‘Nobody cares about us’: death at police hands probed
After her son was killed by police following a decades-long struggle with schizophrenia and addiction, a mother wants his inquest to be a positive experience.
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Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire
Two women have fled an apartment fire that forced neighbours to evacuate before one of the escapees later succumbed to serious burns at hospital.
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US
Manosphere influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are facing extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges after being arrested in the US.
Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid
A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.
Man who left stepdad to rot could be paroled in weeks
A man has been sentenced after leaving his stepfather to decompose in his bed for more than a year and lying to police and family about his wellbeing.
Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ’s lost brother
A man in his 70s accused of killing the brother of an AFL legend more than a decade ago will face trial after declaring his innocence.
Olympic cyclist facing jail over driving breach
A top former cyclist has admitted driving while disqualified and faces jail for breaching a bond imposed over events leading up to the death of his wife.
Methanol victims’ families brace for poor legal outcome
The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.
System ‘fails’ youth on intimate partner violence
Young men are slipping through the intimate partner violence safety net because of a lack of programs targeting their needs, a roundtable has heard.
Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search
A teen who was allegedly moving towards lone-actor extremist violence after police claimed to have found extremist material on his devices has been bailed.
Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout
It could be another 12 months before a $405 million settlement for pelvic mesh injuries is fully paid out but the tidal wave of pain goes on for those hurt.
Mum cleared of two murders to wait on fraud charges
A woman cleared of killing two of her adult children with prescription drugs over a five-year period could still face prosecution on fraud charges.
Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members
A fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed the lives of 32 people, including four members of the bar's band.
‘Last line of defence’: one man shuts down council
A local man who applied rarely used legal powers to effectively shut down his local council denies he is undermining democratic processes.
‘ISIS bride’ accused of training with terror fighters
A so-called "ISIS bride" who is accused of training for weeks with Islamic State will remain behind bars after being refused bail for a second time.
School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings
Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.
ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of fatal shootings
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered to suspend vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week.
Claim choppers blocked pilot view before crash ‘false’
Air crash investigators claim that new helicopters gave pilots poor visibility prior to a mid-air collision at Sea World has been denied by a tour flight boss.
Teen arrested, boy in hospital after school stabbing
A teenager has been rushed to hospital and a boy has been arrested after a suspected stabbing during an altercation at a school in Brisbane's south.
Man accused of assigning attacks on venues faces court
A young man accused of running an "empire" from home has faced court on multiple charges following a string of targeted attacks on popular hospitality venues.
Hunt goes on for botched kidnap, extortion masterminds
Police have made a string of arrests over the botched kidnapping and murder of an 85-year-old grandfather, with an alleged ringleader now charged.
Further indecent assault charges dropped for Alan Jones
Prosecutors have dropped multiple indecent assault charges against ex-radio titan Alan Jones, leaving six of an original 11 complainants as his trial looms.
UK counter-terrorism police take over Widdecombe probe
Interior minister Shabana Mahmood says new information has emerged which has changed the character of a probe into the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe.
Family vow slain mum’s memory will live on through son
A man accused of murdering his former partner has faced court by video link after members of the woman's family arrived, including her four-month-old son.
Details of alleged Toyota theft ring’s methods revealed
A man accused of joining other foreign nationals in using electronic devices to steal 60 high-end 4WDs and export them in shipping containers has sought bail.
Blame cast for delay in Molly Ticehurst’s killer’s case
Legal funding cuts, staffing and prosecutors have been blamed for the latest delays in the case against the man who murdered a rural childcare educator.
UK police not looking for more suspects in ex-MP murder
Police probing the alleged murder of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe say they were not seeking anyone else after arresting a 28-year-old man.
‘Gross, negligent’: drugs blamed for chopper tragedy
The head of a joy flight provider has alleged that a pilot was under the influence of drugs when he was killed in a tragic helicopter collision.
No political link in ex-UK minister’s murder: police
Police say there's no information to suggest former UK minister Ann Widdecombe's suspected murder was terrorism-related or politically motivated.
Partner charged with new mum’s ‘horrific’ murder
A man has been charged with the murder of his former partner after the remains of the young mother were found in bushland.
Family violence victims to lose vital access to justice
Vital volunteers who help victim-survivors of family violence navigate the justice system will be ripped from family courts unless urgent funding is secured.