Hit-and-run investigation after body found on motorway
A man's body has been found on a major highway that connects NSW and Queensland, sparking a probe into the possibility he was killed in a hit-and-run incident.
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‘Hottest ever’ training: Manly teammate tells inquest
An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.
Four arrested, one charged after grandmother stabbed
A 15-year-old has been charged and another four boys have been arrested after a 70-year-old woman was fatally stabbed outside a Queensland shopping centre.
Second man charged with murder of missing Colombian
A Brisbane man has been arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with the murder of a Colombian man who went missing from Victoria more than four months ago.
Four males sought after elderly woman stabbed to death
Four males have become people of interest in the murder of an elderly woman at a shopping centre car park near Brisbane.
Higgins feared being ‘passenger’ in rape story: fiance
Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist.
Beale accuser’s fiance breaks down recalling rape claim
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape told her fiance of the allegations in an emotional call from an airport, a court has heard.
Apology demanded after ‘gas the Jews’ claim dismissed
Reported chants of "gas the Jews" on the steps of the Opera House might never have happened, according to NSW Police after a months-long investigation.
Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing
The operator of a jumping castle company has pleaded not guilty to workplace safety breaches after the deaths of six Tasmanian primary school students.
Teacher jailed for ‘disturbing’ child sex offences
A teacher and school leader had a secret life on the internet that saw him using pictures of his own students to aid in his fantasies.
‘Convince him he’s guilty’: Beale accuser’s call notes
A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.
Victim slams sentence for ex-senator’s cop son
A man wrongfully imprisoned due to a false statement by the son of ex-NSW premier Kristina Keneally has criticised a decision to spare the police officer jail.
No ‘magic number’ to reduce hung juries, inquiry told
The merits of shortening mandatory jury deliberation times are being examined in a bid to reduce instances of hung juries and retrials.
Lawyer argues killer shouldn’t receive a life sentence
A three-day hearing for "savage" murderer Luay Sako has concluded, with a Supreme Court justice left to decide on an appropriate sentence.
NT government to lay charges over Wave Hill site damage
Charges are set to be laid after allegations of significant damage to the heritage-listed Wave Hill Walk-Off route following an investigation.
‘Foul play’: no charges yet over missing Colombian man
Police are yet to press charges over the mysterious disappearance of a Colombian man suspected of meeting foul play, releasing one of two men after questioning.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Tasmanian teenager
A man accused of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was discovered in Tasmanian bushland, has pleaded not guilty.
Murder charges laid over young woman’s disappearance
A man has been charged with murdering a "a quiet, proud and loving" young mother who went missing from a remote Cape York community nearly 11 years ago.
Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.
Teen death inquest halted as charges mulled against cop
Prosecutors will examine potential charges against a sergeant whose unmarked police car was involved in a fatal crash with an Indigenous teen on a trail bike.
Four in custody after man drowns at Hobart waterfront
Police have taken four people into custody after a 27-year-old man drowned at Hobart's waterfront after allegedly being pushed.
‘No sign’ of drug-laced smoothie after alleged murder
A mother accused of murdering her adult son told police her life had been a "nightmare" due to his violent behaviour resulting from a brain injury.
Two arrested over missing Colombian man feared dead
A Colombian man is feared dead after vanishing in suspicious circumstances as police arrest two men they believe could help with answers.
Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court
Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and her partner have appeared in court to sort out key dates in preparation for a joint defamation trial.
Skipper fined after ship run aground by passengers
A charter boat skipper has been fined and convicted after letting unqualified, unsupervised passengers take control of the vessel before it ran aground.
No return to Labor for banished MP cleared of assault
Victoria's sexual crimes squad has closed its case into Victorian MP Will Fowles, with police saying he won't face charges over a serious assault allegation.
Qld police share evidence on alleged shooting supporter
Evidence gathered by Australian authorities into the December 2022 fatal shooting of two police officers at Wieambilla has been provided to a US court case.
Doctor jailed for forcing refugee to work at candy shop
A doctor will spend at least 18 months behind bars for threatening to deport an asylum seeker if he did not work long hours while underpaid at his candy shop.
Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser
A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.
Killer faked psychosis during mental fitness tests
Murderer Luay Sako pretended he was going through psychosis when he killed Celeste Manno in her Melbourne home, a psychiatrist has told a court.
‘Shameful’: Indigenous deaths in police custody double
Indigenous people account for one in four deaths in police custody, with grieving families and legal experts demanding a different approach to law enforcement.