Troubled forensic lab’s DNA backlog blows out to 41,000
A backlog of cases at a Queensland DNA lab has increased as the state opposition calls on the government to release a full strategy to address its issues.
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Candlelight vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims
Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence to honour six people killed in a stabbing attack.
Loved and loving: Family, friends farewell Luke Davies
Luke Davies has been remembered by family, friends and co-workers for the impact he had on the world - not the way he left it - at a memorial in Brisbane.
‘Time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case
Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".
Mourners gather for beach vigil as baby leaves hospital
A crowd has gathered at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence honouring six people killed in a stabbing attack after a wounded baby left hospital.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside Trump court
A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the New York court as jury selection for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was finalised.
X to fight Australian watchdog over stabbing content
Elon Musk's social media platform says it will fight an Australian regulator over an order to take down posts after a church bishop was stabbed in Sydney.
Mental health funding focus of Bondi attack inquiry
As a major coronial inquiry gets underway into the Bondi stabbings, a wounded security guard has taken heart from Australia's support.
‘Cherished’: Hundreds honour Luke Davies at memorial
Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a memorial in Brisbane to farewell flight attendant Luke Davies, who was killed along with his partner in Sydney.
Heal’s ‘conspiracy’ claim against Flames no slam dunk
Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct.
Beale rape accuser had ‘obvious’ motive to lie: lawyer
Rugby star Kurtley Beale is pursuing legal costs over a failed rape prosecution, during which his lawyers said his accuser had an obvious motivation to lie.
Terrorism-accused boy has mental health history: lawyer
A teenager charged with a terrorism offence over a stabbing at a church has a "long history of behaviour" consistent with mental health issues, his lawyer says.
Disability, mental health check for accused terror teen
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.
Man behind ‘haunting’ toolbox murders loses appeal
A man jailed for life after two people in a toolbox were thrown into a creek has lost an appeal after arguing the jury relied on an inadmissible confession.
Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content
Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack
Shoppers return to ‘eerie’ shopping mall after massacre
Security guards in stab-proof vests patrolled each floor as the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre reopened after a massacre that killed six people.
Australia has a ‘crisis’ of male violence: Dreyfus
Men are being urged to take a leadership role in ending the national "crisis" of violence against women.
Couple found guilty of raping teenage girl after party
A jury has found a married couple guilty of having sexually assaulted a teenage girl after they gave her cannabis and alcohol at a house party.
Twelve jurors selected in Trump hush-money trial
Twelve jurors have been selected in former president Donald Trump's trial over a payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 US election.
Call for kindness as Sydney mall reopens after tragedy
Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre will have increased security as it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.
Party heavyweights call for social media ‘rinse out’
Social media companies 'need a big rinse out' following the Bondi Junction shopping centre murders, with both parties urging tougher penalties for platforms.
Accused kingpin ‘behind $683m drug plots’ behind bars
A man accused of organising a failed cocaine import plot that resulted in bricks of the drug washing up on NSW beaches for weeks has appeared in court.
Dangerous dog owners to face jail time for attacks
Irresponsible owners of dogs that attack and cause serious injury or death can face up to three years in jail under tough new state laws.
Trump hush money trial loses two jurors: judge
Lawyers are searching for jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial after a judge said one was excused after feeling "intimidated" by media reports.
Call for kindness as Bondi mall reopens after tragedy
The Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney will have bumped-up security when it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.
Teenage boy faces bedside hearing on terrorism charge
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.
Family forced through ‘hoop after hoop’ over boy’s care
A government department failed to support the family of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy before he fatally self-harmed under state care, an advocate says.
Teenage boy to face bedside hearing on terrorism charge
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the alleged stabbing of a bishop at a Sydney church.
Healing begins as Bondi shops reopen after tragedy
The Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney will have bumped-up security when it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.
Trump hush money trial loses intimidated juror: judge
Lawyers are searching for jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial after a judge said one woman was excused after feeling "intimidated" by media reports.
‘Sad and senseless’: public grieve Bondi attack victims
Hundreds have descended on the Sydney shopping centre where six lives were lost in a mass stabbing to pay their respects to those who died.