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Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Two people have died following separate suspected domestic violence attacks, including a man who was unable to be revived after he was arrested.

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Investigators continue to gather evidence into the alleged slayings of two boys walking home from basketball, as seven teens face murder charges.

Teens arrested over 'senseless' murder of two boys

Teens arrested over 'senseless' murder of two boys

Teens arrested over 'senseless' murder of two boys

Teens arrested over 'senseless' murder of two boys

Police have arrested seven teenagers over the stabbing murder of two boys on suburban streets as they were heading home from basketball.

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Gunman mystery looms over underworld murder trial

Gunman mystery looms over underworld murder trial

Enough evidence links an accused murderer to an underworld drive-by shooting to convict him despite not knowing who else was involved, a court has been told.

Two face court for murder after 'amazing person' shot

Two face court for murder after 'amazing person' shot

Two men have faced court charged with murder over the shooting of a 26-year-old, as his family and friends remember the victim as a much-loved community figure.

Man pleads guilty to child homicide after baby's death

Man pleads guilty to child homicide after baby's death

A man has admitted he killed a baby boy who died in hospital from non-survivable brain injuries.

Father and son jailed over ‘pitiless’ car chase murder

Father and son jailed over ‘pitiless’ car chase murder

A remorseful father says he hates himself for participating alongside his son in the murder of a teenager, whose death haunts him everyday.

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'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

'It starts to hurt a lot': big toll of deaths, manhunt

As the manhunt for an accused killer enters a fourth week, a relief package for businesses impacted by the search will be a drop in the ocean for many.

Ground-penetrating radar used in cold-case victim probe

Ground-penetrating radar used in cold-case victim probe

Ground-penetrating radar used in cold-case victim probe

Ground-penetrating radar used in cold-case victim probe

Police have renewed their investigation into the suspected murder of a woman who vanished in 2002 and are searching a property near her former home.

Text, note show Kirk shooter planned attack: FBI

Text, note show Kirk shooter planned attack: FBI

Text, note show Kirk shooter planned attack: FBI

Text, note show Kirk shooter planned attack: FBI

A text message and note from the suspected shooter of right wing activist Charlie Kirk detailed his plan for the attack, the FBI says.

Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt

Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt

Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt

Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt

A week before a woman was murdered, an internal police review backed officers' decisions not to act on her complaints about a domestic violence order breach.

Kirk shooting suspect not co-operating with authorities

Kirk shooting suspect not co-operating with authorities

Kirk shooting suspect not co-operating with authorities

Kirk shooting suspect not co-operating with authorities

Investigators continue working to establish a motive for the killing of conservative Charlie Kirk as the suspect refuses to co-operate with authorities.

Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes

Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes

Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes

Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes

A landlord who lost his temper after long running disputes and attacked his tenant at an industrial complex has been jailed for manslaughter.

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack

A woman with a disability who was killed by her “pure evil” partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.

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Olive branch extended to fugitive's suspected helpers

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman may be offered indemnity against prosecution if they help with his arrest.

'Utterly heartbreaking': jail for fatal neglect of baby

A man has been jailed over the "heartbreaking" death of an eight-month-old baby after he was left in a filthy room for almost 24 hours as his carers took drugs.

Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt

Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.

Media ban 'frustrates' convicted murderer on parole

Susan Neill-Fraser, who was found guilty of murdering her partner on their yacht, is challenging a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media.

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Accused underworld killer to walk free on bail

A man accused of complicity in the targeted shooting of underworld figure Robert Issa at a shopping centre has been granted release on bail.

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.

Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s

Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.

Trial delay for US man linked with Wieambilla shootings

A US man accused of telling an Australian family to show no mercy to police before two officers were shot has been given more time to prepare his legal defence.

'Grave allegations': baby-killer Lane sues prison staff

Jailed baby killer Keli Lane's is targeting former prison bosses, guards and the corrections minister in her lawsuit over her alleged abuse behind bars.

Jury unable to reach verdict for accused murderer

A man who claimed he was not in control of his actions when he stabbed a woman to death may face a retrial after a jury could not reach a verdict.

Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued

A former hostage negotiator has revealed how surrender plans work as police continue to urge a man accused of shooting dead two officers to hand himself in.

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