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.
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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.
Alleged expenses scandal stings health union boss
Legal action has been launched against Health Workers Union boss Diana Asmar, with other union officials also mentioned in the Fair Work Commission lawsuit.
Man told to change after ‘terrifying’ home invasion
A man has been told by a judge he had an opportunity to change his life for the better after admitting his role in setting up a "terrifying" home invasion.
Ex-NBL star feels like ‘nothing’ after one-punch attack
Former Brisbane Bullets player Harry Froling has told a court his career was ended by a single punch as his attacker was jailed for the brutal crime.
Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy
A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.
Prosecution rests in church trial over child’s death
After weeks of hearings, prosecutors in the trial of 14 church group members accused of killing a girl by withholding insulin have finished presenting evidence.
Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths
The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry will no longer have to pay a $75,000 fine over the deaths of 16 polo ponies after appealing to the Supreme Court.
Knife found nine years after alleged serial killing
A knife was found near a home where accused serial killer Steven Hainsworth had lived, nine years after he allegedly murdered his neighbour, a judge has heard
Former MP’s penalty doubled for election Facebook posts
Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming has had his fines doubled on appeal over three Facebook posts found to have breached the law around election campaigns.
Life-in-prison bid for schoolgirl’s callous ‘execution’
Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was killed by a man she trusted and called "Daddy", a court has been told during an emotional sentencing hearing for her murderer.
Rex sale on track, despite managers’ call for more time
The administrators of cash-strapped carrier Rex have asked the Federal Court for an extension of time even though they hope to have a buyer in the coming month.
Court’s landmark ‘trans women are women’ verdict lauded
The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.
Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence
A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.
Stacks of prison punishments ‘unlawful, unjust’
Tina was awaiting trial when she asked for help with her drug problem. A damning report has found she was instead charged with failing a drug test.
Higgins’ police report detailed to defamation trial
A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.
Man admits he hit wife with axe after she bit his thumb
A man who killed his wife has given evidence in his own murder trial where he claimed she came at him with a knife.
‘Great pain’ not enough to require help for dying girl
A woman accused of killing a young girl by withholding her insulin told police she would not have called an ambulance even if the girl was writhing in pain.