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Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 3

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 3

Author and CEO Peter Norris joins the show again to recount coming back to Victoria, getting into trouble, and what finally turned his life around.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 2.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 2.

Peter Norris joins the show again to talk about the time his bank robber father decided to take him across the Nullarbor to a new life in Western Australia.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 1.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 1.

His dad was a notorious criminal in the golden age of bank robbery. And it would sweep young Peter Norris into a turbulent and adventurous childhood. He joins the show to tell his story.

King of the castle: Home invasions

King of the castle: Home invasions

As more Melburnians are feeling unsafe in their own homes, and politicians debate castle laws, Andrew Rule looks at the many dangers of fighting back.

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Accused’s girlfriend outlines her ‘clear memory’ in high-profile rape trial

The girlfriend of a high-profile man accused of raping a woman in a Melbourne house has detailed what she remembers of one of the “key issues” in the case.

Michelle Louise Lewis, 53, of Seaforth, outside Manly Local Court on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, where she faced charges of mid-range drink driving and assaulting a police officer in the execution of their duty without actual bodily harm. Picture: Manly Daily

Drunk driver breaks woman’s neck, swings at police

A Sydney woman nearly three times the legal limit has admitted attacking police after her Land Rover hit another car head-on, breaking the other driver’s neck.

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Secret 10-hour police interview with accused childcare predator revealed

The lead sex crimes detective investigating accused pedophile Joshua Brown was given the green light by a court to conduct a marathon interview with the former childcare worker that could lead to further charges, it can be revealed.

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All episodes: Did someone kill Jessica Zrinski?

A vibrant young woman vanishes without a trace. A person of interest released into the community. And an investigation riddled with more questions than answers. WATCH ALL THE EPISODES NOW

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$30m vape haul: Wild ways smugglers tried to fool Aussies

What looked like harmless cargo of everyday household items turned out to be a $30m vape racket — and it’s only one of many major strikes as Australia targets the booming illicit vape trade.

Dear Rachelle

NETWORK SPECIAL. NO NEWS.COM, NO AUS, MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Dear Rachelle 2025 Picture: Adam Yip Copy pics of murdered Bargo woman Rachelle Childs whose burning body was found at Gerroa on Thursday June 8,2001

Aussie cold case podcast stuns the globe

The award-winning Dear Rachelle podcast has hit another major milestone after it was ranked as the top new show on Apple Podcasts for the year. LISTEN NOW

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Dear Rachelle podcast: Listen to new bonus episode now

The prime suspect in Rachelle Childs’ cold case is dead. His family and others are in shock. Innocent people, silenced by fear for decades, are breaking their silence. LISTEN TO THE NEW BONUS EPISODE.

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PodcastDear Rachelle

Secret legal advice we can now share about Australia’s baffling cold case

A lawyer has revealed the explosive reasons that could lead to an inquest into the unsolved murder of Rachelle Childs being re-opened. See why and listen to the podcast.

Kevin Correll wasn’t interested in drinking at a sports bar attached to his Phuket hotel – instead, he preferred to flirt with pole dancers half his age in the middle of the sex district.

Life of a serial sleaze before he died after a drink at the bar

Details have been revealed of a chief suspect in an Australian woman’s murder who would often carouse at the sex district meeting people half his age, until one fateful night.

Cocaine Inc

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Rats reveal surprise finding on cocaine addiction

A study using lab rats and cocaine is helping scientists understand why certain people develop drug use disorders while others do not. And one finding was not what they expected.

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, Jordan Curry, 42, an Australian national from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), pled guilty to participating in a conspiracy to launder money and import cocaine from South America through the United States to Australia. He has been extradited from Greece to Sydney.

Lone Wolf bikie kingpin nabbed in dramatic global sting

Australian Jordan Curry, who worked with conspirators to keep drug prices high and bring cocaine and meth to Sydney and Melbourne, has pleaded guilty after being caught in a global sting.

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‘Powerful drug’ Aussie bikie gangs want nothing to do with

Police are scrambling to remove a drug 100 times more powerful than heroin off our streets after a Melbourne couple died taking what they thought was cocaine.

