‘What I did was a mortal sin’: jury hears secret audio
A second alleged confession secretly recorded by police has been played to a jury as a woman denies murdering her parents with insulin.
Crime Law and Justice
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murdering Tupac
A former gang leader is facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.
Uni student killed in possible mistaken identity hit
Investigators are considering whether a fatal home invasion shooting was a case of mistaken identity after a man was gunned down in bed in his family home.
Planned anti-fracking protests trigger police response
Gas from a controversial fracking project has been switched on as protesters prepare to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence.
‘It clicked’: how a cop cheated death one wintry day
Jim Hermiston has been recognised with more than 50 other Australians for acts of bravery in protecting the lives of others on National Wattle Day.
Police under fire after murderer let loose for 20 years
A judge has questioned how police let a prime suspect in a brutal murder live freely in Australia for 15 years and overseas for another five before his arrest.
Residents shocked, quizzed after baby-in-bin tragedy
A resident of an apartment block has spoken of her shock after the body of a baby was found in a nearby rubbish bin as police try to find the mother.
Ex-premier’s brother accused of lying at ICAC
A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.
Molly Ticehurst’s murderer will not face life in jail
The man who murdered childcare educator Molly Ticehurst is set to face a sentencing hearing more than two years after her death made national headlines.
Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait
Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.
‘Karl and Jackie O’ back-up plan revealed in court
Radio executives discussed replacing Kyle Sandilands with a high-profile TV presenter after the shock jock's fiery split with co-host Jackie O.
Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire
Voluntary assisted dying laws are now in place nationwide but a gag clause preventing doctors from raising end-of-life choice is under fire.
Death in custody after police chase, stand-off
A death in custody investigation is underway after a police pursuit of a man accused of stealing two cars ended in tragedy.
Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon
A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.
Wife ‘had enough’ before butchering and binning husband
A woman says a lifetime of being spat at by her husband led her to kill him, dismember his body and dispose of it in bin bags which she scattered.
‘Told me everything’: top cop reflects on darkest hour
A police chief has described seeing the colour drain from the face of a staffer as he learned two officers had been gunned down at a regional property.
Broadcaster denies tailoring evidence to help Jones
A friendly former broadcast rival of Alan Jones has rejected suggestions in a criminal hearing he tailored his testimony to benefit the former talkback titan.
WA to ban character references for all criminal cases
Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.
Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms
A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.
Police on duty after wrongful arrest of Indigenous teen
ACT Policing has accepted criticism following the wrongful gunpoint arrest of an Indigenous teen, but hasn't confirmed what penalties officers might face.
Swans fans turn out in tense return to footy field
Fans turned out in force for a Sydney Swans AFLW fixture, the first game since a sexual assault scandal resulted in the suspension of five men's players.
Third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal
A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault after a hotel-room gathering with Sydney Swans players has engaged lawyers to look into a potential civil claim.
Former Liberal minister unloads on ‘cult’ of corruption
Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.
‘Let us down’: Swans coach, captain blame five players
Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
Murderer found not guilty of raping underage girl
A violent man who strangled a young woman and then staged her death as a suicide has been acquitted of rape.
‘Just punishment’ for remorseless neighbour killer
A calculated killer who admitted to the manslaughter of an 85-year-old neighbour could spend a significant part of her remaining life on dialysis in prison.
Crown push for life without parole for mushroom killer
A top prosecutor appealing Erin Patterson's sentence has argued her trial judge made a mistake by giving the mushroom murderer a chance at parole.
Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues
Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates.
‘Valued so little’: neighbour killer’s sentence slammed
The family of a woman stabbed to death by her drug-affected neighbour has blasted a "disgraceful" justice system after he was handed a below-standard sentence.
‘We’re deeply sorry’: banned Sydney Swans players
Five banned Sydney Swans players say they're "deeply sorry" for their behaviour as a police investigation continues into sexual assault allegations.
‘Serious breach’: Swans confirm player punishments
Sydney have confirmed they will punish players for seriously breaching club standards, as Victoria Police separately investigate sexual assault allegations.