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Cousin stabbing ruled unlawful as self-defence fails

With his intended victim retreating and never threatening him with a knife, a man was not justified in stabbing him to death in self-defence, a court has ruled.

AAP · Aug 13

Beefed-up security for murder trial after family fracas

Security measures will be enhanced for a murder trial after a confrontation between the alleged victim's family and relatives of his accused killer.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Judge raises issue over 'threat' to charge young mother

Police came "close to the line" in potentially threatening a young mother with serious murder charges if she didn't come clean with them, a judge has said.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023