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Accused heroin-smuggling grandad refused bail again

A man who allegedly smuggled about 5kg of heroin in a camping stretcher and used the excuse of being scammed by criminal syndicates has been refused bail again.

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NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft and citizen scientists discover a cool new alien world

With the aid of NASA's exoplanet-hunter TESS, citizen scientists have discovered a new gas giant that is cool, literally and figuratively.

Space

What Trump Should Learn From the Impeachment of Justice Samuel Chase

Trump wants to purge the federal bench of judges who disagree with him. Thomas Jefferson did too, and it didn't work out.

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Pedestrian.tv

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

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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.

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

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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.

AAP

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.

The New Daily

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.

AAP

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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