‘Beloved’ NRL premiership star shot in brazen ambush
A premiership-winning NRL player is in a serious condition after being shot as police examine a car found on fire near the crime scene.
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Glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home linked to suspect
A glove containing DNA found near missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie's home appears to match those worn by her suspected kidnapper.
Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales
One of Australia's biggest retailers has warned nine in 10 cigarettes will be bought illegally by the end of the decade unless the tobacco excise is cut.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
Shoppers care about ‘fair dinkum’ discounts, says Coles
A supermarket giant accused of manipulating prices has told a court the regulator is wrongly attributing "sophisticated thought processes" to grocery shoppers.
‘Hell of a fight’: family update after club stabbing
A 20-year-old waitress allegedly stabbed by a work colleague will require reconstructive surgery after putting up a "hell of a fight", her sister says.
Accused in failed Invasion Day bombing attempt unmasked
The identity of a man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism has been made public.
Coles points finger at suppliers for price changes
Australia's consumer watchdog has accused Coles of artificially increasing prices to create discounts, while the supermarket giant blames supplier cost hikes.
Coffee catch-up decides top cop after shock retirement
Former Australian Federal Police deputy commissioner Brett Pointing has been hand-picked as Queensland's top cop after Steve Gollschewski's shock retirement.
Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco ‘thugs’
Businesses caught selling illegal tobacco could have their shops shut down for up to 90 days under planned state laws.
Kidnappers of elderly widower told they have wrong man
An 85-year-old grandfather taken captive several days ago needs urgent medical attention, police say as they issue a rare plea to his mistaken kidnappers.
‘I had to’: killer’s curse claim before nurse stabbed
A man who raved about witchcraft during a heated dispute about designer bags is claiming he killed his childhood friend's partner during a psychotic episode.
Child safety system no place for kids: abuse survivor
A female survivor removed from an abusive home has told a child safety inquiry that she only experienced further abuse while in state care.
Alleged murder victim given ‘promise’ to end suffering
Two sons of an alleged murder victim have testified how their father had wanted to die if his incurable brain disease reached a certain debilitating point.
Australians released from Syrian camp turned back
Dozens of Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants in Syria have run into some snags with their departure.
‘Goliath won’: Santos fends off greenwashing lawsuit
The defeat of a climate suit against Santos has disappointed activists but opened the public's eyes to how the resources giant developed its net-zero targets.
Prosecutors to charge an Israeli settler over death
Israeli prosecutors say they plan to charge a settler in the killing of a Palestinian activist during a confrontation that was caught on video.
Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping
Members of Nancy Guthrie's family have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance but police say a backpack captured in CCTV vision might provide clues.
Epstein files may be crimes against humanity: UN
The United Nations says the crimes revealed in the Epstein files reveal abuses against women so grave they could amount to "crimes against humanity".
US man jailed over links to police shooting deaths
Months before an Australian family fatally shot two police officers and a neighbour, investigators found they chatted online to a US man about extreme views.
Cops slam kids’ ankle bracelets as a burden on staffing
Children as young as 10 may be fitted with electronic monitoring devices under new laws, but questions remain over how, or even whether they will be applied.
Club diners help thwart ‘horrific’ attempted murder
Hours after being stood down, a man has allegedly returned to a popular leagues club and repeatedly stabbed a woman before being "swarmed" by good Samaritans.
Bail bid for Labor figure’s alleged killer fails
Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.
‘Predatory’ children’s author used fame to groom kids
A bestselling children's author who preyed on girls as young as 11 after visiting their schools to talk about his books has been jailed.
Battle over Virginia Giuffre’s estate inches forward
A court is yet to decide whether more family members of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre can join a legal battle over her estate.
Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin
Samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny reveal he was poisoned with a lethal toxin while imprisoned.
Jeffrey Epstein used Nobel Peace Prize to lure elites
Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein used the lure of his hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and in chats with elites.
Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s
An elderly man has been charged with a string of sexual assaults on young girls and women almost 30 years ago.
Premier blames ‘ungodly’ driving for pursuit deaths
A recommendation to lift the threshold of severity before police start a chase has been quashed by a state premier after two women died following a pursuit.
Alleged cat burglar nabbed over ‘amateur’ museum heist
A van load of priceless Egyptian artefacts dating back to the time of the pyramids has been recovered after an alleged smash and grab at an Australian museum.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption.