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Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes

Harsher punishments for youth offenders have been labelled a regressive race to the bottom as leaders in one state compete to be toughest on crime.

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

The bravery and grace of Molly Ticehurst's bereft family have strengthened a national movement against domestic violence after waiting 872 days for justice.

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.

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Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars

Erin Patterson frightened and unpopular behind bars

A prisoner rights group has raised concerns over the conditions facing Erin Patterson, who murdered her lunch guests using poison mushrooms.

Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing

A triple murderer sentenced to at least 40 years in jail has launched an appeal over his conviction and what is believed to a record sentence.

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.

Social App taken to court over terror related content

Social App taken to court over terror related content

A popular messaging platform has been accused of failing to remove violent extremist content from its platform, sparking legal action by the online watchdog.

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Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

The alleged head of an organised crime syndicate who was deported by Australian authorities has been given a life sentence in Iraq for drug trafficking.

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

Apologetic attacker jailed for drug dealer's murder

A drug user said sorry and fled after fatally stabbing a meth dealer during a midnight robbery in a rural home.

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

Troubling reason Bradley Murdoch may have denied guilt

In chilling new footage, convicted murderer Bradley Murdoch denies Peter Falconio's family the closure of knowing the whereabouts of his body.

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.

'Finally home': jailed croc wrangler misses son's birth

'Finally home': jailed croc wrangler misses son's birth

'Finally home': jailed croc wrangler misses son's birth

'Finally home': jailed croc wrangler misses son's birth

Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report

More than 600 Indigenous people have died in custody in the 35 years since a royal commission's landmark report, with many of its recommendations ignored.

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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.

'High burden': murderer pushes for longer parole period

A convicted murderer wants to be back out in the community sooner because of the challenging conditions he is experiencing in custody.

Government under fire for 'cherry-picking' crime stats

Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.

'Dilemma': inmate's wish caused healthcare problems

Notorious killer Martin Leach's demand that he receive no life-saving medical treatment created a dilemma for prison health staff, a coroner has found.

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Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians.

Laws for nation's toughest DV murder penalty introduced

A crime-troubled territory is introducing Australia's strongest sentencing laws for domestic violence murders, with a mandatory non-parole period of 25 years.

Dam-ed if you do: crackdown on illicit water supplies

Several fruit and vegetable growers have been accused of building unauthorised dams in the last year, as authorities use satellites to monitor changes on farms.

No more male heckling through the wire for women inside

A new dedicated women's prison in a crime-troubled territory is aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes away from adjacent compounds for male inmates.

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks.

Reality TV star facing reality of life behind bars

Trying to avoid charges of unsafe helicopter operating has led to jail for reality TV star Matt Wright on charges of trying to pervert the course of justice.

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