‘Traumatic, tragic’: child dead, two critical in attack
A young child has died and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing attack, with police having to deliver the tragic news to the trio's father.
Crime Law and Justice
Gun debate fires up with reload on buyback pushback
A state opposition proposal to halt a buyback scheme and review firearm restrictions has reignited the post-Bondi terror attack gun debate.
Rogue developer lied in evidence, former lawyer claims
The former lawyer for a fugitive developer at the centre of a corruption probe has claimed his client had lied while giving evidence.
‘Congratulations!’ AI tells user mulling assisted death
A senior Liberal MP has recalled the troubling encounter his terminally ill constituent had with an AI chatbot during an inquiry into the emergent technology.
Group with alleged links to mistaken killing extradited
An extradition process is underway for a group, including a teenage boy, linked to a gun allegedly used in a mistaken identity killing of a university student.
I’m no criminal, claims ex-MP convicted of deception
A magistrate has convicted and jailed an unemployed former MP for fraudulent allowance claims, but the man maintains he is not a criminal.
‘Copycat’ knife-search powers to spread after election
Victorians will be "wanded" for knives anywhere in public at the discretion of police after the major parties aligned on laws pioneered by Queensland.
Search for car thief after RAAF base break in, assault
A man hunt is under way after a security vehicle was stolen from a defence force base and used in a number of crimes following an assault, police say.
‘I’m not corrupt’: developer’s furious tirade at probe
A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer.
Man injured by three-pronged spear in remote unrest
A car has been set alight and a man hit by a three-pronged spear in the latest unrest at a troubled remote community that involved about 100 people.
‘Quiet’ Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole
The youngest of the Snowtown killers has been described as demonstrating excellent behaviour in a judgment upholding a decision to release him on parole.
Tough kids bail laws remain with ‘adult time’ push on
One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.
Developer claimed he was ‘Godfather’ of Liberal faction
A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas.
Australian father, two children found dead in Bali
A possible murder-suicide is being investigated by local police after an Australian father and his two children were found dead in Bali.
Abused mum ‘sorry’ for slaughtering, cutting up husband
A mother and daughter have been reduced to tears during evidence about whether the older woman was sorry for dismembering her husband after killing him.
Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women
A former police officer has faced court accused of stalking four women, including putting tracking devices on their cars and keeping a diary on their movements.
Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights
Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options.
Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting
A man has been charged with attempted murder over what police believe could be the latest in a spate of hired hits in NSW.
Molly’s legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years
A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.
Retailers risk jail for cheap cigarettes under new laws
Selling cheap or concealed cigarettes could be enough to land retailers in hot water under proposed laws aimed at smashing the illegal tobacco trade.
Slain boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs
A prominent boxing coach gunned down outside a gym was allegedly linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised crime.
Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure’s execution
A judge has condemned the execution of an underworld figure at a busy cafe as he sentenced the man's murderers.
Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader’s sights
Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".
Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait
A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.
Police warned ‘clown show’ gang warfare could escalate
Experts fear more innocent people could be killed in botched organised crime attacks if police do not get on top of escalating gang warfare.
Rogue developer boasted then-premier was ‘best friend’
A fugitive developer bragged about his political influence after a former premier's brother encouraged him to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.
‘Heartbreaking’: sons confront mum’s remorseless killer
The family of a woman who was killed in her beloved home have shared their grief as her killer faced court for a pre-sentence hearing.
Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree
One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions.
Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe
Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.
Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals
One state will continue drug testing at festivals despite political opposition, after a year-long trial found the service provided unique value.
Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies
The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.