Woman charged over fatal Good Friday collision
A woman has been charged over a fatal Good Friday collision while several people remain in a critical condition following a series of serious road accidents.
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ABC sued over Higgins and Tame address to Press Club
Court documents show Bruce Lehrmann is suing the ABC over its broadcast of a National Press Club joint address by Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame.
‘Vulnerable’ Hayne spared jail for the time being
An application to detain former NRL star Jarryd Hayne prior to sentencing has been refused after he was found guilty on two counts of rape.
Man shot dead after allegedly stabbing cops
Police have shot and killed a man after he allegedly stabbed two constables during a scuffle in central Newcastle, leaving the officers with serious injuries.
AFP investigated over handling of Lehrmann rape case
Australian Federal Police is facing an independent probe due to complaints about its handling of Brittany Higgins' sexual assault allegations.
Australian suspects arrested in global cybercrime raid
Australian police have taken part in a multinational crackdown on a sprawling online marketplace popular with cybercriminals, arresting 10 Australian suspects.
Bruce Lehrmann files defamation case against the ABC
Bruce Lehrmann has launched his third defamation lawsuit over media organisations' coverage of rape allegations against him, this time targeting the ABC.
Man charged with DV offences after NSW fatal car crash
Police investigating a car crash that killed a woman and three young boys in the NSW Riverina have charged a man with domestic violence-related offences.
WA to launch mobile road safety cameras after trial
Six cutting edge mobile point-to-point road safety cameras will be rolled out in Western Australia following a six month trial of their use.
Frog, turtle meat seized in 38 tonne biosecurity haul
Boxes of turtle and frog meat are among 38 tonnes of high-risk goods seized by federal authorities at a western Sydney warehouse.
NSW winery accused of stealing water during drought
NSW authorities have charged a border-region winery after it allegedly stole 161 Olympic pools worth of irrigation water via an illegal pipeline.
Police operation nabs alleged bikie gang leaders
The presence of the Mongols bikie gang in the NT has suffered a major blow after police arrested key members as part of a multi-year operation.
Queensland Police announce Easter road blitz
Operation Victor Easter, which runs from April 1 to April 16, aims to reduce trauma and fatalities on the state’s road network during what is always a busy period
‘Monster’ jailed for killing, wounding girls in hotel
A sentencing judge did not accept Kristian Kovaleff showed any remorse after stabbing two girls, killing one, then pretending to be mentally ill.
Gold Coast pair charged after cocaine discovered in stone benchtop
A man and a woman are accused of being part of criminal syndicate that attempted to import $12 million of drugs hidden inside machinery and a stone benchtop.
Estranged wife of union boss accused of plot to kill
Emma Walters, the estranged wife of union boss John Setka, has been accused of plotting to acquire a firearm and kill him.
Child killer’s ex-friend slams parole for accomplice
Alison Anderson, who'd been a friend of a woman who murdered her child, has described the decision to parole her accomplice as "one big kick in the gut".
Taliban threat to ex SAS soldier in jail, court told
A former SAS soldier charged with unlawfully killing a man in an Afghanistan wheat field has sought bail citing threats to his safety if he remains in jail.
Four arrests over $1.7m cybercrime laundering operation
The accused face charges relating to laundering proceeds from more than 15 sophisticated cybercrime attacks targeting businesses and Facebook Marketplace users.
Melissa Caddick’s paper shredder goes under the hammer
Household items confiscated from the estate of fraudster Melissa Caddick are being auctioned online as efforts to recover funds for duped investors continue.
Plane loaded with drugs ‘tried to fly under the radar’
A plane allegedly loaded with $15 million worth of meth has been intercepted in rural Queensland while trying to fly undetected from Papua New Guinea to NSW.
‘It never leaves you’: New hunt for 1982 sex attackers
Three rapists are being hunted more than 40 years after a woman was abducted and assaulted in Melbourne, with police making a fresh call to turn themselves in.
Final verdict in ‘Ben Hur’ tax scheme’s marathon trial
Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.
Disgraced MP Maguire facing $17k hit to defend case
Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire allegedly conspired with a migration agent to breach the Migration Act in a visa scam between January 2013 and August 2015.
NSW appeals $1.5m awarded to former Tyrrell suspect
NSW has appealed a court decision awarding $1.5 million to Bill Spedding who was maliciously prosecuted by police investigating William Tyrrell's disappearance.
Rugby star’s assault case to return to court in April
Kurtley Beale's rugby career remains in limbo after his sexual assault case was mentioned in a Sydney court ahead of a new court date next month.
Tasmania follows Victoria in push to ban Nazi salute
The Tasmanian government has announced it will pursue laws to ban the Nazi salute after an anti-transgender rally in Melbourne caused outrage.
Australia welcomes decision to hear MH17 case
A decision by the UN's aviation agency to hear a case against Russia over the downing of Flight MH17 has been welcomed by the federal government.
Notorious crooked cop Roger Rogerson will die in jail
Corrupt former policeman Roger Rogerson has lost a final bid to Australia's highest court to have his murder conviction quashed.
Uni lecturer ‘deeply sorry’ for wife’s stabbing murder
A Deakin University lecturer who killed his wife at their family home after an argument about childcare has apologised to a court for the brutal murder.
Alleged victim’s mum recounts Hayne’s visit to home
The family of a woman Jarryd Hayne is accused of sexually assaulting have told court what happened when the former NRL player visited their house.