8 h. ago Tony Mokbel walks free from custody for first time in 18 years

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.

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8 h. ago Drug kingpin to fugitive to free man: Mokbel walks after 18 years behind bars

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject to a curfew after three Court of Appeal judges released him on bail.

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8 h. ago ‘You cannot annex another country’: Danish PM makes direct appeal to US after Rubio meeting

Mette Frederiksen was addressing the media in Greenland with the territory’s incoming leader when she suddenly switched to speaking in English.

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27 h. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

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34 h. ago Cattle farmers would rather cop Trump’s tariffs than diseases from American beef

Farmers have reacted defiantly as US President Donald Trump singled out Australia’s beef in his trade crackdown as Albanese and Dutton say they would never compromise biosecurity.

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51 h. ago As it happened: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Read all the headlines from day six of the 2025 federal election campaign on Wednesday, April 2.

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52 h. ago Victoria's top cop confirms he won't apply for permanent role

After filling in the role of top cop for the last month, Victoria's acting police chief commissioner Rick Nugent said he now knew he would struggle to meet the high demands of the job long-term.

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52 h. ago Prosecutors to appeal against Taser cop’s ‘inadequate’ sentence

Clare Nowland’s children have welcomed the decision, saying the police officer responsible for killing their 95-year-old mother has not been punished “at all”.

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52 h. ago WiseTech a case of ‘issues in the bedroom migrating to the boardroom’: ASIC

The corporate cop says it will take an interest if alleged misbehaviour starts to impact good governance in the boardroom.

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54 h. ago ‘Horrible, nasty, disgusting’: Pier attacker spared jail, conviction as victim struggles

A woman who took part in an “appalling” gang attack on an autistic teen at a Victorian beach successfully had her sentence overturned and has been spared jail. 

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55 h. ago Harry McKay misses Blues training; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

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55 h. ago McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

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57 h. ago I always loved Little Women’s Jo March. Years later, I understood why

An autism diagnosis made it clear why the feisty, unconventional young writer held such appeal.

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60 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.

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62 h. ago Victoria’s acting top cop says he won’t apply for permanent role

Victoria’s Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent says he will not apply for the ongoing position.

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63 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Chalmers accuses ‘DOGEy Dutton’ of copying Trump; 10 per cent tariff warning issued to Australian agricultural businesses

Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.

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64 h. ago US prosecutors to seek death sentence for accused killer Luigi Mangione

US prosecutors to seek death sentence for Luigi Mangione, accused killer of healthcare boss.

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66 h. ago Trump administration seeks death penalty for alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi ordered federal prosecutors to seek the 26-year-old’s execution if convicted, saying it was part of Donald Trump’s agenda “to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again”.

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3 d. ago Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

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3 d. ago ‘A monstrous act’: Andre Rebelo given life sentence over murder of his mum

The 29-year-old was sentenced on Tuesday in the Supreme Court of WA to a minimum of 25 years for the premeditated killing of his mum.

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