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Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced

Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced

A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

An ill-fated rescue mission, an illegal plane modification and lax safety led to the deaths of two skydivers who fell to earth after their gear got snagged.

Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

A US jury has ruled YouTube and Instagram were ‌negligent in the design ‌of their apps ⁠and the companies that own them failed to warn about their dangers.

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Legacy of a giant: the judge who reshaped Aussie law

Legacy of a giant: the judge who reshaped Aussie law

Former High Court chief justice Anthony Mason was applauded for his adventurous approach but criticised for making - rather than interpreting - the law.

Top judge in historic Mabo court decision dies aged 100

Top judge in historic Mabo court decision dies aged 100

Sir Anthony Mason, former chief justice of the High Court and key figure in Indigenous rights decisions and the Whitlam dismissal, has died at the age of 100.

Family court's 50 year legacy of reform and resilience

Family court's 50 year legacy of reform and resilience

Fifty years on, the Family Court’s legacy spans landmark rulings, social change and tragedy, while supporting millions of families through their darkest times.

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.

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'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.

Ghislaine Maxwell asks US court for prison release

Ghislaine Maxwell asks US court for prison release

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

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

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'

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.

'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.

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'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

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

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

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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

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

'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.

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.

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