Victims’ Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle
A state's Victims' Commissioner has resigned after damning findings from a review into a domestic violence helpline.
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Girl accused of attempted murder withdraws bail bid
A girl accused of stealing a vehicle in an attempt to reach an equine therapy centre then stabbing her foster carer remains behind bars.
Rabbitohs hooker hit with drug supply, betting charges
Weeks after being interviewed by police and released, South Sydney's Brandon Smith has been hit with drug supply and betting charges by Queensland Police.
Tributes flow for ‘irreplaceable’ mother after stabbing
A mother and beloved nurse is being remembered for her care and empathy after she was fatally stabbed, with a 52-year-old man charged with her murder.
Child sex offenders to be known in public registry
New laws will allow parents in one state to search for child sex offenders who live nearby but some groups say the changes could do more harm than good.
Deaths spark homicide investigations, murder charges
The death of a critically injured woman has sparked a homicide investigation, while a murder charge as been laid over the fatal assault of a 55-year-old man.
Killer driver in tears as victim’s family shares pain
A "blind drunk" driver who had a young boy in his vehicle when he fatally ran over a woman has cried in court while the victim's family spoke of their loss.
Residential care costs could blow out to $7b a year
Unless there is immediate reform, residential care for vulnerable children could cost taxpayers $7 billion a year, the leading safety body warns.
Drivers die in fiery two-truck crash on major highway
An emergency declaration has been revoked after two men died on a rural highway in a head-on collision between heavy vehicles.
Mum’s justice plea for coffee-attack baby as man found
Almost a year after an attack that shocked a nation, the mother of a baby badly burnt by a stranger's coffee is still seeking justice for her recovering son.
Bail bid delayed for attempted murder-accused girl
A 12-year-old girl has been accused of stabbing her foster carer and stealing a vehicle in order to visit a horse therapy facility, a magistrate has heard.
Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears
Countries on the climate crisis' frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure in a heartfelt plea for help.
‘Boundless love’: tributes after dad, son killed
A father and son who died while they were on their way to buy ice cream after allegedly being struck by a ute have been fondly remembered with floral tributes.
‘Uncontrolled rage’: sledgehammer killer’s appeal fails
A man has argued he had been in such an "uncontrolled rage" when he fatally hit his wife from behind with a sledgehammer that he could not be liable for murder.
Accused wife killer’s bail breach charge dismissed
A man accused of staging his wife's death as a ride-on lawnmower accident said he was asleep when police visited to check he was complying with a bail curfew.
Murder accused behind bars after body found in park
A man will remain behind bars for months until his next court appearance after he was charged with murder following the discovery of a body in a suburban park.
Murder charge over death in suburban park
Police have charged a man with murder after a body was found in a suburban park, with the accused set to face court on Monday.
Aftershock warning after earthquake rattles thousands
The third and strongest earthquake recorded in Australia this week has struck, with thousands reporting feeling the effects and aftershocks expected.
The ‘spectacle’ of Sleeping Beauty marks 10 years
The Australian Ballet will perform the well-worn production of Sleeping Beauty but the artistic director hopes audiences will be enchanted by its nuances.
Tired backpacker’s evidence leads to rape retrial
A farmer convicted of pressuring a young woman into sex by threatening her job and migration status has won an appeal after trial evidence was deemed unfair.
Family ‘broken’ by teen killer’s sentence reduction
One of the judges asked to consider a teenage murderer's appeal found his jail term was not "manifestly excessive" but a majority of his colleagues disagreed.
Accused wife killer to answer curfew-breach charge
Family members of a woman allegedly murdered by her husband, then placed at the scene to fake a lawnmower accident, did not get to see the accused man in court.
Indigenous communities plug in to power their future
Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.
Tributes for murdered man as hunt for killer continues
Friends are remembering a man killed in a suburban park as a keen dancer as police hunt for the person responsible for his death.
Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid
Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.
Eat your fruit and veggies to help your mental health
A new study suggests a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help alleviate psychological distress.
Extensive evidence for cold case triple murder inquest
Three young friends left for an outback motorcycle trip almost 47 years ago only to be later found dead in remote bushland from gunshot wounds.
Customs make prickly find in lingerie package
A woman has been convicted after falsely declaring packages as shoes and lingerie when they were actually illegal cacti.
China drone boffin loses visa appeal over weapons claim
A doctoral candidate has fought a multi-year battle to study in Australia after being accused of links to China's military and weapons of mass destruction.
Mad Max meets heavy metal in Top End artist’s backyard
An artist who sculpts junk metal into demonic creatures will spend 10 days trekking across central Australia to show his works at a coastal exhibition.
Milestone year for sweet treat at beloved annual show
A sweet treat that has been savoured by everyone from prime ministers to punters will be in demand as it marks its 75th year at a beloved annual show.