Top docs call for action on speedy e-scooters and bikes
Australia needs a national body to oversee and develop electric mobility device regulations to abate a spike in fatal injuries, the peak body for doctors says.
crime, law and justice
Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march
A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.
Keep Maxwell in prison, Giuffre’s family urges Trump
Amid speculation Donald Trump might grant Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell a pardon, the family of one of their victims has spoken out.
Ex-cop charged with ‘sickening’ abuse of childcare kids
An after-school-care worker was a serving police officer at the time he allegedly produced child abuse material of 10 pre-school-aged victims.
Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough
Police believe a skull found in scrubland is the missing head of murder victim Julian Story, whose reality TV star partner has been charged over his death.
Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not face a trial on two counts of rape until at least 2026 amid claims police kept evidence on a faulty hard drive.
Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago: Trump
US President Donald Trump has expanded on remarks he had made about banning Jeffrey Epstein from his private club in Florida two decades ago.
Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale ‘false narrative’
A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.
Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away
A man has been arrested over a "politically motivated" synagogue firebombing, with international and local criminals investigated in relation to the attack.
Jail for sex offender MP despite ‘risk of degradation’
A state MP's claims he could suffer violence in prison have failed to prevent sheriffs escorting him to jail before sentencing for historical sexual abuse.
Mushroom killer’s house restrained after guilty verdict
Prosecutors have successfully sought to restrain mushroom cook Erin Patterson's property after she was found guilty of murdering three people.
Colombian faces deportation over Canada meth import
A man was willing to deceptively involve innocent people in his money-making scheme to transport meth that had been smuggled into Australia, a judge has said.
Trump pushes for release of Epstein, Maxwell testimony
US federal prosecutors say unsealing the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell materials would be appropriate given the "abundant public interest".
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.
US shooter’s note blamed NFL for brain injury: mayor
A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the NFL headquarters but took the wrong lift, New York City's mayor says.
Family anguish as cop who killed gran avoids jail again
A former police officer convicted for killing an elderly woman with a Taser strike will not be jailed after a court dismissed prosecutors' sentence appeal.
Former nightclub owner spared jail over cocaine supply
A nightclub owner who was caught on police surveillance obtaining cocaine from a crime syndicate has been cleared of a more serious charge of drug trafficking.
‘Aggrieved’ sextortionist of 49 teens wants out of jail
A man who tricked 49 teens into sending him explicit images or videos is fighting for parole because he wants to be reintegrated into the community.
Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower
Detectives believe a gunman who killed four people at a New York skyscraper was targeting NFL headquarters, as authorities search for answers to the killings.
‘Confusing’: war of words over victim of crime numbers
A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.
Still suffering: family grieves murdered grandmother
Murdered grandmother Vyleen White's family say they take comfort in how her death brought about tougher bail and prison terms for juveniles.
Husband not co-operating with probe into wife’s murder
Police renew pleas for information on the unsolved murder of a mother who was stabbed as she walked home alone through a city park at night.
Young woman third person charged with murder of husband
Another young person allegedly involved in the death of a 57-year-old man in a quiet, close knit suburb has been charged with murder.
US Justice Dept asks Maxwell to speak to prosecutors
The US Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence, a senior official says.
Indigenous kids in focus for ‘broken’ care system probe
The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.
Has someone asked to ‘rent’ your bank account?
Australians are being urged to swerve requests to rent or buy their bank details, as cybercriminals double down on securing money mules.
Teen on alleged crime spree before man’s break-in death
A young woman has been accused of a four-day crime spree, becoming the third person charged with murder after a beloved husband was fatally stabbed.
Trump was told he is in Epstein files, WSJ reports
A US House Committee will subpoena all Justice Department files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the White House concedes Donald Trump is named in them.
Women greenlit to sue Qatar Airways over strip searches
A group of Australian women allegedly subject to invasive strip searches have been given the go-ahead to sue an airline over a Qatari airport incident.
‘Pam’ swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid
Prosecutors have more than tripled the number of charges against alleged graffiti vandal "Pam the Bird", who changed into a Spider-Man suit to leave court.
‘Didn’t do this’: NBL player’s DV charges withdrawn
Former Cairns Taipans player Jackson Makoi has been cleared of assaulting and choking a woman after the charges against him were withdrawn at the 11th hour.