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Teen who fatally stabbed stepdad was 'scared for his life', court hears
The defence argued the 18-year-old, who was 16 at the time, was "panicked and scared" when he showed his stepfather a knife in his pocket to get him to "back off".
Jury finds ex-NRL player not guilty of sexually touching young girl
A former Illawarra schoolteacher and footballer has been acquitted of sexually touching a child.
LIVE: Bombers, Tigers ready for marquee game in 'Dreamtime at the G'
We are set for one of the highlights of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, as Essendon plays Richmond in 'Dreamtime at the G'. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Family rescued from floods horrified at what was in the water
As this family evacuated their Clybucca home on the NSW Mid North Coast they said it was hard to get into the rescue boat while avoiding the spiders, frogs and snakes in the floodwaters.
Industrial emissions have impacted ancient Pilbara rock art, report suggests
The latest findings from a study of the impacts of industrial air emissions on rock art in WA's Pilbara suggests rocks located closer to industry are more degraded than those further away.
Canberra burglar undone by own CCTV system and a crooked crowbar
A Canberra man identified by a crooked crowbar and a home CCTV system he installed is convicted of aggravated burglary for breaking into and robbing two cafes in one night.
Hepburn council sparks outrage by temporarily increasing rates by 10pc
Ratepayers in Hepburn Shire, home to spa tourist town Daylesford, are outraged with a rates increase to tackle debt.
Hobart obstetrician and gynaecologist charged with indecent assault
Tasmania Police has charged Dr Brett Anthony Daniels with indecent assault and assault with indecent intent. He will appear in court at a later date.
Third time lucky for Australian author, winner of the $60k Stella Prize
Theory & Practice, Michelle de Kretser's novel exploring the "messy gap" between art and life, has won one of the nation's top literary awards.
Live: Dragons prop forced into retirement after lingering concussion issues
Tom Eisenhuth has announced his medical retirement from the NRL, with the St George Illawarra prop struggling to overcome concussion symptoms. Follow live.