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Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia

Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Every recommendation of a corruption watchdog review will be adopted by the Queensland government, including the release of reports retrospectively.

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.

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New campers murder trial to begin after jury discharged

New campers murder trial to begin after jury discharged

Pilot Greg Lynn's murder trial has faced a hurdle as the first set of jurors empanelled was discharged by the judge, with a new jury to be chosen next week.

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail

After initially being spared jail, former Fijian leader Frank Bainimarama has been handed a one-year term for perverting the course of justice.

Forestry Corp faces fresh glider negligence claims

Forestry Corp faces fresh glider negligence claims

The NSW Forestry Corporation has again been accused of incompetently searching for endangered greater gliders before logging their habitat.

At the coalface: traditional owners demand protection

At the coalface: traditional owners demand protection

Traditional owners are pursuing a legal challenge involving Adani's Carmichael mine, seeking to force the Queensland government to protect a sacred site.

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Man filmed dogs 'smashing roos' in front of daughter

Man filmed dogs 'smashing roos' in front of daughter

Man filmed dogs 'smashing roos' in front of daughter

Man filmed dogs 'smashing roos' in front of daughter

A man has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges after filming his hunting dogs fighting or killing a wombat, a deer, two kangaroos and two cats.

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian judge

The pathway for another attempt to deport an Australian-born High Court judge in Kiribati has been paved after its parliament voted to remove him from office.

GLAD not glad: bag maker taken to court over claims

GLAD not glad: bag maker taken to court over claims

GLAD not glad: bag maker taken to court over claims

GLAD not glad: bag maker taken to court over claims

The makers of GLAD garbage bags have been taken to court over claims it misled consumers about how much of its bin liners were made from recycled ocean plastic.

Break pattern of mental health police killings: coroner

Break pattern of mental health police killings: coroner

Break pattern of mental health police killings: coroner

Break pattern of mental health police killings: coroner

Police killings of people with mental health needs can no longer be addressed individually when a pattern of deaths has become so clear, a coroner has found.

Trump posts $US175 million bond in civil fraud case

Trump posts $US175 million bond in civil fraud case

Trump posts $US175 million bond in civil fraud case

Trump posts $US175 million bond in civil fraud case

Donald Trump has posted $US175 million bond to avert asset seizure while he appeals civil fraud penalty.

Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment

Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment

Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment

Fresh evidence application ahead of Lehrmann judgment

Network Ten has lodged an application to reopen the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case, citing fresh evidence days before the judgment is due to be handed down.

Inquiry to probe youth crime as crackdown continues

Inquiry to probe youth crime as crackdown continues

Inquiry to probe youth crime as crackdown continues

Inquiry to probe youth crime as crackdown continues

A parliamentary inquiry will examine the drivers of youth crime in regional NSW as the government pushes ahead with a crackdown despite criticism.

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Justice system 'traumatises, silences' victims of crime

One in four victims are so traumatised after dealing with Victoria's criminal justice system they're unwilling to report a crime again.

Fight to keep unrepentant terrorists behind bars

The right thresholds are in place to keep convicted terrorists in jail after they have served their time, a federal police chief says.

Acquittals more likely in judge-only criminal trials

Judge alone criminal trials conducted in the NSW higher courts are more likely to result in the defendant being acquitted than jury trials.

Call for sex assault trial review to go further

A review of sexual assault trial cases should be expanded to include police, says one MP as the NSW premier backs an under-fire leading prosecutor.

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International court referral has 'no credibility': PM

A legal referral accusing the federal government of supporting alleged war crimes in the Middle East has been rejected by the prime minister.

Investigation into Supreme Court judge dropped

An investigation into a Victorian judge based on a complaint by the state's top prosecutor has been dropped because the Supreme Court justice retired.

Trump is disqualified from Illinois ballot, judge rules

An Illinois judge has removed former US president Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot.

US Supreme Court to decide Trump 2020 election case

The US Supreme Court will in April decide whether former president Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges that he interfered with the 2020 US election.

Unwilling deportee tests High Court detention ruling

An immigration detainee is fighting for freedom after a decade but the Commonwealth is pushing to keep those who don't co-operate with authorities locked up.

Judge resigns on social media over prosecutor complaint

A Victorian judge has announced his resignation on social media and in court after a formal complaint by the state's top prosecutor.

Laws proposed to improve Children's Court media access

The Queensland premier has moved to improve media access to Children's Court cases through legislative reforms.

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