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'Want justice': mum's fresh pain over cold case murder

'Want justice': mum's fresh pain over cold case murder

A state coroner cannot determine who was responsible for the death of 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey more than 30 years ago.

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

Woman stabbed partner to death in 'impulsive' act

A drunken argument was the impetus for the stabbing murder of a 51-year-old man in his home at the hands of his partner.

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations

The jurors tasked with deciding the fate of mushroom cook Erin Patterson have been sent back to their accommodation after their first full day of deliberations.

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Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner

Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner

A coroner has criticised how police responded to repeat reports of family violence before a woman was killed by her abusive partner.

Court shoots down appeal bid in 'Wild West' murder case

Court shoots down appeal bid in 'Wild West' murder case

Two men exchanged hostile text messages about a drug deal gone wrong before their armed stand-off that ended in a fatal shooting and a murder conviction.

Grieving family want justice after son's alleged murder

Grieving family want justice after son's alleged murder

The family of a young man who was allegedly murdered has spoken of their heartbreak and grief, vowing to seek justice.

Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Man who hit mother of four with car 'left her to die'

Family of a 37-year-old mother killed by her on-and-off partner have told a court they still have unanswered questions.

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Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer

A Supreme Court jury has finally started its deliberations as mushroom cook Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial enters its 10th week.

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

Man accused of murder after another dies in hospital

A man accused of causing head injuries that turned fatal for another man has also been charged with possessing a handgun, ammunition and drugs.

Victim's head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge

Victim's head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge

Victim's head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge

Victim's head missing as ex-TV star faces murder charge

Police are still searching for the head of a man who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by his partner, a former reality TV star.

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran

Lawyers for an ex-policeman who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman have rubbished claims that jailing him would deter other officers from similar conduct.

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

A former police officer who rammed a car while on duty then allegedly lied about the incident has been recommended for prosecution by a corruption watchdog.

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

A judge has offered a word of caution on mushroom cook Erin Patterson's self-confessed lies as he gives final directions to the jury in her triple murder trial.

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Teen held on murder charge after businessman's stabbing

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after the multimillionaire co-founder of a national clothing chain was killed at a packed house party.

Mushroom jury told to 'disregard' kids leftovers claims

Jurors in Erin Patterson's murder trial have been told to ignore claims her kids would have become sick if they ate leftover meat from toxic beef Wellingtons.

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

An Indigenous high school student's racist murder has "torn at the fabric of society" and left a community fearing for its children, the victim's mother says.

Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

A man who doused another man in petrol and set him on fire will be close to 90 years old before he is eligible for parole.

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Families 'shattered' by wait for toolbox murder justice

The loved ones of a man and a woman who were drowned in a toolbox say they have been unable to grieve properly during multiple murder trials over nine years.

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

A corruption watchdog has cleared police over an investigation into events before a double murder and launched a misconduct probe over the killer's gun licence.

Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts

A judge is continuing his directions to jurors as a mushroom cook's triple murder trial winds up, explaining how to assess the evidence of expert witnesses.

'Forever': family of murdered GP's wish for teen killer

The heartbroken family of a doctor stabbed to death will start to move forward but will never move on after his teenage killer was found guilty of his murder.

Govt help sought for slain mother's parentless kids

An advocate has called on the federal government to help bring family of an allegedly murdered mother to Australia so they can look after her two young boys.

'Not a court of morals': judge to mushroom cook jury

A judge has urged the jurors who will decide the fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson not to let prejudice or sympathy impact their verdict.

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

A man charged with the negligent manslaughter of a woman he knew will have to wait another four months for his committal hearing.

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