Backpacker’s boyfriend most probable killer: detective
A detective tasked with solving Simone Strobel's death says her boyfriend was most likely to blame, despite a murder charge against him being dropped.
Crime Law and Justice
Nurse’s alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran
A nurse's curiosity when a police officer pulled out his Taser turned to concern when he used it on an elderly woman holding a knife, a court has been told.
Backpacker’s body found in ‘dangerous’ area: lawyer
The area where backpacker Simone Strobel's body was found had a history of sexual attacks on young women, a coroner has heard.
Family calls for change after woman murdered by partner
The family of a murdered woman have welcomed a coroner's recommendations, saying those changes could protect other women from their violent partners.
Judge who assaulted ex-partner avoids jail sentence
A Tasmanian judge has been ordered to serve 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing a woman.
Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy’s accused killer
The 23-year-old son of an ex-AFL player will stand trial charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
‘You make me sick’: paramedic’s family slams killer
The "vicious" stabbing of paramedic Steven Tougher left his mother haunted by the terror of his final moments, a court has heard as she confronted his killer.
Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges
Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, has faced court for the first time.
Ankle bracelet, curfew bypass ‘vulnerable to attack’
The immigration minister has swiftly imposed freedom restrictions on former detainees but there are concerns about whether they'll withstand a court challenge.
Social media ban ‘unenforceable’, experts say
Keeping Australian children under 16 off social media will be unenforceable and tech giants should not be tasked with age verification, experts say.
Sentence for killing two sex workers ‘unjust’: advocate
The life of a migrant sex worker is treated as less valuable than others, advocates say, as a man was jailed for at least nine years for killing two women.
Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs
The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.
Peg supplies questioned at fatal jumping castle hearing
The families of children who died after a jumping castle became airborne have watched in court as photos of the blood-stained equipment were shown.
Truckie offers no leads on missing toddler’s location
A truckie has told a court about the cars he saw when William Tyrrell disappeared, but his evidence doesn't support a police theory about the child's body.
Foster mum would have ‘owned up’ to dumping 3yo’s body
William Tyrrell's foster mum told a friend that if she disposed of the three-year-old's body, she would have come forward and taken responsibility.
Ketamine abuse hits record high
The abuse of ketamine - the drug that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry - is at record levels in Australia.
Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins
A stack of limited-edition coins paying tribute to Australia's favourite cartoon blue heeler have been recovered by police.
PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks
The prime minister has emphatically denied calling Qantas's former chief executive for flight upgrades, pouring cold water on an incendiary political dogfight.
‘Long way to go’ as record number of scams reported
Complaints about scams and financial hardship have grown in one of the most worrying trends of the past year, according to the peak financial complaints body.
Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors
Frank discussions about drugs have taken place behind closed doors with advocates telling police and politicians a different response is urgently needed.
‘A life for a life’: family anguish as killer sentenced
Ricardo Barbaro could be released from custody in 17 years for what a judge called the "vicious and entirely merciless" murder of Melbourne mother Ellie Price.
Four jailed for gang raping distressed Tinder date
Four men have been hit with a maximum cumulative jail sentence of more than 18 years after they jointly raped a crying, frightened woman in her apartment.
Slain rapper ‘kept our family together’, says brother
Community leaders who spoke out following the death of a young rapper have "no insight" into what happened and the death was not gang-related, his brother says.
‘Stop stabbing me mate’: paramedic’s words to killer
Chilling details have been revealed into the stabbing death of paramedic Steven Tougher as his killer pleaded not guilty on grounds of mental illness.
Abuse warning as missing toddler death theory examined
A coroner has issued a stern warning over the abuse of William Tyrrell's foster mum after a theory that she hid the boy's body was outlined to an inquest.
Taxpayer-backed defence for ex-cop on murder charges
A late change in legal representation by former police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been described as "regrettable" by a magistrate.
Two sex workers killed in 24 hours: man pleads guilty
Prosecutors have accepted manslaughter pleas from a man who killed two sex workers within 24 hours, and then stole cash and designer handbags.
Husband of interest in Indian mum murder as $1m offered
Nearly 10 years on from Prabha Arun Kumar's stabbing death, police have raised the stakes of their investigation with a $1 million reward for information.
Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don’t
Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.
Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils
NSW has trailed other states in regulating e-scooters but recent council trials show the need for statewide consistency, an inquiry has been told.
Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul
Victims and witnesses to certain crimes won't have to testify in court multiple times under reforms aimed at reducing the chance of increasing their trauma.