Australia

Stuart MacGill is on trial accused of taking part in a major cocaine deal that led to his abduction. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Duncan Murray

MacGill allegedly had trusted link with cocaine dealer

Ex-cricketer Stuart MacGill allegedly complained about the quality of cocaine from a regular dealer before helping them to buy "good gear", a court has heard.

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The family of a man found dead in his unit are pleading for help to find his killer.
Queensland
Fraser Barton

Family's plea after suspicious death of beloved brother

A homicide investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of a man found dead in his apartment.

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Video
The case of a cop accused of Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland, right, has returned to court.
NSW
Miklos Bolza

Footage reveals what cop said before tasering 95yo

A 95-year-old woman holding a knife was not tasered by a police officer who saw her as a threat but because his patience had run out, a jury has been told.

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Susan Bartlett and Suzanne Armstrong were murdered in their home on Easey St, Collingwood in 1977. (HANDOUT/VIC POLICE)
Australia
Callum Godde

One of Australia’s most shocking cold cases edges to trial

A Greek-Australian dual national is a step closer to being extradited from Rome to Australia over the horrific cold-case killings of two Australian women.

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Ray Card is in hospital after he was involved in a fatal car crash in Lara.
Victoria
Cameron Noakes

AFL champion identified as driver in fatal car crash

The former footballer’s wife died at the scene and police have now charged the 67-year-old.

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Two men have been injured in a workplace incident at Newstead. File image
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Man fighting for life, another hospitalised after horrific workplace accident

The pair were working at a Brisbane construction site when the incident occurred.

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Amarjit Kaur Sardar was found near a tractor's vegetation slashing attachment on a rural property.
Queensland
Rex Martinich

Wife recorded murder fears hours before body found near slasher

Amarjit Kaur Sardar’s body was found with extensive injuries near a tractor’s slasher, but prosecutors say heavy machinery was not what killed her.

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Video
Dorothy Smith, 102, thought it was a scam when two strange men told her they’d take her to Australia. Now, she’s on the trip of a lifetime
Travel
Caleb Taylor

How two strangers ended up taking a 102-year-old US woman on the Aussie trip of a lifetime

Dorothy thought it may have been a scam - the reality was very different.

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Australia's ’immigration policy desperately needs a reality check.
opinion
Opinion
Jeni O’Dowd

Close the borders, Australians have had enough

JENI O’DOWD: I am proud to be part of Australia’s rich cultural tapestry, and many of my friends are great examples of Australia’s diversity, but our immigration policy desperately needs a reality check.

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Luke Davies and Jesse Baird were killed in February in an alleged domestic violence-related murder.
Police
Neve Brissenden

Double murder-accused ex-cop wins delay as lawyers scramble

The case of an ex-cop accused of killing Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has been further delayed as his new taxpayer-funded legal team scrambles to get across the evidence.

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Greg Lynn has filed appeals against his murder conviction and sentence. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Tara Cosoleto

Ex-Jetstar pilot makes move to overturn murder conviction

Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has begun appeal proceedings against his conviction and sentence for the murder of a missing Victorian grandmother.

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The RBA disappointed punters when it left rates on hold at 4.35 per cent shortly before the Melbourne Cup was run, making it a full year since rate relief.
Business
Jackson Hewett

RBA minutes reveal why there’s no rate cut on the cards

Minutes from the most recent interest rate meeting of the Reserve Bank have revealed the three key triggers the board will be watching to bring about long-awaited rate relief.

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Video
Donna Nelson's family declared their mother's innocence when they went to support her in court.
Australia
James Carmody in Chiba

Mum accused of international drug smuggling sends tearful message to family

A Perth grandmother accused of drug smuggling has blown kisses to her daughters and grandchildren through tears on the first day of her trial in a Japanese court. 

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Video
My Kitchen Rules stars make major announcement hours before finale
Australia
Caleb Taylor

My Kitchen Rules star makes major announcement just hours before final

The modern Italian chef shared some exciting family news.

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Bunnings stores will remain open for tradespeople only. Members of the general public will be able to click and collect products. Mega.
Business
Sean Smith

‘Most intrusive’: Bunnings cops facial recognition rebuke

The Privacy Commissioner found a trial collected individuals’ sensitive information without consent, failed to take reasonable steps to notify individuals that their personal information was being collected.

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