‘Very happy’: victim’s joy over pedophile’s appeal fail
One of Australia's worst pedophiles may be extradited interstate to face more charges after his bid to reduce a life sentence for years of sex offences failed.
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Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims
Loved ones of murdered and missing people have decried a lack of interest from police in finding those responsible for the unsolved crimes.
‘Scared, humiliated’: senior police blamed for culture
Bullying is as much a part of the NSW Police as wearing a uniform, one member has told a scathing review into toxic culture within the force.
Infamous gang rapist wants out of jail after one night
An infamous convicted rapist has been charged with serious drug supply offences after allegedly running a major cocaine ring for months.
Epstein pressured me using knowledge of affairs: Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has accused Jeffrey Epstein of blackmailing him over his extramarital affairs in comments to a US Congressional Committee.
Violence in N.Ireland is racist thuggery: UK minister
Northern Ireland's ethnic community is living in fear after days of anti-immigrant violence, the province's minister says, as he slams the "appalling" riots.
Murder accused ‘lied’ about girlfriend being deported
A man accused of murdering his missing American girlfriend admitted to police he lied to her friends because he was hurt by their break-up, a jury has heard.
Courtroom escape sparks private security concerns
A 44-year-old bikie has gone on the run for five days after escaping courtroom private security, sparking concerns about outsourcing public sector jobs.
Bail stripped after home invasion, car jacking spree
A man allegedly started a six-hour carjacking and dangerous driving spree by breaking into a woman's home and demanding car keys at knifepoint, a judge heard.
‘The system is broken’: deadly driver’s sentence upheld
A driver doing a minimum of three years in prison for killing five people will not serve a longer term after prosecutors' appeal was dismissed.
New charges for Bondi accused in ‘unprecedented’ case
The case against the surviving Bondi Beach gunman is still in its legal infancy after he was hit with a mountain of fresh charges.
Stabbing sparks anti-immigrant violence across Belfast
Masked men have attacked Belfast police and burned families out of their homes in anti-immigration protests sparked by a Sudanese man's alleged knife attack.
Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case
A bloody encounter between an NRL star and two police officers accused of his assault is under the microscope with competing accounts of the night.
‘Thrill’ seeking driver awaits fatal boy crash penalty
A man faces up to 20 years in jail over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and injured his dad in front of their family as they were riding e-bikes.
Bail for wife accused of killing terminally ill husband
A woman who gave a lethal cocktail of medication to her husband who was dying from motor neurone disease has been granted bail after being charged with murder.
Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp
Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.
‘Where’s Priscilla?’ murder accused quizzed by friends
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body was asked by several people about her whereabouts when she missed gym classes, a jury has heard.
One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece
An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.
Teen charged over ‘cowardly’ stabbing of homeless man
A teenager has been charged after a homeless man was stabbed, accused of joining a late-night attack that left man fighting for life.
Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.
‘Attack plan’: community assured after boy’s arrest
Police say they have evidence a 13-year-old boy intended to cause "serious harm" to a primary school but are not referring to it as a terrorist attack.
Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride’s bail bid
A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.
‘He was a grub’: woodchipper murderer launches appeal
A woman found guilty of murder following the grisly woodchipper death of her ex-partner has appealed years after her conviction.
‘Hard day’ for teen’s family as killer cop sentenced
A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.
Teen may be first child to face trial on terror charge
A teen accused of carrying weapons onto a Jetstar plane before attempting a hijacking may become the first child to face trial accused of planning terrorism.
Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot
A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.
Teen’s police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner
The radicalisation of a school student who went on to commit a horrific killing of a police worker only took place a month before the shooting.
Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam
A self-described "master psychic" has admitted defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars over two decades, leaving one of her victims homeless.
Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father
Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.
Accused ISIS bride’s dad raped teen slave, police say
Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.
Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga
Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions.