Diggers go ‘under the bus’ as top brass are unscathed
The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.
Crime Law and Justice
Wanted $10m fraudster strolls into court after no-show
A construction boss found guilty over a plan to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million is back in custody for the start of a "significant" jail stint.
Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations
A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.
Claims greyhound ‘boiled to death’ on tarmac rejected
Allegations that a greyhound sent to the US for a better life "boiled to death" on an airport tarmac in the height of summer have been strongly rejected.
Australia must confront bloody colonial past
Australians have a duty to investigate the nation's colonial history in order to move forward, a landowner on the site of the Warrigal Creek massacre says.
Murderer told daughter ‘say hello’ to mother’s body
The loved ones of a woman killed by her husband have spoken of their devastation as a court heard details of his attempts to conceal the vicious murder.
‘Kill switch’ considered to tackle high-risk AI
Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.
Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack
The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.
‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.
‘It’s your loss’: chilling words after Tinder gang rape
A woman gang raped by a several men says she was terrified as one by one they entered her bedroom and forced her into sex.
Teen’s custody death triggers call for justice overhaul
The death of a second Indigenous teenager in custody in less than a year has prompted calls for an overhaul of the youth justice system.
Privilege and lies: the wasted life of girl’s killer
After being raised among Sydney's elite, Charlise Mutten's killer lived a life of drug use and crime before receiving a life sentence for her murder.
Workers fearful over ‘rotten culture’ on building sites
Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.
Coroner raps police over search for missing trans woman
Family and friends have cried in court as a coroner released her findings into the deaths of five transgender and gender diverse people.
Developer forced to repay $11m ‘washed’ in tax fraud
The liquidators of Plutus Payroll will recoup over $11 million sent to a blackmailer threatening to expose what is now known as Australia's biggest tax fraud.
‘Take the lane’: Albanese denies US Pacific police plan
A video of what Anthony Albanese calls a "private conversation" with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell shows a chummy relationship on Pacific policing.
‘Rotten to the core’: racism claim over fatal diagnosis
The father of an Indigenous man who was fatally misdiagnosed with a drug-related illness says the doctor responsible shouldn't be treating patients.
Drug user murdered three vulnerable people, court told
A man accused of three cold case murders was a drug user who killed vulnerable people while searching for valuables to fund his habit, a judge has heard.
Calls for family violence funding to be election issue
A report card on Australia's progress in ending gender-based violence concludes more funding is needed, especially in crisis areas.
Regional trial date set for accused triple murderer
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson will stand trial in regional Victoria almost two years after three relatives died from suspected mushroom poisoning.
Deepfake porn laws to target sharing of sexual images
Federal parliament is cracking down on the sharing of fake or digitally altered pornographic images without consent.
‘Enraged’ shooter targeted wife and family before death
Investigators are trying to unpick what led a man from Victoria, with scant police history, to target his family in a shooting in suburban Sydney.
Dress pulled up, alleged serial killer’s trial told
The body of a woman allegedly killed by a man accused of three SA cold case murders was discovered by her 11-year-old grandson, a court has been told.
Life-in-prison bid for schoolgirl’s callous ‘execution’
Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was killed by a man she trusted and called "Daddy", a court has been told during an emotional sentencing hearing for her murderer.
Knife found nine years after alleged serial killing
A knife was found near a home where accused serial killer Steven Hainsworth had lived, nine years after he allegedly murdered his neighbour, a judge has heard
Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy
A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.
Ex-NBL star feels like ‘nothing’ after one-punch attack
Former Brisbane Bullets player Harry Froling has told a court his career was ended by a single punch as his attacker was jailed for the brutal crime.
Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss
Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.
Lib’s return to office brings familiar promises for NT
Labor's red sea across the Australian mainland is over after Lia Finnochiaro and the Country Liberals' thumping victory in the Northern Territory.
Next-level scammers move into the AI realm
Scams are becoming increasingly complex as criminals turn to artificial intelligence to create elaborate scams aimed at catching even the most experienced out.
DV link to ‘quite frightening’ Sydney stabbing rampage
Four people including a police officer have been wounded after a man allegedly stabbed his partner while driving, before crashing and attacking the others.