‘Evil’ synagogue fire declared likely terrorism
The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.
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Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws
Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.
Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation
Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.
Battle lines drawn on controversial youth crime laws
Child advocates say "adult crime, adult time" laws will lead to more offending but victims say they have waited too long for action against young offenders.
US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale
A federal appeals court panel has upheld a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the United States by January 19.
Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack
A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.
‘Adult time, adult crime’ endorsed by state committee
A committee has ruled a state government's crime laws should be passed, paving the way for young offenders to face life sentences on serious crimes.
Activist happy as claims struck out of Adani legal saga
An activist embroiled in a long-running legal stoush with a mining multinational has claimed a courtroom win, with the battle set to continue into the new year.
Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told
A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.
Worshippers escape ‘devastating’ synagogue attack
A congregant says the Jewish community has been "hit in the heart" after fire gutted one of Melbourne's largest synagogues within the space of an hour.
Ex-Liberal leader’s son gets home detention for dealing
The son of a former NSW Liberal Party leader has avoided extra prison time despite admitting running a drug-dealing operation on the dark web.
Construction boss jailed over ‘rape and pillage’ fraud
Five people have been jailed after a marathon fraud trial probing the dealings of a crooked labour-hire operator and a scheme to rip off the tax office.
S.Korea’s Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader
South Korea's ruling party leader wants President Yoon Suk-yeol to be removed over his attempt to impose martial law, which has plunged the country into crisis.
Repeat offender hit with hefty fine for feeding dingo
A woman has copped the maximum fine after she was caught feeding dingoes at a popular holiday destination - and it wasn't her first offence.
Alleged architect of shooting near PM’s office arrested
The alleged mastermind behind a daylight shooting on a busy suburban strip has been arrested as police continue to hunt for the person who pulled the trigger.
Calls for leniency over ‘inept’ attempts to fleece bank
A group's attempts to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million have been described as rudimentary and doomed to fail.
‘No justice’: teen gets two years for three road deaths
The family of crash victims killed as a result of an angry teen driver's "egregious" behaviour say faith has been lost in the justice system.
‘Stranger danger’ warning as children enticed into vans
It's believed four incidents of men enticing children into white vans are not linked, with security beefed up around schools.
Reform thwarted at jail with ‘racist’ culture: inquest
A senior public servant faced barriers "way beyond what I imagined" when he tried to turn around a trouble-plagued youth detention centre.
Killer Dawson fights ‘unreasonable’ teen sex verdict
Wife-killer Chris Dawson has claimed his conviction over sex with an underage student was not sound after his appeal against his murder conviction failed.
Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing
The families of two women murdered in one of Australia's most notorious cold cases are hoping for closure as their accused killer awaits his next court date.
Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling
The family of Perth grandmother Donna Nelson have vowed to keep fighting to bring her home after she was jailed in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine.
Fugitive dangerous driver jailed for killing paramedic
A dangerous driver who took off days before sentencing over the killing of an off-duty paramedic risks deportation after being jailed.
‘Hard to take’: teen walks free over home invasion
The release of a teen involved in a burglary that led to a woman's murder has been met with dismay by her family who have lost a sense of safety in their home.
Obsessed suitor jailed for ‘brutal and frenzied’ murder
A man who became obsessed with a fellow congregant before killing her in a "brutal and frenzied" attack has been sentenced to decades in jail.
Hunter Biden case dismissed after president’s pardon
A gun case against US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has been formally dismissed by a federal judge.
Drug decriminalisation push nipped in the bud, for now
A broad consensus for treating drug use and possession outside the justice system in a government-run drug summit butts up against current policies.
Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer
A man charged over one of Australia's most notorious cold case murders has faced court 47 years after the deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct
Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.
Drunk driver killed family matriarch on her birthday
A 50-year-old driver had drunk two bottles of wine before mounting the kerb and hitting and killing a woman pedestrian on her birthday.
Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws
A city reeling from crime backs controversial youth justice laws, saying juvenile offences have contributed to business closures and tarnished its reputation.