Debate over expanded Daniel’s Law child safety proposal
The parents of a teenager who was murdered by a pedophile want the public to have greater access to information about child sex offenders.
Crime Law and Justice
Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything’
A former athlete has described the tension between being grateful to and fearful of Alan Jones as he accused the talkback titan of indecently assaulting him.
Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe
Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.
Labor MP to fight assault charges amid court case
A Labor politician in the Top End has vowed to fight allegations he assaulted an official, amid growing calls for the federal MP to step aside.
Mafia and escort bosses named in notorious cold case
Two key people are alleged to have lied in police investigations as conclusions are drawn in one of Australia's most notorious cold cases.
Trial for mum, daughter over alleged Islamic State time
Two women accused of travelling to Syria to join Islamic State have formally pleaded not guilty and will face a Supreme Court trial.
‘Substantial’ evidence in Little Baby murder case
Prosecutors have compiled a substantial brief of evidence against a man charged with murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, a court has been told.
‘No evidence’ arrested man knew of major cocaine haul
A man allegedly involved in Australia's largest ever cocaine haul has been released to house arrest after a judge dismissed concerns he would flee overseas.
‘Politicisation’: MP’s lawyer fumes over assault arrest
Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.
Young girl’s family baffled as ‘manic’ driver jailed
A family is heartbroken after a sentence was handed down to the drug driver who broke the law before crashing into their car and killing their daughter.
Police sent to mum’s home hours before family tragedy
The search for a missing baby has been called off as police confirm the child's mother visited police the day before her body was found alongside her toddler's.
Salacious dirt file found in Liberals corruption probe
A detrimental dossier containing allegations of an extramarital affair and designed to politically ruin a former Liberal minister has been aired at an inquiry.
‘No payment was made’: Liberal leader denies donation
Angus Taylor's name has been brought up in a NSW corruption inquiry over reported donations to a conservative Liberal Party faction.
Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet
Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.
Liberal leader’s name drawn into corruption probe
A conservative Liberal Party faction sought to "shake down" now-party leader Angus Taylor for donations, a corruption inquiry has been told.
Well-connected rapist’s identity to remain a secret
A prominent Melbourne identity has been found guilty of raping a younger woman but a gag order over his identity will remain in place to protect his safety.
Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went ‘woke’, inquiry told
A fugitive developer on the run and two brothers of a former premier are being probed in a corruption inquiry scrutinising political donations.
Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine
A breakout Socceroos star has allegedly tested positive for cocaine, after police pulled him over in his BMW for speeding nearly 50km/h over the limit.
Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed
There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.
Family violence declining, breakthrough study suggests
Promising data has found women are experiencing less domestic violence, despite more instances of people reporting the social scourge to police.
AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion
Photos show the extent of injuries AFL legend Mick Malthouse suffered fending off alleged intruders and the injury he dealt to one of the accused.
Witnesses to Bondi Beach terror attack at ‘real risk’
Eyewitnesses as well as survivors of the Bondi Beach massacre have had their identities protected to ensure they are not re-traumatised or targeted.
‘Viscerally sick’: child protection reforms under fire
A territory's child protection changes have been heavily criticised amid accusations a five-year-old Aboriginal girl's death has been politicised.
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders ‘cockatoos’
AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go.
‘Choked me’: rapper accused of violent rape after gig
A young woman has told a court she thought she was going to an after-party before she was allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show.
‘Nobody cares about us’: death at police hands probed
After her son was killed by police following a decades-long struggle with schizophrenia and addiction, a mother wants his inquest to be a positive experience.
Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid
A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.
Methanol victims’ families brace for poor legal outcome
The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.
Warnings ignored over $30k part that crippled Telstra
Despite multiple warnings a bug in a piece of equipment risked causing a major outage, Telstra failed to update or replace the $30,000 bit of tech.
Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search
A teen who was allegedly moving towards lone-actor extremist violence after police claimed to have found extremist material on his devices has been bailed.
‘ISIS bride’ accused of training with terror fighters
A so-called "ISIS bride" who is accused of training for weeks with Islamic State will remain behind bars after being refused bail for a second time.