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What Aussies pay for coke now as drug use hits record high

A surge in supply has supercharged Australia’s cocaine use despite the cost of living crisis. This is what drug users pay and who’s buying it.

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The Mushroom Cook

Shock jocks Kyle and Jackie O will not be prosecuted for contempt after running a live commentary during the Erin Patterson trial and declaring that authorities should “just lock that bitch up”.

The Mushroom Cook

‘Lock that b**ch up’: Legal call on Kyle and Jackie O’s mushroom cook comments

The Office of Public Prosecutions has made a ruling on shock jocks Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O after their controversial on-air commentary during Erin Patterson’s trial.

TOPSHOT - This picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows Erin Patterson arriving in the back of a prison transport vehicle at Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court in Morwell, Australia. An Australian woman murdered her husband's parents and aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, a jury found on July 7 at the climax of a trial watched around the world. Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer -- but ended with three guests dead. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / For any use in Australia and New Zealand, please contact the AFP sales department at sydsales@afp.com or +61 405 149 534.

The Mushroom Cook

The 7 reasons why Erin Patterson wants her murder convictions overturned

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson wants a retrial, claiming there was a “fundamental irregularity” with the jury, along with six “substantial” miscarriages of justice.

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The Mushroom Cook

Erin Patterson officially launches appeal against murder convictions

Mushroom killer Erin Patterson has launched an appeal against her convictions as prosecutors push for her to become the first woman in Victoria to be sentenced to life without parole.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is hosting the launch of Planet Fungi: A PhotographerÃs Foray on Thursday 23 October at Melbourne Gardens. The event will be hosted by co-author and leading Australian fungi expert Dr Tom May, who will guide guests through the extraordinary world of fungi and their vital role in nature. Dr May is also the Botanic Gardens mushroom export used in the Mushroom Cook trial. Picture: David Caird

The Mushroom Cook

Mushroom expert lifts lid on ‘highly unusual’ Patterson trial

The mushroom expert who gave evidence in the high-profile trial of triple murderer Erin Patterson has detailed the “highly unusual” circumstances surrounding the fatal lunch.

Dying Rose

Gary Jubelin speaks to the Dying Rose team after an inquest into the death of Lasonya Dutton.

‘Not good enough’: Top detective’s plea after mum ‘mauled by dogs’

Celebrated homicide detective Gary Jubelin says shocking evidence given at inquest over a mum’s horrific death shows Australia’s cops still have a problem – and families are suffering for it.

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What happened to Lasonya? Death of mum ‘eaten by dogs’ deemed suspicious

The ex-partner of a mother whose decomposed body was found in her family’s backyard had been accused of assaulting her, an inquest has heard.

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‘Appalling and shocking’ racism in police forces, inquiry finds

An almost three-year federal probe has found Indigenous women and children are being murdered at shocking rates, with its harrowing findings finally released.

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Another major accolade for the Tiser’s Dying Rose podcast

The Advertiser’s Walkley Award-winning podcast has taken home another top gong against some of the country’s best audio productions.

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Narcos On The Front Line

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Narcos on the Front Line

Drug lords behind Australia’s meth supply chain arrested

The Sinaloa cartel boss and El Chapo’s son, who play a huge role in the illicit drug trade on our streets, are now in custody.

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AN0M app bust: What’s next after 62 convictions

Criminals using the “secret” AN0M app have been sentenced to three centuries of jail time, with dozens of cases still to hit court. See some of them who’ve been convicted.

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Hells Angels’ cunning move to take Comanchero drug trade

The Hells Angels are preparing to take over Australia’s wholesale international drug trade after the arrest of Comanchero kingpin Hakan Ayik in Turkey. This is what’s afoot.

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EXCLUSIVENarcos on the Front Line

Aussie drug kingpin and bikie broker’s cunning move

An Australian fugitive on the run for a decade in Mexico, who is a key drug broker for bikie gangs, is suspected of taking a dramatic step to avoid capture.

Faith On Trial

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ExclusiveFaith On Trial

Hillsong loses $100k a week amid ATO investigation

The crippling finances have been exposed in new financial documents, with the Christian megachurch losing an eye-watering $5 million in just one year.

