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NEWSPremiumDr who exposed Erin Patterson shuts doors

The doctor who helped expose convicted mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has broken his silence over the reason why he chose to close down his rural practice.

Phoebe Griffiths

The chaotic scenes of a motorcycle colliding with two police horses was caught on body-worn cameras. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

CrimePremiumMotorcyclist charged after two police horses injured

A motorcyclist has been accused of accelerating into two police horses on the Gold Coast, with police releasing footage of the incident.

Laine Clark

Retirees Sue and Gary Sheehan say former financial advisor Anthony Torre "totally groomed us". (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumFinancial advisor leaves 'groomed' retirees destitute

A retired couple who fell victim to a financial advisor convicted of stealing more than $1 million from clients say they were "groomed" and "ripped off".

Aaron Bunch

Anthony Torre, 57, was operating a financial advisory business in Subiaco and living in Mosman Park when he helped himself to $1.03m from eight customers’ hard-earned superannuation funds.

Courts & JusticePremiumDodgy Subiaco financial adviser wiped out retirement dreams

Elderly victims of a western suburbs fraudster have revealed heartbreaking details of how he destroyed their retirement, forcing them to rely on welfare.

Rebecca Le May

A disability care provider has been fined for breaching care standards and reporting obligations. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumDisability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

Ethan James

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COURTPremiumMan accused of sex act in Oxford St club

A Sydney man is accused of sexually assaulting a man inside an Oxford St nightclub but claims any touching was consensual, a court has been told.

Steve Zemek

A helicopter crash investigation may hear more evidence about drug-taking among pilots. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumPotential drugs claim delays helicopter collision probe

A second round of coronial hearings into one of Australia's worst air disasters has been delayed for more than five months after a new witness came forward.

Rex Martinich

Anthony George has quit as headmaster of The King's School after reaching a secret settlement. (Sitth Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumPrivate school headmaster steps down after secret deal

The headmaster of a private school that wanted him gone after a reported allegation he hit a boy will step aside having reached a confidential settlement.

Miklos Bolza

Albany police have charged a man with unlawful assault occasioning bodily harm after he allegedly headbutted an 82-year-old priest.

Church assaultPremiumMan charged with assaulting parishioner in Albany church

A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly assaulted an elderly parishioner in a York Street church after a service on Saturday.

Jacki Elezovich

Dingoes had been "in contact" with the body of a woman found on a tourist beach, police said. (Simon Renilson/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremium'Horrific': pack of dingoes found near woman's body

A woman's body has been found on an island with markings that indicate she was "interfered with" by dingoes but police will not speculate on her cause of death.

Laine Clark

The 18-year-old Jindalee man has been charged with one count of wounding, attempted stealing, possessing a prohibited drug, and  possessing drug paraphernalia. 

CrimePremiumDetectives investigating after man struck with metal object

A man has serious head injuries after he was allegedly struck several times on the head with a metal object in Perth’s north on Sunday. 

Claire Sadler

The death of ‘devoted father’ and ‘good mate’ Tim Picton is being felt deeply in WA’s political and business circles, three weeks after he fell victim to an alleged coward’s punch attack in Northbridge.

State PoliticsVideoPremiumMark McGowan leads tributes for ‘good mate’ Tim Picton

The death of ‘devoted father’ and ‘good mate’ Tim Picton is being felt deeply in WA’s political and business circles, three weeks after he fell victim to an alleged coward’s punch attack in Northbridge.

Jessica Page

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NEWSPremiumHuge update after 16yo fatally shot

There’s been a major update after teenage boy Ater Good was fatally shot in an alleged drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s inner-north.

Clareese Packer

Businessman Graeme Elphinstone has been fined $12,000 but spared a conviction. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumBusinessman fined for Aboriginal relic interference

A businessman's interference with Aboriginal relics during land clearing didn't involve damage but he should have known of their presence, a court was told.

Ethan James

Three long-arm fireams were stolen on Sunday.

CRIMECommentsSerious gun theft in WA puts community on high alert

The Albany community has been urged to stay vigilant as detectives investigate the theft of three firearms from a Mira Mar residence on Sunday. 

Amy Towers

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newsPremiumL-plater allegedly caught at 226km/h in luxury car

Police have allegedly caught a learner driver travelling 226 km/h in a luxury Audi on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway with an allegedly disqualified passenger.

Phoebe Griffiths

Tim Picton has died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted outside a nightclub on December 27. (HANDOUT/Sent by Picton family)

CrimePremium'Deeply sad day': leaders mourn Labor figure's death

Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.

Aaron Bunch and Sam McKeith

Ater Good, 16, was gunned down at Fitzroy in Melbourne's inner north on January 3. (AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMurder charges for trio over street shooting of teen

A third man has been charged with murder over the alleged drive-by shooting of a teen, with police only revealing all three charges after his airport arrest.

Nick Wilson

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COURTSPremiumNeo-Nazi’s no-show at court

A prominent Australian neo-Nazi has failed to appear in court a day after his movement claims to have “fully disbanded”.

Liam Beatty

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UPDATEDPremiumBackpacker dead, 12 dingoes surround body

A young tourist has died in mysterious circumstances on a popular Queensland island, as witnesses reported her body was surrounded by multiple dingoes.

Alexandra Feiam and Emma Kirk

A man has been charged by police for allegedly planting pipe-bombs in Belconnen, ACT.

COURTPremiumHuge update in suburban pipe bomb mystery

A 41-year-old is accused of building the explosive from a mix of allegedly stolen and purchased Bunnings parts.

Ria Pandey

Senior nurse Sarah Rebecca Nolan stole a patient’s ADHD medication while she worked at Modbury Hospital in Adelaide. NewsWire / Dean Martin

NEWSPremium‘Troubling’ detail after nurse stole ADHD pills

Details of the lengths a nurse went to as she attempted ‘cover up’ the theft of pills from a patient have been revealed.

Clareese Packer

Damien Paul O'Brien has faced court after being charged over detonated pipe bombs found in Canberra. (HANDOUT/AFP/ACT Policing)

CrimePremiumMan accused of making pipe bombs to remain behind bars

A 41-year-old man has faced court for the first time after he allegedly made several pipe bombs found strewn along suburban footpaths in the nation's capital.

Grace Crivellaro

US soldiers in Alaska are preparing for a possible deployment to ?Minnesota. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumPentagon readies troops for Minnesota deployment

US soldiers in Alaska are on standby to be deployed to the mid-western state of Minnesota, amid rising tensions after an ICE agent killed a woman.

Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart