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Child sex accused 'used violence to silence to victims'

Child sex accused 'used violence to silence to victims'

A man facing dozens of historical sex charges against vulnerable Aboriginal children used violence and intimidation to avoid detection, a court has been told.

Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

A tape capturing what is believed to be the last moments a woman was seen alive in 2001 could be the key to cracking the case, her siblings say.

Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts

Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts

Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts

Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts

Pressure to clamp down on gang violence has state and federal leaders pointing fingers over the difficult task of tracking down perpetrators who are overseas.

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Slain boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs

Slain boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs

A prominent boxing coach gunned down outside a gym was allegedly linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised crime.

'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

'Unimaginable loss' as kids killed in crash identified

Two young school children killed in a horrific crash have been identified, while several others remain in hospital.

Images released as men sought in 2002 cold case murders

Images released as men sought in 2002 cold case murders

Police have released computer-generated images and offered a $1 million reward for information over the cold case murders of two men more than 20 years ago.

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked his brother with an axe or tomahawk before turning on his elderly parents.

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'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

A passenger aboard a diverted Qantas flight has recalled the terrifying moment the plane ran into trouble shortly after take-off.

'Sailor’s disease’ scurvy linked to young boy's death

'Sailor’s disease’ scurvy linked to young boy's death

'Sailor’s disease’ scurvy linked to young boy's death

'Sailor’s disease’ scurvy linked to young boy's death

A 'very fussy' six-year-old boy was taking a multivitamin to improve his health but doctors realised too late that the product lacked vitamin C.

Man charged over gang war kebab shop shooting

Man charged over gang war kebab shop shooting

Man charged over gang war kebab shop shooting

Man charged over gang war kebab shop shooting

Detectives have charged an alleged gunman over a brazen daylight triple shooting linked to an ongoing gang war that left two permanently wounded.

Woman dies after car crashes into shopping centre cafe

Woman dies after car crashes into shopping centre cafe

Woman dies after car crashes into shopping centre cafe

Woman dies after car crashes into shopping centre cafe

Police are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian and ploughed into a cafe at a popular shopping centre.

Fresh park search for gangland killing clues

Fresh park search for gangland killing clues

Fresh park search for gangland killing clues

Fresh park search for gangland killing clues

A suburban park is being searched by homicide detectives for possible items left behind by a hit team.

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

How the family of a missing teen hiker were mistakenly led to believe she was still alive will be the subject of investigation involving multiple agencies.

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Watchdog to probe fourth Sydney airport runway bungle

Air traffic controllers and flight crews will be interviewed after a fourth near miss between planes on a runway at Sydney Airport in less than a month.

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Search for man allegedly shot and bundled into ute

A man remains missing after allegedly being shot and bundled into his attacker's car, following an argument at a semi-rural property.

Panettiere's body released to family after autopsy

Hayden Panettiere's body has been released to her family, Greenville County Coroner's Office has confirmed.

Suspected hit team torched car after daylight shooting

A suspected underworld shooting remains unsolved a year on, as investigators release footage of the apparent getaway car being set alight.

'We're deeply sorry': banned Sydney Swans players

Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.

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Neighbour 'tried to save' man fatally stabbed in home

Police say a neighbour disarmed a person armed with a knife and tried to save a man who was fatally stabbed, leading to two people being charged with murder.

Plea to find arsonists linked to $20m extortion threat

Police want the public's help to track down arsonists behind a firebombing of cars and a family home after a $20 million threat.

Panettiere's boyfriend at scene where she died: police

Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death is pending further investigation, Greenville County Coroner’s Office says.

'Serious breach': Swans confirm player punishments

Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.

Car involved in 'drive-bys' before underworld shooting

Vision has been released of a car suspected of being used in the targeted shooting of an alleged gangland boss outside his suburban home.

Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership during high-level talks, but controversial comments on melons were not brought up.

Swans under investigation over alleged sexual assault

Sydney chief executive Matthew Pavlich says the AFL club is working with relevant authorities over sexual assault allegations involving Swans players.

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