Lyn Dawson set husband up, court told
Lynette Dawson deliberately left home without taking any belongings to make it look like she was killed by her husband, a court has heard.
Crime Law and Justice
Police believe Gold Coast ATM thieves hit same shop twice
Queensland Police have released footage of two males suspected of robbing an ATM at the Slatyer Avenue business on Sunday, March 20.
NSW woman guilty over SA poisoning
A Supreme Court judge has handed down a guilty verdict in the case of a NSW woman accused of the poisoning murder of her partner at their Adelaide home.
Murder mural painted against Chris Dawson
Crown prosecutors have described how bruises seen on Lyn Dawson before she disappeared were one piece of a larger picture showing she was killed by her husband.
Family of woman missing in Mexico clings to hope
The brother of Queensland woman Tahnee Shanks, missing in Mexico since early May, says his family is clinging to the hope she is still alive.
Perre found guilty in NCA bombing case
A Supreme Court judge has found Domenic Perre guilty of murder and attempted murder over the 1994 bombing of the National Crime Authority office in Adelaide.
Darwin policeman not guilty of raping teen
A Northern Territory Supreme Court jury has acquitted Senior Sergeant Patrick Carson of raping a teenage exercise partner almost 20 years his junior.
Chris Dawson slams murder allegations
In intercepted phone calls played at his trial Chris Dawson dismissed allegations he killed his wife and that he did it so an ex-student could move in with him.
Blockade Australia vows more Sydney action
For the second consecutive day, Blockade Australia activists have disrupted Sydney roads, with more civil disobedience planned.
Blockade Australia protesters in court
Several Blockade Australia activists, including one who filmed herself locked to a steering wheel blocking Sydney's harbour tunnel, have been granted bail.
Reporter denies enticing Dawson witnesses
Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet podcast, has denied using movie deals to influence potential witnesses in Chris Dawson's murder trial.
Teacher’s Pet podcaster sought justice
Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet podcast, has said he sought justice for Lynette Dawson who was allegedly murdered in January 1982.
Dawson evidence dark and dingy, judge says
The judge overseeing Chris Dawson's murder trial has asked for assistance in dealing with the case's "dark and dingy" evidence.
NT watchdog processes failed, court finds
The Northern Territory's corruption watchdog's processes failed during an investigation into a multi-million government grant, a Supreme Court review has found.
WA mining sector ‘failed to protect women’
Western Australia's mining sector should look to establish a register of sexual offenders to force perpetrators out of the industry, an inquiry has recommended.
New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.
Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
Trial for alleged Higgins rapist delayed
Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, have succeeded in a second bid to temporarily delay his trial.
Murder probe halted by Lyn Dawson sighting
A possible sighting of Lynette Dawson after her 1982 disappearance led to police suspending their homicide investigation over a decade later.
‘Zero’ budget funds to fix compo delays
Former minister Andrew Gee says he was disappointed the Morrison government had failed to recognise veterans' welfare as a national priority.
Accused cop killer concedes he told lies
Accused killer Jason Roberts has told his trial over the 1998 murders of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller that he lied a lot as a teenager.
‘Creepy’ Dawson said wife alive in commune
A murder trial witness has described the Dawson twins as "creepy" when saying Lynette was living in a Blue Mountains commune 25 years after her disappearance.
Anger at targeting of unwell soldiers
An army commander says action should be taken against soldiers who target mentally or physically unwell colleagues, adding you "can't mitigate stupidity".
Ex-cop grilled over Dawson investigation
A former detective has been accused of ignoring important evidence and conducting a closed-minded investigation of the 1982 disappearance of Lynette Dawson.
Accused cop killer gives evidence at trial
Accused murderer Jason Roberts has given evidence in the Victorian Supreme Court over the 1998 deaths of Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller.
Man jailed for love triangle shooting
A man whose long-term partner became involved with his friend has been jailed for shooting him dead in rural NSW.
Witness says Dawson asked how to kill wife
A former rugby league player and convicted arsonist has claimed he was approached by Chris Dawson in 1975 about getting rid of his wife.
WA parliament to probe MP’s court claims
A West Australian parliamentary committee will examine claims independent MP James Hayward misrepresented his duties while facing court on child abuse charges.
Judge rules out new Dawson witnesses
Witnesses who recently come forward during Chris Dawson's trial have had their evidence rejected by the court.
Star acted ‘indefensibly’ on card scheme
The Star Sydney is fit to hold a casino licence despite management failings, the legal team representing Star Entertainment has told a state gaming inquiry.
Questions raised over Lyn Dawson sighting
Lynette Dawson's brother-in-law has claimed he saw her after she disappeared in 1982, but the accuracy of his evidence remains in doubt.