Police probe killer over location of missing man’s body
A business owner who let his warehouse be used in two killings has been spoken to multiple times by police about a victim whose body has never been found.
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Husband left stunned as youth acquitted of murder
Lee Lovell, whose wife Emma was stabbed to death in a Boxing Day home invasion, has criticised a judge's verdict after a youth was acquitted of murder.
Manhunt under way after home invasion shooting
Police say they are searching for a group of men after a 26-year-old man defending himself with a weapon was shot in a violent Brisbane home invasion.
Man jailed over ‘vicious’ attack on e-scooter rider
A man showed "cowardly behaviour in the extreme" when he attacked an e-scooter rider during a robbery and delayed his emergency treatment by assaulting police.
Optus regrets ‘unacceptable’ conduct alleged by ACCC
Australia's second-largest telco says it failed to meet expectations after the consumer watchdog alleged "unconscionable conduct" against vulnerable customers.
‘Long way to go’ as record number of scams reported
Complaints about scams and financial hardship have grown in one of the most worrying trends of the past year, according to the peak financial complaints body.
Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa
A painter fleeing from the Gaza Strip whose visitor visa was revoked due to suspected terrorist links has lost a court bid to be with his family in Australia.
Men face deportation over $30 million cannabis farm
A group of Vietnamese nationals expect to face deportation over a "sophisticated" $30 million cannabis growing operation found hidden on a Queensland farm.
Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins
A stack of limited-edition coins paying tribute to Australia's favourite cartoon blue heeler have been recovered by police.
Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash
The family of Jack Davey who died a school crash tragedy has released photos of their son, as the principal vowed the community will get through the tragedy.
Olympic cyclist’s court case over wife’s death delayed
Former champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has appeared in court on charges over the death of his wife and fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Renewed push for ‘cruel, wasteful’ dying law shakeup
Terminally ill Australians face 'cruel' restrictions on peacefully ending their lives according to Andrew Denton, as 'gag laws' come under scrutiny.
National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets
Australian roads are more dangerous than ever, as the national road toll continues to climb.
‘Tragic accident’: boy dies as car crashes into school
A boy has been killed and four other children seriously injured after a woman collecting a child crashed through a fence and into a Melbourne school.
Trauma of victims and witnesses focus of court overhaul
Victims and witnesses to certain crimes won't have to testify in court multiple times under reforms aimed at reducing the chance of increasing their trauma.
‘That’s not a gun’: accused murderer denied bail
A man accused of murder by providing a woman's alleged killer with a gun just before she was shot has sought bail claiming the case against him was weak.
Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up
The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.
‘We didn’t do it’: man denies rumours over teen’s death
A man has rejected "fanciful" rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.
Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don’t
Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.
Budget blowout won’t impact police frontline: premier
A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.
Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home
A 35-year-old woman has been found dead by her family at home with a man known to her under arrest as police probe the tragedy.
Olympian who assaulted, threatened ex-wife avoids jail
Olympic rowing silver medal winner Simon Burgess has been given a suspended jail sentence for assaulting his ex-wife and breaching a domestic violence order.
Killer wanted to ‘play God’ by setting abduction trap
A man has admitted to setting a trap that later turned into a fatal abduction for a drug dealer who was accused of abusing someone close to his friend.
‘It was rumours’: boxer denied role in teen’s death
A coroner has heard rumours a boxer was involved in the death of a teenager, whose body was found on train tracks in country NSW more than three decades ago.
Husband of interest in Indian mum murder as $1m offered
Nearly 10 years on from Prabha Arun Kumar's stabbing death, police have raised the stakes of their investigation with a $1 million reward for information.
Two sex workers killed in 24 hours: man pleads guilty
Prosecutors have accepted manslaughter pleas from a man who killed two sex workers within 24 hours, and then stole cash and designer handbags.
Santos rejects attack on ‘speculative’ net-zero roadmap
Santos says public statements it could reach net-zero emissions by 2040 were not misleading because its roadmap contained targets and not promises.
Support for health response to drugs ahead of summit
The NSW government has been urged not to take ideas off the table ahead of a drug summit, with voters supporting health and welfare responses over court dates.
Online predator who abused up to 3500 girls sentenced
An online predator who blackmailed as many as 3500 girls from around the world, including Australia, has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.
Brazil seals compensation deal with BHP over dam
Brazil has reached a compensation settlement with BHP and others over a 2015 dam collapse which caused a giant mudslide killing 19 people.
Milestone day as sea of red salutes Daniel’s legacy
Politicians have set aside rivalries and worn a single colour to join thousands of people saluting the legacy of Daniel Morcombe.