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Two face court for murder after 'amazing person' shot

Two men, aged 23 and 22, have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with the murder of Kwar Ater, a 26-year-old man who was shot in the Melbourne CBD on September 7.

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Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children

A mother left her three young children home alone, and shortly after, a smoke alarm sounded before a fire broke out, tragically resulting in the deaths of her one-year-old and five-year-old daughters. Her lawyer, Sam Norton, argued that she was not aware of the fire when she left and that she wasn't charged with causing it. The magistrate granted her bail to a NSW address with conditions, and she is set to return to court on January 15.

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Victoria Sorensen, Jaimie Jeffrey front court over alleged North Geelong bomb hoax

Activists Victoria Sorensen and Jaimie Jeffrey are set to face a two-day contested hearing regarding a lollie bomb hoax, with Jeffrey's lawyer Alana Reader arguing that the prosecution cannot prove their intent to cause fear. The charges arise from a March 21 incident at the Aerospace Maritime Defence Australia office in North Geelong.

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Man pleads not guilty to Boxing Day stabbing of wife

John Beres is facing charges for the murder of his wife, Yvonne, who was found dead in Langwarrin on December 26, 2024.

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Sunshine North fatal fire: Case against alleged arsonists over deadly factory fire delayed

Sam Norton, a Partner at Stary Norton Halphen, represented Phoenix Darren John Tims, a young man accused of igniting a factory fire that resulted in the deaths of two men.

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What life is like after jury duty

Once a trial concludes and the media pack disperses, questions arise regarding the fate of the jury. Can jurors engage in discussions about the case, and do they form friendships with fellow jury members?

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Seven men from Geelong's soccer community, including Luka Jurkovic and Oscar Cosic, avoided conviction for performing a Nazi salute.

Seven young men from the Geelong soccer scene, including Luka Jurkovic and Oscar Cosic, pleaded guilty to performing a Nazi salute at the Croatian Club in February 2025.

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Jai Clapp faces Latrobe Valley County Court over sex charges

Jai Clapp, 25, appeared at the Latrobe Valley County Court facing multiple serious charges, including sexually touching a child, grooming a child under 16, and sexual penetration with a child under 12. During the proceedings, it was revealed that Clapp had assaulted his victim and kissed her afterward.

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Sam Norton on 3AW with Tom Elliot debating Victoria's proposed new bail laws

Our partner Sam Norton joined Tom Elliott on 3AW’s morning show for a compelling debate on Labor’s proposed new bail laws.

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Liam Glascott fronts court over alleged sexual offending

Liam Glascott, a former basketball coach with a distinguished career, is facing serious charges, including two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault, stemming from an alleged incident in Keilor East last July. During a recent court appearance, a magistrate criticised Victoria Police for delays in providing necessary documents for Glascott's defence and ordered them to pay costs.

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Recent Changes to Bail Laws in Victoria

Our partner, Sam Norton, was recently featured in The Age article discussing the recent changes to bail laws in Victoria.

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Melbourne lawyer avoids jail after killing pedestrian

Liam Murray, a lawyer who fatally struck pedestrian Erin Bentley while reversing in Melbourne in May 2022, has been sentenced to a three-year community corrections order instead of prison time, following a plea from Bentley's family.

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