‘He was ruthless’: daughter apologises for killer dad
The daughter of a gunman who murdered two women while searching for his estranged wife before taking his own life has apologised for her "ruthless" father.
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‘Uncomfortable truths’ must be exposed by Swans review
Sydney Swans players at the centre of the Pullman Hotel scandal have been cleared of criminal charges, but cultural change at the club will be hard-won.
Fugitive arrested after six months on the run
A man who escaped while on remand is set to be extradited from Queensland to Victoria after spending six months evading authorities.
Phone data challenges husband’s mower death alibi
A murder trial jury has heard Robert John Crawford unlocked his smartphone and opened an encrypted messaging app during the hours he claimed to be fast asleep.
‘No way’: cop’s post-killing chainsaw not for bodies
A former officer who purchased a chainsaw after allegedly murdering a love interest and his new partner says he did not plan on using it to cut up their bodies.
Charges dropped but ‘work to be done’ at Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans AFL club has defended its decision to stand down players at the centre of a hotel room scandal after police decided not to lay charges.
Two men charged over allegedly threatening politicians
Federal police have raided homes in two different states after investigating separate claims of online harassment towards federal politicians.
‘Biggest cheat in world’: texts before alleged murder
A man accused of staging his wife's death as a lawnmower crash was sending her love messages at the same time as texting his mistress, a jury has heard.
Killer cop denies cancer claim was sign of desperation
Accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has admitted lying in a long message claiming he had cancer but says it did not show desperation to get his ex back.
Police warned laws apply to them after pursuit decision
A police union is telling members not to chase offenders because of the legal risks, but lawyers maintain the prospect of charges keeps police accountable.
Errors in fatal lawnmower crash’s virtual recreation
Claims a woman was murdered and her death staged as a ride-on lawnmower accident were tested by simulation software with multiple errors, a jury has heard.
Invited in: killer cop denies break-in at ex’s home
Alleged double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon is standing by his claim he was invited to his ex's house when he snuck in to look at the other man's phone.
Nvidia faces scrutiny over China chip ties and affair
There are calls for Jensen Huang to step down as Nvidia boss after revelations the tech executive had an affair with a Chinese woman alleged to be a spy.
UK comedian David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct
British comedian and children's author David Walliams is accused of using his celebrity to groom and sexually manipulate young women.
Fishing boat skipper endangered crew on unsafe vessel
Multiple marine safety breaches on a fishing vessel have led to fines imposed on a skipper who failed to notify authorities of a grounding that endangered crew.
Alleged murder victim due for ‘favourable’ divorce cash
A woman who was allegedly murdered and her death staged as a lawnmower accident was worried her husband was cheating on her for a decade, a jury has heard.
‘Not sus at all’: killer cop denies tracking ex-partner
Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied surreptitiously going through his ex's phone and using it to track him months before shooting him with his police-issue gun.
Killer’s GP saw no ‘red flags’ in mental health review
A doctor caring for Mark Bombara before he murdered two women and killed himself says she did not witness any "red flags" during her appointments with him.
Brand ‘snapped’ and groped women, prosecutor tells jury
A prosecutor has told a jury in her closing speech that six different women who do not know each other have come forward to accuse Russell Brand of assault.
Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge
Triple killer Erin Patterson will have four weeks to decide whether to appeal to the High Court of Australia after losing her first appeal bid.
Court approves coalmine despite environmental concerns
A court has given a mining company the go-ahead to develop a new mine despite activists' concerns about its impact on the environment.
Run-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport
After a bruising court loss, one of Australia's newest and most brutal sporting contests is back despite grave warnings of the dangers it poses to young people.
‘Horrific’: hundreds more charges for vile child abuser
A twisted pedophile serving life in prison has been charged with a slew of extra child abuse offences following a "challenging and traumatic" inquiry.
‘You can both die’: Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges
Bachelor star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after a judge detailed serious allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.
‘Cruel’ mushroom killer in rare air as key thrown away
Triple murderer Erin Patterson has joined a rare group of convicted killers after losing an appeal against her convictions.
Wife says ‘kind’ Brand cheated while they were dating
Laura Brand has told a London court comedian Russell Brand slept with other women when they first dated in 2006 and 2007.
Gangs not ruled out in young woman’s drive-by death
Police are investigating the possibility of gang involvement after a drive-by shooting at a pub left a teenager dead, with three other people taken to hospital.
‘I am not avoiding them’: killer cop’s call to police
A cop accused of murdering his ex and his ex's new partner out of jealousy called police ahead of time before handing himself in.
Six ways mushroom killer’s appeal could turn out
An appeal court will hand down its decision for killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson, who is challenging her murder and attempted murder convictions.
Murder accused ‘kissed, held, spoke to’ wife’s body
A jury has heard what an adulterer accused of killing his wife said after her body was found next to a ride-on lawnmower.
Aussie actor’s death linked to unapproved peptides
A Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.