Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss
Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.
Crime Law and Justice
World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured
Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.
Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing
The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.
Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws
Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.
‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack
A woman with a disability who was killed by her "pure evil" partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.
Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death
Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.
Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested
A man allegedly sprayed swastikas on a synagogue and played key roles in the firebombing of a childcare centre and an attack on a Jewish leader's vacant home.
Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt
Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.
Slain boy’s dad pleads for greater community protection
Mourners have gathered near the site where two boys were stabbed to death, urging for greater community efforts to stop the surge in youth crime.
Marine heatwave disaster warnings ignored for two years
The federal government ignored warnings of a marine heatwave and failed to commit funding to fight SA's devastating algal bloom, a senate inquiry has heard.
‘Woman’s nightmare’: man jailed for decades-old rape
A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.
Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed
A state government is under growing pressure to address youth crime after the deaths of two boys, with some parents taking drastic measures to protect kids.
‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead
An alleged serial rapist accused of a crime spree that terrified millions of Australians has foreshadowed that he will plead guilty to some charges.
Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms
Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.
Frustration over ‘post and boast’ law consultation
Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.
Notorious mushroom killer could walk free in her 80s
Convicted killer Erin Patterson has been left with the hope of one day being released after murdering three lunch guests with deadly mushrooms.
‘Steve Irwin gene’: slain veteran cop’s bravery saluted
A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.
Tears for young victims as cops search for gang killers
The deaths of two boys on usually quiet suburban streets has the hallmarks of a youth gang attack as detectives hunt for up to eight offenders.
Search over as man’s missing head formally identified
Police have confirmed that a skull found in bushland has been formally identified as the remains of murder victim Julian Story, ending months of searching.
‘Danger to public’: Neo-Nazi leader loses bid for bail
Dozens of supporters yelled "heil Australia" as their white nationalist leader was denied bail after a magistrate ruled he was a safety risk to the community.
‘Shameful’: state takes out crime hotspot title again
A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.
Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued
A former hostage negotiator has revealed how surrender plans work as police continue to urge a man accused of shooting dead two officers to hand himself in.
Slain teen’s partner vows to ‘never forgive’ killers
The family of a 19-year-old man murdered by a father and son during a high-speed pursuit say his death has been the harshest life sentence possible.
Prosecutor-turned-judge in firing line at Mokbel appeal
Lawyers for a drug kingpin have taken aim at a judge claiming he should have disclosed a police informer's status sooner when director of public prosecutions.
Public information about accused cop killer floods in
Police are sifting through a raft of information about an accused police killer after a public appeal for help, as the cost of the search raises questions.
Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices
An alleged vegetable cartel has been exposed, accused of fixing prices in Aldi, which one expert says could lead to greater transparency and lower prices.
‘People know’ hideout for fugitive alleged cop-killer
Investigators are urging anyone who might be helping fugitive Dezi Freeman to come forward and contact authorities, believing someone knows his whereabouts.
Manhunt for accused cop killer enters sixth day
Police say there have been several reported sightings of alleged gunman Dezi Freeman since he fled in dense bushland, though none have been confirmed.
Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies
Authorities are calling for calm ahead of anti-immigration rallies and counter-protests in Australian cities which could create a "dangerous" situation.
‘Please surrender’: wife’s plea to accused cop killer
A man wanted over the shooting deaths of two police officers is being urged to surrender by his wife and children.
Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer
Police have made another arrest as the hunt for Dezi Freeman stretches towards a sixth day with hundreds of officers searching for the accused double murderer.