NSW cop says foster mum knows where boy is
The former foster mother of missing boy William Tyrrell knows where he is, a detective has told a court examining accusations the woman lied to investigators.
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$1m reward to catch Toyah’s alleged killer
A $1 million reward is on offer to help police find the man suspected of murdering Toyah Cordingley and leaving her body on a Queensland beach.
Olympic champ Brooks ‘bashed by bikies’
Former Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks was allegedly bashed by bikies hired by an ex-business partner after a failed $2 million deal, a court has heard.
Domino’s wage theft class action begins
Domino's Pizza has faced court in Melbourne over allegations it instructed franchisee operators to underpay thousands of delivery and in-store workers.
Second man charged over $20m cocaine haul
A second man has been charged as police investigate the death of a diver and the importation of more than $20 million of cocaine in the NSW Hunter.
Nation mourns death of Indigenous teen
Thousands have gathered across Australia to protest the alleged murder of 15-year-old Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey.
Man’s throat cut by ‘scalpel-like’ blade
Harley David Wegener is on trial accused of slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a chance encounter years after, as a child, he stabbed the same man.
DNA lab boss ‘depicted as Disney villain’
A managing scientist stood aside from duties at Queensland's troubled DNA lab says she was shocked when given five minutes' notice to leave.
Triple shooting murder accused in court
The man accused of the shooting deaths of three people on a Bogie cattle station in north Queensland has appeared in court by video link.
Man charged with attempted murder of cop
A man who is accused of trying to drown a police officer in northern NSW has been charged with attempted murder.
Man found guilty of killing pregnant teen
A retrial jury in Brisbane has found Rodney Wayne Williams, 68, guilty of murdering pregnant teen Tiffany Taylor decades after committing his first murder.
Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial
The ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.
Qld lab boss evidence ‘doesn’t make sense’
The managing scientist at Forensic and Scientific Services Queensland has again been accused of lying as she returned to an inquiry into the lab.
John Bowie guilty of cold case murder
Ex-ambulance officer John Douglas Bowie has been found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago with a NSW jury taking less than five hours to reach a verdict.
‘Ruse necessary’ after Walker death
A senior NT police officer says he still believes it was necessary at the time to keep an Indigenous community in the dark about a fatal police shooting.
One dead, six injured in Melb violence
One man has died and six others are injured after three violent incidents in Melbourne's CBD.
Pelosi attacker sought US Speaker
A hammer-wielding man has attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband while hunting for the US Speaker during a break-in at the couple's San Francisco home.
Iranian forces fire at protesters
Iranian security forces have opened fire on demonstrators in a southeastern city that has seen weeks of unrest amid nationwide demonstrations.
Jury deliberating in teen murder trial
A jury in the Brisbane trial of the man accused of killing pregnant 16-year-old Tiffany Taylor in 2015 has retired to consider its verdict.
Noongar leaders condemn WA teen’s killing
The man accused of murdering 15-year-old Perth boy Cassius Turvey is facing further charges as Noongar elders accuse police of minimising the killing.
NSW fugitive using fraudulent aliases
A fugitive bikie associate could escape overseas after NSW police discovered several fraudulent driver licences he used to evade capture.
‘I am not a liar’, Qld DNA lab boss says
The managing scientist at Queensland's DNA lab has repeatedly denied lying in evidence before an inquiry investigating a decision not to test certain samples.
Truckie boss manslaughter charges dropped
Manslaughter charges have been withdrawn against Eastern Freeway truckie boss Simiona Tuteru, days after his trial was due to begin over four police deaths.
Seven in court over $450m cricket contract
Seven will contest the quality of last season's BBL, where lower-grade players were used when compared to the IPL, in its court fight with Cricket Australia.
Media silence urged on Lehrmann rape trial
The media has been urged to cease reporting on the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ahead of a new trial.
Fiancee ‘not surprised’ NT cop killed teen
The former fiancee of an NT policeman who killed an Indigenous teenager has told an inquest the officer talked about killing before the incident.
Iran links mosque attack to Amini protests
Iranian leaders have suggested nationwide protests are linked to the Islamic State-claimed gun attack on a famous mosque that killed 15 people.
Human error blamed for Qld DNA decision
The managing scientist at Queensland's DNA lab has rejected the idea she deliberately gave misleading advice when the state government was in damage control.
Accused killer ‘drove with dead teen’
A Brisbane court has been told toll booth photos indicate Rodney Wayne Williams drove down a highway with the body of a pregnant teenager in the passenger seat.
Satanic powers claim made in lawsuit
A woman has failed to stop a defamation lawsuit alleging leaders of a prophetic ministry were portrayed as having used satanic powers to steal away her daughter
Jailed Qld cops to face immediate sack
The Queensland government has introduced a bill to allow police to dismiss an officer as soon as they are jailed by a court, regardless of a possible appeal.