Developer forced to repay $11m ‘washed’ in tax fraud
The liquidators of Plutus Payroll will recoup over $11 million sent to a blackmailer threatening to expose what is now known as Australia's biggest tax fraud.
crime, law and justice
Education department staffer accused of grooming kids
A man employed by a state education department has been accused of grooming Filipino children online and charged with child exploitation material offences.
Jailed kids locked in cells with no toilet, bed: report
An investigation into a youth detention centre has found children being locked in bare cells without running water, a toilet or even a bed - sometimes for days.
‘Closure’ for victims as serial rapist swim coach named
Former champion swimming coach Richard "Dick" Caine raped and sexually assaulted young athletes over several years, leaving lasting scars on his many victims.
‘Torture’: mum’s horror at hot coffee thrown over baby
The mother of a baby burnt after a stranger poured hot coffee on the boy says she wishes she was the victim and keeps having flashbacks of the incident.
Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting ‘open’
The Wieambilla shootings remain an "open terrorism investigation" in Queensland that includes a US man closely associated with the killers, a coroner has heard.
‘Negligent villains’ blamed for cladding fire risk
A combustible cladding manufacturer has defended its product in court, saying misuse by negligent building professionals created an increased fire risk.
CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils
More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.
Beloved Uber driver ‘left for dead’ by teen robbers
The brother of an Uber driver "senselessly" killed by teenage armed robbers told a judge he thinks about how terrifying the unprovoked attack must have been.
Man, woman charged with murder over 12-year-old’s death
Two people have been charged with murder following a "heart-wrenching" years-long investigation into the death of a 12-year-old girl on the Gold Coast.
Common drugs being laced with deadly potent synthetics
Extremely potent synthetics drugs that have already caused dozens of overdose deaths in 2024 are being found in vaping liquid, ecstasy and depressants.
Man jailed over ‘serious violent’ hit-run of doctor
A man who deliberately struck a doctor on his early morning jog with his car because he thought he was called an idiot has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Tens of thousands rally at CFMEU protests across nation
Thousands of CFMEU members across Australia have walked off job sites in unprotected industrial action to protest the union's administrative takeover.
Class action seeks ‘fullest relief’ over dodgy cladding
A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.
Employers urged to dob in workers who stopped for CFMEU
Australia's employers are being urged to dob in any workers who downed tools and took unprotected industrial action for the powerful construction union.
Neighbour heard ‘terrifying’ attack, murder trial told
A neighbour heard a "terrifying" altercation in a woman's backyard hours before her daughter found her body, the trial of an alleged serial killer has heard.
More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan
At least 51 people have been killed following a spate of militant attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.
Construction workers plan protests over takeover move
Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.
‘Dangerous’ building cladding used despite fire risks
Building owners are seeking millions in damages over combustible cladding that could rain flaming debris on those below, like during the Grenfell Tower blaze.
Hospital accepts failings after pleas for help ignored
An anguished mother has sobbed in court as she detailed being "ignored" by hospital staff as she pleaded for them to help her sick daughter before she died.
Reprisal fears after shooting hit on ‘Angel of Death’
Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.
Accused knifeman identified after stabbing rampage
A 58-year-old man accused of stabbing his partner and then allegedly attacking those who came to her aid has been charged with attempted murder and denied bail.
Historic life sentence over schoolgirl’s callous murder
Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten's killer has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, with the murder labelled, "gravely reprehensible and extremely wicked".
Germany stabbing suspect motivated by IS: prosecutors
A 26-year-old Syrian man has been held on suspicion of murder and membership in a terrorist group after a knife attack in the German city of Solingen.
DV link to ‘quite frightening’ Sydney stabbing rampage
Four people including a police officer have been wounded after a man allegedly stabbed his partner while driving, before crashing and attacking the others.
Next-level scammers move into the AI realm
Scams are becoming increasingly complex as criminals turn to artificial intelligence to create elaborate scams aimed at catching even the most experienced out.
German stabbing rampage suspect is Syrian who confessed
German police say a 26-year-old man turned himself in, claiming to be behind the deadly knife attack that left three people dead.
Manslaughter probe into deadly sinking of luxury yacht
An initial investigation into manslaughter has been opened as families mourn seven people killed when a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
Consultation on police involvement in Sydney Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board is consulting on the participation of NSW Police at future events.
Hunt for attacker after three killed in German stabbing
An assailant has killed three people and seriously injured others at a festival in Germany where police have detained one person in their hunt for the culprit.
Three dead in German stabbing, attacker on the run
Three people have been killed and four injured in a stabbing attack at a festival in Germany, and the perpetrator is on the run.