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'Shooting star': parents grieve in school death tragedy

'Shooting star': parents grieve in school death tragedy

The devastated family of an 11-year-old boy killed in a tragic school crash say their son's memory will live on in their hearts as a community mourns his death.

State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge

A troubled 12-year-old girl's treatment before she was charged over a deadly Melbourne stabbing has been slammed by Victoria's children commissioner.

Dozens die in devastating flash floods in Spain

Dozens die in devastating flash floods in Spain

Dozens die in devastating flash floods in Spain

Dozens die in devastating flash floods in Spain

At least 62 people have been killed in the deadliest flooding to hit Spain for decades after torrential rain left roads and towns in the east under water.

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Major crime probe into disabled woman's life in squalor

Major crime probe into disabled woman's life in squalor

The death of a woman who was living with disability in a squalid home is being investigated as a major crime with police finding indicators of criminal neglect.

Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash

Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash

The family of Jack Davey who died a school crash tragedy has released photos of their son, as the principal vowed the community will get through the tragedy.

Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman's death

Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman's death

A coroner wants greater public awareness around the dangers of wild mushroom consumption after an elderly woman died from eating death caps found in her yard.

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

'We didn't do it': man denies rumours over teen's death

A man has rejected "fanciful" rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.

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Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner

A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.

Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home

Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home

Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home

Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home

A 35-year-old woman has been found dead by her family at home with a man known to her under arrest as police probe the tragedy.

Three dead in 'unsurvivable' midair plane collision

Three dead in 'unsurvivable' midair plane collision

Three dead in 'unsurvivable' midair plane collision

Three dead in 'unsurvivable' midair plane collision

Three people have died in an "unsurvivable" midair collision between two light aircraft over Sydney's southwest.

Body found, murder charge in search for horse breeder

Body found, murder charge in search for horse breeder

Body found, murder charge in search for horse breeder

Body found, murder charge in search for horse breeder

Police scoured a semi-rural property for the body of 82-year-old Edwin Dobbin after charging a man over his murder and allegedly covering up the crime.

Friends mourn pharmacist as alleged killer faces court

Friends mourn pharmacist as alleged killer faces court

Friends mourn pharmacist as alleged killer faces court

Friends mourn pharmacist as alleged killer faces court

A homeless man has disrupted court after being charged with the murder of a young pharmacist whose body was found in a Melbourne apartment.

Alleged pharmacist killer's angry outburst in court

Alleged pharmacist killer's angry outburst in court

Alleged pharmacist killer's angry outburst in court

Alleged pharmacist killer's angry outburst in court

A man accused of murdering a young pharmacist in a Melbourne apartment has flown into a rage during his court hearing.

'Shrills' heard from apartment before man's body found

'Shrills' heard from apartment before man's body found

'Shrills' heard from apartment before man's body found

'Shrills' heard from apartment before man's body found

A man has been found dead inside a northeast Melbourne apartment block as police interview another man arrested nearby.

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Hit-run sentence 'won't heal pain' for top cop's family

A judge has handed a suspended jail sentence to the teenage driver who caused the death of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens’ son Charlie in a hit-run crash.

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for restraint after death

Pop singer Cheryl has spoken of her grief at ex-partner Liam Payne's death and called for people to respect the former One Direction member's dignity.

Greg Lynn's first night in jail after murder sentence

The Victorian Supreme Court room was packed with family and friends of murdered camper Carol Clay when former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn learnt his fate.

Shock and grief at death of One Direction's Liam Payne

The death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne at an Argentine hotel has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and music stars.

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Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven woman have been killed in instances of suspected domestic violence in the Northern Territory since June.

A 'giant of journalism': George Negus dead at 82

George Negus is being remembered as a giant of journalism who brought world events to Australian TV screens.

George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer's

Newsman George Negus, instantly recognisable with his trademark moustache, will be remembered for his sharp mind and direct but disarming interview style.

Truck driver not 'at fault' for journalist's death

A truck driver who was involved in the death of a journalist has had his licence reinstated, with a court told he was not at fault for the collision.

Murderer dies in prison cell months into life sentence

A Victorian coroner has been told how convicted murderer Scott Murdoch took his own life in his prison cell.

Man dead after being shot in car stolen from MP's home

Homicide Squad detectives will review a fatal police shooting which occurred during a search for a car stolen from an MP's home.

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.

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