Trial begins over toddler’s death in neighbour’s unit
A man is on trial accused of killing toddler Jordan Thompson in the NSW Hunter region after the 21-month-old was found unresponsive more than 18 years ago.
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Volcano survivor ‘still bothered’ by leaving parents
Sydney's Jesse Langford was just a teenager when confronted with a nightmare decision after he and his family were badly injured by a volcano eruption.
‘Enormous suffering’ from Lockhart River plane crash
A second plane crash at Lockhart River in far north Queensland has caused enormous suffering, a coroner has said opening an inquest into the 2020 tragedy.
Coroner probes fatal Lockhart River plane crash
An inquest into the Lockhart River plane crash that killed five people is being explored by a Queensland coroner at in inquest into the tragedy.
British backpacker stabbed at beachside bus stop
A 25-year-old British man is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after an early-morning altercation at a bus stop in Queensland.
Man faces murder charge after siege in Adelaide suburb
A 51-year-old local man will face court charged with murder after a woman died and another was injured after both were shot.
Foster’s sister seeks costs payment from scam victims
The sister of conman Peter Foster wants a Queensland court to enforce a Cayman Islands order over money frozen in relation to her brother's gambling scheme.
ABC revives defence in ex-commando’s defamation case
An ex-commando's defamation case against the ABC will go to trial as a defence dropped in a "farce" by the public broadcaster two days ago has been reinstated.
Wife sentenced for ‘beloved’ husband’s murder
Dale Lee Vella has been sentenced to 24 years behind bars for the murder of her husband while he slept in 2021.
Death warning as potent opioid spreads to four states
The death of an Adelaide man and two deaths in Queensland may be linked to a dangerous synthetic opioid which has been detected in at least four states.
Sensitive government data leaked on the dark web
Victorian government data has been published to the dark web, authorities have confirmed, but they are still working out how much.
Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police
A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.
Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit
Peter van Onselen breached his contract with former employer Network Ten when he wrote a column criticising their business prospects and management.
Kurtley Beale to face sexual assault trial in January
Kurtley Beale has formally pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and will face trial in January next year.
Man’s death linked to dangerous synthetic opioid
The death of an Adelaide man may be linked to a dangerous synthetic opioid which has been detected in South Australia and other states.
Man accused of threat to kill MP to stay in custody
A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.
Teen charged with murder after man dies in hospital
Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with the murder of a 63-year-old man in north Queensland.
Sensitive Victorian government data leaked on dark web
Highly sensitive Victorian government data has been published to the dark web, authorities have confirmed, but they are still working out how much.
Suspended jail term after woman fatally stabs partner
Liddel Tamika-Rose Ramsey, 28, has received a suspended jail term after fatally stabbing her partner outside their Brisbane home during an argument.
Actor to perform community work over $61k unpaid fines
Underbelly star Vince Colosimo has been ordered to perform 101 hours of unpaid community work as he cannot afford to pay back more than $61,000 in fines.
Fire and ice: Guilty pleas over Harbour Bridge crash
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty after a meth-affected joyride in a stolen SUV resulted in a fireball, injuries and the shut down of Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
Pediatrician jailed over child abuse pictures
A pediatrician who helped police catch child abusers has been jailed after being found with abuse material he stored in a computer folder called "Shopping".
BHP lodges High Court appeal on public holiday ruling
BHP will seek to overturn a requirement for workers to be asked if they want to work public holidays before they are rostered on.
‘No good skin left’: Aussie’s NZ volcano ordeal
An Australian woman says she screamed into a gas mask while being burned by ash after the New Zealand volcano eruption that killed 22 people.
War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith
In his challenge to court findings he engaged in war crimes, ex-SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith says the claims are improbable and based on unreliable evidence.
Police super squad to tackle gangs behind arson attacks
Three Victoria Police task forces have united to target warring organised crime syndicates behind at least 11 arson attacks in Melbourne.
Human remains found after explosion levels home
Investigators have discovered human remains as they combed through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane.
Actor found vulnerable, unable to pay back $61k fines
Underbelly star Vince Colosimo's dire financial situation and multiple mental illnesses have prohibited him from paying back more than $61,000 in fines.
Guilty pleas over fiery Harbour Bridge crash
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty after a dangerous joyride in a stolen SUV resulted in a fireball, injuries and the shut down of Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
Harry Garside’s ex-girlfriend charged with DV offences
The former girlfriend of boxer and reality TV contestant Harry Garside is accused of assaulting the Olympian.
Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP
Federal police have charged a man with sending threatening and harassing emails to a federal member of parliament.