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Murder accused to stand trial over bikie 'execution'

Murder accused to stand trial over bikie 'execution'

A group of men used encrypted phones, tracking devices and high-powered firearms to hunt down and kill a man who had quit their bikie gang, prosecutors claim.

Police probed love triangle in murder case, court told

Police probed love triangle in murder case, court told

Police probed love triangle in murder case, court told

Police probed love triangle in murder case, court told

A man was found dead in his garage and the man accused of killing him allegedly both had a relationship with the same woman, a magistrate has heard.

Footage released of fugitive hours before killings

Footage released of fugitive hours before killings

Footage released of fugitive hours before killings

Footage released of fugitive hours before killings

Police have released CCTV footage of accused triple killer Julian Ingram at a police station hours before he allegedly shot and killed three people.

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Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.

Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

Accused police killer enters plea over shooting

More than six months after a police officer was shot dead at a rural property, a 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.

Warning for locals as police close in on wanted man

Warning for locals as police close in on wanted man

Police have urged public caution after a possible sighting of accused triple killer Julian Ingram as their manhunt enters its fourth day.

Remote town tip-off in search for accused triple killer

Remote town tip-off in search for accused triple killer

Police are searching farms and homes over a vast area as they respond to a potential sighting of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram.

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Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.

Man who killed father gets five years, partly suspended

Man who killed father gets five years, partly suspended

Man who killed father gets five years, partly suspended

Man who killed father gets five years, partly suspended

A man who bashed his father, who then drowned in a backyard pool, is set for release in November after being handed a five-year sentence, partly suspended.

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides

A mother accused of child homicide over the deaths of two young girls has walked free on bail a second time despite a warrant being issued over skipping court.

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.

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Crime boss and murderer George Marrogi has successfully argued in court his right to access open air in prison has been breached.

Man allegedly murdered stranger in 'random attack'

Man allegedly murdered stranger in 'random attack'

Man allegedly murdered stranger in 'random attack'

Man allegedly murdered stranger in 'random attack'

A man has been charged with murdering a stranger in a "random attack" sparked by an altercation on a rural property.

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.

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Son disputes pastor's cause of death in murder case

How an 80-year-old died before his body was found in a burnt-out suburban home will be contested by his son and alleged murderer.

'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.

Alleged petrol and gun murder plot thwarted on street

A vehicle's passenger has been arrested, and black clothing and a balaclava seized after police officers were informed of an alleged murder conspiracy.

Unprecedented reward to solve girl's 50-year mystery

Police hope a $1 million reward will help solve the disappearance of an eight-year-old girl 50 years ago and lead to finding her remains.

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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.

No bail bid for detention centre murder accused

An immigration detainee charged with murder over the death of another man will remain behind bars after his case came before the court for the first time.

Victim's family hails law reform triggered by tragedy

Tough bail laws triggered by a fatal stabbing have been hailed a year after their introduction, with the victim's family calling it his "lasting legacy".

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.

Secrecy option to protect alleged Bondi gunman's rights

Parts of a royal commission into anti-Semitism following the Bondi terror attack could be hidden from the public, a legal expert says.

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.

'I killed old mate': prison murder accused face court

A man accused of murdering a fellow prisoner has been advised to seek legal representation after telling a court he killed the convicted child sex offender.

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