South African bar shooting leaves 12 dead
Three gunmen have opened fire inside a bar at a South African hostel, killing at least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy.
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Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt
Fourteen people have been arrested over a coup bid in Benin, a government spokesperson says after a minister declared the attempt had been foiled.
‘Breaks my heart’: mum’s anguish as teen inquest ends
The mother of a teen who fatally self-harmed in custody says she understands why her son took his life after a coroner delivered his inquest findings.
Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes
Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.
Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols
Three men will face court charged with the public display of Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material after a federal police investigation.
Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him
A would-be thief accused of an aged care centre rape has testified his alleged victim said "you're not getting away with this" before he was able to escape.
‘Harrowing’ failures to track down horrific pedophile
Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.
‘Respect’ frustrates Reynolds’ pursuit of Higgins’ cash
A judge has reserved his decision over ex-senator Linda Reynolds' application to bankrupt Brittany Higgins after she lost a bruising defamation battle.
‘Housemate from hell’s’ three-month tirade exposed
Victims of a three-month tirade by an evicted housemate have revealed how their lives have been permanently altered by her offending.
‘Never forgiven’: ex-nurse convicted of fatal stabbing
A jury has found Rajwinder Singh guilty of murder at his retrial after he was accused of fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley at a far-north Queensland beach.
Disunity as Aboriginal people hear ‘powerful’ apology
Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".
Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting
Two people have been charged over a fatal shooting south of a major capital, prompting calls for greater police resourcing.
‘Gutless coward’: ex-nurse sentenced for beach murder
Rajwinder Singh will spend at least 25 years behind bars after receiving a life sentence for fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach.
Hair traces on brick thwart wife-killer’s new bail bid
A man who claimed to have accidentally killed his wife by reversing over her with a tractor-powered slasher has attacked the evidence used to send him to trial.
‘No justice’: family of boy killed outside school
A woman whose negligent driving killed a 12-year-old boy as he walked with friends during school pick-up won't serve any time behind bars.
More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe
Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.
Man caught hiding in pond charged over fatal shooting
Police dogs have helped track a man found hiding in a pond after fleeing through bushland following a fatal shooting, with charges expected to be upgraded.
Ex-TV star facing ‘restorative justice’ for Nazi salute
A magistrate has asked lawyers for a former Australian soap actor to make inquiries into a unique form of punishment for performing a Nazi salute.
More charges for pet owner after dog found dead in car
A man faces additional charges over the death of his dog after initially claiming the pet was taken in a stolen car, sparking a desperate search.
Author horrified toddler taboo book seen as pedophilic
A Christian charity executive was shocked her book Daddy's Little Toy about an adult role-playing as a toddler was seen as pedophilic, a court has been told.
Cop agreement handed union an intimidation ‘workaround’
An inquiry has heard an agreement between police and a state industrial relations regulator enabled an embattled union to continue an ongoing bullying campaign.
‘Extraordinary’ court appeal of teen’s murder sentence
A state attorney-general has successfully applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.
Rapist from high-profile family remanded into custody
A man from a high-profile family has lost his freedom amid emotional courtroom scenes after being convicted of raping a woman inside his own home.
Developer denies reported links to organised crime
A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging.
Police negligence alleged over Wieambilla shootings
Legal action has been launched by the families of two officers killed at Wieambilla, lodging a damages claim for debilitating psychological injuries.
Fatal flight: drug use, pilot stress probed at inquest
A pilot's work stress and drug use before a fatal mid-air collision has been detailed by his fiancee as a coroner weighs what could have prevented the tragedy.
Night in custody for NRL legend over bizarre street act
Australian rugby league and union international Wendell Sailor has been warned he might not be released again after breaching bail during a late-night incident.
Family’s ‘life term’ but killer could walk in 12 years
A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for a brutal stabbing murder.
Law change for ‘horror’ car thefts with kids inside
Stealing a car with a young child inside will be classified as a carjacking under state "adult time for violent crime" laws set to be rammed through parliament.
Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google
The world's biggest search provider will face a substantial penalty for breaking Australia's competition laws, a court has ruled, after doing deals with telcos.
Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia
After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.