Hillsong twist as Brian Houston starts new church

The megachurch is making a major change to its complaints process amid a tax office investigation into whistleblower documents that was examined in Faith on Trial podcast.

ATO probes Hillsong fraud claims

The Christian megachurch is being investigated by the Australian Taxation Office’s private wealth team over leaked financial records.

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Moment I saw myself standing next to a Hillsong paedo

Award-winning journalist Marc Fennell has revealed his mixed — and deeply personal — feelings on the controversial Hillsong, and how he found a photo that he thought never existed.

Predatory

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How I can get your child into my car in less than 60 secs

Scarily, we now live in an era where a new level of stranger danger lurks, writes Madeleine West. See what you can do to protect your child.

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How TV star caught sick pedo on TikTok

After she found out a young girl was being followed on TikTok by a man, Madeleine West discovered something shocking that led her straight to the federal police.

DAILY TELEGRAPH 30TH JANUARY 2024 STRICTLY EMBARGOED FOR MONDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2024 TALK TO D.T PIC DESK Pictured at News Corp in Sydney is Madeleine West the former Neighbours actor that was part of a group of childhood sexual abuse victims who helped to successfully convict their abuser Peter White. Picture: Richard Dobson

ExclusiveNational

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: What Aussie star said to abuser

Former Neighbours star Madeleine West has revealed what she told the “monster” who sexually abused her for years. Read her victim impact statement.

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‘I handed them evidence’: How cops miss abused Aussie kids

Vital clues that could lead to young sexual abuse victims are being overlooked – but an unlikely source could help bring paedophiles to justice. See how.

Mother's Guilt

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One thing Kathleen Folbigg can’t do anymore

In a sneak peek of a TV documentary, Kathleen Folbigg is happy, relaxed and surrounded by love. But, while she enjoys freedom after 20 years behind bars, it’s clear she still has a long way to go.

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Folbigg’s common link with Lindy Chamberlain

Kathleen Folbigg and Lindy Chamberlain have shared a rare connection of murder convictions and acquittals that have captured, reviled and divided the nation.

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Diaries of a ‘depressed mother’

Kathleen Folbigg’s diaries belonged to a ‘grieving, depressed mother’, a chief justice has found, as she was granted an unconditional pardon and released from prison.

MAY 21, 2003 : Craig Folbigg, estranged husband of Kathleen, accused of murdering four of her children between 1989 & 1999 in Newcastle area, talks to media as he leaves Supreme Court, Darlinghurst in Sydney, 21/05/03 after trial jury found her guilty. Pic Craig Greenhill. NSW / Crime / Murder

‘Dismayed, devastated’: Folbigg’s ex-husband upset

Kathleen Folbigg’s ex-husband Craig, who gave evidence against her, was “absolutely dismayed and devastated” that there was a further inquiry, according to his lawyer.

I Catch Killers

“Not all killers are evil”: Chris Blake Pt.2

I Catch Killers

“Not all killers are evil”: Chris Blake Pt.2

Chris Blake shares how the Behavioural Science Unit in New Zealand helps solve crimes, why empathy might just be a detective’s most powerful weapon and why he believes not every killer is evil.

The After Dark Bandits: Doug Morgan Pt.2

I Catch Killers

The After Dark Bandits: Doug Morgan Pt.2

From Doug Morgan’s dramatic arrest and being locked up in Pentridge Prison with some of the heaviest criminals to attempting a prison escape, the After Dark Bandit shares how they evaded police for years, before being sentenced to more than a decade behind bars.

Party girl to prison – inside the Bondi dial-a-dealer bust: Danielle Hogan Pt.1

I Catch Killers

Party girl to prison – inside the Bondi dial-a-dealer bust: Danielle Hogan Pt.1

Danielle Hogan was Sydney’s go-to dial-a-dealer. Danielle joins Gary Jubelin on the I Catch Killers podcast to share how she went from being a private school student to prisoner.

