Kiwis blimmin’ thrilled by Aussie citizenship embrace
Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Hipkins will meet in Brisbane this weekend after momentous changes to citizenship rules.
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Man charged after woman dies of injuries in Perth
A man has been charged with murder after a woman found with serious injuries at a home in the Perth suburb of Kewdale later died in hospital.
Man charged after horror country crash kills five
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a "catastrophic" crash in Victoria's north that left five people and a dog dead.
Hatred sparked murder of former son-in-law, court told
A married couple on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009 has pleaded not guilty.
‘We won’: Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free speech.
Optus lawsuit a ‘wake-up call’ to corporate Australia
Optus customers, many of whom say they fear for their privacy and safety in the wake of a data breach at the telco, are suing for "substantial" compensation.
Man charged over death threats to Higgins and fiance
A 49-year-old man will appear in court accused of making threats online to kill former political staffer Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog.
‘This is our lives’: Voice inquiry hears northern views
Torres Strait Islanders and far north Queenslanders view the voice to parliament as unfinished business, Indigenous leaders have told a parliamentary inquiry.
Crime gangs blamed for spate of brutal kidnappings
A series of violent alleged kidnappings have rocked NSW this year with criminal groups attempting to extort cash and cryptocurrency in brutal fashion.
Lehrmann trial inquiry hears of justice system tensions
An inquiry into the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is expected to hear evidence of a tense relationship between ACT police and prosecutors.
Accused killer in hospital as ‘kind’ paramedic mourned
The family of Steven Tougher say the paramedic and father will be remembered for compassion as his alleged killer remains in hospital after being charged.
Union condemns AFP ban on controversial spit hoods
The federal police union warns banning spit hoods will compromise officer safety, while others welcome harsher restrictions on the "instruments of torture".
Hayne ‘remarkably’ still on bail before judge jails him
Jarryd Hayne will be behind bars awaiting sentence on two counts of rape after the Supreme Court revoked his bail, finding no "special" reason to continue it.
Court orders permanent injunction against ‘ASX Wolf’
The Federal Court has issued a permanent injunction against a social media influencer who posted stock tips to paid subscribers.
Public drunkenness decriminalised on Melbourne Cup day
Victoria will move to decriminalise public intoxication from November, with services to provide a health-based response instead of a criminal justice one.
Pilot in fatal chopper crash had ‘high-risk appetite’
The pilot of a helicopter involved in a fatal crash three years ago had a history of risk-taking and was not legally allowed to fly, a report has found.
Duo who raped friend after 21st avoid more jail time
Shaun Bloomfield and Luke Merryfull, who had their convictions overturned before again being found guilty of rape, have avoided more time behind bars.
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Latitude Financial rejects ransom demand after hack
Latitude Financial is refusing to co-operate with cyber attackers, saying it will not reward criminal behaviour as it is faced with a ransom demand.
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.
Former church youth worker charged with abusing teens
A former youth worker has been arrested over allegations he sexually abused two teenagers while in a position of authority in a Perth church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.