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Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

Domestic violence survivors are being dismissed and silenced by the family court system, as experts say it is not set up to protect women and their children.

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

A US court has tossed out a lawsuit claiming the hit sequel Top Gun: Maverick improperly used material from a magazine article.

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Ghislaine Maxwell asks US court for prison release

Ghislaine Maxwell asks US court for prison release

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has asked a US court to vacate or amend her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.

Hong Kong court finds tycoon guilty in landmark trial

Hong Kong court finds tycoon guilty in landmark trial

Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, has been convicted in a landmark national security trial.

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

The head of a forensic review into Bruce Lehrmann's criminal prosecution breached public trust by leaking witness statements and other documents to media.

Alleged CEO killer Mangione 'spoke of 3D-printed gun'

Alleged CEO killer Mangione 'spoke of 3D-printed gun'

The man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has appeared in court as lawyers challenge the admissibility of evidence in his case.

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'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

'Unsustainable': nation's leading judge sounds AI alarm

AI has infiltrated the law, leading Australian judges to sift through machine-generated arguments, but the tech might help the functioning of courts.

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

'Common humanity' integral to justice as AI creeps in

While AI could help address a slow and biased justice system, humans will remain integral to decision-making, a top judge says.

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Strip: UN inquiry

A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B has told a Los Angeles court she did not attack a security guard who is suing her for assault.

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry is facing renewed scrutiny over his United States visa application.

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

Ex-lecturer on abuse image charges can visit Europe

A former Fair Work Commissioner deputy president and university lecturer has been allowed to visit Europe while on bail accused of child abuse possession.

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'Explicit' sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down

The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs after 29 days of testimony.

Diddy unlikely to testify at sex trafficking trial

Hopes of Sean “Diddy” Combs testifying at his sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer estimated a defence presentation lasting up to five days.

Diddy juror dismissed despite defence's concern on race

A judge has dismissed a juror in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs after suspecting he might have had an agenda.

Aniston 'stalker' found mentally incompetent for trial

A man accused of crashing into Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.

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Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.

Diddy kidnapped me in plot to kill rapper, ex-aide says

A former top aide to Sean “Diddy” Combs has described her harrowing experience of working for him, telling jurors that he threatened to kill her.

Coles, Woolies debate number of fake discount products

Coles and Woolworths will bargain with the competition watchdog on a list of items used as court evidence over allegations of illusory discount schemes.

Judge appeals corrupt conduct finding in Lehrmann case

A retired judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann is challenging a report by a corruption watchdog that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag

Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins.

Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages

A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.

Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship 'last resort'

A referendum asking Australians whether a minister should have the power to strip a dual national of citizenship has been floated by the coalition.

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