Tasered woman’s family slam ‘disturbing’ police actions
NSW Police are under fire after the family of a woman who was tasered and died in hospital described officers' actions as heartbreaking and disturbing.
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Student in critical condition after campus stabbing
A 24-year-old is in custody after two students were stabbed and another man was assaulted at the Australian National University campus in Canberra.
Man faces court over uni stabbings, frying pan assaults
A man has faced court charged over the stabbing of two university students and assaults on two other people at the Australian National University.
Thousands rally on anniversary of Iranian crackdown
A year since a young woman was killed in custody in Iran, female activists, journalists, lawyers, and students are still being targeted by the regime.
Teen in coma after allegedly dragged two km by car
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was allegedly dragged by a car two kilometres through Sydney's western suburbs.
Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it has launched two full investigations and five preliminary probes.
Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission
An inquiry into links between ex-minister Stuart Robert and a consulting firm has asked the national anti-corruption commission to take over the investigation.
Teen shot while sleeping ‘extremely lucky’ to be alive
Possible getaway cars are being examined by police investigating the shooting of a sleeping teen in his family home who is "extremely lucky" to have survived.
Bronco’s brother bailed due to ‘extremely weak’ case
A judge who granted Zeda Haas bail said there was no evidence of one charge against him and no basis to keep him in custody on another as police await briefs.
Liquid meth disguised as oil seized near rural town
Police are appealing for help tracking down who is responsible for a 312kg consignment of liquid methamphetamine disguised as vegetable oil.
Death in police van a ‘preventable tragedy’: coroner
A heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son's death in a police van was a "preventable tragedy" and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.
Boyfriend found guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
MacGill charged over drug deal tied to ‘kidnapping’
Ex-Australian cricket star Stuart MacGill will face court charged over an alleged cocaine deal that led to his purported kidnapping.
Jury finds boyfriend guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
Teen killers jailed for ‘absolutely shocking’ attack
A boy who murdered Declan Cutler in a "frenzied, savage" group attack outside a house party will spend at least a decade in prison for the killing.
Family of slain grandmother ‘powerless and voiceless’
The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.
Branded a cop killer, Roberts fights to clear his name
Jason Roberts, who was branded a cop killer after being wrongly convicted of the murders of two Victoria Police officers, has filed a claim for damages
Teen accused of violent attack behind bars
A teen allegedly involved in a violent attack on a school boy did not apply for bail as details of the allegations against him emerged.
Man charged with murder over Melbourne CBD crash
The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.
Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution
The execution of Melbourne gangland identity Gavin Preston, who was gunned down while dining with an associate at a cafe, has raised revenge attack concerns.
Roberts-Smith’s bid to question war crimes investigator
War crimes investigators want to see material that convinced a judge a soldier was involved in four murders in Afghanistan, but his lawyers also have questions.
Teen charged over violent after school attack
A 14-year-old has been charged over an attack on a boy walking home from school in Melbourne that left the victim with life-threatening injuries.
Wails, sobs heard in Tyrrell foster parent recordings
The alleged child victim of William Tyrrell's former foster parents has been heard crying and begging in covert recordings played in court.
Dad charged after allegedly trying to drown his child
A man is set to appear in court on assault and attempt-to-kill charges after allegedly trying to drown his own child at a beach in Western Australia.
Queensland man extradited to NSW to face murder charges
A Queensland man police allege helped dispose of a murdered Sydney man's body in a creek has been extradited to NSW to face charges.
Search for answers after teens die in dirt bike crash
Mystery surrounds a crash involving off-road motorbikes that killed two teenagers and left three others injured, as family are not co-operating with police.
Tyrrell foster mother admits assaulting child
William Tyrrell's ex-foster mum has pleaded guilty to assaulting another child but denies any intimidation despite smacking sounds heard on covert recordings.
Police charges after child abuse inquiry referrals
Ten people have been charged by police as a result of a commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Lack of fatigue management had role in police death
A coroner investigating the deaths of four police officers has ruled a lack of policy around fatigue management played a role in one of them.
Son of mushroom poisoning victims speaks at memorial
The son of a couple suspected to have died after being poisoned by death cap mushrooms has spoken publicly as questions remain about what led to their deaths.
Scepticism around price of Games before cancellation
A major city's Commonwealth Games infrastructure wish-list was overlooked and there were doubts about costs even before the event was suddenly cancelled.