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National hunt for identity of woman in beach bones find

National hunt for identity of woman in beach bones find

A woman whose body was found on a beach could have died years before her remains were uncovered, as authorities call for help to identify her.

Son who admitted covering up killing walks free

Son who admitted covering up killing walks free

Son who admitted covering up killing walks free

Son who admitted covering up killing walks free

An Adelaide judge has told a man who covered up a killing carried out by his father to "reflect deeply" on the loss felt by the dead man's sons.

Toddler murderer sentenced to 32 years behind bars

Toddler murderer sentenced to 32 years behind bars

Toddler murderer sentenced to 32 years behind bars

Toddler murderer sentenced to 32 years behind bars

Brendan Pallant has been sentenced to 32 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of murdering two-year-old Jaidyn Gomes-Sebastiao.

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Murder accused 'cult' leader grills teen member's mum

Murder accused 'cult' leader grills teen member's mum

A religious leader accused of murder has cross-examined a witness who confronted him over her teenage daughter spending too much time in his congregation.

'Jealous man' looking for ex-girlfriend when stabbed

'Jealous man' looking for ex-girlfriend when stabbed

A man tried to keep his girlfriend's ex-partner alive after stabbing him in the chest by cradling him and putting pressure on the wound, a jury has heard.

Autopsy wait to unravel mystery of body in car park

Autopsy wait to unravel mystery of body in car park

Investigators are questioning a man while awaiting autopsy findings after a body was found in the car park of a unit complex on Sydney's northern beaches.

'Pain, trauma, heartbreak': duo jailed for boy's murder

'Pain, trauma, heartbreak': duo jailed for boy's murder

Key figures in the fatal bashing of a teenage boy have been sentenced to decades in jail after the victim's mother spoke of her pain, trauma and heartache.

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Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

Group 'singing' as police searched girl's death scene

As police were photographing the body of an eight-year-old girl, members of a church group accused of killing her were singing on the front lawn, a judge heard.

Judge told to reject lies from handyman killer

Judge told to reject lies from handyman killer

Judge told to reject lies from handyman killer

Judge told to reject lies from handyman killer

A handyman convicted over the savage assault of a 77-year-old woman in her own home continues to deny any involvement in her killing.

Man arrested, suspect on the run after fatal stabbing

Man arrested, suspect on the run after fatal stabbing

Man arrested, suspect on the run after fatal stabbing

Man arrested, suspect on the run after fatal stabbing

Police have arrested one suspect and a search is underway for another over a fatal stabbing in an apparent targeted attack at a Melbourne home.

Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire

Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire

Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire

Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire

A man charged with murdering three of his children and attempting to kill others in a fire allegedly wrestled with rescuers to stop them saving the youngsters.

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

Churchgoers 'elated' for public to see girl resurrect

A religious group accused of killing an eight-year-old girl were "elated" when police took her body as people would see her rise from the dead, a judge heard.

Group said 'God would heal' girl's untreated diabetes

Group said 'God would heal' girl's untreated diabetes

Group said 'God would heal' girl's untreated diabetes

Group said 'God would heal' girl's untreated diabetes

Fourteen religious group members charged with murder or manslaughter over a girl's death believed God would heal her diabetes without insulin, a judge heard.

Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip

Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip

Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip

Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip

A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murder after a woman's body was found at a Melbourne tip.

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'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.

'Heartbroken' neighbour's heroic rescue in deadly fire

As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.

Man arrested after woman, 21, stabbed to death

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man following the death of a woman in a stabbing at a unit in Sydney's west.

Men face trial over shooting murder of golf club owner

Two men accused of fatally wounding a golf club owner via a devastating shotgun blast to his leg have been ordered to stand trial for murder.

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'Horrifying, senseless': fire tragedy kills three kids

NSW Premier Chris Minns says the state is reeling from a shocking house fire that killed three children after their father allegedly frustrated rescue attempts.

Manslaughter verdict in home-invading rapper's death

Four men have been acquitted of a rapper's murder but one of them who fatally stabbed Mak Muon has been found guilty of manslaughter.

One bad decision cost son his life, says dad

Parents of a 21-year-old stabbed in an alleged drug deal gone wrong say one mistake cost their son his life, while the accused murderer is denied bail.

'I wish you well': verdict over homeless man's stabbing

Stephen Greenfield, whose ex-girlfriend said he came home one night saying "I killed someone", has been acquitted of murdering homeless man Reginald Mullaly.

Jail for woman who delivered illegal, fatal breast job

Chinese national Jie Shao has been jailed for manslaughter after performing illegal breast augmentation surgery in Sydney in 2017.

Child murder accused couple to face trial without jury

A man facing allegations that he acted with his fiance to murder her three-year-old daughter will face a judge-only trial due to the risk of an "emotive" jury.

Couple record themselves plotting man's murder

A murderer made eight voice recordings on his phone before and after he shot another man dead with his girlfriend in a revenge attack.

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