Babysitter charged over Adelaide toddler’s death
A man who was babysitting an Adelaide toddler has been charged with the boy's murder after the child was taken to hospital with head injuries.
Crime Law and Justice
Bodies found in two burnt-out cars prompt police probe
Police are investigating after the remains of two people were found inside two burning vehicles in Sydney's south and west, with gunshots heard at one site.
Berejiklian’s former flame defends ‘tenacity’ in office
The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.
Expert unit tackles ‘scamdemic’ bilking Aussie millions
While the federal government has assembled a team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles, a consumer group says alternative action is needed.
Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog
The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls.
Calls for special investigator as Lawyer X sues cops
Barrister Nicola Gobbo is suing Victoria Police, claiming officers were negligent and put her safety at risk.
Guilty verdict in cold case murder of Michelle Bright
A 53-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering NSW teen Michelle Bright and choking another young woman with intent to rape her more than two decades ago.
Liberal darling, pandemic titan tainted by secret lover
The ICAC has determined Gladys Berejiklian acted corruptly but the former NSW premier spent years in politics and has left her mark on the state.
Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations
Former Liberal MP Stuart Robert says allegations he helped a consulting company win government contracts were a "by-election witch hunt".
Ultra-Orthodox principal ‘allergic’ to court hearings
Prosecutors have claimed former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is allergic to the legal system, feigning mental illness to delay hearings.
Bondi cliff deaths deemed possible gay hate murders
The 1989 death of a Bondi barman police ascribed to an accidental cliff fall is now under scrutiny as part of a gay hate inquiry.
Tas couple jailed after shooting dead former son-in-law
Cedric Harper Jordan and Noelene June Jordan have been found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law, Shane Geoffrey Barker.
Wife-killer guilty of sex with student, judge finds
Judge Sarah Huggett has found convicted wife-killer Christopher Dawson had an unlawful sexual relationship with a student in 1980.
No charges over Lawyer X as investigator’s office shut
Disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo and the police who used her as an informant will not face criminal charges as a special investigator's office is scrapped.
Gun found after major Sydney drug lord shot in ambush
Police have uncovered a gun after notorious Sydney criminal Alen Moradian, a major player in Sydney's underworld, was shot dead in a brazen daytime ambush.
Vic man wanted on child sex charges returns from Qld
A Victorian man on the run for years has been found in Queensland and extradited to face dozens of child sex and indecent assault charges.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
DV claims against ex-Fiji PM’s son serious, lawyer says
A Sydney court has been told that the son of a former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama faces multiple "extremely serious" domestic violence allegations.
Family of murdered mother stare down ‘evil’ husband
The family of a woman strangled to death by her husband have stared down her "evil" killer in court, as it's revealed he took photos of her lifeless body.
Something ‘seriously wrong’ with police case management
An inquiry looking at gay hate crimes has shined a damning light on the NSW Police Force with multiple cold case records lost and key evidence never tested.
Teacher slapped with historical sex assault charges
An 82-year-old man has been hit with dozens of charges as part of a police investigation into historical sex assaults linked to a Melbourne primary school.
Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering
The NSW police minister has faced repeated questions over what she knew about a police decision to withhold key details from the public after a gran's tasering.
Trial date set in accused camper killer’s case
Former airline pilot Greg Lynn is set to face trial in Victoria's Supreme Court in February for the murder of campers Russell Hill and Carole Clay
‘No peace’: Denyer victims’ angst over parole law loss
A bill to ban serial killer Paul Denyer from re-applying for parole has been defeated in the Victorian parliament, leading to dismay from victims' families.
Long-awaited Berejiklian corruption probe report due
The NSW corruption watchdog is about to release its report into the conduct of former premier Gladys Berejiklian and her secret boyfriend Daryl Maguire.
Minister under fire over police censorship of tasering
Documents show NSW Police removed mention of paramedics, a knife and a Taser in their first statement about the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother.
‘Waste of time’: Lawyer X investigator’s threat to quit
A special investigator says Victorian prosecutors have repeatedly shut down suggestions that criminal charges should be laid over the Nicola Gobbo affair.
School climate strike leader among arrested protesters
A former school climate strike organiser has graduated to more radical action in a third day of protests targeting east coast coal ports and facilities.
Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged parole law changes as he apologises for the handling of an application by serial killer Paul Denyer.
‘Culture of cover-up’: Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague
Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states
The Legalise Cannabis Party will introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for adult use in three states, but it faces resistance from premiers.