Imprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury told
The 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.
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Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
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Watch: Family speaks as Alan Hall gets $5m for wrongful murder conviction
Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.
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"There’s an increased unsettledness or anxiety", a community group says.
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Home detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.
Tinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthened
The briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.
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Man charged with manslaughter after woman killed in Botany crash
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'Execution-style' killer collapses in dock as victim's children speak of heartbreak
He was pulled off the ground by security guards and sat for the rest of the hearing.
Man jailed for repeated brutal assaults
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‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360k
The offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.
What happens to Lauren Dickason now?
Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.
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'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.
Jury finds mother guilty of murdering three children
Is killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?
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Lawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied
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Lauren Dickason trial: Deliberations moving to third day as jury head home
Is killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?
Yanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guilty
The accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.
‘Are they going to shoot us?’: Police justified in setting dog on fleeing teen
Police were pursuing a car after its driver was seen firing a gun out the window.
Caught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish tourist
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'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and dragged
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Hearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos online
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Is killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?
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Christine Rankin takes employer to court over $100k salary - board claims there was no job offer
The prominent civil servant was allegedly offered a job without the foundation knowing.
Murder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next week
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.