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Camper killer's crimes detailed as suppression lifts

Camper killer's crimes detailed as suppression lifts

A suppression order has been lifted over convicted murderer Greg Lynn's interactions with police and his first wife, who was found dead in 1999.

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for a brutal stabbing murder.

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing

A man has been found guilty of murder for stabbing his wife to death over a false belief she was cheating on him with his brother.

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National Guard shooting suspect 'radicalised in US'

National Guard shooting suspect 'radicalised in US'

US officials suspect an Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC may have embraced extremism after arriving in the US.

'I tried to save him': woman recalls soulmate's death

'I tried to save him': woman recalls soulmate's death

A woman had plans to travel and marry her partner before he was fatally struck on Christmas night over dachshunds barking in a yard, a judge has heard.

One dead in daylight shooting near police station

One dead in daylight shooting near police station

A fatal shooting less than a kilometre from a local police station has ended in a dramatic chase and two people being arrested.

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

A taekwondo instructor taken by "grandiose fantasies" before murdering a family of three has been forced to confront the pain of his victim's loved ones.

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Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with

Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with

Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with

Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with

A man has pleaded not guilty to the negligent manslaughter of Emma Bates, whose body was found near the NSW-Victorian border in April 2024.

Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

The parents of a water polo coach brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend have pleaded with the community to start tough conversations about abuse against women.

'Impulsive' teen cleared of Easter show stabbing murder

'Impulsive' teen cleared of Easter show stabbing murder

'Impulsive' teen cleared of Easter show stabbing murder

'Impulsive' teen cleared of Easter show stabbing murder

A young teen's decision to join a gang after being stabbed while walking to football training led to disastrous consequences for two families.

Easey Street accused to face double murder trial

Easey Street accused to face double murder trial

Easey Street accused to face double murder trial

Easey Street accused to face double murder trial

A magistrate has tossed out a rape charge as he committed a man to stand trial over the cold case double murder of two women nearly half a century ago.

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

The alleged killer of a police constable at a rural property has appeared briefly in court where it was revealed he is facing more charges.

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out

Past and present police officers have been quizzed on the collection and quarantining of evidence from the Easey Street double murders nearly 50 years ago.

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Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.

Wieambilla police 'woefully' outgunned in sniper ambush

The families of two police killed in the Wieambilla shootings say they are disappointed in the coroner's findings into the tragedy that claimed six lives.

Shattered families disappointed by coronial findings

The families of two young police officers killed in an ambush at a remote property say they are disappointed by the coroner's recommendations.

Family devastated over legal twist by NRL star's mum

The family of three people killed in a horrific crash involving the mother of NRL star Payne Haas fear she might never face justice after a legal twist.

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Killer's bold bid after murdering mum and toddler

A man has launched an appeal against his two life sentences after murdering his ex-girlfriend and her toddler and dumping their bodies in separate states.

Daughter speaks about 'false' claim she murdered father

A woman accused of stomping on and murdering her father has given a rare interview outside court during her last moments of freedom.

Man 'didn't intend' to murder wife when he stabbed her

Lawyers for a man on trial over his wife's stabbing death say he admits he killed her but he did not intend to murder the mother of five, a jury has been told.

Accused storms out after negligent manslaughter ruling

A man charged over a woman's death has been ordered to stand trial on the charge of negligent manslaughter.

Teenager denies alleged waterfront stabbing murder

A 17-year-old boy charged with the murder of a young man in a car park at a tourist hotspot has pleaded not guilty in court.

Man in court over first birthday party alleged murders

Murder charges have been laid over the deaths of two men at a first birthday party, as the accused man's lawyer told a court he was withdrawing from drugs.

Murder charges after stabbing at child's first birthday

Ten months after a child's first birthday ended in the tragedy with two men stabbed to death, police have arrested and charged a man with murder.

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