Radical shift to ‘rigid’ Vic euthanasia laws ruled out
Barriers to accessing Victoria's voluntary assisted dying scheme have caused considerable distress for terminally-ill patients and their families, a study says.
crime, law and justice
High Court to hear Harry bid to cite ‘secret agreement’
The High Court will rule on Prince Harry's bid to rely on a "secret agreement" between Buckingham Palace and a tabloid publisher in his hacking lawsuit.
Ten killed in three mass shootings ahead of US holiday
The United States is reeling after a wave of deadly shootings killed 10 people and wounded dozens more ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
Man critical after pig shooting mishap in outback Qld
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest when a gun accidentally discharged during a pig hunt in outback Queensland.
Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court
A magistrate has blasted a decision for the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court over the incident.
Teen starts fire at mum’s unit after sleep assault
After being assaulted while he slept, a teenager started a fire in his mother's apartment that forced her to relocate and destroyed his brother's ashes.
Pilot killed along with pregnant wife was unlicensed
Safety authorities say a pilot killed alongside his pregnant wife when their light plane went down in rough weather did not hold a licence to fly.
Insurance providers fined $13.5m for misrepresentations
Three insurers found to have misrepresented life, funeral and accidental injury coverage have been fined $13.5 million, with ex-boss Russell Howden also fined.
Suspect held after four killed in Philadelphia shooting
A man apprehended wearing a bulletproof vest is in police custody after four people were shot and killed in the United States city of Philadelphia.
Relative charged with SA couple’s medication murders
South Australian police have charged a 62-year-old woman with the murders of an elderly Adelaide couple who were related to her.
Three held in custody over violent robbery, dog killing
A group of men have appeared in court for their alleged involvement in an armed confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter in Brisbane.
Bodies found in two burnt-out cars prompt police probe
Police are investigating after the remains of two people were found inside two burning vehicles in Sydney's south and west, with gunshots heard at one site.
Flames coach’s harsh words for ‘selfish’ players
Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.
Berejiklian’s former flame defends ‘tenacity’ in office
The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.
Two die, children among hurt in Baltimore mass shooting
At least 14 children are among the dozens injured during mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore in which two people died.
Man charged with murdering elderly grandfather
Ryo Jay Anan, 27, of Gympie, has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old John Kerr, who was found unconscious near the Noosa beachfront.
France riots less intense overnight, fewer arrests
A huge police presence in French cities appears to have calmed a fifth night of anger over the police shooting of a teenager, as mourners attended his funeral.
Man jailed for ‘escalating’ drugs and gun offending
A Queensland man continued to deal drugs and then armed himself with a pump-action rifle despite being repeatedly caught by police.
Three men stabbed and dog slaughtered in savage robbery
A violent confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter at a home south of Brisbane has left three people with knife wounds and a dog dead.
Calls for special investigator as Lawyer X sues cops
Barrister Nicola Gobbo is suing Victoria Police, claiming officers were negligent and put her safety at risk.
Guilty verdict in cold case murder of Michelle Bright
A 53-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering NSW teen Michelle Bright and choking another young woman with intent to rape her more than two decades ago.
Unrest rocks France ahead of shot teenager’s funeral
The French government says all options are on the table to restore order after another night of rioting ahead of a funeral for a teenager shot dead by police.
‘Systems failed’ in rheumatic heart disease deaths
An inquest has found health systems failed three women from a remote Queensland community who had rheumatic heart disease and died within 18 months.
Family ‘gutted’ by Crown casino thug’s 10-year sentence
Luke Francis' killer will spend at least eight years behind bars for his cowardly attack on the 29-year-old tradie in Melbourne's Crown casino food court.
Zip ties, bleach, blades found with alleged kidnappers
Two men allegedly kidnapped a man and a woman before being arrested in a car containing items including zip ties, bleach, hacksaw blades and a blowtorch.
Palmer lawyers accused of bid to ‘derail’ criminal case
Queensland businessman Clive Palmer faces years-old charges that he acted dishonestly when trying to buy out timeshare investors in his resort.
Flames ‘manhandled’ Shane Heal’s daughter, court told
Basketball coach Shane Heal's court action against the Sydney Flames has been told of a complaint by his daughter about being harassed by a team staffer.
Grieving parents’ plea as driver jailed for fatal crash
Truck driver Matthew Livingston will be in jail for at least seven-and-a-half years over a crash north of Melbourne that claimed a two-year-old girl's life.
Murder probe into death of Gold Coast father of two
A homicide investigation is under way after the body of a man was found at a home in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Officer charged over shooting as French riots spread
President Emmanuel Macron has convened a crisis meeting as protesters and police clash across France after an officer shot a teenager during a traffic stop.
Man punched by cop charged with drink driving
A 25-year-old man captured on video being struck by a cop following a crash in Queensland has been slapped with drink driving and other charges.