1 hour ago WA mum calls for harsh penalties for Indigenous teen's three murderers

Mechelle Turvey is calling for the men who murdered her son to be dealt harsh penalties when they're sentenced.

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1 hour ago WA corruption watchdog probes Floreat double murderer's gun purchases

WA's corruption watchdog is investigating how the Floreat double murderer was allowed to legally own more than a dozen guns.

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2 h. ago Accused MCG gunman was ‘living like a gangster’ before footy security fail

Omar Salma had an earlier run-in with a security guard at the sporting mecca two weeks before allegedly bringing a gun to the Collingwood-Carlton clash.

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3 h. ago Victim’s family shed tears as teen found guilty of murdering doctor

Ashley Gordon, 33, was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old he disturbed stealing shoes, jewellery and electronics from his Doncaster home.

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4 h. ago Family of slain mum seek urgent entry to Australia to care for her sons

Government help is being sought to expedite the entry of the Ipswich boys’ grandmother and uncle after their mother was allegedly murdered.

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5 h. ago Jury edging closer to beginning deliberations in mushroom murder trial

The jury in the mushroom murder trial is edging closer to deliberations but the judge still needs to finish his final instructions.

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6 h. ago Teen home invader found guilty of murdering Melbourne doctor

Ashley Gordon, 33, was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old he disturbed stealing shoes, jewellery and electronics from his Doncaster home.

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6 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 37: Justice Christopher Beale continues judge’s charge; tells jury they are ‘not required to accept expert opinions’

The trial of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three people with a poisonous mushroom meal, is in its final stage. Follow day two of the judge’s instructions to the jury.

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7 h. ago Corruption watchdog to probe why Floreat murderer was given gun licence

The Corruption and Crime Commission report said the Internal Affairs investigation was reasonable, as were the findings against the officers.

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16 h. ago Why this St Kilda star’s next move could have huge consequences this off

The Saints are making their approaches to rival stars while also waiting on their own in-demand gun – Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera – to decide on his future.

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30 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 36: Judge tells jury not to let feelings of prejudice or sympathy impact decision

The trial of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three people with a poisonous mushroom meal, is in its final stage as Justice Christopher Beale is directing the jury. Follow his instructions here.

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35 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Mushroom lunch court hearings near end as judge begins final instructions

The trial of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three people with a poisonous mushroom meal, enters its final stage today as Justice Christopher Beale begins his charge to the jury. Follow his instructions here.

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35 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Mushroom lunch court hearings near end as judge instructs the jury

The trial of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three people with a poisonous mushroom meal, enters its final stage today as Justice Christopher Beale begins his charge to the jury. Follow his instructions here.

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35 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Judge tells jurors they must not let feelings of prejudice or sympathy impact decision

The trial of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three people with a poisonous mushroom meal, is in its final stage as Justice Christopher Beale is directing the jury. Follow his instructions here.

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35 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Judge tells jury not to let feelings of prejudice or sympathy impact decision

The trial of Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three people with a poisonous mushroom meal, is in its final stage as Justice Christopher Beale is directing the jury. Follow his instructions here.

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50 h. ago Ballarat Grammar strapping scandal probe extended to second house

The prestigious private school has told parents new information will see an internal probe into a “strapping” abuse scandal extended to staff responses to student abuse and another of its boarding houses.

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52 h. ago Freed immigration detainee charged with murder over Age photographer’s death

A former immigration detainee has been charged with murder over the alleged fatal assault of former Age photographer Dominic O’Brien.

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52 h. ago Freed immigration detainee charged with murder over former Age photographer’s death

A former immigration detainee has been charged with murder over the alleged fatal assault of former Age photographer Dominic O’Brien.

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65 h. ago Rise in teachers suspended for virtual grooming as online learning booms

More than half the teachers currently suspended by Victoria’s teaching watchdog are facing allegations of online “grooming behaviour” as shifts in learning lead to a huge increase in contact outside the classroom.

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3 d. ago Plea for information after suspected murder of Melbourne woman

Friends of a Noble Park woman believed to have been murdered are pleading for anyone with information to come forward.

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