Tobacco kingpin named after deadly, ‘gutless’ arson
Police have named an alleged illegal-tobacco kingpin they believe is behind a bungled arson attack that killed a beloved Melbourne burlesque performer.
Crime Law and Justice
‘Transparent’ Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told
An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard.
Father’s emotional appeal 20 years after son vanished
A father has choked back tears while recounting memories of his outgoing and talented son as he appeals for information over his disappearance two decades ago.
Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist
A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.
Parents’ nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow
The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.
Killer claims ex-partner hit her head during argument
Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer claims she died after hitting her head during an argument which turned physical, his barrister has told a jury.
Outback killer leaves victim’s family without answers
Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, renewing fears his victim's body will never be found after crimes that shocked the world almost 25 years ago.
Personal use of AFP vehicles to earn watchdog referral
The Australian Federal Police have agreed to refer allegations of officers using force vehicles for personal reasons to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Bluey coin bandits wait to learn fate over coin theft
Special edition Bluey coins were stolen from a warehouse prior to their official release and were being sold online for up to 10 times their face value.
‘Great result’: missing German backpacker found alive
A German backpacker missing for 12 days in remote bushland has been found alive after a desperate search.
Mother’s despair as killer faked slain daughter’s texts
The mother of Hannah McGuire, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, has shared the series of texts she received purporting to be from her daughter.
Mum charged with stabbing murder of seven-month-old boy
A mother has been charged with murder after first responders were called to a home where they found a baby boy with serious stab wounds.
Mum shows up for cop son as double-murder case delayed
A former police officer accused of murdering two men in a horrific domestic violence incident has changed lawyers again, prompting further delays in his case.
Family ‘validated’ over coroner’s police racism finding
A police force says it won't tolerate racism in its ranks but the family of an teenager shot by an officer say they're not holding their breath for change.
Chinese community warned as police seek seven over scam
Alleged scammers involved in a "fly-in, fly-out" scam targeting the Chinese community are believed to have fled overseas, as police appeal for information.
‘Never enough’: cop’s widow reflects on hefty jail term
A police chief has called for laws to be changed after a meth-affected car thief who killed an officer on duty was given a 15-year sentence for manslaughter.
Jail for callous, cold-blooded killing of mum of four
A man who showed callousness beyond words when he hit and killed his partner with a car has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars.
Families’ fearful wait to learn alleged abuser’s moves
Parents are facing an anxious wait to find out if their kids have been exposed to a childcare worker accused of serial sexual abuse.
‘Pack of hyenas’: $3m blessing scam preys on elderly
Two people have been arrested and dozens more are under investigation over a "fly-in, fly-out" scam targeting elderly women.
Childcare abuse allegations prompt wider risk warning
There is typically one report of sexual abuse in Australian childcare centres each day, but the scale of the problem goes well beyond the under-pressure sector.
‘Utterly disrespectful’: grieving family slam top cop
A coroner has found a police force has the hallmarks of institutional racism, as a grieving family expressed their disappointment in its commissioner.
Duo jailed after brewing up coffee grinder meth plot
Two men have been jailed over the importation of almost 300 blocks of meth concealed in two coffee grinders from Central America.
Photos of deadly meal revealed as killer learns fate
After a triple-murder trial that attracted global attention, mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found to be one of Australia's worst female killers.
Buried alive: miracle escape after man shot through eye
Police believe three violent incidents in a matter of days are linked to a drugs syndicate, including a man being shot through the eye and buried alive.
Mushroom cook murder convictions ‘appeal-proof’: expert
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson is unlikely to succeed in having her triple-murder convictions overturned should she choose to appeal, a legal expert says.
Top cop admits racism ‘truth’ after fatal teen shooting
Racism within a police force will no longer be tolerated by its top cop after a coroner handed down her findings into the fatal shooting of an Indigenous teen.
Major search for man’s head paused as police trawl CCTV
Investigators are poring over video footage in attempt to find the head of a man allegedly murdered by his partner, a former reality TV star.
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.
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.