NSW appeals $1.5m awarded to former Tyrrell suspect
NSW has appealed a court decision awarding $1.5 million to Bill Spedding who was maliciously prosecuted by police investigating William Tyrrell's disappearance.
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Qld youth justice reforms ‘would cause more crime’
Top Queensland legal bodies have criticised the lack of consultation on the Palaszczuk government's youth justice bill, saying it's likely to cause more crime.
GPs back Queensland plan to offer illicit pill testing
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has backed the Queensland government's plan to roll out illicit pill testing to minimise harm to users.
Australian killed in Korean crush named
The second Australian to die in the crowd crush in South Korea has been confirmed as 28-year-old social worker Justina Cho.
Qld could decriminalise public drunkenness
A Queensland inquiry has recommended decriminalising public drunkenness, urination and begging once people can be diverted to social services.
Qld premier backs cops as DV inquiry ends
The Queensland premier admits the police force has "deep-seated" cultural issues with misogyny, sexism and racism, but those exist throughout society.
Qld police boss recounts sexual harassment
Queensland's police commissioner has told an inquiry she was subjected to sexual harassment early in her career.
‘Disgusting’ Qld police conduct condemned
Queensland's police commissioner admits there's a "deep fear" in the force about speaking out about sexual assault, harassment and bullying by senior officers.
Robert Hughes released from Sydney jail
Child sex offender and former Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes has been released from a Sydney jail and will be deported to the United Kingdom.