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'De-facto life sentence' over woman's fatal stabbing

'De-facto life sentence' over woman's fatal stabbing

A man who murdered his girlfriend by stabbing her with a kitchen knife may die in jail after failing to tell the court why his sentence should be reduced.

Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail

Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail

Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail

Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail

A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.

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

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

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

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..

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Big reward boost for info on woman missing in outback

Big reward boost for info on woman missing in outback

The disappearance of a mother of two in the outback is being treated as a suspected homicide by police who have doubled a reward for information to $500,000.

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

There are conflicting views about whether a man accused of the shooting murder of a veteran police officer should appear in court in person.

Reality star accused of killing partner awaits evidence

Reality star accused of killing partner awaits evidence

A significant amount of evidence must be processed before prosecutors can decide the final charges against a reality TV star accused of murdering her partner.

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

More details have been revealed about the injuries suffered by a tobacco shop owner hailed for his heroism in disarming one of the Bondi massacre gunmen.

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'Cruel' family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life

'Cruel' family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life

'Cruel' family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life

'Cruel' family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life

A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says.

'He went down fighting': heartbroken families mourn

'He went down fighting': heartbroken families mourn

'He went down fighting': heartbroken families mourn

'He went down fighting': heartbroken families mourn

Armed with just a brick, Reuven Morrison bravely ran at the Bondi gunmen and paid with his life, leaving his family with "a gaping, heaving wound of sorrow".

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead

Police officers who responded to the Bondi terror attack have been strongly backed by their premier as further details emerge about the perpetrators.

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

'Second round' plan for tackling anti-Semitism to come

As Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure over his government's response to stamping out anti-Semitism, a second road map will be produced to guide action.

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

Premier vows to bring 'toughest gun laws in Australia'

The premier has pledged swift action to tighten NSW gun laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack as the nation moves into lockstep on firearms control.

Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims

Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims

Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims

Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims

A devastated community is mourning those killed in a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as loved ones of the victims say they have been robbed of their happiness.

Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Notorious Snowtown killer James Vlassakis' parole approval has been overturned by a retired judge, who said his crimes were "gross" and "disgustingly unusual".

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Killer affected by MDMA before fatal seaside shove

A man has denied pursuing his victim through beachside streets after a boozy date night in an on-again-off-again profanity-filled altercation turned fatal.

Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Details are emerging about a father and son behind a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as neighbours describe their distress over the terror attack.

'Time for talk over': action call after Bondi massacre

Australia's Jewish community has demanded authorities provide strong and unequivocal leadership on tackling anti-Semitism following the Bondi terror attack.

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

A truck driver who had methamphetamine in his system when he caused a crash that killed an elderly couple had previously been in trouble for drug driving.

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'He's dead': family destroyed by stolen car fatal crash

A man driving a stolen car at high speed ran a red light and slammed into an Uber vehicle, killing one passenger and "destroying" a family, a court has heard.

'Monster' who killed Molly Ticehurst to learn fate

Childcare educator Molly Ticehurst's killer has faced court to confirm his guilty plea over her murder, as it emerges he could receive a discounted jail term.

Query over second dead camper ahead of murder retrial

Prosecutors are yet to rule out manslaughter over the death of a second missing camper after Greg Lynn was ordered to face retrial for Carol Clay's murder.

Beach murderer's sentence reopened over parole error

A man who stabbed a young woman to death then fled overseas has reappeared on court after he was handed a life sentence with a minimum 25 years before parole.

'Revenge' alleged motive for double murder of children

A group of teens who allegedly murdered two children are accused of targeting Sudanese males as "revenge" for the killing of another teen nine months earlier.

Accused murderer chants, bows during brief hearing

A man accused of murdering a woman in a regional house while two children were home has delayed his court appearance after acting belligerent to prison staff.

Man charged with murder over suburban park shooting

A man arrested after "hiding underwater amongst the reeds" following a fatal shooting in a suburban park has been charged with murder.

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