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Murderer fails to overturn Vegemite prison ban

Murderer fails to overturn Vegemite prison ban

A murderer unable to eat Vegemite behind bars has lost a case arguing he was being denied his human right to enjoy his culture as an Australian.

Russell Brand ‘treated raped fan like meat’, court told

The TV and movie star denies seven charges, including three counts of rape.

Brand had 'maniacal grin' during alleged sexual assault

Former actor Russell Brand is accused of groping a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet to perform a sex act.

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Activists face prison time after Woodside gas rig stunt

Activists face prison time after Woodside gas rig stunt

Two Greenpeace activists who scaled an offshore drilling platform located off the coast of Western Australia have been charged.

Activists in custody after scaling Woodside gas rig

Activists in custody after scaling Woodside gas rig

Activists who scaled an offshore drilling platform hundreds of kilometres out to sea have been taken into police custody after spending the night on the rig.

Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs

Musos battle pollies, big tech to protect their songs

The law says you can't use a song for political or commercial purposes without the permission of the author. But for artists, it's like playing whack-a-mole.

Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator

Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a “ruthless and manipulative” predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.

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Russell Brand arrives for second day of rape trial

Jury selection is due to finish for the rape and sexual assault trial of actor and comedian Russell Brand, who's accused of offences over a 10-year period.

Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial

The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.

Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial

British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

The wife of an Australian pro-democracy activist jailed in Vietnam over "terrorist activities" has called on Anthony Albanese to bring her husband home.

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

A national inquiry recommends evidence-based standards and a multi-agency safety task force to reduce youth incarceration and address systemic inequalities.

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

The year 2025 is being described as the worst of the century for freedom of expression, media rights, access to justice and more.

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More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

After a second raid on a city's most famously queer street in three months, police have again been accused of targeting marginalised communities.

Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge Mary Gaudron helped shape the country's legal landscape and was a deciding voice in the Mabo land rights case.

Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree

One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions.

Women leaving management roles, face 'horrible attacks'

Australian women are less likely to stay in high-paid roles due to domestic expectations, as the governor-general calls for "horrible attacks" to be confronted.

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Eight days that triggered a dark Australian legacy

Political masterstroke to some, cruel and illegal to others, the 2001 Tampa affair triggered a costly legacy of offshore processing.

Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted

A parole condition order prohibiting Susan Neill-Fraser from directly or indirectly contacting the media has been removed.

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

An Australian-first true crime festival is exploring some of the nation's most enduring criminal mysteries and investigations.

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

The prolonged detention of children and risk of violence are among serious concerns raised in a recent audit of a notorious immigration detention centre.

Australia's system 'not built' for sex crime victims

Advocates are fighting for victims of sexual assault to receive as much legal help as possible against an ancient justice system not built for them.

Huge swath of land returned to Traditional Owners

A Federal Court ruling has granted Traditional Owners native title for more than 170,000 hectares in northern Australia as part of a decades‑long campaign.

Death in custody legal action against police dropped

Legal action to find out who decided not to prosecute police officers who restrained a young Aboriginal man just before he died has been dropped.

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