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Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

Fatal crash sparks calls for new buggy racing rules

A fatal crash at an off-road racing event has prompted calls for stricter safety standards, with the driver's widow urging the racing community to take heed.

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

The prime minister has repeatedly dodged calls to apologise over comments made about a gift of melons from his Japanese counterpart.

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

'More workers': simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses

Systematically failing to recruit enough air traffic controllers to cover for sickness and fatigue is being blamed as the leading cause of airport incidents.

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'Preconceived plan': eight charged after party death

'Preconceived plan': eight charged after party death

Eight teenagers arrived at a party armed and with an intent to cause harm before it erupted into violence and left a 21-year-old man dead, police allege.

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Planes' near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes

Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Clothing helps identify more childcare abuse victims

Confronting images of children's clothing released by police have helped identify further alleged victims of a former childcare worker.

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

Scandal-hit DNA laboratory audits hundreds of cases

A scandal-plagued DNA lab is auditing hundreds of criminal cases after finding widespread statement errors prompting another review.

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'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

'Far-left' terror attack probe could face legal hurdle

Authorities investigating an arson attack on a suburban defence manufacturer may face challenges proving the incident was an act of terror.

Belt up: seatbelt culture push after wedding bus crash

Belt up: seatbelt culture push after wedding bus crash

Belt up: seatbelt culture push after wedding bus crash

Belt up: seatbelt culture push after wedding bus crash

Stricter enforcement on seatbelts and a new database of coach drivers and their complaints are among a suite of recommendations stemming from a tragic crash.

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

A man is staying in prison after police uncovered six grenades, eight firearms and a multi-million-dollar stash of drugs in an alleged suburban safehouse.

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

A fugitive developer on the run and two brothers of a former premier are being probed in a corruption inquiry scrutinising political donations.

Family take legal action after death in custody

Family take legal action after death in custody

Family take legal action after death in custody

Family take legal action after death in custody

The family of a man who died in custody after being restrained by police is seeking answers and launching legal action over a decision that no charges be laid.

Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest

Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest

Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest

Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest

Ethical standards are investigating two police shootings in one state after a bystander was caught in the crossfire during an attempted arrest.

Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case

Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case

Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case

Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case

Detectives have doubled a reward and launched new forensic tests as they renew efforts to solve a brutal stabbing that has remained unsolved for decades.

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Delays continue for grandmother accused of killing boys

Psychiatrists are still assessing a woman accused of murdering her young grandsons in their isolated rural home, a court has been told.

Louvre reopens gallery after heist but no jewels to see

The Louvre's Apollo gallery is reopening nine months after a brazen crown jewels robbery, but viewers will no longer see the treasures that once adorned it.

Investigation launched into Married At First Sight UK

Britain's media regulator is investigating an unspecified complaint against the reality TV show Married at First Sight UK.

Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire

Two women have fled an apartment fire that forced neighbours to evacuate before one of the escapees later succumbed to serious burns at hospital.

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Man’s request after allegedly murdering dad in fire

A man has faced court for the first time after allegedly murdering his father in a fiery driveway altercation involving ‘significant violence’.

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

A teen who was allegedly moving towards lone-actor extremist violence after police claimed to have found extremist material on his devices has been bailed.

'Paid enormous price': Olympics minister cleared

Queensland's Olympics minister has returned to his cabinet post after Australian Federal Police closed an investigation into his electoral enrolment.

Youth charged with murder after girl's body found

A teenage boy has been charged with murder over the death of a young girl in a small regional town.

'Are you Muslim?': attack points to rising hate

The bashing of a father outside a mosque comes as advocacy groups express concern about a broad escalation of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Out of this world: mystery space orbs found on beach

Authorities are working to secure suspected space debris resembling shiny metallic balls found on a beach in northern Australia.

Lifeline for Liberal MP as decision on future postponed

A state Liberal MP will stay in the party for at least two weeks after the party agreed not to immediately disendorse her over an unsubstantiated assault claim.

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