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CCTV, taxi scoured for hit-run clues

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:12:24 GMT

POLICE are examining a taxi and will view CCTV footage for clues after the death of a young man following a suspected hit-and-run accident.

Church not paying compensation for abuse

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:30:48 GMT

SEX abuse victims of priests in NSW may receive vastly higher compensation payments under a Greens proposal to let victims sue the Catholic Church directly.

Two found not guilty of murdering truckie

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:47:02 GMT

TWO men have been found not guilty of the murder of a truck driver killed by a stray bullet from a western Sydney gunfight, but one has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Police defend Baden-Clay investigation

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:21:16 GMT

QUEENSLAND'S police commissioner has defended detectives investigating the murder of a Brisbane woman, saying it's important they are thorough.

Woman robbed after Facebook posting of cash

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:10:12 GMT

A WOMAN has been robbed after her daughter posted pictures of a large amount of cash on Facebook.

FWA president wants name change

Mon, 28 May 2012 02:42:53 GMT

THE president of Fair Work Australia says there is no evidence a senior member of the organisation engaged in misconduct over an investigation of the Health Services Union.

Lib MP takes dig at overseas-born pollies

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:41:54 GMT

LIBERAL MP suggests Australian-born citizens get priority to become senators - apparently forgetting her own leader was born overseas.

Police escort brawling footballers from field

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:37:35 GMT

AN under-17s football match had to be called off because of a brawl which left two teenagers needing hospital treatment.

ACTU backs Gillard but queries judgment

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:20:37 GMT

PM still has the support of the unions despite concerns about the government's judgment in allowing Gina Rinehart to import workers.

Milat's nephew executed a 'thrill kill'

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:15:52 GMT

THE murder of a teenager in the Belanglo State Forest by two young men was an "adrenalin rush and a thrill kill", court told

Reality rates for the Nine Network

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:01:00 GMT

CHANNEL 9 appears to have the drop on its rivals when it comes to reality shows, with The Block easily winning Sunday's ratings.

Man to fight Tumma balcony death charge

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:51:09 GMT

MAN accused of murdering Tumma Cousins will "vigorously defend" charges as police say they are chasing another suspect.

Police seek info about bones in SA forest

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:46:20 GMT

POLICE want to know if anyone has stumbled across bones in Mount Crawford Forest north of Adelaide.

Underwater midget sub tomb opened to divers

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:01:27 GMT

THE underwater tomb of Japanese submariners who crept into Sydney Harbour 70 years ago will be opened to divers.

Fitzgibbon must go, says opposition

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:25:57 GMT

THE opposition is demanding the head of chief government whip Joel Fitzgibbon amid renewed Labor leadership tensions.

Naked man found eating face

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:38:30 GMT

A MAN has been shot dead by US police, and another man is fighting for his life after his face was half eaten by a naked man.

ADFA cadet 'assaulted female colleague'

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:04:21 GMT

DEFENCE cadet will face court tomorrow after allegedly entering a woman's room and committing "acts of indecency upon her".

Missing Malaysian man found in Sydney

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:19:43 GMT

AN elderly Malaysian tourist who went missing in Sydney's north shore has been found.

Manufacturing workers unhealthy - report

Sun, 27 May 2012 15:48:29 GMT

THE stereotype of the stressed-out desk-bound white collar worker may need to be replaced by the unhealthy manufacturing worker.

Man hit in head with bottle

Sun, 27 May 2012 15:12:15 GMT

A MAN was allegedly hit in the head with a bottle last night and rushed inside a fast food restaurant to escape his attacker.

1.3m have undiagnosed kidney disease

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:26:02 GMT

ABOUT 1.3 million Australian adults are unaware they are living with kidney disease, according to a peak health body.

Australia seeks fresh Syria sanctions

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:00:59 GMT

AUSTRALIA'S ambassador to the UN ordered to begin canvassing increased sanctions against the Syrian regime.

Missing boy found at shopping centre

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A 10-year-old boy who went missing from his home on the NSW Central Coast has been found at a local shopping centre.

Man, 19, charged over Sydney shooting

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:30:47 GMT

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a home in Sydney's southwest was peppered with bullets.

Fears grow for missing 10-year-old

Sun, 27 May 2012 09:00:46 GMT

POLICE hold fears for a 10-year-old boy who has gone missing on the NSW Central Coast.