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Man to face trial for his wife's decades-old murder

Man to face trial for his wife's decades-old murder

A man accused of murdering his wife almost 35 years ago has pleaded not guilty and elected to send his case to a higher court for trial.

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan

The heroism of a young man fatally stabbed while trying to protect a schoolboy from a group of teens has been lauded by the boy's family and the community.

Bounty hunters may join $250k search for accused killer

Bounty hunters may join $250k search for accused killer

Bounty hunters may join $250k search for accused killer

Bounty hunters may join $250k search for accused killer

Information from the public has slowed in recent times after hundreds of tips to police searching the outback for accused triple murderer Julian Ingram.

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Murder charge after body found at regional property

Murder charge after body found at regional property

A man will face court charged with murder after a body was found inside a regional property with stab wounds.

Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Aggressive fraudsters posing as embassy officials and police are targeting diaspora communities, some making away with huge sums.

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Man accused of killing accomplice in firebombing

Charges have been laid over the death of a man who was involved in an alleged arson attack on an inner-city business.

Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash

Union boss charged after police find 167 guns and cash

A powerful union leader has been charged after emergency crews attending to a fire in his home alerted police to a cache of guns and more than $100,000 in cash.

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Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

A victim of a terrifying sexual assault is appealing for public assistance to help find the man responsible, speaking out about the horrific late-night attack.

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

A man shot by police has been hit with several offences while recovering in hospital after being accused of pulling a gun on officers following a car crash.

DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

Murderer Toby Loughnane's long history of family violence should have raised greater alarm before he killed his partner Maryam Hamka, a coroner has found.

Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Children shouldn't be allowed to use e-mobility devices and adults should keep to a 10km/h limit, a state parliamentary committee recommends.

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

A 22-year-old Frenchman remains in custody after failing to secure accommodation to support his bail bid, after allegations he raped a woman in a laneway.

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

Family of missing backpacker 'finally have answers'

The sister of tourist Celine Cremer, who vanished three years ago, has spoken out after reports the 31-year-old's remains have likely been found.

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'Need to talk to mum': parents charged with son's death

Two young parents have been charged with their little son's manslaughter after the boy died at a police station following a horror crash.

Syndicate 'busted' after drugs seized, dozens charged

Dozens have been charged with hundreds of offences after a nine-month police operation seized more than $3 million worth of drugs in central Queensland.

Trigger pulled for tougher gun reforms after Bondi

Gun laws in one state are set to be overhauled after the Bondi terror attack, although some say they don't go far enough.

Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.

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Pedestrians hit in alleged drink driving crash

Two pedestrians are recovering from serious injuries after allegedly being hit by an out-of-control car on a busy inner-city street.

Mother of five's death in custody triggers lawsuit

The family of a woman who died in police custody in an outback watch house has launched a lawsuit alleging police breached their duty of care.

Larger police search 'would not' have saved dead woman

Police have defended their response to reports of a woman being bashed before her body was found, but concede their communications system needs to be reviewed.

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.

Armed police to patrol landmarks, places of worship

The sight of heavily armed police will be a permanent reality for tourists at landmarks like the Sydney Opera House after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police

Former patients of a renowned gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries have spoken out after allegations against him were referred to police.

Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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