Lomax legal wrangle ends Storm boss’s NRL trip to Vegas
Melbourne Storm's chairman will face a courtroom grilling instead of enjoying the NRL opener from a luxury Las Vegas lounge as a battle over Zac Lomax heats up.
Crime Law and Justice
Human remains found in search for kidnapped grandad
An extensive search for a grandfather mistakenly kidnapped 11 days ago appears to be over after human remains were found near a golf course.
‘Horrified’: childcare giant’s abuse scandal response
Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told.
Bush searched as fears grow for kidnapped grandfather
The mistaken abduction of a grandfather for 10 days has baffled investigators as they scour dense bushland for clues to track him down.
Ex-PM ensnared in legal battle over Higgins scandal
Ex-staffer Fiona Brown will mediate with the federal government after alleging she was let down by an ex-Prime Minister in the wake of Higgins' rape claim.
Car fires tied to grandfather’s mistaken kidnapping
Police believe two suspicious car fires could be linked to the kidnapping of a grandfather, who investigators say was taken in a case of mistaken identity.
‘Tragic’: concerns over children with IS-linked group
Concerns are being raised whether children who are part of an IS-linked group of Australian women have been radicalised while overseas.
Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP’s child sex trial
A man allegedly sexually assaulted by a former state MP in a car park bathroom has sobbed in court after seeing photos of the crime scene.
Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad
Neighbours are in shock as police search for signs of a kidnapped 85-year-old at a semi-rural acreage allegedly used by his abductors.
Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival’s murder
A judge has accepted the evidence of a sniper assassin hired to gun down a bikie boss, convicting the victim's former friend and mastermind behind the murder.
Crypto ‘flight risk’: bail bid for murder plot accused
A woman accused of plots to kill her ex-husband and his mother has access to cryptocurrency and the ability to sustain a lifestyle overseas, a court has heard.
‘Florid ramblings’: minister takes aim at CFMEU report
A minister has launched an extraordinary attack on the work of a top barrister probing CFMEU corruption as pressure builds on his party's leader.
‘ISIS bride’ member barred from return to Australia
One of the 34 partners and children of ISIS fighters in Syria has been barred from returning to Australia for up to two years.
‘Disgusting’: ex-NRL star’s family targeted in gang war
A former NRL premiership star is recovering from surgery after being shot outside his home as his family is targeted in a spate of shootings and arson attacks.
‘Ruined my life’: rape survivor demands justice
The survivor of an unsolved 40-year-old rape has recalled her abduction and assault: "This is the nightmare that everyone fears and it was happening to me."
One dead in ‘random’ triple stabbing on high street
A man is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing outside a suburban train station.
‘Beloved’ NRL premiership star shot in brazen ambush
A premiership-winning NRL player is in a serious condition after being shot as police examine a car found on fire near the crime scene.
Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man
An 85-year-old grandfather taken captive several days ago needs urgent medical attention, police say as they issue a rare plea to his mistaken kidnappers.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s
An elderly man has been charged with a string of sexual assaults on young girls and women almost 30 years ago.
Leaders’ love-in amid differences over police actions
The prime minister has praised NSW Premier Chris Minns as his friend, hours after their differing views over police conduct at a city protest were aired.
Battle over Virginia Giuffre’s estate inches forward
A court is yet to decide whether more family members of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre can join a legal battle over her estate.
Bail bid for Labor figure’s alleged killer fails
Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.
computing and information technology
crime, law and justice
economy, business and finance
law enforcement
technology (general)
Valentine’s warning as AI fuels ‘insidious’ love scams
Criminals are feeding Australians' social media information into AI to create targeted romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day.
Union hired convicted killer as health and safety rep
An inquiry into a union has begun to resemble an episode of a notorious crime drama as it heard details of corruption, violence and intimidation.
Families hope envoy finds Laos poisoning clarity
A seasoned diplomat has been sent to help find answers after a plea from devastated families almost two years following the overseas deaths of two teenagers.
Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier
A state premier has defended her government's response to CFMEU corruption, saying it cracked down on the union as soon as it became aware of misconduct claims.
act of terror
demonstration
diplomacy
international relations
judiciary (system of justice)
politics
Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash
Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.
abusive behaviour
armed forces
defence
judiciary (system of justice)
professional - women general
sexual assault
ADF sexual violence survivors ‘cut off at the knees’
Military sexual violence survivors have slammed a bid to remove army claims from a class action, calling for all women to have access to justice.
Allegations in grisly ‘wheelie-bin murder’ laid bare
An accused killer recruited two men to violently attack her partner, but ultimately resorted to a "covert" method of murder, a court has been told.
Grooming claims spark Roblox kid-friendly rating review
The communications minister has requested an urgent meeting with controversial gaming host Roblox, while her opponent has labelled her too slow to act.