Crime
Elderly mother blasts ‘selfish’ driver who killed nurse
The other driver admitted to killing the 49-year-old when he drove across the centre of the road, deliberately crashing into her car travelling in the opposite direction.
- by Cheryl Goodenough
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‘Unacceptable risk to the people’: Teens arrested in counter terror raids
Seven teenagers alleged to adhere to a “religiously motivated violent extremist ideology” have been arrested in raids that are part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Clare Sibthorpe
‘A beautiful soul’: Another woman killed, man arrested in regional Victoria
Emma Bates, who cared for her elderly Cobram neighbours, has allegedly become another victim of violent crime at the hands of a man.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Premier orders urgent advice on bail law reform after alleged DV murder
Chris Minns has asked a top lawyer for legal advice regarding potential changes to the Bail Act after Molly Ticehurst was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner.
- by Michael McGowan and Jessica McSweeney
Teacher who pleaded guilty to sex with boy expected to be cleared
Gaye Grant admitted to repeated acts of sexual intercourse with the boy and coaching him “about what he would say if her husband caught them together”.
- by Sarah McPhee
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Courts
Don’t let Molly Ticehurst die in vain. I don’t care if we restrict civil liberties
Sometimes the most terrible things provide the opportunity for us to change things for the better.
- by Geoffrey Watson
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Social media
Big victim or big mouth? Time for Australia to put Elon Musk in his place
At its heart, this case is about Australian sovereignty over a company that has a deep aversion to government authority.
- by David Crowe
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The longer the war in Gaza goes on, the less safe Australians feel at home
Months of conflict in the Middle East are being felt in Australia as many people say the country is suffering more racism and religious intolerance.
- by David Crowe
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Chris Minns
Minns launches review after Molly Ticehurst’s death
Just weeks before Ticehurst was found dead in a NSW home, the man accused of her alleged murder was released on bail over a series of allegations of sexual assault against her.
- by Michael McGowan and Perry Duffin
Musk v Albanese: How Sydney stabbing sparked a censorship debate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Elon Musk of choosing “ego and showing violence” over common sense as the X owner argues taking the videos down globally is censorship.
- by Olivia Ireland
Teen accused of stealing Ferrari is first charged under ‘post and boast’ laws
New laws which make bragging on social media about car thefts a crime will be tested in court for the first time after two luxury vehicles were allegedly stolen from Dural.
- by Jessica McSweeney