On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals
The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.
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‘Scared for years’: child of cold-case murder accused
The child of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend decades ago claimed she was pressured to lie and support her father's alibi, a magistrate has heard.
Hundreds honoured in Wieambilla shooting bravery awards
Hundreds have been honoured for their bravery during the Wieambilla shootings and its aftermath including the two officers who survived the fatal ambush.
‘Snapped’: man to stand trial for cold case murder
Decades after Meaghan Louise Rose's body was discovered, a 73-year-old man has been ordered to stand trial for murder following a committal hearing.
Ten people hurt as 14-year-old driver accused of crash
Emergency services have been sifting through the chaotic wreckage of a four-car pile-up that has shocked a community and left victims fighting for their lives.
Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail
A man accused of using a ramming the gate of a synagogue made reference to the Bondi terrorist attack and had replica handgun convictions, a judge has heard.
Rape charges ‘shock’ surgeon partner of former premier
A former state premier's partner says he is shocked by the allegations against him after being charged with rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty.
Not just friends: ministerial affair raises queries
Questions have been raised over a potential conflict of interest after a personal relationship between two state government ministers was revealed.
Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says
A former strategist turned pollster says a Greens decision not to direct preferences in a by-election is likely to inflict brand damage on the party.
Woman charged over torture and neglect of young girl
A woman has been charged with torture and failing to provide the necessities of life to a child who has been in intensive care for almost three months.
Fatal crash leads to alleged driver’s school discovery
A woman has died after a man allegedly smashed a stolen ute head-on into her vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Mum’s alleged murder of son aided by ‘honest’ witness
A woman who claims she was coerced into her mother's drug-laced smoothie murder plans should be believed despite attacks on her credibility, a jury has heard.
Teen terror accused has ‘limited access’ to lawyers
Lawyers for a teenager accused of preparing a terrorist attack against a political leader are trying for longer meetings with their client, a judge has heard.
Toddler killed in fatal crash walking home from daycare
A toddler has been fatally struck by a vehicle in a tragic accident as she and her family were walking home from a daycare centre.
‘Shocking’: ex-minister accused of threat to contractor
A former state minister has been asked to respond to explosive claims she threatened to tear up a developer's contract unless he worked with a rogue union.
‘Just instinct’: farmer loses arm, neighbour steps up
A quick-thinking neighbour has been credited with helping save the life of an elderly Queensland farmer who lost his arm in a horror harvester accident.
Investigator erupts in heated exchange at union inquiry
The investigator whose report led to a commission of inquiry into a controversial union has responded angrily after having his methods challenged.
Police to continue to use potentially faulty pistols
A state police force will continue to use a service-issued pistol despite a potentially fatal fault, saying it is only an issue if the weapons are used.
Dirty dozen list boosts ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws
Sweeping additions to a state's "adult crime, adult time" laws have been introduced while giving police new powers to crack down on anti‑social behaviour.
‘Elvis of birds’: clue found in hunt for elusive parrot
Researchers are racing against time to find and protect a critically endangered parrot after a decade-long search led to audio of the rare bird's call.
Search delay for missing Indigenous man, coroner hears
The search for a missing Indigenous man faced a delayed start and premature end due to police making errors and following a false lead, a coroner has heard.
Book pulled over illustrator’s Bondi massacre post
A university publishing house has cancelled a children's book, saying the illustrator's past comments breached its anti-Semitism policy.
Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced
A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.
‘Personal toll’: DV fighters step back from foundation
The parents of a woman killed by her partner have stepped down from a charity after successfully campaigning for laws against coercive control.
‘It’s bigger than me’: Roberts‑Smith at Dawn Service
Accused war criminal and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has joined thousands to mark Anzac Day at the Currumbin Dawn Service.
Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges
The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.
‘Aggressive’: union accused of disrupting major project
A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.
Police fatal shooting in farm gun battle ‘justified’
A man was shot four times and his vehicle was struck by dozens of police bullets after he drove at officers while armed with a rifle, a coroner has heard.
Make or break: firm forced to ‘pander to union boss’
A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.
Fatal Molotov attack after mother not considered risk
A woman had been assessed as not a homicide risk to the father of her children before she killed him with a Molotov cocktail, a coroner has found.
Chopper pilot found dead at remote outback crash site
Investigators have been sent to the site of a helicopter crash after a pilot suffered critical injuries and was found dead at the scene.