Coroner calls for urgent closure of troubled youth jail
The coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention centre has provisionally recommended the facility close.
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Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment
Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.
Liberal leader to ‘keep fighting’ after defamation loss
State Liberal leader John Pesutto is vowing to remain in his role, even after a Federal Court judge found he defamed expelled state MP Moira Deeming.
Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld
A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.
Jewish community reels after ‘cowardly’ graffiti attack
Australia has been diminished as a nation by graffiti and a car fire the prime minister says was aimed at delivering fear to the Jewish community.
Husband pleads guilty over crash that killed Olympian
Champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a new charge over the crash the led to death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins.
Insurance giant sued over ‘loyalty tax’ on policies
A class action has been filed against NRMA Insurance's parent on behalf of millions of customers allegedly ripped off on home and contents insurance policies.
Murder charge over shooting of health insurance boss
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder over the shooting of a health insurance chief executive on a New York street after a tense five-day manhunt.
‘Boys club’ police force scrutinised in scathing report
Discrimination and sexual harassment have impacted Queensland Police's entire culture, according to a scathing independent report that has 36 recommendations.
Obsessed suitor jailed for ‘brutal and frenzied’ murder
A man who became obsessed with a fellow congregant before killing her in a "brutal and frenzied" attack has been sentenced to decades in jail.
‘Hard to take’: teen walks free over home invasion
The release of a teen involved in a burglary that led to a woman's murder has been met with dismay by her family who have lost a sense of safety in their home.
Fugitive dangerous driver jailed for killing paramedic
A dangerous driver who took off days before sentencing over the killing of an off-duty paramedic risks deportation after being jailed.
Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling
The family of Perth grandmother Donna Nelson have vowed to keep fighting to bring her home after she was jailed in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine.
Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing
The families of two women murdered in one of Australia's most notorious cold cases are hoping for closure as their accused killer awaits his next court date.
Killer Dawson fights ‘unreasonable’ teen sex verdict
Wife-killer Chris Dawson has claimed his conviction over sex with an underage student was not sound after his appeal against his murder conviction failed.
Reform thwarted at jail with ‘racist’ culture: inquest
A senior public servant faced barriers "way beyond what I imagined" when he tried to turn around a trouble-plagued youth detention centre.
‘Stranger danger’ warning as children enticed into vans
It's believed four incidents of men enticing children into white vans are not linked, with security beefed up around schools.
‘No justice’: teen gets two years for three road deaths
The family of crash victims killed as a result of an angry teen driver's "egregious" behaviour say faith has been lost in the justice system.
Calls for leniency over ‘inept’ attempts to fleece bank
A group's attempts to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million have been described as rudimentary and doomed to fail.
Alleged architect of shooting near PM’s office arrested
The alleged mastermind behind a daylight shooting on a busy suburban strip has been arrested as police continue to hunt for the person who pulled the trigger.
Repeat offender hit with hefty fine for feeding dingo
A woman has copped the maximum fine after she was caught feeding dingoes at a popular holiday destination - and it wasn't her first offence.
S.Korea’s Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader
South Korea's ruling party leader wants President Yoon Suk-yeol to be removed over his attempt to impose martial law, which has plunged the country into crisis.
Construction boss jailed over ‘rape and pillage’ fraud
Five people have been jailed after a marathon fraud trial probing the dealings of a crooked labour-hire operator and a scheme to rip off the tax office.
Ex-Liberal leader’s son gets home detention for dealing
The son of a former NSW Liberal Party leader has avoided extra prison time despite admitting running a drug-dealing operation on the dark web.
Worshippers escape ‘devastating’ synagogue attack
A congregant says the Jewish community has been "hit in the heart" after fire gutted one of Melbourne's largest synagogues within the space of an hour.
Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told
A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.
Activist happy as claims struck out of Adani legal saga
An activist embroiled in a long-running legal stoush with a mining multinational has claimed a courtroom win, with the battle set to continue into the new year.
‘Adult time, adult crime’ endorsed by state committee
A committee has ruled a state government's crime laws should be passed, paving the way for young offenders to face life sentences on serious crimes.
Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack
A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.
US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale
A federal appeals court panel has upheld a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the United States by January 19.
Battle lines drawn on controversial youth crime laws
Child advocates say "adult crime, adult time" laws will lead to more offending but victims say they have waited too long for action against young offenders.