Anti-hate group lauded as ‘fringe’ protesters slammed
Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.
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Diddy to be sentenced on October 3
Sean "Diddy" Combs may ask the judge to set aside his conviction at his sentencing in October.
ICC issues warrants for Taliban over female persecution
For the first time, judges of the International Criminal Court in The Hague have issued a warrant on charges of gender persecution.
Full scope of mushroom trial media circus revealed
Erin Patterson's triple murder trial was the biggest media matter for the Victorian Supreme Court in recent history, with more than 250 outlets involved.
Family ‘validated’ over coroner’s police racism finding
A police force says it won't tolerate racism in its ranks but the family of an teenager shot by an officer say they're not holding their breath for change.
‘Grave concerns’ over radio king’s sexual abuse case
A lawyer for Alan Jones has raised concerns about the legality of a police investigation as the ex-broadcaster prepares to defend sexual abuse allegations.
Teachers, business owners granted COVID vaccine appeal
A group of teachers and small business owners have been granted an appeal to argue that a state's COVID-19 vaccination mandates were unlawful.
NRL team media officer admits drink driving after crash
A media officer's drunken crash made her the third person linked to the same NRL team to be charged with drink or drug driving in the past 10 months.
Justice Dept hoses down Epstein ‘client list’ theory
An acknowledgement that sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list" runs counter to a theory the Trump administration had helped to promote.
‘Legendary’ Cold Chisel rocker cops speeding warning
The guitarist from classic Australian rock band Cold Chisel has overturned a conviction for speeding after a magistrate heard how much he did for charity.
Top cop admits racism ‘truth’ after fatal teen shooting
Racism within a police force will no longer be tolerated by its top cop after a coroner handed down her findings into the fatal shooting of an Indigenous teen.
Double standards claim over synagogue attack response
Palestinian Australians have accused political leaders of ignoring their plight and criminalising their protests against conflict in the Middle East.
Mushroom cook murder convictions ‘appeal-proof’: expert
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson is unlikely to succeed in having her triple-murder convictions overturned should she choose to appeal, a legal expert says.
Shock jock sues radio network over doomed ‘royal prank’
A radio host whose royal family-impersonating prank call led to the suicide of a nurse has alleged he was the "fall guy" for his employer's risky behaviour.
Buried alive: miracle escape after man shot through eye
Police believe three violent incidents in a matter of days are linked to a drugs syndicate, including a man being shot through the eye and buried alive.
Photos of deadly meal revealed as killer learns fate
After a triple-murder trial that attracted global attention, mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found to be one of Australia's worst female killers.
Duo jailed after brewing up coffee grinder meth plot
Two men have been jailed over the importation of almost 300 blocks of meth concealed in two coffee grinders from Central America.
Ex-NRL flyer ‘relieved’ after cops drop drug, cash case
A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court.
Fears for next anti-Semitic firebombing on home soil
A "terrifying" synagogue firebombing has left Jewish Australians fearing more attacks as authorities establish a task force to examine police powers.
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Calls grow to back safety over access in childcare
After shocking allegations of abuse, parents have grown hesitant to send their kids to childcare, prompting calls to prioritise child safety rather than access.
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Man faces court over ‘cowardly’ attack on synagogue
A man has fronted court for the first time after being charged by counter-terror police over a fire at a synagogue.
Police probe multiple deaths in homes in two states
Two men are believed to have died at different times in an inner-city home where a woman also lived, while two men have been found dead in a coastal unit.
Man urged to come forward over synagogue fire attack
A synagogue fire, violent protest at an Israeli restaurant and car fires have not been declared terrorism, as a man is urged to come forward to help police.
Childcare abuse allegations prompt wider risk warning
There is typically one report of sexual abuse in Australian childcare centres each day, but the scale of the problem goes well beyond the under-pressure sector.
Ex Arsenal player Partey charge with rape of two women
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape against two women.
Tragic twist after man’s ‘heinous’ stabbing murder
The family of a man who was stabbed to death in a suburban park have shared their overwhelming grief as the killer faced a pre-sentence hearing.
Money can’t get bail for accused ‘spiritual’ fraudster
A self-proclaimed "curse removal expert" accused of defrauding three people by spiritually cleansing their cash has lost another bid for bail.
Man tried offering a PlayStation to lure child for sex
A man has been jailed after he tried to lure a child through social media for sex - at one point offering the boy a PlayStation - before being caught by police.
Families’ fearful wait to learn alleged abuser’s moves
Parents are facing an anxious wait to find out if their kids have been exposed to a childcare worker accused of serial sexual abuse.
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Lockdowns, fights as Diddy awaits sentencing in jail
Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend months awaiting sentencing at the notoriously understaffed and violent Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Jail for callous, cold-blooded killing of mum of four
A man who showed callousness beyond words when he hit and killed his partner with a car has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars.