Newly appointed WA Rebel bikie boss dies in police cell
Outlaw motorcycle boss Jamie Ginn has died in a police watch house in Western Australia, after being arrested on drug and firearm charges.
Crime Law and Justice
‘I can’t breathe’: family demands spit hood ban
Before she died in custody Selesa Tafaifa was pleading for her asthma medication and crying out 'I can't breathe', an inquest into her death heard.
Premier stands by silence on ‘unacceptable’ Games costs
Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.
Seven men guilty of murdering bystander Jason De Ieso
Seven men linked to the Hells Angels have been convicted of murdering innocent man Jason De Ieso but a jury could not reach a verdict on an eighth accused man.
No footage of final moments before police shooting
Tactical decisions may be behind a lack of camera footage showing a man's final moments before police shot him dead during a stand-off, a court has heard.
Seven bikie associates guilty of murdering bystander
Seven bikie associates have been convicted of murdering Adelaide spray painter Jason De Ieso but the jury could not come to a verdict on an eighth accused man.
Decision on Hillcrest criminal charges ‘in weeks’
Tasmania's workplace safety regulator says a decision on whether charges will be laid over a fatal jumping castle tragedy is expected in coming weeks.
Rally driver deaths inquest to probe speed, design
An inquest is expected to be held in mid-2024 into the deaths of four rally competitors in the space of two years at Targa Tasmania events.
Cocaine ring sprung as one-year probe ends in $40m haul
Two airport workers are among five Sydney men charged over an alleged attempt to import 100kg of cocaine worth an estimated $40 million.
Four gunmen at large following public fatal shooting
Tensions between organised crime groups over the tobacco trade are being looked at as police probe the fatal shooting of a man at a Melbourne shopping centre.
Man, three children feared killed in light plane crash
A man and three children are believed to be dead after a light plane crashed and burst into flames near Canberra, with police working through the wreckage.
Hasler tackles Sea Eagles in court stoush over sacking
Premiership-winning rugby league coach Des Hasler is taking his former club to court over its decision to terminate his contract early.
Corrupt ex-minister Eddie Obeid loses bid for freedom
Ex-NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald, as well as Obeid's son Moses, have failed in an attempt to have their convictions quashed.
Ex-teacher charged with abusing boy at school in 1980s
A man in his 70s has been extradited to NSW from Queensland after a year-long investigation into historical abuse allegations at a Sydney school.
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economy, business and finance
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natural gas
oil and gas - downstream activities
oil and gas - upstream activities
Santos in the dock over ‘clean gas’, net-zero by offset
Australia's biggest gas supplier Santos faces many months of costly wrangling with shareholder activists in the federal court over allegations of greenwashing.
Fraudsters to solve the mystery of the missing millions
Two men who ripped off $42 million from the ATO have shown no remorse but have not lived lavish lives as a result of their intricate scheme, a court has heard.
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum.
Federal police want pay rise as officers cop job strain
The federal police association is calling on the government for a 20 per cent pay increase to help recruit and retain new members.
NSW not ruling out pill testing after festival deaths
Premier Chris Minns says NSW will 'learn from other states' on pill-testing, after two men died from drugs allegedly taken at a music festival.
Mum behind lover’s plot to kill ex gets 26 years’ jail
Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.
Three men charged over scissor stabbing attack
Three men are set to appear before a Queensland court over a stabbing incident on the outskirts of Brisbane.
Gay hate killer from the 1980s a ‘soulless monster’
A 77-year-old man convicted over the 1987 murder of Raymond Keam during a gay hate crime, accepts he will likely die in jail.
Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat
A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry.
Govts appeal $300k award for wrongful jailing by judge
The federal and Queensland governments have challenged a court's $300,000 award to a man wrongfully imprisoned by a judge during divorce proceedings.
Senator delivers spray at transport stonewall on Qatar
An inquiry examining the blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights has had limited luck getting vital information from Transport Department officials.
Transport accused of running Qantas ‘protection racket’
An inquiry examining the blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights has had limited luck getting vital information from Transport Department officials.
Kids in care sexually abused for decades, inquiry finds
Tasmania's premier has apologised to child sexual abuse survivors after an inquiry found failings across multiple government institutions.
‘Litany’ of failures to protect children from abuse
An inquiry has found failings across multiple state government agencies in responding to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
‘System in crisis’ sparks action on domestic violence
A day of action has been called against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory where organisers say they hear of a system in crisis.
Croc expert’s ‘sadistic sexual interest’ in animals
A NT crocodile expert and university academic with a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals has pleaded guilty to almost 60 counts of animal cruelty.
Child abuse inquiry’s final findings to be revealed
A commission of inquiry into Tasmanian government responses to child abuse allegations in state-run institutions will release its final report.