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Murderer Brian Earl Johnston faces preliminary investigation for alleged rape of his murdered wife Kelly Wilkinson

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A man accused of repeatedly raping and then murdering his wife is said to have hired a private detective who waited outside her home and arranged for a friend to contact her multiple times, a court heard. Family members and friends of murdered Gold Coast mother Kelly Wilkinson filed through the doors of Southport Local … Read more

Construction union faces takeover of power in the next few days following agreement between Labour and Liberals

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The militant construction workers' union could be placed under administration at all branches – including those in Western Australia – as early as this weekend after the government reached an agreement with the coalition to pass appropriate legislation. The CFMEU Construction Division has promised to emerge stronger from this process.

Andrew O'Keefe faces new charges after alleged intimidation

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Disgraced former television star Andrew O'Keefe beamed as he left the courtroom on Thursday where he was handed a new charge and is currently awaiting sentencing after appealing his domestic violence convictions. The former Deal or No Deal presenter appeared at Waverley Local Court on Thursday charged with intimidation and breach of a restraining order.

CFMEU: Government crackdown on construction union faces delay in Senate

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The Western Australian branch of the militant construction union could be caught up in new laws that allow for tougher action against the CFMEU. The construction industry is calling on politicians to pass the laws quickly, but the coalition and the Greens have signaled that they are not yet satisfied with the legislation.

Acromantula faces a great challenge as the dashing sprinter launches his attack on Victoria

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Just 10 minutes after Saturday's opening race at Belmont, all eyes will be on Moonee Valley when Western Australian speedster Acromantula takes part in the $150,000 Dominant Actizone Handicap (1000m). In the run-up to this season, Acromantula completed two trial runs at Lark Hill on July 15 and 29, taking two comfortable wins as leader.

Catalan separatist faces arrest if he returns to Spain

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Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after seven years in self-imposed exile, where he is likely to face arrest for his role in the region's 2017 independence attempt. His arrest and possible detention before his trial could spark new unrest in Catalonia and threaten Spain's fragile Socialist-led coalition government, which relies on Puigdemont's … Read more