School principal’s historical sexual abuse appeal fails
An ex-school principal's appeal has been dismissed after his defence argued a child abuse conviction was based on a victim's "dreams and nightmares".
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Coral coverage crashes after ‘unheard of’ heat events
Two of the Great Barrier Reef's three regions have recorded their sharpest declines in coral coverage in four decades as heat stress batters the living wonder.
‘This is the moment’: teachers strike over wage deal
Thousands of educators have walked off the job, shutting down a city CBD as they marched on parliament, as union officials flag more action.
Accused wife killer’s family offers $250,000 bail
A man accused of murdering his wife joked about killing her and moving overseas before she drowned in a kayak trip and he relocated to Thailand, a judge heard.
Hard lesson as crumbling state schools face $441m fix
Repairing a state's schools will cost hundreds of millions of dollars, with the revelation coming a day after teachers went on strike over pay and conditions.
First robotic surgery gives granny ’15 minutes of fame’
A grandmother has successfully undergone Australia's first robotic shoulder replacement, saying she is enjoying her "15 minutes of fame".
Bail for murder-accused man after wife’s kayak death
A man accused of drowning his wife on a kayak trip has been granted bail after a judge found he did not have the financial means to flee overseas long term.
‘Not good enough’: thousands of DV calls go unanswered
Thousands of women have abandoned their calls to a domestic violence helpline after they went unanswered, with a state minister saying it is "not good enough".
‘Utterly brutal’: man’s multiple life term appeal fails
A man who argued he should be given credit for calling an ambulance after subjecting a woman to weeks of torture will continue to serve multiple life sentences.
Palmer claims $30 million fraud in bid to freeze funds
Businessman Clive Palmer's solicitor allegedly defrauded his companies of $30 million and invested some of the money in real estate, a judge has heard.
‘Toxic’ culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems
Ongoing problems at a beleaguered DNA lab have been laid bare by a former Federal Bureau of Investigation expert.
Year-long inquiry into CFMEU ‘thuggery’ begins
A prominent industrial relations lawyer has kicked off an inquiry into allegations of criminal links and workplace harassment in a construction union.
Smelter owners urged to put more on the table
The federal government has not ruled out any support measures as it calls on a mining giant to step up and save a copper smelter in regional Australia.
‘Tragic death’: two more nabbed in kidnap, murder case
Police believe they have identified all the suspects involved in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a trio after charging two people with murder.
‘Dirty lab’: more flaws in DNA forensic testing debacle
More problems have been exposed at a troubled forensic testing lab, with a review revealing contamination issues, delays and unreliable results.
Clandestine US submarine flexes muscle at Aussie port
It's not hard to miss docked at a busy port but the USS Ohio secretly sailed into Australian waters before offering a rare glimpse inside.
Colombian faces deportation over Canada meth import
A man was willing to deceptively involve innocent people in his money-making scheme to transport meth that had been smuggled into Australia, a judge has said.
Rare strike by school teachers as wage talks fail
Months of talks between teachers and the government have failed to reach on agreement on pay and conditions, with state school educators calling a rare strike.
Former nightclub owner spared jail over cocaine supply
A nightclub owner who was caught on police surveillance obtaining cocaine from a crime syndicate has been cleared of a more serious charge of drug trafficking.
‘Confusing’: war of words over victim of crime numbers
A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.
Still suffering: family grieves murdered grandmother
Murdered grandmother Vyleen White's family say they take comfort in how her death brought about tougher bail and prison terms for juveniles.
Young woman third person charged with murder of husband
Another young person allegedly involved in the death of a 57-year-old man in a quiet, close knit suburb has been charged with murder.
Indigenous kids in focus for ‘broken’ care system probe
The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.
Has someone asked to ‘rent’ your bank account?
Australians are being urged to swerve requests to rent or buy their bank details, as cybercriminals double down on securing money mules.
Teen on alleged crime spree before man’s break-in death
A young woman has been accused of a four-day crime spree, becoming the third person charged with murder after a beloved husband was fatally stabbed.
Thousands of jobs at risk as miner pleads for support
A major mining company says it may have to mothball two of its operations, putting thousands of jobs in danger, if more government support is not offered.
Body in creek fourth grim discovery on glitter strip
A woman's body found in a creek marks the fourth grim discovery in less than a week at one of Australia's most popular beach locales.
Copper smelter rescue talks approach melting point
Closure of a copper smelter and refinery would be a "national disgrace" says a treasurer calling for their operator and federal government to come to the table.
Highway pursuit ends with ‘traumatic’ dog bites for man
Two men have allegedly led police on a pursuit through several suburbs before one of them suffered a "traumatic event" during an arrest involving a police dog.
Cleaner charged over stealing elderly people’s jewels
A woman who cleaned multiple homes has been charged with stealing jewellery from her elderly clients.
Unions call for stricter AI restrictions in workplaces
The ACTU is calling for tougher regulations to protect jobs during the rollout of artificial intelligence in the workplace.