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Landlord denies cold case murder of tenant over rent

Landlord denies cold case murder of tenant over rent

A landlord is on trial, accused of murdering a man who was last seen leaving his regional home more than two decades ago.

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

The man behind a brutal DV murder should spend more time behind bars, a state premier says, after the 31-year-old received a discounted sentence.

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Indonesian authorities have fronted the media two days after an Australian man and his two young children were found dead in a Bali bungalow.

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'Quiet' Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole

'Quiet' Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole

The youngest of the Snowtown killers has been described as demonstrating excellent behaviour in a judgment upholding a decision to release him on parole.

Screams, gunshots heard before woman's alleged murder

Screams, gunshots heard before woman's alleged murder

A witness rushed to her window after hearing screams in the night and saw two men chasing down a woman amid the sound of gunfire, a magistrate has heard.

Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl

Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl

A man died after a fight broke out in a suburban street between a group of nine males, some armed with baseball bats and one with a firearm, police allege.

'Vicious': man left to die on verandah after bashing

'Vicious': man left to die on verandah after bashing

A man brutally bashed a vulnerable older neighbour and left him to die a "slow and painful death" while he went to get more alcohol, a judge has said.

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Abused mum 'sorry' for slaughtering, cutting up husband

Abused mum 'sorry' for slaughtering, cutting up husband

Abused mum 'sorry' for slaughtering, cutting up husband

Abused mum 'sorry' for slaughtering, cutting up husband

A mother and daughter have been reduced to tears during evidence about whether the older woman was sorry for dismembering her husband after killing him.

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

The bravery and grace of Molly Ticehurst's bereft family have strengthened a national movement against domestic violence after waiting 872 days for justice.

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.

Heartless man jailed for killing woman who rejected him

Heartless man jailed for killing woman who rejected him

Heartless man jailed for killing woman who rejected him

Heartless man jailed for killing woman who rejected him

Maree Vermont gave Timothy Loosemore an olive branch and a roof over his head. He repaid her kindness by killing her and setting her treasured home alight.

Remorseless murderer jailed for 'outrageous' stabbings

Remorseless murderer jailed for 'outrageous' stabbings

Remorseless murderer jailed for 'outrageous' stabbings

Remorseless murderer jailed for 'outrageous' stabbings

A judge has rejected a killer's expressions of sorrow and regret after he resorted to wanton violence and left his victim dying on a roadway.

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst has long believed he is a victim, a classic feature of coercive control and domestic abuse, an expert says.

Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

A triple murderer sentenced to at least 40 years in jail has launched an appeal over his conviction and what is believed to a record sentence.

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Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

A tape capturing what is believed to be the last moments a woman was seen alive in 2001 could be the key to cracking the case, her siblings say.

'Warned you': man killed ex's new partner during scrap

A man has admitted to killing his ex-partner's new boyfriend after an emotional argument between three former friends turned deadly.

Police suspected Ivan Milat of murders as early as 1971

Serial killer Ivan Milat was suspected by police of being behind 16 unsolved murders from as early as 1971, a government letter reveals.

Alleged parent killer 'baring her soul' in prayer

Secret police recordings captured a woman accused of murdering her parents "baring her soul" as she made two unambiguous confessions, a jury has been told.

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Images released as men sought in 2002 cold case murders

Police have released computer-generated images and offered a $1 million reward for information over the cold case murders of two men more than 20 years ago.

Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure's execution

A judge has condemned the execution of an underworld figure at a busy cafe as he sentenced the man's murderers.

Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours

A grazier shot four members of a neighbouring family like he was "killing feral animals" on his property, a sentencing judge has said.

Man admits to murdering woman, trying to head overseas

A man will face the Supreme Court after admitting he murdered a woman whose body was found near a freeway.

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.

Molly's killer acted like 'Grim Reaper' before murder

A court has released images of Molly Ticehurst's murderer in the hours after the killing, a crime that galvanised a national movement against gendered violence.

Murder accused teen bailed despite pedo claim rejection

A prosecutor has rejected claims that a young teen accused of murder acted under the belief he was helping someone targeted by a pedophile

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