before he is eligible for parole.

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

A man charged with the negligent manslaughter of a woman he knew will have to wait another four months for his committal hearing.

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'Don't you dare': driver warned before police shooting

'Don't you dare': driver warned before police shooting

'Don't you dare': driver warned before police shooting

'Don't you dare': driver warned before police shooting

A coroner has heard second-by-second details of a dramatic and deadly confrontation between a police officer and a driver.

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Charges imminent over shooting death of policeman

Whether the fatal shooting of a police officer at a rural property was premeditated will form part of criminal investigations into the tragedy.

Mushroom cook accused of 'four calculated deceptions'

Mushroom cook accused of 'four calculated deceptions'

Mushroom cook accused of 'four calculated deceptions'

Mushroom cook accused of 'four calculated deceptions'

Accused killer Erin Patterson conceived four deceptions before and after a beef Wellington lunch that claimed the lives of three people, prosecutors allege.

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Coffin rides help bring Dark Mofo festival back to life

Early attendance figures for Dark Mofo show the festival is alive and kicking, even though it's offering coffin rides - all in the name of art, of course.

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose summertime anthems made him one of rock's most influential artists, has died at 82.

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and reform continue as regional towns and major cities hold vigils marking a national week of action to end Indigenous deaths in custody.

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

A garbage contractor has discovered the body of a 45-year-old man in an industrial bin behind several shops.

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M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

Actress Loretta Swit, best remembered for playing Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series M*A*S*H has died at 87.

Truckie not guilty of dangerous driving over bus crash

Truck driver Jamie Gleeson, 50, has been found not guilty of dangerous driving over a crash that left primary school students seriously injured.

Mall stabbing response a 'near miss', inquest told

Experts have pointed to a crisis response framework developed in the UK after a "near miss" during the Bondi Junction shopping centre stabbing tragedy.

George Wendt, the Cheers barfly named Norm, dead at 76

Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his role as the beer-bellied regular Norm on the long-running sitcom Cheers, is dead at 76.

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Cyanide death could not have been stopped: coroner

A 27-year-old man intentionally consumed cyanide while being arrested over an alleged family violence incident, a coroner has found.

Murderer defiant as he's sentenced to 32 years' jail

A murderer found guilty of shooting another man and leaving him for dead in an inner suburban park will spend at least 25 years behind bars.

Driver avoids jail after mates drowned in flooded creek

Jawad Al-Hussein has been spared jail for negligent driving that led to two friends' deaths, after earlier being acquitted of manslaughter.

Mother hit with charges over fatal primary school crash

A woman whose car rammed through a suburban school fence into a group of children, killing an 11-year-old boy, is facing two driving charges.

Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death

The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson has welcomed a court ruling over his death in a helicopter crash while hunting crocodile eggs.

Olympic cyclist's anguished parents 'focused on kids'

The family of an Olympic cyclist who died in a road incident want to play a key role in her children's lives after her husband received a suspended jail term.

Bus driver goes to trial over pedestrian death

A bus driver accused of careless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian will fight the charge, prompting emotional courtroom scenes.

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