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Killer not under threat before he set man alight: judge

A murderer did not genuinely believe his victim was threatening his life before he carried out a terrifying fire attack, a Victorian Supreme Court justice says.

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Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum's murder

A teenager who murdered his caring mother in cold blood as part of a deluded plan to take over Australia will spend at least 10 years behind bars.

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Probe of Dutton overseeing terror case document failure

A former judge has launched a preliminary inquiry into the Home Affairs Department not disclosing a key court document while Peter Dutton was minister.

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Gunman guilty of murdering man in car shooting

A Victorian Supreme Court jury has found Duc Nguyen guilty of murdering another man in Melbourne's inner north.

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Victorian judge to oversee ex-DPP Drumgold's legal bid

A Victorian Supreme Court judge has been put forward to oversee a legal challenge by the ACT's former top prosecutor against the territory's government.

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Former Melbourne Demons footballer Daniel Hayes serves Supreme Court writ on AFL and junior coach Mark Heaney

Daniel Hayes was forging a path to a dream career in the AFL 17 years ago — but after leaving the Demons without playing a game, the small forward was left grappling with feelings few understood.

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AFL concussion class action planned, with Melbourne law firm set to launch case for compensation in Victorian Supreme Court

Australia's AFL is set to follow in the footsteps of the NFL, facing a major class action over concussion, with a Melbourne law firm saying it has spoken to "numerous" former men's and women's players suffering from the effects of brain injuries.

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Judge harassment probe ends in settlement

Two former associates of Victorian Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery have been awarded a confidential settlement after he sexually harassed them.

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Man acted in self-defence killing brother

Haig Jacob Arslanian's fatal shooting of his brother David at their Geelong family home in October 2020 was a reasonable act of self-defence, a judge says.

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Vendetta led to Melb mum's murder: lawyer

Melbourne mum Judy Bednar was killed because of a vendetta against her son, who is standing trial for murder, his lawyer has told the Victorian Supreme Court.

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Vic outreach worker gets $1.24m in damages

The Victorian Supreme Court has awarded $1.24 million in damages to a family violence worker who was attacked by her client's partner.

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Trial over Melbourne towers COVID lockdown

Public housing residents who were locked down in July 2020 are suing the Victorian government for compensation and will go to trial in 2023.

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County Court judge recalls facing racial stereotypes, joins calls for change in legal sector

Advocacy groups say people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds face unique challenges in legal proceedings and when climbing the ranks of the industry.

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Teen's unimaginable grief at mum's murder

A teenage girl has revealed words can't compare to the damage her father did to her life and so many others by killing her mum, Samantha Fraser.

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Catholic Church to rely on 'Ellis defence' in civil damages claim involving Cardinal George Pell

The Catholic Church is using a controversial legal tactic in a bid to be excused from a civil damages claim lodged in the Victorian Supreme Court involving Cardinal George Pell.

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Accused cop killer gives evidence at trial

Accused murderer Jason Roberts has given evidence in the Victorian Supreme Court over the 1998 deaths of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller.

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Vic judge in sex harassment probe dies

Victorian Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery, the judge at the centre of sexual harassment claims, has died of natural causes.

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Vaccine challengers end case, pay costs

A group of healthcare workers and employers have been given permission to end a Victorian Supreme Court challenge against the state's vaccine mandate.

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Former Victorian Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery names himself as subject of sexual harassment investigation

The Chief Justice of the Victorian Supreme Court has described the behaviour of the former judge towards two female associates as "reprehensible".

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Vic judge sexually harassed women staff

A now-retired Victorian Supreme Court justice sexually harassed two women who worked for him, prompting an apology from the state's top judge.

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