Dead nine-year-old suffered ‘significant’ head injury
Police allege a nine-year-old boy had been in the care of a 24-year-old woman at the time of his death, as she faced court on one charge of murder.
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Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial
Police have charged a man after the words "evil" and "dogs" were scratched into a stone memorial to fallen police in another act of vandalism on monuments.
Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith
The US Justice Department says officials who worked on the case prosecuting President Donald Trump for mishandling documents can't be trusted.
Alleged cop shooter ‘attacked woman’ before altercation
A man allegedly assaulted a woman at a hospital before he went on to shoot a police officer in the leg, be shot twice himself and tasered during his arrest.
Crucial phone detail sought in cop’s double murder case
Lawyers for a former senior constable facing a double murder charge are calling on police to release his phone records from the time of the alleged killings.
Woman’s alleged jerry can hunt before anti-Semitic act
Police are pursuing at least two more gang members allegedly behind an anti-Semitic incident, while a woman arrested over the attack remains locked up.
Child killer life term could hinge on medical reports
A child killer faced court for a review of his indefinite sentence with his head now bald and black beard mostly grey after about 25 years in custody.
‘Criminals for hire’ tied to anti-Semitic attack spree
Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.
‘Insulting’: trans music tutor sues Catholic schools
A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.
Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says
A union is calling for all retailers to keep knives under lock and key after a supermarket worker was allegedly stabbed by a teenager.
Gang shooting victim ‘tracked with iPhone’, judge hears
A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.
Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers
Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.
Cop blames tumour for ‘unjustified, excessive’ assaults
A suspended senior constable has tried to argue that he punched two intoxicated civilians while on duty in separate incidents in 2023 because of a brain tumour.
Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime
As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.
Dutton shuts down Nationals’ call for gender debate
There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.
Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.
‘Startling’ study shows risk of online harm to children
More than one in four girls have experienced online sexual solicitation by an adult before their 18th birthday, with some being as young as 11.
Man strangled wife believing she stole his ID cards
A man murdered his wife during a drug-induced psychosis as he believed she had stolen his identity cards.
Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack
Police have arrested a second man over a graffiti and fire attack on a synagogue as another man is held in custody over the incident.
Driver jailed for five years for taking five lives
A dangerous driver who failed to heed a police warning before causing a crash which killed five people could walk free on parole within three years.
Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse
A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.
Arrests after ‘despicable’ attack on off-duty cops
Arrests have been made after an off-duty police officer was repeatedly kicked and punched in the head by a group of men as he was returning home from a concert.
UK teen jailed for at least 52 years for girls’ murders
A teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
Mass failures in unheard-of, deadly aged-care outbreak
An aged care centre's operator has apologised after a coroner found residents were left without medication, food and water during a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
‘Significant force’: accused off-duty cop attacker held
Two men charged with an alleged attack on off-duty police will be kept in custody after one of the officers was nearly killed in the melee.
Olympic cyclist’s guilty plea in wife death-crash case
Cyclist Rohan Dennis has formally admitted he created a likelihood of harm before the crash that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody
The lawyer for a woman accused of giving her child unauthorised medication wants her to be in protective custody due to the publicity of the case.
‘Never the same’: family’s heartbreak after arson death
The mother of a performer killed by fire in what police say is a case of mistaken identity has detailed her grief as the hunt for those responsible continues.
Call for dog licences, breed rules after fatal attacks
A concerning series of fatal dog attacks could lead to more breeds being restricted after a review of laws that could have major consequences for all owners.
Man charged over tobacconist firebombing
Police allege a man assaulted and threatened a tobacconist store owner before throwing an explosive device into the shop.
Pakistan court convicts ex-PM Khan, wife for corruption
A Pakistani court has sentenced the country's already-imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail for corruption.