Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM
A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.
crime, law and justice
Police arrest teenager over university campus shooting
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting at a university campus that left five people injured.
French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.
Mangione pleads guilty, admits killing insurance CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal US stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.
Accused rapist takes the stand to deny girl’s claims
An accused rapist has given evidence in his own trial to deny he had sex with a underage girl without her consent.
Seven teens charged over man’s murder remain in custody
Seven children facing life sentences under a state's controversial legislation will remain in custody after being charged with murder over an alleged assault.
Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants
The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.
Alan Jones’s accuser felt silenced by ‘golden goose’
The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.
Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes
A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.
Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault
A week after a man died following an alleged attack, seven children have been charged with murder and face life sentences under a state's controversial laws.
Minister under pressure as alleged DV murders mount
A domestic violence murder case has been mentioned in court, adding to mounting pressure on a senior state minister.
‘How’s ya missus?’: teen girl confronted alleged rapist
A man who denies raping a 16-year-old girl at a regional house party is facing trial in the County Court, with messages between the pair detailed to a jury.
Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year
Jury members ignored a court order not to do their own research into a doctor accused of negligent manslaughter during a home birth, a judge has heard.
Alan Jones accuser’s mum ‘in shock’ over allegations
The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.
‘Extremely serious’: ex-NRL star to face assault trial
A former Maroons and Kangaroos player has been accused of an "extremely serious assault" that left marks on a young child and has been committed to stand trial.
Victims asked to come forward after threatening calls
Police have asked more victims to come forward after a man was accused of targeting women and making sexual threats during thousands of phone calls.
‘Happy to be out’: whistleblower celebrates freedom
A former army lawyer has walked out of jail on parole more than two years into his sentence for stealing secret defence documents.
State ‘failing’ sexual assault survivors on wait times
A state is failing sexual assault victim-survivors who are being forced to wait hours in regional areas for forensic medical examinations, campaigners say.
Premier’s brother ‘relaxed’ in Fiji to dodge inquiry
The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.
Guy Sebastian’s manager apologises, settles legal fight
The long-time former manager of singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian has admitted to taking money owed to his client, ending a long-running legal battle.
Neglect charges dropped over malnourished woman’s death
Years after a woman with cerebral palsy was found dead in squalid conditions, a former director of an NDIS provider has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct.
Firearms ‘disguised to look like mobile phones’
Weapons have been seized following multiple raids, including firearms disguised to look like mobile phones, police allege.
Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan
A former professional cricketer who has been jailed twice for child sexual offences used his prominence as a sportsperson to gain access to young people.
Hundreds of witnesses come forward in Bondi terror case
The huge volume of evidence in the case against Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram now includes statements from a suite of protected witnesses.
Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder
A police body camera has captured a man surrendering on the steps of a rundown home and being arrested for an alleged domestic-violence murder.
Syrian court sentences Assad to death for war crimes
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia, along with his brother, for crimes during the country's brutal civil war.
‘We’re coming’: police launch illegal tobacco crackdown
Federal agencies have launched a nationwide crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco, as more than 100 service stations are raided.
‘Motherhood statements’: fear gag order vow falls short
A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.
‘Shame on you’: family vents anger over zipline death
The family of a man who died after falling up to 25 metres from a tourist zipline hope the tragedy is a "line in the sand" for safety improvement.
Lobbyist for developer defends digging up dirt on MP
A corruption inquiry has been told details of a dirt file created about a former state minister which was intended to discredit the MP.
Mental health defence bid in beheading murder case
A reality TV contestant will seek to mount a mental health defence after pleading not guilty to the beheading murder of her partner.