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Convicted wife killer claims DNA tests 'inconsistent'

Convicted wife killer claims DNA tests 'inconsistent'

A man convicted of killing his wife has applied to cross-examine forensic experts over the results of new DNA testing on the murder weapon.

'Controlling' man jailed for trying to kill wife, sons

'Controlling' man jailed for trying to kill wife, sons

'Controlling' man jailed for trying to kill wife, sons

'Controlling' man jailed for trying to kill wife, sons

A 48-year-old Tasmanian who tried to kill his wife and two sons in the middle of the night with a knife has been sentenced to 17 years' jail.

Extortion plot last straw before mum's death: lawyer

Extortion plot last straw before mum's death: lawyer

Extortion plot last straw before mum's death: lawyer

Extortion plot last straw before mum's death: lawyer

A brothel owner facing an extortion plot by a Melbourne mum, killed in her home, can't be ruled out as her killer, lawyers for her accused murderer say.

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Innocent man 'gunned down by bikie firing squad'

Innocent man 'gunned down by bikie firing squad'

A group of men connected to the Hells Angels are accused of the deliberate, targeted shooting murder of an innocent man in Adelaide more than a decade ago.

Last-minute murder trial call explores 'other suspects'

Last-minute murder trial call explores 'other suspects'

People with information about other suspects investigated by police after a man's disappearance in rural NSW have been told to give evidence at a murder trial.

Homicide squad called in after arrested man dies

Homicide squad called in after arrested man dies

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the death of a 58-year-old man who was arrested after a fight in Melbourne's northwest.

Teen killers jailed for 'absolutely shocking' attack

Teen killers jailed for 'absolutely shocking' attack

A boy who murdered Declan Cutler in a "frenzied, savage" group attack outside a house party will spend at least a decade in prison for the killing.

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Jury asked to consider whodunnit claim in mum's murder

Jury asked to consider whodunnit claim in mum's murder

Jury asked to consider whodunnit claim in mum's murder

Jury asked to consider whodunnit claim in mum's murder

Jurors have been asked to consider whether the alleged murder of Ellie Price is the whodunnit mystery her boyfriend Ricardo Barbaro's lawyer claims it to be.

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Melbourne traders fear drop after Bourke Street attack

Business owners in Melbourne's CBD fear the latest deadly Bourke Street incident could have a lasting impact with some already experiencing a fall in customers.

No verdict for accused toddler-killer as jury sent home

No verdict for accused toddler-killer as jury sent home

No verdict for accused toddler-killer as jury sent home

No verdict for accused toddler-killer as jury sent home

It has been more than 18 years since toddler Jordan Thompson died and the wait for answers continues after a jury was discharged without delivering a verdict.

Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution

Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution

Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution

Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution

The execution of Melbourne gangland identity Gavin Preston, who was gunned down while dining with an associate at a cafe, has raised revenge attack concerns.

Conviction quashed for helping paroled sword killer

Conviction quashed for helping paroled sword killer

Conviction quashed for helping paroled sword killer

Conviction quashed for helping paroled sword killer

Hannah Quinn has been acquitted of being an accessory to the unlawful killing of an armed home invader with a sword, following her boyfriend's parole release.

Drug-fuelled irrationality led to balcony death: judge

Drug-fuelled irrationality led to balcony death: judge

Drug-fuelled irrationality led to balcony death: judge

Drug-fuelled irrationality led to balcony death: judge

Barristers for three men who assaulted, threatened and stabbed a teenager until he died while trying to escape have detailed their clients' regrets in court.

Dominatrix's slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder

Dominatrix's slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder

Dominatrix's slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder

Dominatrix's slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder

The slave to Melbourne dominatrix Heide Bos will spend up to 22 years in prison for the bloody murder of her boyfriend inside a car park.

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Family of slain grandmother 'powerless and voiceless'

The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.

Branded a cop killer, Roberts fights to clear his name

Jason Roberts, who was branded a cop killer after being wrongly convicted of the murders of two Victoria Police officers, has filed a claim for damages

Teen fell to death from balcony fleeing torture

Jason Knowles, Hayden Kratzmann and Lachlan Soper-Lagas are set to be sentenced for manslaughter after a teen fell to his death trying to escape their assault.

Murder charge over 1984 disappearance of RAAF woman

Almost 40 years after Victorian woman Debra Campbell was last seen, a NSW man has been arrested and charged with her murder.

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Prison for man who fatally stabbed brother in the chest

A Victorian man who fatally stabbed his brother in the chest over a $600 he claimed he was owed has been jailed for at least five years.

Queensland man extradited to NSW to face murder charges

A Queensland man police allege helped dispose of a murdered Sydney man's body in a creek has been extradited to NSW to face charges.

Dad tells son's killer in court he'll never be forgiven

A teenager who stabbed 16-year-old Balin Stewart to death during a brawl on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has been sentenced to seven years in detention.

Bikie Zahed and brother to fight murder charge at trial

Underworld figure Tarek Zahed and his brother have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a man in Sydney and will face trial next year.

Missing man would 'brag' about women before vanishing

A man who disappeared from his central west NSW property bragged to neighbours about having women stay there, before one of them allegedly murdered him.

Bail for councillor accused of stepfather's murder

Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden has been granted bail after being charged with murdering his stepfather at the family's home.

'No woman deserves this': family's cry for justice

The family of a woman choked to death by her abusive husband have called for justice "for men killing women", as he was jailed for at least 17 years.

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