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'I'll never forgive': survivor, as boys' killer jailed

A large sentence discount has been awarded to a man behind the deaths of two young brothers, found in a crumpled car still dressed in their school uniforms.

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Man Jailed For Death Threats To Brittany Higgins, Husband & Pet Dog: ‘Awful Human’

The 51-year-old had an extensive history of sending hateful, homophobic, racist and misogynist messages online.

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'Awful human being' jailed for Brittany Higgins threats

A man who made death threats towards Brittany Higgins, her husband and their dog was "more than just another idiot online", a judge has said.

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Parents relive anguish of siblings' street-race deaths

The driver behind the wheel of a speeding car that slammed into a tree, killing two young boys, enjoyed racing and showing off, a court has been told.

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Sydney Man With ‘Sexomnia’ Found Not Guilty Of Rape: ‘No Laws About That Exist’

The judge recognised what happened to the woman was “awful” but noted “it doesn't mean it was a criminal offence".

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Man with 'sexsomnia' cleared of rape after jury warning

Jurors have found a man diagnosed with "sexsomnia" not guilty of raping a woman in his sleep after being warned against debating possible sex crime laws.

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Jury to weigh man's 'sexsomnia' claim in rape trial

A man accused of raping a woman after a night out says he suffers from a condition called "sexsomnia" and was not awake at the time of the alleged assault.

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Rugby player avoids jail over sex with 14yo girl

A once promising young rugby player who had sex with a 14-year-old girl has avoided being jailed following a surprise intervention by one of his lawyers.

AAP

Judge gives the media a serve over criticism of rape prosecutions

Judge John Pickering defends NSW DPP Sally Dowling and fomer ACT DPP Shane Drumgold against sustained attacks. Plus: what Gina Rinehart wants for Christmas

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Street Artist Anthony Lister Identified As The Man Not Guilty Of Two Counts Of Rape

Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order protecting Lister's identification following a joint application from media outlets The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and The Guardian Australia.

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Prominent Sydney artist Anthony Lister revealed as man found not guilty of two counts of rape

Identity of high-profile man can be revealed after court orders were revoked following a six-week trial that concluded in October

The Guardian - AU

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

A man who pretended to rob a Sydney jewellers in an alleged plot to defraud $2.8 million from the shop's insurer will spend at least a year more behind bars.

AAP

Serial rapist should have been jailed for longer: judge

A high-risk, serial rapist released and then swiftly thrown back behind bars for explicit online searches has little chance of rehabilitation, a judge says.

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Ex-TV star's 'tendency' to spit at woman seals DV case

Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.

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Disgraced TV star appeals domestic violence conviction

Lawyers for former TV host Andrew O'Keefe have taken aim at the credibility of a woman he was found guilty of assaulting, in a bid to overturn his conviction.

AAP

Man behind Brittany Higgins death threats now 'stable'

A man who sent death threats to Brittany Higgins and her partner is being treated for his mental health conditions as he faces possible full-time imprisonment.

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‘Bikini dope dealer’ sentenced to four-year stretch

A Sydney woman convicted of dealing drugs has been urged to study so she can help addicts upon release from prison.

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Dealer who took bikini pics with drugs to be jailed

A woman who photographed her drug dealing activities out of Sydney's east says she wants to work as a case worker for addicts after her release from jail.

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MP to face one trial in Sydney on sex assault claims

Recently returned MP Gareth Ward will face one trial in Sydney over two alleged incidents after a judge prevented another trial being held in Nowra.

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Accountant's 'misguided' loyalty to client

A senior tax accountant has been sentenced to a two-year intensive corrections order for lying to the Australian Taxation Office about a client.

AAP

Ex-Berejiklian staffer avoids jail time

A former staffer for ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has avoided jail time for historical sexual abuse committed while babysitting as a teenager.

The Independent UK

World’s oldest Humboldt penguin celebrates 32nd birthday with watermelon cake

Rosie was joined by her children Twinnie, Webster and Flip Flop to mark the occasion

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