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Rebekah Cavanagh is a court reporter for the Herald Sun. She has more than 13 years experience in journalism, mostly covering crime.

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A legal stoush between federal MP Monique Ryan and political staffer Sally Rugg will continue to be mediated after a “robust” discussion on Thursday. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Luis Ascui

Teal MP and ex chief of staff settle bitter dispute

The legal stoush between Kooyong MP Monique Ryan and her former chief of staff Sally Rugg has come to an end with an in-principle settlement.

Police & Courts

Wantirna College teacher Azar Rahmatzadeh is charged over an inappropriate relationship with a student, Picture: Supplied

Teacher blames loneliness for sex with student

A Wantirna College teacher says she plied her young student with booze and had sex with him because she was lonely during Covid lockdowns.

Police & Courts

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Alleged terrorist Neil Prakash treated for mental health issues

The alleged Islamic State terrorist is being treated for mental health issues behind bars as he faces multiple terrorism charges that could see him spend life in prison.

Victoria

Victoria to raise age of criminality to 12

Andrews government ministers have agreed to raise the age of criminal responsibility ahead of a meeting with Attorneys-General across Australia.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA-NewsWire Photos, MARCH 03, 2023. Federal Court. Sally Rugg (blue jacket) heads into court ahead of the continuing case of unfair work hours against her former employer Federal MP Monique Ryan. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Monique Ryan’s former chief of staff turns on Albanese

Sally Rugg’s explosive unfair dismissal case against her Teal MP boss has shifted its focus onto the Prime Minister.

Police & Courts

Instagram model Natalie Turnour has been charged with dealing in proceeds of crime. Picture: Instagram ,

Melbourne Instagram model and partner charged with fraud

A Middle Park bikini model and her high-flying businessman fiancee could face jail over an alleged $2.7m money laundering fraud.

Police & Courts

Luke Hollingsworth, from Horsham, is serving a minimum 11-year jail term for recklessly causing injury to his baby daughter in June 2016. HIs sentence was increased after he threatened a police officer in a court outburst. Facebook(I.d by reporter Rebekah Cavanagh)

Deadbeat dad threatens cop, calls judge an ‘old rat’ in court

A Horsham dad told a cop he would come for him in a wild court outburst after being jailed over a horrific assault on his newborn.

Police & Courts

WFL Footy: Doncaster v Wantirna SthDylan Dipierdomenico is congratulated by his father Robert Dipierdomenico.

Dipper’s son to fight claims of ripping off golf company

The son of AFL legend Robert DiPierdomenico will fight claims that he rorted $115,000 from a Nunawading golf company.

VideoPolice & Courts

Notorious crime family special. George Marrogi

Shock footage reveals Marrogi in chase before brutal murder

Never-before-seen footage has revealed underworld boss George Marrogi in a terrifying chase to shoot his victim, Kadir Ors, in a Melbourne carpark.

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Barrister in a wig and gown. law courts legal. File stock images. Picture: ThinkStock / Getty Images

More judges, magistrates disciplined over bad behaviour

Stealing booze, rudeness and bullying are just some of the complaints made against Victoria’s judges and magistrates amid rising accusations of bad behaviour.

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