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Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

A woman's violent rape on the sandy sidelines of a beach rave remains unsolved two years on, triggering fresh appeal and a $250,000 reward for new information.

Vigil for Chinese student killed at unit block

Vigil for Chinese student killed at unit block

Vigil for Chinese student killed at unit block

Vigil for Chinese student killed at unit block

Police are appealing for information about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two young international students at a Sydney unit complex.

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

Fire fighter dies after being hit by police car

A volunteer firefighter has died after he was struck by a police vehicle on Flinders Island with ethical standards to investigate the crash.

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Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

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.

'Distressing' mental health facility claims spark probe

'Distressing' mental health facility claims spark probe

The Queensland government has launched an investigation after "distressing" allegations of abuse spanning decades at a former mental health facility.

Tower of death: legionnaires' source found, contained

Tower of death: legionnaires' source found, contained

Health authorities have identified a cooling tower at the centre of a legionnaires' outbreak that has killed two people and sent dozens more to hospital.

Cops chase answers after mystery deaths of pair on boat

Cops chase answers after mystery deaths of pair on boat

Police are investigating what led to a pair of middle-aged people being found dead on a boat moored in Sydney after a concerned friend phoned authorities.

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Officer 'centimetres' from injury in fatal shooting

Officer 'centimetres' from injury in fatal shooting

Officer 'centimetres' from injury in fatal shooting

Officer 'centimetres' from injury in fatal shooting

An officer has fired two shots and killed a knife-wielding man after he allegedly attacked and rushed at two police.

Union rages over 'leaked' ambulance staff scam claims

Union rages over 'leaked' ambulance staff scam claims

Union rages over 'leaked' ambulance staff scam claims

Union rages over 'leaked' ambulance staff scam claims

A union representing ambulance workers stood down over serious misconduct claims has blamed a leak on "desperate" leaders within the Victorian agency.

ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe ongoing

ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe ongoing

ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe ongoing

ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe ongoing

ANZ's chief has issued a personal apology to the Australian Office of Financial Management boss as investigations into trading and conduct issues are ongoing.

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Family of a man who died a week after becoming unresponsive during an arrest are calling for answers after two officers were suspended amid a homicide probe.

Abuse rife in New Zealand state care: royal commission

Abuse rife in New Zealand state care: royal commission

Abuse rife in New Zealand state care: royal commission

Abuse rife in New Zealand state care: royal commission

A royal commission has found hundreds of thousands of New Zealand children were abused, tortured or killed while in state and faith-based care.

Impromptu trick gone wrong caused deadly jet crash

Impromptu trick gone wrong caused deadly jet crash

Impromptu trick gone wrong caused deadly jet crash

Impromptu trick gone wrong caused deadly jet crash

A spontaneous manoeuvre to create a "good filming opportunity" led to a mid-air collision between two former military jets, killing a pilot and cameraman.

Police hunt man over stabbing fatality

Police hunt man over stabbing fatality

Police hunt man over stabbing fatality

Police hunt man over stabbing fatality

This is the man police want to question over the stabbing death of another man in Melbourne's north.

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Woman faces court over body found in river

A 49-year-old woman has faced court charged with murder over the discovery of another woman's body in a Melbourne river.

Seven dead, several injured in two Alabama shootings

Seven people, including a young child, have been killed in two shootings in the US city of Birmingham.

Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss

Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.

Police to probe delayed response to fatal assault

An independent probe will look at why it took one hour for NSW police to respond to a call to help a woman who died after a violent assault.

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Sons make $1m plea to solve mother's bookshop murder

Maria James was brutally murdered four decades ago and her sons believe the killer's identity is being covered up by people keen to protect the Catholic Church.

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting

Shots have been fired at former Mongols bikie Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim outside his Melbourne home after two cars were set alight.

Possible charges stalled in Tyrrell disappearance probe

Police have asked prosecutors to pause their review of evidence that William Tyrrell's foster mother might have been involved in his disappearance.

'Own up': parents' plea over fatal attack on surfer son

The heartbroken parents of a man stabbed to death in a Coffs Harbour beach car park have spoken of the emotional toll the incident has taken on their family.

Six deaths under review after hospital failure claims

A coroner has been asked to investigate six deaths after allegations a senior hospital staff member didn't report them as legally required.

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