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'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife

A father-of-four is facing 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to his wife’s murder after she was found stabbed to death in their back yard.

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer

Australian music royalty is remembering Midnight Oil founding member and drummer Rob Hirst following his death aged 70.

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Potential drugs claim delays helicopter collision probe

Potential drugs claim delays helicopter collision probe

A second round of coronial hearings into one of Australia's worst air disasters has been delayed for more than five months after a new witness came forward.

Men fatally crushed at Eagle Farm in 'safety failure'

Men fatally crushed at Eagle Farm in 'safety failure'

An "egregious disregard for safety" led to the deaths of two construction workers crushed by concrete slabs at Eagle Farm Racecourse, a coroner has found.

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

The death of a migrant worker who was exploited and fearful of his visa sponsor has prompted calls for the creation of an anti-slavery hotline.

Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court

Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court

A woman charged over the death of her two children has not reported to police since December, with a warrant issued for her arrest after she skipped court.

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Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Coined "the Great Influencer" by friend President Donald Trump, Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams has died at the age of 68.

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Tehran's decades-old dictatorship could be about to topple, says an Australian expert who was jailed for 804 days by the Iranian regime.

'He stole my dog': accused double killer court outburst

'He stole my dog': accused double killer court outburst

'He stole my dog': accused double killer court outburst

'He stole my dog': accused double killer court outburst

A man accused of two murders, including a pregnant woman, has interrupted a brief administrative court hearing despite being told not to speak by a magistrate.

Woman found dead, man arrested 600km away

Woman found dead, man arrested 600km away

Woman found dead, man arrested 600km away

Woman found dead, man arrested 600km away

A man will face court after the body of a missing woman, believed to be the man's carer, was discovered on a rural property.

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

Accused murderer fronts court over CBD stabbing

A 19-year-old man is in custody for the first time after being charged with the stabbing murder of another teen.

Teens face double murder charges over 'revenge' killing

Teens face double murder charges over 'revenge' killing

Teens face double murder charges over 'revenge' killing

Teens face double murder charges over 'revenge' killing

Eight teenagers arrested over the alleged revenge killing of two boys walking home from basketball have been charged with double murder.

Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks

Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks

Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks

Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks

Australians have been warned to stay vigilant as the summer heat drives thousands of swimmers back into the nation's waterways.

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Brigitte Bardot to be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez

French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place in her hometown of Saint-Tropez on January 7.

Pioneering university leader and researcher remembered

The first woman to lead one of Australia's top universities has died aged 52 following a battle with cancer.

Woman sues police after brother dies in custody

The family of a man who died in custody is suing the police force for damages, claiming they suffered injury and loss as a result of his death.

'Stop him': Bondi hero recounts confronting gunman

Coming up from behind and disarming a gunman, Ahmed Al Ahmed has recalled the harrowing moments that changed his life and prevented other casualties at Bondi.

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Man charged with murder after couple killed in stabbing

A man is set to face court charged with double murder following the fatal stabbing of a couple in an early morning attack.

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen dies after cancer battle

Katie Allen spent two decades as a paediatrician and medical researcher before entering politics and has been remembered as a kind and caring person.

Man charged over one of two separate fatal stabbings

Police have charged one man with murder as investigations continue into the death of another man involved in an unrelated stabbing attack.

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks.

Sea World crash survivors prepare for injury lawsuits

A teenage boy who lost his mother and a leg in a helicopter collision at Sea World has gone to court to maintain his chance to sue the theme park.

Gasps as man jailed 11 years for hit-and-run death

A man with a lengthy criminal history must serve at least 80 per cent of a heavy sentence after causing a man's death while driving a stolen vehicle..

'Australian heroes': more tales of Bondi victim bravery

A retired mechanic and an Australia Post worker tried to stop the Bondi terror attack as it began, in another tale of heroism that led to their murder.

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