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Erimescu (left, blue suit) assaulted the workers after inviting them back to his Chermside unit from the Fortitude Valley strip club, but they refused his sexual advances.

Man’s shock attack on strip club dancers

A strip club patron has learned his fate for violently attacking two dancers after a drunken night out, all because they refused his sexual advances.

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There's no evidence to suggest the baby boy was washed through the drain, police say.

Baby boy found dead inside storm drain was a newborn

Homicide detectives have pleaded for a mother to come forward amid concerns for her health after a newborn baby boy was found dead in a stormwater drain.

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A hidden camera allegedly caught a worker performing a sexual act at a piggery in regional Victoria.

Animal activist charges dismissed after piggery bestiality exposed

Charges have been dismissed against an animal rights activist accused of installing a secret camera that allegedly caught a man committing bestiality at a Victorian pig farm. WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright denies deleting messages from the pilot of a crashed helicopter.

Crash pilot denies making up claims against Outback Wrangler star

Accusations reality TV star Matt Wright tried to get a chopper pilot to falsify flying hours and deleted phone messages are falsehoods, a court has been told.

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Accused cold case killer Steven Johnson has been granted bail.

Accused killer with ‘special vulnerabilities’ given bail

Accused murderer Steven Johnson has been released on bail after a supreme court judge ruled he had exceptional circumstances.

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A young woman has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill someone online.

‘Tracked’: 27yo charged over alleged social media threat

A 27-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly threatened to kill someone on social media.

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Former AFP Commissioner Mick Keelty has filed a complaint with the Commonwealth Ombudsman over the force’s investigation into alleged leaks regarding Ben Roberts-Smith.

‘Immoral’: Former top cop’s complaint against AFP officers

How a wire tap witch-hunt over disproved Ben Roberts-Smith claims ended the aspirations of a prospective federal commissioner and sparked a former AFP chief’s scathing submission into the force he used to lead.

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Pilot denies ‘junkie’ claim in trial of Croc Wrangler boss.

Why Wrangler pilot released Netflix star as chopper crashed

The pilot flying Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s chopper when it fatally crashed has revealed why he made the split-second decision to release Netflix star Chris Wilson who was slinging beneath the aircraft.

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Mark Ludbrook, who uses a wheelchair, walked for 90 minutes before killing a friend, a jury heard.

Wheelchair-bound man walked naked, before stabbing woman

A man who uses a wheelchair due to his neurological condition was seen walking for more than 90 minutes before he killed a woman in his own home. WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT.

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Three people have been injured and were under police guard in hospital following an alleged stabbing on the NSW Central Coast.

Three stabbed during wild neighbourhood dispute

A man has been charged after a neighbour clash allegedly exploded into violence on the NSW Central Coast, leaving two women with serious injuries.

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Son saves father from brutal home invasion.

Heroic son restrains home invader after being stabbed

A man was repeatedly stabbed after confronting a violent intruder who had broken into his father’s home and was assaulting the 84-year-old resident.

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Thousands of supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have rallied calling for an end to the war. (AP PHOTO)

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Gaza plan

Thousands have turned out for a rally in Tel Aviv organised by a forum of relatives of hostages abducted by Hamas and taken to the Gaza Strip.

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A 14-year-old Chinese girl has been fatally stabbed during a cultural exchange program in Australia.

Student exchange organisation speaks out after Chinese teen allegedly murdered

The girl and her alleged murderer were part of a three-week study program and had known each other for just eight days.

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Expert Anne Hollonds says harsher penalties misunderstand the nature of the youth crime problem.

Youth justice crisis needs more than punishment, experts say

New laws may be tough, but are they effective? Experts argue Australia’s youth justice system is targeting symptoms, not causes.

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A 14-year-old Chinese girl has been fatally stabbed during a cultural exchange program in Australia.

Chinese teen charged with murder after death of fellow exchange student

The girl and fellow student were part of a three-week exchange program and had known each other for just eight days.

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