Mum sues childcare centre after toddler’s bus death
Four years after a toddler was left on bus outside a childcare centre and died of heat stress, his mother is suing the far north Queensland facility.
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‘Heartbroken’ neighbour’s heroic rescue in deadly fire
As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.
Family claims $1.4m loan ‘blighted’ 89yo woman’s life
Pepper Money has been sued over an "unjust" $1.4 million home loan which allegedly threw an elderly woman and her family into financial and emotional distress.
Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss
Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.
Man arrested after woman’s body found at rubbish tip
Police will interview a man arrested over the discovery of a woman's body at a waste management facility they believe was first dumped in a suburban bin.
Woman admits ‘hugely valuable’ prison drug smuggling
A court has accepted a sad tale behind the "terrible mistake" a woman made in trying to smuggle drugs that could have been worth $1 million into a prison.
Race driver’s bankruptcy led to ‘medley’ of drug abuse
A former V8 Supercars racing driver started abusing multiple drugs after COVID-19 restrictions forced his business into bankruptcy, a judge has heard.
Keep politics out of Alice Springs, minister warns
Linda Burney says long-term funding is needed to properly address issues in Alice Springs, following the first night of a curfew.
‘Adult time’ plan for kids won’t stop crime: advocates
The Queensland opposition's plan for children to serve adult sentences for serious crimes will not stop reoffending, advocacy groups say.
‘Deadly adventure’: speeding BMW driver kills couple
The grieving family of a couple killed by a young driver after he sped through a red traffic light say his "deadly adventure" has caused widespread heartache.
‘Pressure-relief valve’: curfew hits Alice Springs
A three-night curfew has been declared to defuse tensions in Alice Springs after a weekend of violent crimes, including a brawl involving 80 people.
Qld cop denies raping colleague after Christmas party
A police officer has pleaded not guilty in a Brisbane court to raping a female colleague after they both attended a Christmas party in 1999.
Family sues after police tasering leads to man’s death
The mother of a mentally ill man who died after being tasered, pepper sprayed and handcuffed by the cops has sued over alleged police and healthcare failings.
Men face trial over shooting murder of golf club owner
Two men accused of fatally wounding a golf club owner via a devastating shotgun blast to his leg have been ordered to stand trial for murder.
Police lock down red centre again after more violence
Northern Territory police have declared a three-night curfew in Alice Springs following a weekend of violent crimes as NAIDOC week celebrations started.
Two dead, 19 injured in Detroit shooting: police
Michigan State Police say two people are dead and more than a dozen others have been injured in an early morning shooting in Detroit.
Filicide study finds action needed to keep kids safe
An Australian study into the killing of children by their parents has emphasised the strong connection between a history of domestic violence and filicide.
Four killed in US birthday party mass shooting
Police say four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting during a birthday party at a home in northern Kentucky.
Four killed in US shooting in Kentucky
Police say four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting at a home in northern Kentucky.
Home searched after woman’s body discovered at a tip
Detectives are looking at whether the body of a woman found by workers at a waste management facility was originally dumped in a bin at a nearby property.
Aussies back stronger protections for whistleblowers
Australians want stronger protections for whistleblowers, according to a new survey conducted after an ex-military lawyer was jailed for leaking defence papers.
Woman’s body found at waste facility
Detectives believe the body of a woman found by workers at a waste management facility was originally dumped in bin.
Private school boy bailed after fatal crash charges
A 17-year-old boy has been released on bail after being charged over a crash in Melbourne's inner east that killed a 28-year-old man.
Beale loses court costs bid after sex charges acquittal
A NSW court has denied Kurtley Beale's bid for costs after the former Wallabies playmaker was acquitted of sex charges.
One bad decision cost son his life, says dad
Parents of a 21-year-old stabbed in an alleged drug deal gone wrong say one mistake cost their son his life, while the accused murderer is denied bail.
Probe of Dutton overseeing terror case document failure
A former judge has launched a preliminary inquiry into the Home Affairs Department not disclosing a key court document while Peter Dutton was minister.
‘I wish you well’: verdict over homeless man’s stabbing
Stephen Greenfield, whose ex-girlfriend said he came home one night saying "I killed someone", has been acquitted of murdering homeless man Reginald Mullaly.
Fatal stolen car crash lights fuse on teen crime plague
The Victorian government has taken the children's court to task over its handling of repeat youth offenders following a deadly crash in Melbourne's east.
Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed
Former police officer Paul Reynolds likely groomed or sexually abused more than 50 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status.
Teen accused of fatal crash checked by police in bed
A 17-year-old boy has faced court accused of being the driver of a stolen Jeep that crashed at high speed into another car and killed a 28-year-old man.
Wrong e-scooter charger led to fire, man’s death
A Queensland man died from severe burns after a lithium-ion battery fire erupted in an e-scooter connected to a different model charger, a coroner has ruled.