Truth-telling inquiry splits on final report findings
Three of the five leaders of an Indigenous truth-telling inquiry did not endorse the key findings in one of its two final reports.
Crime Law and Justice
Youth justice in crisis before teen’s death: coroner
A coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention says he might recommend another inquiry into the facility.
Childcare changes just a ‘bandaid’ after abuse case
Expedited childcare reforms will only be a stop-gap response and won't address the root causes of abuse in the sector, an early childhood advocate says.
Security questioned after millions hit in Qantas hack
Millions of customers' details have been exposed in a cyber attack on Australia's biggest carrier that experts say is likely the work of international hackers.
Lehrmann inquiry boss’s win before corruption appeal
A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.
‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
A state coroner cannot determine who was responsible for the death of 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey more than 30 years ago.
Heartbreak remains over mother, daughter murder mystery
The remains of teenager Melissa Trussell have never been found and 25 years to the day since her mother's body was, a family is pleading for justice.
Deliberations continue in Diddy’s sex-trafficking trial
Jurors will deliberate for a third day in the trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after reaching a partial verdict in his sex-trafficking trial.
Parents worry as ‘gutted’ staff back childcare reforms
Childcare staff have been left in shock after serious abuse allegations were levelled against a worker as concerned parents search for answers.
Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams
Aviation giant Qantas could be exposed to legal action after a hacker targeted a third-party platform containing the personal information of millions of people.
Driver denies opioid ‘influence’ on fatal bus trip
A man denies being affected by an opioid while driving a bus as he tries to reduce his jail time over a horror crash that killed 10 wedding guests.
Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin
South Australia will conduct a three-month period when people holding banned machetes and swords can surrender them to police.
BBC regrets not stopping Glastonbury live stream
The BBC says it should have pulled a live stream of rap group Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury over chants against Israeli troops.
Jury sent out to decide fate of accused mushroom killer
A Supreme Court jury has finally started its deliberations as mushroom cook Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial enters its 10th week.
Jury prepares to decide fate of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Jurors are due to begin deliberating on whether rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs ran a sex trafficking criminal scheme or just indulged in a swingers' lifestyle.
Mushroom jury finishes first full day of deliberations
The jurors tasked with deciding the fate of mushroom cook Erin Patterson have been sent back to their accommodation after their first full day of deliberations.
Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook’s lies
A judge has offered a word of caution on mushroom cook Erin Patterson's self-confessed lies as he gives final directions to the jury in her triple murder trial.
Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces at least 15 years behind bars if convicted at his sex trafficking trial.
Love you: daughter’s touching tribute to slain officer
Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.
‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran
Lawyers for an ex-policeman who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman have rubbished claims that jailing him would deter other officers from similar conduct.
‘Forever’: family of murdered GP’s wish for teen killer
The heartbroken family of a doctor stabbed to death will start to move forward but will never move on after his teenage killer was found guilty of his murder.
Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts
A judge is continuing his directions to jurors as a mushroom cook's triple murder trial winds up, explaining how to assess the evidence of expert witnesses.
Mushroom jury told to ‘disregard’ kids leftovers claims
Jurors in Erin Patterson's murder trial have been told to ignore claims her kids would have become sick if they ate leftover meat from toxic beef Wellingtons.
‘Unacceptable risk’: no bail for teen gang rape accused
Two young men accused of joining a prolonged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl have been denied bail after they were found to be a danger to the community.
Reward to help crack outback killer’s body secret
The killer of British backpacker Peter Falconio has long refused to reveal where he hid the body, but police hope a $500,000 reward will help solve the mystery.
‘Not a court of morals’: judge to mushroom cook jury
A judge has urged the jurors who will decide the fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson not to let prejudice or sympathy impact their verdict.
Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge
Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive.
Legal bill bailout to spare ex-Liberal boss bankruptcy
Ousted state Liberal leader John Pesutto will avoid bankruptcy after his party agreed to a loan to settle his $2.3 million debt to a defamed colleague.
Liberal leader’s unity call after $1.5m party bailout
Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin denies he has sided against defamed MP Moira Deeming after supporting a $1.5 million party loan to his predecessor.
Mushroom jurors’ long weekend before verdict decision
Jurors sitting in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial will have a four-day break before they hear the judge's final directions and begin deciding on a verdict.
Secret’s out: premier’s ex-partner misled watchdog
Former NSW Liberal premier Gladys Berejiklian's ex-partner has failed to hide a finding he misled a corruption probe over a $48 million property development.