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Failed injunction bid lets Bendigo mosque plans proceed

Bendigo woman Julie Hoskin and another resident went to the Court of Appeal on Wednesday seeking an injunction to prevent the Australian Islamic Mission from proceeding with plans to build the mosque. Lawyers for the group argued before Chief Justice ... >> view original

Labor stoush looms over Salim Mehajer's re-election as Auburn deputy mayor

The re-election of Sydney's most controversial deputy mayor, Salim Mehajer, has triggered a brawl inside the Labor Party, including renewed calls for an inquiry into Auburn City Council. Hicham Zraika, who was quietly readmitted to the party last month ... >> view original

Malcolm Turnbull unveils $100m domestic violence package

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a $100 million package to improve services for victims of domestic violence. Mr Turnbull was joined by Minister for Women Michaelia Cash and domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty when the package ... >> view original

Shopkeeper Adeel Khan faces murder trial for Rozelle blast deaths

Shopkeeper Adeel Khan will be tried for the murder of a man, woman and child killed in the explosion which rocked Rozelle last year. Bianka O'Brien, her baby son Jude, and their neighbour Chris Noble, 27, were living in apartments above Mr Khan's ... >> view original

Hunter Valley child murder: man charged refuses forensic test

A man charged with the murder of a child in a quiet NSW Hunter Valley suburb has refused to consent to a forensic test sought by police. The man, who was charged last night after being arrested yesterday morning, did not appear when his case came ... >> view original

Michael Ravbar arrives at the hearing Source: News Corp Australia

CFMEU Queensland secretary Mike Ravbar sometimes used other peoples' phone for about a year amid fears he and other union officials were being bugged. Mr Ravbar has told the Royal Commission into Union Corruption in Brisbane that he would ... >> view original

Accused murderer Robert Xie could not have killed Lin family, Supreme Court told

​Accused murderer Robert Xie could not have strangled and beaten his two young nephews and his brother and sister-in-law to death because family was "fundamental" to his life, a court has heard. Their family life was the core of their activities ... >> view original

Woman fighting for life after hit and run in Carrum Downs shopping centre car park

A woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a 'monkey-bike' motorcycle outside the Carrum Downs Regional Shopping Centre. PT0M32S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. Video will begin in 5 seconds. Don't play; Play now. >> view original

Macksville calls for Phillip Hughes bridge

The Macksville community on the NSW mid-north coast want a new bridge named in honour of their local hero, the late cricketer Phillip Hughes. The local council has put forth a proposition to name the new bridge spanning the Nambucca River in honour of ... >> view original

Who is Chris Brown? The singer Michaelia Cash wants to ban from Australia

Newly-appointed minister for women Michaelia Cash signalled today that Chris Brown won't be allowed to tour Australia in December. Who is Chris Brown? The 26-year-old Grammy award-winning American singer, dancer and actor has released eight ... >> view original