Hunted and killed at School of Happiness: Hugh Dillon Pt.2

I Catch Killers

Hunted and killed at School of Happiness: Hugh Dillon Pt.2

Armed with a crossbow, Ryan Pringle hunted police through pitch-black bushland at the School of Happiness commune.

ExclusiveTrue Crime

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$30m vape haul: Wild ways smugglers tried to fool Aussies

What looked like harmless cargo of everyday household items turned out to be a $30m vape racket — and it’s only one of many major strikes as Australia targets the booming illicit vape trade.

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Westpac exposes how crims lure Aussies into Facebook bank scam

Westpac has revealed how scammers are buying Aussies’ bank accounts through Facebook to hide their criminal activities.

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ExclusiveTrue Crime

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‘How do you put a dollar figure on somebody’s life?’

Two of Australia’s high profile former detectives have slammed the nation’s “unofficial lottery” of cold case rewards, where some attract $1 million while others receive nothing. VOTE NOW

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‘Stealing from the disabled’: Cops’ $50m NDIS fraud raids

Organised crime gangs have allegedly stolen up to $50m from vulnerable Australians through elaborate NDIS fraud schemes, triggering nationwide police raids.

Organised crime detectives have swooped on the brother of tobacco kingpin Kazem “Kaz” Hamad after a massive $8 million outlaw tobacco sector money-laundering inquiry.

Tobacco kingpin Kaz’s brother arrested

Detectives have arrested Kaz Hamad’s brother Maytham Hamad as part of an investigation into the alleged funnelling of vast sums of money to the Middle East.

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Man charged with murdering dad, son at toddler’s party faces court

A man who allegedly stabbed a father and son to death at a birthday party for a one-year-old child in Clyde North is withdrawing from drugs, a court has heard.

NETWORK SPECIAL. NO NEWS.COM, NO AUS, MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Dear Rachelle 2025 Picture: Adam Yip Copy pics of murdered Bargo woman Rachelle Childs whose burning body was found at Gerroa on Thursday June 8,2001

Aussie cold case podcast stuns the globe

The award-winning Dear Rachelle podcast has hit another major milestone after it was ranked as the top new show on Apple Podcasts for the year. LISTEN NOW

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New lead on Jessica’s cold case; How she was fleeced of $10k

Police are looking into fresh evidence about Jessica Zrinski’s final moments before she vanished, as we reveal how she was fleeced of $10,000 by a friend.

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WATCH: Grim clue in search for missing woman

An expert has revealed a clue to where suspected murder victim Jessica Zrinski was likely dumped or left to die in the 15,000 hectare expanse of a cold, lonely forest. SEE THE VIDEO

‘She’s all alone’: Why we’ll pay $100,000 to find Jessica

‘She’s all alone’: Why we’ll pay $100,000 to find Jessica

Relatives of Jessica Zrinski are so desperate to find the cold case victim they are willing to pay $100,000 for a fresh search for her body.

‘There may be something in that car he doesn’t want the police to find’

‘There may be something in that car he doesn’t want the police to find’

Jessica Zrinski vanished after getting into a blue Holden with a mystery man. Now a new witness, who believes he saw the driver on the night she disappeared, has come forward with bombshell revelations. SEE THE VIDEO

NETWORK SPECIAL. NO AUS, NO NEWS.COM PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Jessica Zrinski, aged 30, was reported missing to police on Friday 3 December 2022, after she was last seen in the Bossley Park area about 10pm on Friday 25 November 2022. Police and family members hold grave concerns for her welfare due to a number of health-related matters. Jessica seen here in a music video.

‘People took advantage of her’: Who is missing woman Jessica Zrinski?

From a loving family, Jessica Zrinski’s childhood was filled with laughter, dancing and music. But before she vanished, there were signs she was in danger. SEE THE VIDEO

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Bikies’ new move with offshore crime kingpins

New detail has emerged of how bikies are working with kingpin Kazem Hamad, as an anti-bikie cop told gangs to “go and do their dress ups elsewhere”.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 2.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 2.

Peter Norris joins the show again to talk about the time his bank robber father decided to take him across the Nullarbor to a new life in Western Australia.

