‘Where’s Priscilla?’ murder accused quizzed by friends
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body was asked by several people about her whereabouts when she missed gym classes, a jury has heard.
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One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece
An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.
Teen charged over ‘cowardly’ stabbing of homeless man
A teenager has been charged after a homeless man was stabbed, accused of joining a late-night attack that left man fighting for life.
Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms.
‘Attack plan’: community assured after boy’s arrest
Police say they have evidence a 13-year-old boy intended to cause "serious harm" to a primary school but are not referring to it as a terrorist attack.
Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride’s bail bid
A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.
‘He was a grub’: woodchipper murderer launches appeal
A woman found guilty of murder following the grisly woodchipper death of her ex-partner has appealed years after her conviction.
‘Hard day’ for teen’s family as killer cop sentenced
A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.
Teen may be first child to face trial on terror charge
A teen accused of carrying weapons onto a Jetstar plane before attempting a hijacking may become the first child to face trial accused of planning terrorism.
Fugitive extradited over foiled people-smuggling plot
A wanted man has been extradited interstate after a yacht bound for Indonesia was intercepted, foiling an alleged people smuggling plot.
Teen’s police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner
The radicalisation of a school student who went on to commit a horrific killing of a police worker only took place a month before the shooting.
Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam
A self-described "master psychic" has admitted defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars over two decades, leaving one of her victims homeless.
Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father
Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.
Accused ISIS bride’s dad raped teen slave, police say
Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.
Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga
Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions.
‘Devastating blow’: nurse case hinges on video legality
Two nurses charged with making menacing anti-Semitic comments to an Israeli online are fighting to exclude the video of their chat from court.
US woman self-harmed before vanishing, court told
A US woman was dependent on others for financial support and self-harmed before she disappeared, a murder trial has been told.
Plot to smuggle a fugitive bikie to Indonesia foiled
Attempted people smuggling charges have been laid for the first time in WA after a plan to sail a fugitive bikie from an outback town to Indonesia was foiled.
‘Not concerned’: minister under fire over child report
A state minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms
Alleged home invader shot after elderly couple stabbed
An elderly couple suffering critical stab wounds after an alleged home invasion have shot their attacker in self-defence, leaving all three in hospital.
Anzac Day booer unapologetic for disturbing ceremony
A man has been convicted for loudly booing during a solemn Anzac Day dawn service in a move that drew ire from around the country.
Diary of a vanished beauty queen at murder trial
Ex‑beauty queen Priscilla Brooten wrote she was "thankful to be alive" before she vanished, as her partner stands accused of her murder in the Supreme Court.
‘Load of crap’: underworld figure jokes after arrest
An underworld figure has emerged from his beachside mansion after his arrest and release, quipping he was taken into custody over a "speeding fine".
High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws
Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls.
Man barricades himself inside US bank with hostages
Police are on the scene in Bakersfield, California after a man barricaded himself inside a bank building with a number of hostages.
Wife charged with murder made promise to dying husband
A "devoted" wife who fed her terminally ill husband with a cocktail of medications to help end his life is seeking bail after being charged with murder.
Ex-Carlton boss suffers legal loss in lewd photo battle
Former AFL club president Luke Sayers has failed in his bid to have his wife's defamation case against him heard in private in a battle over a lewd photo.
Neo-Nazi sledged as ‘scum’ in fiery court confrontation
Fiery verbal abuse has been hurled at a prominent neo-Nazi as he left court after appearing on two charges connected to far-right activity.
Anti-Herzog protesters and polices set for showd
Demonstrators arrested at a rally opposing the Israeli president's visit will have their day in court as the battle to have their charges dropped ramps up.
UK government condemns riot over teen’s stabbing death
A British minister blames activists for stirring up violence over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying and his killer stood nearby.
‘Violent’ police culture sparks calls for transparency
Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".