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Cyclist's 'Weapon' Post Draws Rebuke From Victims Advocate
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Cyclist's 'Weapon' Post Draws Rebuke From Victims Advocate

South Australia's Victims' Rights Commissioner has condemned a social media post by former cyclist Rohan Dennis describing a car as an 'absolute weapon', saying it shows disrespect to his late wife Melissa Hoskins and her grieving family.

School on Trial Over Alleged Five-Hour Bullying Attack
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School on Trial Over Alleged Five-Hour Bullying Attack

A 13-year-old student at Kingsgrove North High in Sydney's south-west endured a five-hour bullying ordeal that was filmed and shared. Three teenagers are now facing criminal charges.

Perth podcaster admits murdering girlfriend in stabbing death
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Perth podcaster admits murdering girlfriend in stabbing death

A 32-year-old conspiracy theorist podcaster has admitted to murdering his girlfriend in a Perth stabbing. Tobias Marcus Nuttall pleaded guilty to the death of Alisha Lauren Hendren-Krippner, 30, on 20 August at their Bassendean home.

Young deputy CEO charged with fraud at WA regional shire
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Young deputy CEO charged with fraud at WA regional shire

A 27-year-old deputy CEO at the Shire of Coorow in WA's Mid West has been charged with fraud, corruption, and theft. Police allege he misused expense accounts, sold ordered products for personal gain, and stole $3,000 worth of items after leaving his position.

Mental health diagnosis revealed in Logan double murder case
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Mental health diagnosis revealed in Logan double murder case

A man charged with the deaths of his partner and infant daughter in Logan has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, his defence lawyer revealed in court. The tragic deaths shattered a quiet community south of Brisbane.