‘It clicked’: how a cop cheated death one wintry day
Jim Hermiston has been recognised with more than 50 other Australians for acts of bravery in protecting the lives of others on National Wattle Day.
crime, law and justice
‘Distressed’ Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.
Police under fire after murderer let loose for 20 years
A judge has questioned how police let a prime suspect in a brutal murder live freely in Australia for 15 years and overseas for another five before his arrest.
Teen accused of fatally running over man to supply DNA
A teenage boy accused of murdering a man by luring him on social media before assaulting and running him over had opposed police efforts to collect his DNA.
Residents shocked, quizzed after baby-in-bin tragedy
A resident of an apartment block has spoken of her shock after the body of a baby was found in a nearby rubbish bin as police try to find the mother.
Ex-premier’s brother accused of lying at ICAC
A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.
State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders
Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.
Molly Ticehurst’s murderer will not face life in jail
The man who murdered childcare educator Molly Ticehurst is set to face a sentencing hearing more than two years after her death made national headlines.
Women, children released in Haiti after mass kidnapping
Women and children kidnapped during a deadly attack on a farming community near Haiti's capital have been released, says UNICEF.
Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait
Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.
‘Karl and Jackie O’ back-up plan revealed in court
Radio executives discussed replacing Kyle Sandilands with a high-profile TV presenter after the shock jock's fiery split with co-host Jackie O.
Identity of high-profile Queensland man stays secret
The Supreme Court has refused a media bid to identify a high‑profile man linked to an alleged domestic violence extortion case.
‘Overlapping errors’: tourist’s last wilderness moments
An investigation has shed more light on the final movements of a 31-year-old tourist from Belgium who went missing on a wilderness track in 2023.
Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack
Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.
Tough-on-crime state backs ‘breach bail, go to jail’
Mandatory 12‑month sentences for serious offences on bail are at the centre of a new crime crackdown, with a victims' advocate urging other states to follow.
Death in custody after police chase, stand-off
A death in custody investigation is underway after a police pursuit of a man accused of stealing two cars ended in tragedy.
Small-time author argues Indiana Jones stole her plot
An author has claimed her original ideas around time travel and an ancient Greek mathematician have been used without permission for a Hollywood blockbuster.
Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon
A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.
US states, Meta agree to settle claims over child harms
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a settlement in a US lawsuit concerning the use of its platforms by children, according to a court document.
Coach directors convicted as crash grief laid bare
The directors of a bus company at the centre of a deadly crash have been convicted and fined after hearing emotional accounts from several heartbroken victims.
‘Heinous’ alleged rape deepens crisis in state care
A teenage girl has allegedly been sexually assaulted in state care, piling pressure on a system already under intense scrutiny.
Man fatally stabbed, hit in head during home invasion
A 19-year-old woman has been accused alongside two boys of causing a man numerous injuries during a violent home invasion that resulted in a fatal stabbing.
Wife ‘had enough’ before butchering and binning husband
A woman says a lifetime of being spat at by her husband led her to kill him, dismember his body and dispose of it in bin bags which she scattered.
Sunday dinner massacre, US man kills eight relatives
Four generations of a US family have been gunned down as they gathered for Sunday dinner, just weeks after a man was asked to move out of the home.
‘Told me everything’: top cop reflects on darkest hour
A police chief has described seeing the colour drain from the face of a staffer as he learned two officers had been gunned down at a regional property.
Broadcaster denies tailoring evidence to help Jones
A friendly former broadcast rival of Alan Jones has rejected suggestions in a criminal hearing he tailored his testimony to benefit the former talkback titan.
‘Bursting’: bail reform sparks detention centre fears
Bail reforms touted as the nation's strongest have raised concerns about how the new legislation will impact a state's strained youth detention centres.
WA to ban character references for all criminal cases
Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.
Man allegedly made sexual AI schoolgirl pics for ‘fun’
A man allegedly told police he created AI deepfake sexualised images of women and girls as young as 13 and emailed them to schools for "fun", a jury has heard.
Police on duty after wrongful arrest of Indigenous teen
ACT Policing has accepted criticism following the wrongful gunpoint arrest of an Indigenous teen, but hasn't confirmed what penalties officers might face.
Gang attack on town in Haiti leaves almost 50 dead
A gang has attacked a community nestled in the hills above Haiti's capital, killing almost 50 people, prompting anger over repeated deadly incidents.