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Teen on terror charges described as 'keyboard warrior'

Teen on terror charges described as 'keyboard warrior'

An immature teenage boy charged with terrorism offences was a "keyboard warrior" online but was not indoctrinated into far-right ideology, his lawyer says.

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

A gathering of international and local advocates, experts and policymakers has discussed non-fatal strangulation and sexual violence against older women.

'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

Bachelor star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after a judge detailed serious allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.

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Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’

Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’

A Philippine minister says signs indicate Meghan Markle's father is "a possible sex offender of the grossest kind" and an investigation will be completed soon.

Meghan Markle ‘told father I know you’re an abuser'

Meghan Markle ‘told father I know you’re an abuser'

Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr admits he had sex with prostitutes in the Philippines but denies he had a stash of child sex abuse images.

Meghan hit by claim her father had child abuse images

Meghan hit by claim her father had child abuse images

The Duchess of Sussex is "deeply distressed" over reports her estranged father is being investigated for allegedly possessing child abuse images.

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

As politicians grapple with how to improve their security following the alleged attack on Helen Haines, the independent MP's electorate office is set to reopen.

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Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Heavily-armed tactical police have raided the home of a 70-year-old man who has been charged with the alleged rape of a teenager in a popular reserve.

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform

Families of the missing and presumed deceased have detailed heart-breaking alleged failures from police investigators at a public inquiry.

Teen charged after woman struck by car in city centre

Teen charged after woman struck by car in city centre

Teen charged after woman struck by car in city centre

Teen charged after woman struck by car in city centre

A teenage boy will face a children's court after allegedly hitting a woman with a stolen car during an erratic driving incident near a major city marathon.

Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack

Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack

Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack

Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack

A 13 year-old boy has been left with life-threatening burns following a series of suspected arson attacks.

'Tragic': dad charged, mum struggling after baby dies

'Tragic': dad charged, mum struggling after baby dies

'Tragic': dad charged, mum struggling after baby dies

'Tragic': dad charged, mum struggling after baby dies

A father was alone with a baby at the time he suffered alleged injuries and took his son to hospital but was "surprised" when charged with murder, police say.

Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

Fitness influencer and former reality TV star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after being charged with domestic violence offences, including strangulation.

Alleged killer of UK ex-minister charged on Farage plot

Alleged killer of UK ex-minister charged on Farage plot

Alleged killer of UK ex-minister charged on Farage plot

Alleged killer of UK ex-minister charged on Farage plot

The man accused of killing former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe has also been charged over a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

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Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.

Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows

A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.

Cops roll out bolstered powers for weapons expo

WA police will be able to search people's bags and vehicles, and roll out checkpoints and roadblocks during an international weapons expo.

Trump ‘disappointed’ RAF base terror suspects bailed

British police say a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found in three vans that sparked a major security alert near an air base used by the US.

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'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty.

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

The ‌five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to ‌attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.

'We struggle': paramedic-led mental health plan slammed

Paramedics would take the lead in responding to mental health crises, under guidelines an ambulance union says are well-intentioned but cause for concern.

Widened search, gangland probes after boy shot in face

Detectives are looking for witnesses nearly a day after boy, 11, was shot inside a unit, probing possible organised crime links among those present.

Alleged plotters behind Vietnam gang murder charged

Two men who allegedly planned the shooting murder of an Australian citizen in Vietnam have been granted bail after being arrested and charged in Samoa.

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.

Tale of Territory teen shot by police wins book award

An investigative journalist's account of the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker is among the winners of Australia's richest book awards.

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