Police reject independent probe into death in custody
Police have dismissed calls for an independent investigation into a young disabled man's death in custody as community members held an emotional vigil.
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‘Hope he suffers’: family of pot plant killer speak out
The family of an elderly woman who was killed by her son with a pot plant say they are disappointed with the sentence handed down by a court.
Erin Patterson ‘venting’ to friends on husband’s family
Lawyers for accused triple murderer Erin Patterson say she had been "venting" to her online friends when she sent frustrated messages about her former in-laws.
Tears and hope as families mourn Bondi stabbing victims
As a five-week inquest into a mass killing wrapped up, families of the victims have detailed their grief, anger and hope the tragedy will never be repeated.
Woman spoke about ‘clingy’ mate before alleged murder
A woman allegedly murdered by her British boarder told family and friends about her desire to keep their relationship platonic after he became "clingy".
Mushroom cook’s ‘worries’ about ovarian cancer revealed
Lawyers for mushroom cook Erin Patterson have shown medical records to the jury in her triple murder trial as the prosecution's final witness is cross-examined.
High Court appeal on cards for war crimes whistleblower
A man jailed for leaking classified information that exposed allegations of Australian soldiers committing war crimes will make a last-ditch attempt at freedom.
Details of MP’s alleged sexual abuse of men revealed
A state MP is accused of preying on a teenager and later a work colleague by sexually abusing them after they had been drinking, a court has been told.
Man restrained by police at supermarket dies
A man has died while being restrained by police following an altercation with a security guard at a supermarket, sparking a death-in-custody investigation.
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson’s interview played to jury
Erin Patterson's version of a deadly mushroom lunch has been revealed, with a jury shown footage of the accused murderer's police interview.
‘Superhero’ tax whistleblower avoids jail in plea deal
Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle, who exposed heavy-handed debt collection tactics, has avoided jail in a plea deal with prosecutors.
Mushroom murder trial hears from public health official
A health investigator tasked with finding the source of poisonous mushrooms cooked by Erin Patterson has recalled how she didn't return messages after the meal.
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.
Knives out for machete sale ban after shopper terror
An Australian-first ban on retailers selling machetes will be rushed out the door after a gang brawl sent thousands of shoppers fleeing for their lives.
Woman dead and man injured in police shooting
An investigation is under way after police shot dead a female driver after she drove a vehicle at a senior constable during an arrest.
‘Going to die’: how mushroom lunch almost killed four
Doctors thought Ian Wilkinson was going to die in hospital after consuming a lunch served by mushroom cook Erin Patterson, a jury has been told.
Rapper Kid Cudi testifies Diddy broke into his house
A jury has heard testimony from rapper Kid Cudi that Sean "Diddy" Combs broke into his home in 2011.
‘Deadbeat’: Patterson’s alleged husband vent revealed
Erin Patterson's alleged messages to friends referring to her former husband as "gaslighting" and a "deadbeat" have been shown at her triple-murder trial.
Death cap mushroom site found on Patterson’s computer
One year before it's alleged she deliberately served up a poisonous beef Wellington, a death cap mushroom website was accessed on Erin Patterson's computer.
Cable-tied worker focus of ‘sham’ jewellery heist trial
A jeweller admits staging the robbery of his store for financial gain but his trial will hinge on whether a staff member was in on it too.
Diddy took ecstasy shaped like Obama’s face, jury told
A former personal assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs has told a court he sometimes picked up drugs for the hip-hop mogul and his friends.
Tribute for plumber targeted in ‘brutal’ execution
The identity of a plumber executed in his suburban driveway has been revealed as authorities probe potential links between the "brutal hit" and local gangs.
Singer says she saw Diddy abuse, is cross-examined
Singer Dawn Richard has faced sharp questioning after she told a jury that she saw Sean "Diddy" Combs beat his girlfriend repeatedly.
Data quizzed after cook’s phone pinged near mushrooms
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson's legal team has quizzed a phone expert on the limitations of analysing cell data, as her mushroom lunch trial continues.
Mushroom cook’s phone detected near death cap sites
Accused killer Erin Patterson's mobile connected to phone towers near death cap mushroom locations in the months before a deadly lunch, a jury has been told.
Anti-Semitism panel told inquiry risks isolating Jews
After an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across NSW, a parliamentary inquiry has been urged not just to focus on one form of racism.
Diddy lawyer seeks to undercut prosecution’s rape claim
The singer Casandra Ventura has returned to the witness stand for more cross-examination by the defence team for ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Roberts-Smith faces battle for High Court challenge
Disgraced special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's bid to take his legal battle to the High Court will be difficult but not impossible, legal sources say.
Man who stabbed Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Hadi Matar, who was convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie in 2022, has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison.
Bikie dropped off at hospital after being shot, burnt
A senior bikie has been dumped bleeding and burnt outside hospital after trying to leave an outlaw motorcycle gang, police say.
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Residents to pursue class action over ‘toxic tap water’
Cancer-causing "forever chemicals" have likely been present in a tourist hotspot's drinking water for decades, a major investigation has found.