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Domestic abuse drove our daughters to suicide, say families. So what stops coroners acknowledging that?

As the number of abuse victims in England and Wales taking their own lives rises, pressure is mounting on coroners to acknowledge the role violence, control and coercion can play

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

Celebrated chef back behind bars as judge slams 'brazen, enthusiastic' lies

The future of his acclaimed Civic restaurant is unclear after he was sent back to jail.

The Canberra Times · Apr 11, 2023

Customers flee restaurant as worker allegedly slashes, bites colleague in fight over dockets

Police say a fight in a Chinese restaurant's kitchen spilled into the dining room, sending customers running.

The Canberra Times · Dec 13, 2022

'I would warn you': Magistrate silences alleged Canberra Hospital killer

She remanded the 18-year-old alleged murderer in custody, recommending that he be assessed for admission into a different mental health facility.

The Canberra Times · Nov 14, 2022

'Not slack, vicious, or cruel': Woman spared conviction for dog's death

The dog became malnourished to the point where her ribcage and spine were visible.

The Canberra Times · Oct 26, 2022

'Two sides to the story': Alleged child attacker granted bail over sleepover incident

The stepfather will later appear before the ACT Supreme Court.

The Canberra Times · Oct 26, 2022

Alleged airport shooter indicates guilty pleas

He was told off for breathing heavily down a phone line as his lawyer indicated he would plead guilty to two of the three charges he faces.

The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2022

Magistrate finds 'smart alec' accused of grabbing cop's gun in contempt

The man spent an afternoon in custody after being "uncooperative" in court.

The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022

'Everyone's a victim': Fear of tent living drove disaster relief-payment fraud

The government contractor committed the fraud in three separate incidents.

The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022

Angry alleged car thief breaks court microphone after bail refused

The magistrate who remanded him in custody said the defendant was "not happy" about her decision.

The Canberra Times · Sep 15, 2022