State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays
A state plagued by forensic failures has cleared a backlog of rape kits and slashed major crime delays by 70 per cent, promising faster justice for victims.
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‘Finally home’: jailed croc wrangler misses son’s birth
Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.
Assault charges against media boss detailed in court
Antony Catalano's full assault charges have been made public after the media boss was excused from attending court in person because of mental health concerns.
Freedom bid delay for ‘ISIS brides’ on slavery charges
An Islamic State-linked duo, charged with crimes against humanity after returning to Australia, will remain locked up after postponing their bid for bail.
Wanted teen dies in balcony fall after police arrive
Independent investigators will probe a police response after an 18-year-old fell to his death from a sixth-floor balcony when officers tried to arrest him.
Israel deports two detained over Gaza-bound flotilla
Israel has deported two activists detained under suspicion of having links to a terrorist organisation, after their Gaza Strip-bound flotilla was intercepted.
Australian Jews detail ‘unfair’ backlash linked to Gaza
The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.
Gunmen found guilty of executing gangland figure in hit
Two men charged over the planned underworld shooting of Gavin Preston are facing lengthy jail terms after a jury found them guilty.
Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray
AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.
Rising star accused of lying under oath in Rebel feud
A young actor has been accused of giving false evidence in the witness box as the curtains close on her blockbuster defamation trial against Rebel Wilson.
First ‘ISIS bride’ fails in court bid for freedom
One of the so-called "ISIS brides" who arrived from the Middle East has been denied bail on terrorism charges while two more wait to know their fate.
UK man arrested after former prince Andrew threatened
A man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly approaching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor while wearing a balaclava and shouting at the former royal.
Rebel says producer was ‘obsessed’ with rising star
A producer has denied Rebel Wilson's claims that she was fixated on a young actor who allegedly accused her of sexual harassment.
‘Perfect’: carer’s family reacts to murderer’s jailing
A murderer, who killed his live-in carer with a hammer in their home, has been jailed for more than two decades, much to the relief of the victim's family.
Cricket superstar ‘made a mistake’ when drink driving
One of Australia's greatest cricketers made a foolish and reckless choice when he picked up his car keys after a few glasses of wine at Easter, his lawyer says.
IVF clinic embryo mix-up prompts trauma lawsuit
A couple who donated embryos that were mistakenly switched have claimed they are suffering psychiatric trauma in a lawsuit launched against a major IVF clinic.
Teens admit roles in Australia’s biggest cocaine bust
Two teen boys were offered "life changing money" via group chat to offload what would become the biggest cocaine seizure in Australia's history, a judge heard.
Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author
Author Craig Silvey's publisher has moved to cut ties after he admitted guilt to child exploitation charges, while WA schools have permanently banned his books.
Staff suspended over welfare fears before girl’s death
The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has led to three child protection workers being stood down amid concerns over how her welfare case was handled.
Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges
A man accused of killing 15 people and injuring dozens more faces being hit with fresh charges over the massacre at a Bondi Hanukkah celebration.
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Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return
A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.
Alan Jones attacks ‘bad’ sex-abuse search warrants
Former veteran radio host Alan Jones is seeking evidence police invalidly raided his home as he mulls a bid to stop his prosecution for sexual abuse.
Author Craig Silvey admits child exploitation crimes
Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, as prosecutors dropped two other charges.
‘Own demons’ killed man – not mum’s smoothie, jury told
A violent and troubled man died of a deliberate or accidental overdose rather than being murdered by his mother with a drug-laced smoothie, a jury has heard.
Accused outback child killer to stay behind bars
A man accused of the horrific murder of five‑year‑old Kumanjayi Little Baby near Alice Springs has been excused from appearing in court via video link.
Fatal crash leads to alleged driver’s school discovery
A woman has died after a man allegedly smashed a stolen ute head-on into her vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Woman charged over torture and neglect of young girl
A woman has been charged with torture and failing to provide the necessities of life to a child who has been in intensive care for almost three months.
‘Dirty daddy’: ex-priest’s Christmas hunt for child sex
A former priest who tried to meet three children for sex told someone he shared vile images and video with that there was "no such thing as too young".
Anti-Semitism ‘interlaced’ with actions of Israel
While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.
Two killed, several hurt as car hits crowd in Germany
A car has driven into a crowd in central Leipzig, leaving two people dead and several injured, German police say.
‘Everyone’s angry’: residents wage war on crime wave
Fed-up inner-city residents are fighting back against rising crime as an ongoing wave of arson attacks are unleashed on popular nightlife venues.