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‘Bitten on face, hair torn out’: NDIS provider fined record $2.5m

A landmark Federal Court ruling has handed down an unprecedented $2.5m fine to an NDIS provider that failed to protect residents from savage physical attacks.

The Mushroom Cook

Shock jocks Kyle and Jackie O will not be prosecuted for contempt after running a live commentary during the Erin Patterson trial and declaring that authorities should “just lock that bitch up”.

‘Lock that b**ch up’: Legal call on Kyle and Jackie O’s mushroom cook comments

The Office of Public Prosecutions has made a ruling on shock jocks Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O after their controversial on-air commentary during Erin Patterson’s trial.

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Adult time for worst kid crime: Life in jail for teens in violent youth crackdown

Offenders aged 14 and over will face up to 25 years’ jail and could be hit with life sentences as part of the Allan government’s overhaul of the justice system to tackle violent youths terrorising Melbourne.

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Police and emergency services attended the scene near Allen Street at Dandenong Creek in Dandenong where a woman and child have been swept into a waterway and died. Picture: Jason Edwards

Family’s heartache as mum, son drown in Dandenong Creek tragedy

Grief-stricken relatives are mourning the deaths of a six-year-old boy and his mother. The mum, who jumped in to try and save her son, was remembered as a caring and kind person who had a “truly remarkable” love for her family.

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US country music star Drew Baldridge shared footage of a frightening incidentat a McDonald’s in which a female staffer was allegedly abused and spat at. ,

Country star’s disgust after CBD Macca’s worker spat on over wrong order

Singer Drew Baldridge has praised witnesses who stood up for a female McDonald’s staffer after she was spat on by a disgruntled customer who received the wrong order.

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‘Dose of data poison’: Free AI tool to protect kids pictures online

Parents and teenagers will soon have access to a new tool that makes photos impossible to manipulate for child exploitation material and fake pornography. See how it works.

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Behind the Scenes

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Shock move for Maddie McCann suspect

The prime suspect in the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann has had a major win after a court ruling, despite his earlier threats.

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‘We must have justice’: Parents’ fury over Laos poisoning probe

Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones’ parents have issued a heartbreaking plea for closure, while Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has added her call for justice and action to stop the threat.

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‘How I went blind after being poisoned by a free drink’

One of the victims of a mass methanol poisoning in Laos – which killed two Australian teens – has issued a warning to other travellers after he went blind from having a “free drink” at a bar.

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Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 1.

Peter Norris: Son of a gun. Part 1.

His dad was a notorious criminal in the golden age of bank robbery. And it would sweep young Peter Norris into a turbulent and adventurous childhood. He joins the show to tell his story.

ExclusiveTrue Crime

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‘Bikies, kids for hire’: Kingpins costing Aussies $224m a day

Crime bosses profiting from illegal drugs, dodgy cigarettes, NDIS fraud and cyber crime are costing Australians $82.3 billion a year, as experts warn organised gangs are recruiting children. WATCH THE VIDEO

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - OCTOBER 18, 2024: A generic photo of the new Telstra Shop in Queen St Mall. Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

‘Without notice’: Telstra cracks down on abusive customers

Telstra customers accused of “unacceptable” behaviour face instant disconnection as the telco giant rolls out a strict anti-abuse policy. Have your say, take our poll.

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Northern Territory

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‘House of horrors’: Sadistic dog killer’s home finally sold

A rural property where a sadistic dog killer carried out horrendous acts of torture and bestiality has sold after sitting on the market for more than a year.

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New twist in Janine Balding killer’s DNA test bid

Supreme Court judge warns of “cloud hanging” over Janine Balding murder case as convicted killer Stephen Jamieson has made another DNA request of the court.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 26, 2023: Jed Bell, charged with death by dangerous driving over a crash at Paracombe in which a passenger in his car was killed. He is pictured at Adelaide Magistrates Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire

Drunk killer driver blames the sun, road, tree … not just the booze

He was at least double the limit – but this driver has blamed everything else around him for the death of his best mate in a crash.

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Top cop’s one NZ-style move to fix Melbourne

Victoria’s top cop has revealed police know exactly the young offenders fuelling the youth crime crisis, and has offered a solution.

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