Baby’s injuries ‘consistent’ with shaking
Queensland man Tiaan Burger has been committed to stand trial accused of murdering his four-month-old son, Finnick Hercules Burger, in January 2020.
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Houston calls dad a ‘serial pedophile’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has told a court he believes his father was a "serial pedophile" and that the extent of his crimes may never be known.
Charges laid over soccer pitch invasion
Three men who allegedly injured a player and referee during an abandoned A-League soccer clash in Melbourne have been charged
Police release images of pitch invaders
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Men allegedly loot police shooting site
A 23-year-old and 25-year-old were caught on Sunday morning by police at the scene of the deadly shooting in Wieamnbilla in rural Queensland.
Dutton breaks down during police tribute
Parliament has honoured the police officers killed in Monday's Wieambulla shooting tragedy, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton giving a tearful tribute.
‘I need to kill you’: Dad to daughter, 10
After fatally stabbing her mother and sister, a Melbourne dad chased his 10-year-old daughter into the street declaring he needed to kill her.
NT cop loses inquest fight to stay silent
NT policeman Zach Rolfe can be forced to answer questions at an inquest about the night he shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, the Supreme Court says.
Corruption watchdog wins High Court bid
The High Court has allowed Queensland's corruption watchdog to appeal its case for allegations involving ex-public trustee Peter Carne to be publicly released.
Woman stabbed to death in Townsville home
A woman has been stabbed to death at a home in northern Queensland where police are questioning a nearby resident over the killing.
High Court rebuffs high-fee lenders
The High Court has dismissed an attempt by two Gold Coast companies to appeal a finding that they offered loans at 800 per cent interest without a licence.
Qld man jailed for accidental shooting
Christopher Warren Arthur Frank has been jailed for 12 years after shooting his mate when he tripped, accidentally discharging a faulty sawn off rifle.
Law reform in focus after police shooting
As the government weighs up the implications of the brutal deaths of two Queensland police officers, the federal opposition has likened the attack to terrorism.
Murder charge after Qld woman stabbed
A man will face a Townsville court on Friday charged with murder and serious assault, both of which are domestic violence offences.
Westpac ordered to fork out $29m in compo
Westpac customers in their thousands stand to share in compensation worth nearly $30 million following a successful class action over superannuation fees.
Fire Rescue Victoria confirms cyber attack
Cyber criminals have attacked systems of Fire Rescue Victoria but the agency insists public safety has not been compromised.
Convicted ex-wife killer claims innocence
Adrian Basham continues to maintain his innocence despite being convicted of murdering his estranged wife Samantha Fraser earlier this year.
Man released after murder charge dropped
Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropped.
Surviving constable attends shooting vigil
Constable Keely Brough was among hundreds of people who paid tribute to the victims of the Wieambilla shooting at a candlelight vigil.
Three arrests after Brisbane balcony fall
Three arrests have been made and an attempted murder charge laid after a man was critically injured in a balcony fall in Brisbane.
Police probe A-League pitch invasion
Victoria Police have launched Operation Astute and have a number of active enquiries into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Pitch invasion arrests promised ‘soon’
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Two alleged pitch invaders come forward
Victoria Police Acting Superintendent Jason Goddard said the behaviour of the men who allegedly invaded the pitch at a Melbourne soccer game was "disgraceful".
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Man jailed for fatal motorcycle crash
Mitchell Murray Hanley tried to blame his passenger for a fatal motorcycle crash, moments after she had been thrown down an embankment and found unresponsive.
Interstate drug trafficking ring smashed
SA police have charged seven men and seized drugs and luxury vehicles worth millions of dollars allegedly linked to an interstate trafficking network.
Killer ‘motivated’ to reveal body location
Queensland murderer Clive Anthony Nicholson's bid for parole now rests on a new explanation for where he hid his wife's body.
Scans found object after mother’s death
A Queensland mother's death was initially believed to be from natural causes until scans showed a suspicious object in her chest, a court has heard.
Full honours funeral for slain Qld cops
News has emerged of an elaborate surveillance system at a property where police officers were ambushed and killed, as Queensland prepares for their funeral.
Qld forensics to be rebuilt from ground up
The Queensland government hopes faith in DNA processing in the state can be restored as it responds to a damning report on major failings at a state-run lab.
Nation-wide impact of Qld police shooting
The rural Queensland community where two police officers were killed, as well as other officers around the country, may be traumatised by the shooting deaths.