7 h. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

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13 h. ago A pilot’s account of his wife’s death – and what police think happened

Court documents detail events on the night Frances Crawford died, based on police interviews, phone messages, and tracking data from her husband’s Garmin device.

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14 h. ago Tom Sherry keen to capitalise again on opportunity in The Coast

Irish jockey Tom Sherry is pleased to be back aboard in-form galloper Depth Of Character as he chases another victory in The Coast.

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15 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: ‘She ate the same as us,’ daughter of accused says of mushroom meal leftovers

A video recording of evidence from Erin Patterson’s daughter was played to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

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15 h. ago The Murdochs wanted secrecy. The media want the world to watch

The Murdoch legal feud has moved to a higher court but has remained a ghost case with barely any official recognition of proceedings.

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19 h. ago ‘ZZ Top came on looking like ZZ top, which is a culturally beautiful thing to witness’

In a gig at Margaret Court Arena, If there is one lesson to be learned from the iconic band it is that while rock and roll may age, it never grows up.

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21 h. ago Rapid deportation of migrants to Libya would violate court order, US judge rules

The court issued a new order restricting their removal following reports the Trump administration could deport people as soon as this week – despite previous US condemnation of Libya’s harsh treatment of detainees.

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23 h. ago Builder takes council to court for $28m over North Sydney pool debacle

Amid debate over costly council pool redevelopments, North Sydney Council faces a fresh legal dispute over the redevelopment of its harbourside Olympic pool.

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26 h. ago Julie knew something was wrong. Finally, with a hand over her face, Sarah told her

After testifying at a rape trial, Sarah Rosenberg, supported by her lawyer mum Julie, has founded an online resource for victims of sexual violence.

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37 h. ago Gangland lawyer’s court victory after licence suspension quashed

A judge has found there was only a flimsy basis for the suspension of Sarah Tricarico, whose clients include Tony Mokbel.

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37 h. ago Bassendean mum accused of starting $300,000 house fire while trying to light drugs

The court was told a man received burns to 30 per cent of his body after a “homemade candle” was dropped on him in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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49 h. ago They came from left and right. Albanese defeated them all. Now, for the championship bout

Labor’s enormous win is an exciting political spectacle, but not the victory that matters most.

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62 h. ago ‘Fat dumb blonde’ comments lead to serial pest’s suspension from council

Colourful councillor Andrew Thaler has been suspended from Snowy Monaro council for unethical, intimidatory, abusive, harassing and discriminatory behaviour.

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63 h. ago Mam’s comeback confirmed. What will it mean for the Broncos?

Ezra Mam’s drug-driving suspension is over, and his return to rugby league confirmed. What will this mean for 2025 and beyond for the Broncos?

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68 h. ago As war again rages in Europe, VE Day reminds us all what’s at stake

Eighty years on, the story of Australia’s Stanley Bruce, Winston Churchill and Victory in Europe Day remains strikingly relevant.

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3 d. ago Bulldogs forward challenges charge to keep Origin hopes alive

Canterbury Jacob Preston was in the mix to make his NSW Origin debut. An untimely suspension could change all that.

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3 d. ago Erin Patterson told online friends she was ‘hiding powdered mushrooms in everything’, court hears: Trial day five, as it happened

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

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3 d. ago Erin Patterson told online friends her estranged husband was controlling and coercive, court told

The alleged mushroom cook killer also asked how to make beef Wellington in the weeks before the deadly lunch, members of a true crime chat group told the court on Monday.

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3 d. ago Murder charge against man accused of killing gangland lawyer dropped

Vincenzo Crupi has left court a free man after a prosecution in which he was accused of murdering Joseph “Pino” Acquaro in Brunswick in 2016 was abandoned.

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3 d. ago Jury shown confronting footage of WA Police officer being run over in manslaughter trial

The man allegedly behind the wheel of a car that struck and killed WA Police officer Anthony Woods has gone on trial in the Supreme Court of WA.

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