Lehrmann probe head committed ‘serious corrupt conduct’
A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
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Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog
A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
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‘Anti-Israeli’ nurse’s odd exit as key video contested
A nurse has left court shielded by a tight scrum of supporters after being charged over widely condemned alleged threats to kill Israeli patients.
Sports coach beaten to death ‘as revenge for break-up’
A sports coach was fatally beaten until unrecognisable because her ex-boyfriend wanted to punish her for breaking up with him, a forensic psychiatrist believes.
Car thieves leave huge bill for motorists and insurers
The number of cars stolen has doubled in one state over a ten-year period as thieves leave motorists and their insurers with a massive annual bill.
‘Shocking’: dozens of weapons seized in knife sweep
Almost 100 weapons have been seized in an operation aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after several shocking attacks.
Stalking, ‘dry runs’ preceded brutal school killing
"Chilling" footage of a school worker rehearsing his murder of a former lover and colleague has been aired at an inquest into her death.
‘Bone Buddies’: gruesome plot to sell dead man’s toes
A former animal shelter worker has been sentenced to community service for attempting to sell human remains that were coughed up by dogs.
Tradie not facing jail after mate dies ‘play fighting’
An evening of cocaine, booze and play fighting on a boys trip turned deadly when a man died after being placed into a chokehold by his friend.
Mafia-style laws mooted to stop construction ‘rip-off’
The opposition wants US-style laws to jail organised crime bosses it says are pulling the strings of alleged construction sector corruption.
Youth crime crackdown all ‘hammer’ on troubled kids
Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its responsibility as legal guardian to many.
Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid
The Liberal Party it's more concerned about household costs than hosting climate talks with Pacific nations, ahead of the federal election.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill faces jail stint for coke deal
The man whose Test career was throttled by being legspinning great Shane Warne's understudy has walked from a court after mixed verdicts in a drug trial.
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Aust-first machete ban more ‘political optics’ than fix
A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.
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PM accused of leaving Jews guessing on bomb terror hoax
The prime minister and opposition leader have traded barbs over when they knew an explosives-laden caravan was a hoax and not an anti-Semitic terror plot.
Canberra clash after caravan revealed as terror con job
The opposition leader denies Labor claims of dodging police briefings on a caravan loaded with explosives, saying the minister is just trying to look tough.
Cops expose Jewish caravan plot as ‘criminal con job’
A caravan bomb linked to prominent Jewish sites was one of several anti-Semitic incidents set up by organised crime figures for their own benefit, police said.
Family’s enduring grief as ‘coward’ killers jailed
A judge has called two brothers cowards as he jailed them for the murder of Alier Riak, who died while celebrating his 23rd birthday.
Airport security probed after boy’s alleged bomb threat
Security at a major regional airport has been questioned after a teen allegedly tried to bring a gun onto a flight and claimed there was a bomb in his bag.
Homemade firearm surge threatens Australian gun control
From interstate trafficking rings to 3D blueprints available on the internet, police warn technological advances pose a serious threat to gun control.
Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight
Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.
Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid
A spokesperson for Australia's foreign minister has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza as Israel blocks humanitarian supplies.
Family’s hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling
David McBride is appealing his conviction and jail term length after being sentenced for leaking top secret information that unearthed war crime allegations.
Mother-killer could walk free in less than four years
With time served, a man may walk free on parole in less than four years for killing his mother after an argument and fleeing interstate.
Appeal looms for ‘vulnerable’ war crimes whistleblower
A man who leaked classified defence documents supporting allegations that war crimes were committed by Australian special forces is appealing his conviction.
Australians charged in AI-made child abuse image probe
Dozens of people, including two Australians, have been arrested as part of an international operation into artificial intelligence-generated child abuse images.
Reflecting on the Freedom Ride’s legacy, 60 years later
As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.
Crash expert to be called in Samantha Murphy trial
Prosecutors will call evidence from a crash reconstructionist, DNA and digital forensic experts in the trial of the man charged with killing Samantha Murphy.
Billionaire founder retakes control of his $32b company
Richard White has been named executive chairman of WiseTech Global, four months after stepping down as CEO amid an inquiry into his conduct.
Social media, travel ban for nurse in anti-Israel video
A nurse at the centre of a widely condemned anti-Israel video has been bailed on charges of making violent threats amid a "very complex" investigation.
Retaliation fears if construction union leaders return
A report from the administrator appointed to clean up a major union says a pending legal challenge to the removal of some leaders has stymied reform efforts.