S Korea court begins review of president’s impeachment
South Korean law enforcement authorities want impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree.
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Nation’s youngest murderer could walk free yet again
Australia's youngest convicted murderer, who killed a toddler he kidnapped, has been handed another jail term for approaching a mother and her child.
Broncos NRL star slammed for drug, unlicensed driving
A magistrate has blasted NRL star Ezra Mam for driving on a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, saying he is lucky no one was killed in a head-on collision.
Scams lawsuit sends a message to Australia’s banks
The corporate cop has put the nation's banks on notice after filing a civil case against HSBC Australia over its alleged failure to stop $23 million in scams.
‘Senseless, evil’: families reflect on fatal shootings
The families of two police officers ambushed at a rural property have tearfully remembered the second anniversary of the shootings that killed six people.
Warning over ‘organised crime gimmick’ drug on streets
Australian police have seized more "pink cocaine" than ever before in 2024 as they warn users about taking the potentially fatal substance.
‘We want an arrest’: new push over exhumed teen’s death
His grave has been dug up and fresh evidence handed over, but the battle by the family of Lewis Kelly for justice for the Indigenous teen continues.
Rape-accused rapper facing reckless driving charge
A UK YouTube star and rapper has been charged with hoon driving while on bail accused of raping and choking a woman in a hotel room.
Youth offenders now face ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws
A controversial "adult crime, adult time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament.
Majority of children in detention are Indigenous boys
The number of children being held in detention has risen, with shocking data laying bare the trend of Indigenous young people being locked up.
Roosters half’s ‘heavy burden’ for man he pinned by car
A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith.
Christmas in jail for accused mum in fake cancer case
A court has refused bail for the parents of a young boy who are accused of raising $60,000 by faking the child's cancer diagnosis.
DNA evidence gap in ‘barbaric’ rape and murder case
A partial DNA profile from a bandana used in one of Australia's most notorious murders does not match the ringleader serving a life sentence, a judge has heard.
Former top judge ‘lost everything’ for assaulting woman
A Supreme Court judge who resigned from the bench after being convicted of assault and intimidation has been sentenced for a subsequent breach.
Biden announces largest single-day act of clemency
The US president has pardoned 39 people and commuted the sentences of nearly 1500 others, a sweeping move that comes after pressure from justice advocates.
Lawyer jailed for fraud wins appeal over ‘unfair’ trial
A high-profile lawyer will face a new trial over allegations he took undocumented cash payments to hide his income from the tax office and bankruptcy creditors.
Theatre boss to stand trial on sex offences charges
A large theatre group's former boss had some child sex offence charges dismissed but will still face trial on 48 offences allegedly committed over 19 years.
Anti-vaccine doctor wins bid to resume medical practice
A doctor who protested against COVID-19 vaccination on a city street, on social media and at a health conference has won the right to resume medical practice.
Twin babies’ 2021 deaths ‘suspicious’, police say
New information provided to authorities has raised suspicions about the deaths of twin baby boys three years after their bodies were found in north Queensland.
Indonesia to pardon thousands including Papua activists
About 30 per cent of all prisoners in Indonesia will be pardoned, law minister Supratman Andi Agtas says.
Grave concerns for man after wife’s suspected murder
Police hold grave concerns for a missing man after his wife's body was found wrapped in plastic and dumped in bushland in a suspected murder.
South Korea’s president defiant after impeachment
The president of South Korea has vowed to "never give up" despite lawmakers voting to impeach him after his short-lived declaration of martial law.
Ghostly scene at site of deadly Lindt siege 10 years on
A sombre scene marks the spot where gunman Man Haron Monis held customers and staff hostage over 16 terrifying hours at Sydney's Lindt Cafe 10 years ago.
South Korea moves to reassure allies, calm markets
South Korea's acting president has spoken to Joe Biden as the country moves to reassure its allies and calm financial markets after its president was impeached.
Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil
Five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after the federal government reached a deal with Indonesian authorities.
Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia
Five Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have landed home, with the members of the infamous Bali Nine expressing gratitude for their return.
Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege
A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.
‘Finally got him’: man guilty of wife’s 2007 murder
Emotion filled a court room as a violent and abusive estranged husband was convicted of Cindy Crossthwaite's murder after more than 17 years.
Retiree to rookie MP: advocate’s stunning rise at 69
Former builder Russell Field is set for a second apprenticeship as the most unlikely rookie MP after a meteoric rise as a crime-victim advocate.
Fake paramedic convicted as warning to others
A man who falsely passed himself off as a paramedic at several motocross events, including two where children were injured, has been convicted but not jailed.
AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes
Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.