By-election cost a factor in MP’s sentencing process
A judge has agreed to hear sentencing submissions on a state MP convicted of theft but may revisit his decision if given details on by-election costings.
crime, law and justice
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’, ‘Srock’ graffiti vandals busted
Two men are facing dozens of charges for the "Pam the Birdz' and "Srock" cartoon graffiti that's been prominently plastered across well-known landmarks.
‘Cult’ led family from baptism joy to girl’s slow death
A father stood between his wife's belief in shunning medicine and his daughter's need for life-saving insulin before his resolve crumbled amid a family crisis.
Inquest after church group found guilty of killing girl
A coroner will inquire into the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs after her medicine was withheld by religious group members who included her parents.
Accused ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti vandal makes bail bid
The accused graffiti artist behind the notorious "Pam the Bird" murals has made an application for bail after being charged with 50 offences.
Police, PM explosive caravan criticism dismissed
A policing expert says authorities had no need to tell the prime minister about an investigation into a caravan that was found packed full of explosives.
Extremist groups tipped to sidestep terror sanctions
Extremist groups will continue evolving to evade counter-terrorism sanctions slapped on them in a bid to curb escalating anti-Semitism, experts warn.
Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts
A radio presenter taken off air by the ABC has defended her anti-Israeli views, with a court told she received death threats after her "humiliating" sacking.
Kids have ‘no hope’ with tough on crime policies
Tough on crime policies do not work, a senate inquiry has been told as advocates call for oversight of state and territory youth justice legislation.
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.
Activist ‘not sorry’ on foiled Woodside protest
A climate activist involved in a foiled plan to protest at Woodside's boss's home says he didn't cross the line and protesters should pursue company bosses.
Kerr, partner feared kidnap by cab driver, court told
In a video played to a London court Sam Kerr has described how she and her partner felt they were kidnapped by a taxi driver on the night she was arrested.
Baby’s ‘heart stopped’ after mum gave drugs, court told
A social media influencer has applied for bail after being accused of "offensive" acts, making her infant nearly fatally ill, in order to gain fame and money.
Revenge fears as ambush takes down underworld identity
There were no warnings a notorious underworld figure's life was at risk before he was fatally gunned down in front of his girlfriend in a daylight ambush.
Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody
A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has appeared in court, including two charged under anti-Nazi laws and their leader who remains in custody.
Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother
A man who grew up across the road from an elderly woman has been accused of raping her in the 1980s after a breakthrough in DNA.
System ‘failed to protect’ girl from parents, church
The system "failed to protect" a diabetic girl killed by her parents and a small religious group who withheld her medication for days, the victim's sister says.
Social media influencer accused of drugging baby bailed
A social media influencer accused of drugging her baby to gain game online fame by manufacturing symptoms that led to surgery has been granted bail.
Questions as accused smuggler’s escape ends 4000km away
Federal police have tracked down an accused drug smuggler who was allegedly trying to sail to Indonesia after skipping out from a rehabilitation centre.
Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences
Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.
Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found
A huge multi-agency operation is probing a potential terror act after a caravan full of explosives was found alongside a note with addresses of Jewish people.
Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of anti-Semitic attack
A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident.
Underworld ‘Punisher’ mourned in golden send-off
Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.
Man faces court over grandmother sex attacks in 1980s
A 69-year-old man has briefly faced court after being charged with rape, assault and burglary offences over his alleged 1980s sex attack on a grandmother.
Cold-case murder accused remains behind bars
A man accused of killing his partner decades ago initially requested to appear via videolink in a courtroom a short drive from the alleged crime scene.
Massive brawl before two boys shot in ‘horrific’ attack
Police are investigating youth gang links after two teens were shot following a street brawl involving dozens of young people.
S Korea rejects request to extend Yoon’s detention
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoel will be released later in January after a court rejected the prosecutor's request for an extension.
Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day
A statue of a founder of one of the country's biggest cities has been damaged ahead of Australia Day as vandals douse a war memorial in paint.
‘We hope Hannah’s proud’: parents on mission to halt DV
Lloyd and Suzanne Clarke lost their daughter and three grandchildren to domestic violence and have been fierce advocates for criminalising coercive control.
Nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered in Townsville
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a nine-year-old boy in far north Queensland.
One in ten road crash drivers on ice, study shows
New research indicates 17 per cent of drivers involved in road crashes have drugs or alcohol in their system.