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Gavin Morris has been handed a suspended sentence for assaulting Indigenous school students. (Colin Whelan/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-NRL ref learns his fate in court for ‘choking’ students

The former whistleblower was accused of committing serious acts of violence against the Indigenous children in his care.

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Linda Reynolds’ bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt has succeeded.

Linda Reynolds has Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt

Linda Reynolds’ bid to have Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt has succeeded.

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Supergirl

Aussie actor knew Supergirl would ‘change her life’

The first Supergirl trailer dropped today, and Australian actor Milly Alcock is set to become a global superstar.

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Tom Silvagni with barrister David Hallowes SC and his parents Jo and Stephen Silvagni. NewsWire / David Geraghty

Tearful AFL great Silvagni vows to ‘stand firmly behind’ rapist son

The famous father of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has broken down in tears after his son was confronted in court by his victim.

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The words ‘good cop, dead cop’ and ‘shame’ were painted on the police memorial's pillars. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

‘Disgraceful’: Police memorial vandalised with vile slurs

A memorial honouring police officers killed in the line of duty has been defaced with offensive slogans by unknown offenders.

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A former student of an elite Sydney school has admitted to producing child abuse material.

Childcare worker admits horror abuse crimes

A former student of an elite Sydney school has admitted to filming child abuse across six centres.

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Rebbit ban challenege

Reddit launches High Court challenge to social media ban

Online chat forum Reddit has lodged a legal challenge to Australia’s under 16s social media ban just days after millions of teens were booted from ten popular platforms.

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A 50-year-old child educator has been charged after police allegedly found child abuse and bestiality material on his phone.

Male childcare worker charged over sick child abuse material

A 50-year-old child educator has been charged after police allegedly found child abuse and bestiality material on his phone following online chats with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl.

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A brawl has broken out at Broadway Shopping Centre.

Teens charged after alleged shopping centre brawl

Three teenage boys have been charged after a group allegedly attacked a boy at a busy city shopping centre.

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Criminal lawyer Ruth Parker unpacks Greg Lynn’s appeal win on Sunrise.

Greg Lynn has won his appeal - here’s what comes next

The former Jetstar pilot’s conviction for murdering a missing camper has been overturned.

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Matt Wright will be sentenced for trying to pervert the course of justice after a helicopter crash. (Neve Brissenden/AAP PHOTOS)

Reality TV star to learn fate over deadly chopper charges

Prosecutors want a jail term for Matt Wright, the star of the reality TV show Outback Wangler, after a crocodile-egg hunting helicopter trip turned fatal.

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One person has died after a three-car crash in Truganina.

One dead, three fighting for life after multi-vehicle crash

A horror multi-vehicle crash in Melbourne’s west has left one person dead and three others fighting for life.

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Teen influencers are among the young Australians dealing with a new normal as a social media ban comes into effect.

Social media ban 'devastating' for teen influencers

Teen influencers are among the young Australians dealing with a new normal as a social media ban comes into effect, threatening their livelihoods.

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Tom Silvagni will face court a day after suppression on his identity was lifted. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Silvagni to face court after being convicted of rape

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, will face a pre-sentence hearing after being found guilty of two counts of rape.

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