Home searched after woman’s body discovered at a tip
Detectives are looking at whether the body of a woman found by workers at a waste management facility was originally dumped in a bin at a nearby property.
Crime Law and Justice
Three children dead, four in hospital after house fire
Three children have died and four others are lucky to be alive after a house fire in Sydney's west. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Baby among three children dead after DV house fire
Three children have died and four others are lucky to be alive after their father allegedly tried to stop people trying to rescue them from their burning home.
Three children dead after rescue attempts ‘frustrated’
Three children are dead and four others are lucky to be alive after their father allegedly tried to stop people trying to rescue them from their burning home.
‘Pressure-relief valve’: curfew hits Alice Springs
A three-night curfew has been declared to defuse tensions in Alice Springs after a weekend of violent crimes, including a brawl involving 80 people.
Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns
Linda Burney says long-term funding is needed to properly address issues in Alice Springs, following the first night of a curfew.
Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss
Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.
‘Heartbroken’ neighbour’s heroic rescue in deadly fire
As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.
Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation
Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminal groups exploit Australia's extensive trade relations to mask illicit financial transactions, regulators warn.
‘Universe of devastation’: PM mourns spate of DV deaths
The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.
Watchdog beefed up after cop’s decades of abusing boys
Government has accepted all recommendations of a review into decades of child sexual abuse by a police officer, including victim compensation and new powers.
Hammer attacker ‘crushed’ as court delays NRL return
An ex-Dragons player who chased a man across rooftops with a hammer will have to wait until 2026 to return to professional rugby league.
Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle
A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.
Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia
Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.
Terminally ill Bicycle Bandit handed 85-year jail term
The bank robber known as the Bicycle Bandit has been sentenced to decades in jail despite being terminally ill, with a judge accepting his remorse is genuine.
Ecstasy and agony as pill testing gets another backer
Victoria has become the third Australian jurisdiction to legalise pill testing following a spate of drug overdoses and deaths at music festivals.
‘Elated … incredible’: wife hails Assange freedom
The wife of Julian Assange says his release from prison has been a "whirlwind of emotions" as the Wikileaks founder prepares to sign a plea deal.
Former pilot Greg Lynn convicted of camper killing
Twelve jurors have found former pilot Greg Lynn guilty of the murder Carol Clay but not guilty of killing her childhood sweetheart Russell Hill.
Granny-flat hideout clue in search for drug diver
Police have carried out a forensic search on a Sydney property where a missing Brazilian man linked to a Newcastle cocaine haul is thought to have hidden out.
Machete threat sparked Westfield lockdown, court told
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have faced court over an incident that sparked a lockdown at Adelaide's Westfield Marion shopping centre.
Pizza-eating killer jailed for partner’s fatal bashing
Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.
Tobacco arson ‘puppeteer’ arrested in cross-state raids
Police in two states have arrested 13 people who were allegedly part of an organised crime group and seized millions of illicit cigarettes, and stolen cars.
Pair killed ‘surrogate mother’ for her baby, judge told
After a man impregnated an intellectually-disabled teenager, he formed a plan with his wife to kill the young woman and keep the baby, a court has been told.
Killer ordered pizzas after bashing partner to death
Robert Rickerby has admitted to killing his partner Jessica Geddes by violently assaulting her in their Melbourne home.
Case to be locked in as ex-cop accused of double murder
Prosecutors hope to soon finalise their case against ex-senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon who allegedly murdered two men, including his former partner.
‘Postcard Bandit’ in legal bid for freedom from WA jail
The bank robber dubbed 'the Postcard Bandit' has launched legal proceedings in WA, asking a court to declare his prison sentence invalid and order his release.
‘Crime of passion’ motive behind 2004 murder mystery
A loving husband and father was killed and dumped in a river 20 years ago by an obsessed man who wanted to continue an affair with his wife, police allege.
Greg Lynn jury asks to watch video of his evidence
Jurors deliberating on whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is guilty or innocent of the murder of two campers have asked for videos of the accused giving evidence.
ATO whistleblower to face trial after appeal dismissed
The SA Court of Appeal has dismissed tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal against a decision that he was not protected by whistleblowing laws.
‘I love you, being stabbed’: slain worker’s text to mum
A man has been convicted of the stabbing murder of Declan Laverty, a young bottle shop worker who texted his mother while dying in the back room of the store.
Jury begins to consider verdicts in camper murder trial
A Supreme Court jury will start poring over evidence to decide whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is innocent or guilty of two counts of murder.