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Police not told of 'doomsday' ideas before cop killings

Police not told of 'doomsday' ideas before cop killings

NSW police did not pass on reports about the apocalyptic beliefs of two brothers before six people were shot dead on a rural property, a coroner has heard.

Drug user murdered three vulnerable people, court told

Drug user murdered three vulnerable people, court told

Drug user murdered three vulnerable people, court told

Drug user murdered three vulnerable people, court told

A man accused of three cold case murders was a drug user who killed vulnerable people while searching for valuables to fund his habit, a judge has heard.

'See you dead' threat to NSW cops before Qld shootings

'See you dead' threat to NSW cops before Qld shootings

'See you dead' threat to NSW cops before Qld shootings

'See you dead' threat to NSW cops before Qld shootings

A coroner investigating the shooting deaths of six people in Queensland has heard the killers' deadly threats were forwarded to NSW police hours beforehand.

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Drug dealer accused of killing debtor in home invasion

Drug dealer accused of killing debtor in home invasion

Prosecutors have argued drug dealer Bahra Youseff broke into a western Sydney home and killed Adnan Salameh over a debt in November 2020.

Man admits 'evil' hit-and-run that killed doctor

Man admits 'evil' hit-and-run that killed doctor

A man who thought his neighbours had a vendetta against him has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he used a vehicle to hit a doctor on a pre-dawn run.

Man charged with murder after body found in unit

Man charged with murder after body found in unit

Police believe a man's body was left in a Brisbane apartment after he was allegedly killed a week earlier in an altercation with a man he knew.

'How could it happen': community mourns dead child

'How could it happen': community mourns dead child

A candlelight vigil attended by hundreds of people has been held for Sophie Wang, who died this week in her home in tranquil Emerald Lakes in Queensland.

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'Gutted': hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie

'Gutted': hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie

'Gutted': hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie

'Gutted': hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie

A shocked community has gathered in their hundreds to remember 10-year-old Sophie Wang, who was was allegedly murdered by her mother on the Gold Coast.

'Manipulative' cold case murder accused freed on bail

'Manipulative' cold case murder accused freed on bail

'Manipulative' cold case murder accused freed on bail

'Manipulative' cold case murder accused freed on bail

A man accused of murdering his wife 26 years ago and covering it up with a false home invasion story has been granted bail despite concerns about his release.

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

More than a quarter-century after the death of a 53-year-old woman, police have charged her husband with murder and say he faked a break-in to cover his tracks.

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Two men charged over the execution-style murder of a gangland boss Gavin "Capable" Presto in broad daylight have been committed to stand trial.

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

Confronting scene as mum charged with daughter's murder

A Gold Coast mother has been charged with murdering her 10-year-old daughter, with police describing the alleged crime scene as "incredibly confronting".

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Two officers were killed by a family who believed they would "die fighting for God" in actions that fit the definition of terrorism, an inquest has been told.

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

A NSW man charged with the death of a toddler under in his care over 19 years ago has denied giving the child antidepressants, a jury has been told.

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Teen begged for help after mother's alleged murder

A teenager has recounted her mother's final moments as she gave evidence against her father in his Supreme Court murder trial.

Mum and son guilty of murder after mowing down teen

A mother and son have been found guilty of murdering teenager Taj Jared Hart, who they deliberately hit with their ute before fleeing the scene.

Ex-cop faces court on double DV-murder charges

Former senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been accused of breaking into a former date's home, and murdering the man and his new boyfriend.

Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

A teacher who respected police was aided in becoming a delusional cop killer by a personal "apocalypse" in the form of a heart attack, a coroner has heard.

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Daughter tried to save mum from accused killer dad

An 18-year-old girl has given evidence against her own father in the Victorian Supreme Court as he stands trial for the murder of her mother.

Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

A teenage girl has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed at a caravan park on the Queensland coast.

Killer appeals sentence over brutal AirPods murder

A man who stomped and kicked another person to death over a pair of fake Apple earphones has argued his nearly three-decade sentence is too steep.

Man who mowed down teen a 'simplistic' thinker: lawyer

A man who ran down and killed 18-year-old Taj Hart with his ute did not give a lot of thought to his actions, a jury has heard as a murder trial wraps up.

True extent of killing laid bare in DV scourge review

A major NSW report analysing hundreds of domestic violence-related killings has provided a sobering wake-up call for politicians.

Volley of gunfire 'rocked' heavily armoured cop vehicle

A specialist police officer has described the "surreal" rocking of a heavily armed vehicle that came under fire from a trio who had shot dead three people.

Son of slain mother recalls father chasing him with axe

The son of a man on trial for killing his estranged wife has recalled how his father chased and attacked him with an axe when he tried to run for help.

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