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Accused murderer says he was acting in self-defence

Accused murderer says he was acting in self-defence

An alleged killer has claimed he did not murder another man during a confrontation over a $5000 debt.

Videos from mushroom murder trial released

Videos from mushroom murder trial released

Videos from mushroom murder trial released

Videos from mushroom murder trial released

Videos used to prosecute convicted killer Erin Patterson have been released, revealing key moments the jury saw and heard during her 11-week trial.

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

Drive-by shooting part of gang feud, murder trial told

A man was gunned down as part of a long-running feud between two rival criminal gangs that involves a number of public place shootings, a murder trial was told.

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Man cleared of murdering ex-girlfriend's new partner

Man cleared of murdering ex-girlfriend's new partner

A jury has acquitted a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend's new partner after hearing of beatings and claims a third man intervened in a fight.

Murderer's alleged menacing letters to witness

Murderer's alleged menacing letters to witness

Hannah McGuire's murderer ex-boyfriend Lachlan Young allegedly sent menacing letters to a witness he believed was involved in a criminal investigation.

'Tragic death': two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case

'Tragic death': two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case

Police believe they have identified all the suspects involved in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a trio after charging two people with murder.

Elderly man charged with murder after woman's stabbing

Elderly man charged with murder after woman's stabbing

An elderly man has been charged with murdering a woman known to him, while another man is fighting for life after overnight stabbing attacks in two states.

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Laughs, dancing as men deny roles in underworld hit

Laughs, dancing as men deny roles in underworld hit

Laughs, dancing as men deny roles in underworld hit

Laughs, dancing as men deny roles in underworld hit

Eight men behind bars over their alleged involvement in a drug lord's daylight murder have exchanged laughs, smiles, a kiss and even dance moves in court.

Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough

Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough

Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough

Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough

Police believe a skull found in scrubland is the missing head of murder victim Julian Story, whose reality TV star partner has been charged over his death.

Mushroom killer's house restrained after guilty verdict

Mushroom killer's house restrained after guilty verdict

Mushroom killer's house restrained after guilty verdict

Mushroom killer's house restrained after guilty verdict

Prosecutors have successfully sought to restrain mushroom cook Erin Patterson's property after she was found guilty of murdering three people.

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

Territory "underwhelming" in tackling domestic violence

A territory government's response to coronial recommendations to combat domestic violence is "underwhelming", community service groups say.

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing a woman with a car on the driveway of a rural property argues his 13-year jail sentence is too high.

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion

An elderly man was murdered and his wife bashed in a midnight home invasion by two extended family members on the prowl for cash, a jury has been told.

Accused murderer's case delay as police seek more time

Accused murderer's case delay as police seek more time

Accused murderer's case delay as police seek more time

Accused murderer's case delay as police seek more time

Police have been granted a 10-week extension to compile evidence against accused murderer Brandon Watts.

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Indigenous teen's killer appeals verdicts and sentence

One of three men found guilty over the bashing death of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey has lodged appeals against his convictions and manslaughter sentence.

Teen on alleged crime spree before man's break-in death

A young woman has been accused of a four-day crime spree, becoming the third person charged with murder after a beloved husband was fatally stabbed.

Father and son found guilty of teen's car chase murder

A father and son have been found guilty of murdering a teenager who was shot in the midst of a high-speed car chase.

Four men guilty of murdering refugee in drug robbery

Four men whose murder convictions were quashed by the High Court have been found guilty at a retrial over the death of a man during a drug robbery.

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Young woman third person charged with murder of husband

Another young person allegedly involved in the death of a 57-year-old man in a quiet, close knit suburb has been charged with murder.

Alleged wife killer’s calls caught on tape

Taped phone calls and undercover operatives will feature in the case against a man accused of faking a break-in to cover up murdering his wife.

New effort to find man's head after TV star charged

Authorities have identified locations of interest in a renewed effort to find the decapitated head of a man allegedly killed by a reality TV contestant.

Vehicle discovered in cold-case search for missing teen

A vehicle has been found in a renewed search after 25 years for missing teen Melissa Trussell as police divers scour a river bed.

'My sweet girl': tribute as ex-partner admits murder

The parents of a woman murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend have welcomed a "fitting" result after he pleaded guilty eight days into his trial.

'My everything': man mourned, teens charged with murder

The wife of a man found fatally stabbed at his suburban home has led tributes after two teenagers were charged with his murder, shocking a community.

Killer claims ex-partner hit her head during argument

Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer claims she died after hitting her head during an argument which turned physical, his barrister has told a jury.

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