‘Heaven gained an angel’ in slain officer
Constable Rachel McCrow has been remembered as a officer with a strong sense of justice who deeply cared about those she served.
crime, law and justice
‘Right thing’ not reporting abuse: Houston
Hillsong founder Brian Houston told churchgoers of "a serious moral accusation" against his father without revealing he molested a child, a court has heard.
Slain police officer a ‘brave, kind man’
Queensland police officer Matthew Arnold, killed in the line of duty, has been remembered as a hero during a memorial service in Brisbane.
Manslaughter charges over NSW flood deaths
A Sydney man has been bailed on a $300,000 surety after being charged over the deaths of two people swept from a ute during flooding in central NSW in October.
Father and daughter, 10, die in shed fire
A father due to get married next week and his 10-year-old daughter have died in a shed fire at a property in regional Queensland.
Higgins welcomes inquiry into rape trial
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has welcomed an inquiry into the abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann, saying "sunlight is the best disinfectant".
Men charged over Sydney stairwell death
Two men have been charged with murdering a 25-year-old Chinese man who was found dead in the stairwell of a Sydney hotel earlier this month.
Slain police pair farewelled, decorated
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, who were both shot dead in the line of duty, have been posthumously awarded Queensland Police Valour Medals.
Killer’s drug run led to police dog death
Convicted murderer Alan Lace has been jailed again for an attempt to evade a traffic stop while holding 1.3 kilograms of drugs that led to a police dog's death.
‘No evidence’ to back guilty plea: judge
A Melbourne man has admitted he's guilty of negligently causing his friend's death, but a judge says there's "not one jot" of evidence to back that up.
Houston grilled whether dad deserved jail
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has faced questions about whether he thought his father should have gone to jail for sexually abusing an underage boy.
Qld minister silent on shooter’s gun run
Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan won't say if he was previously briefed about a man involved in the fatal shootings of two police and a neighbour last week.
Report shows rise in deaths in custody
The Australian Institute of Criminology has released new data showing 106 people died in custody in 2021/22, 23 more than last year.
Attempted murder accused to return to Queensland
Queensland woman Annabelle Smith will be extradited back to Brisbane to face court over her alleged involvement in a man falling from a sixth-floor balcony.
Palaszczuk’s tribute to victims of Wieambilla shooting
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has spoken to community members and police having "a really rough time" after two officers and a local were shot dead.
Baby’s injuries ‘consistent’ with shaking
Queensland man Tiaan Burger has been committed to stand trial accused of murdering his four-month-old son, Finnick Hercules Burger, in January 2020.
Houston calls dad a ‘serial pedophile’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has told a court he believes his father was a "serial pedophile" and that the extent of his crimes may never be known.
Men allegedly loot police shooting site
A 23-year-old and 25-year-old were caught on Sunday morning by police at the scene of the deadly shooting in Wieamnbilla in rural Queensland.
Police release images of pitch invaders
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Charges laid over soccer pitch invasion
Three men who allegedly injured a player and referee during an abandoned A-League soccer clash in Melbourne have been charged
Two alleged pitch invaders come forward
Victoria Police Acting Superintendent Jason Goddard said the behaviour of the men who allegedly invaded the pitch at a Melbourne soccer game was "disgraceful".
Pitch invasion arrests promised ‘soon’
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Police probe A-League pitch invasion
Victoria Police have launched Operation Astute and have a number of active enquiries into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Three arrests after Brisbane balcony fall
Three arrests have been made and an attempted murder charge laid after a man was critically injured in a balcony fall in Brisbane.
Surviving constable attends shooting vigil
Constable Keely Brough was among hundreds of people who paid tribute to the victims of the Wieambilla shooting at a candlelight vigil.
Man released after murder charge dropped
Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropped.
Convicted ex-wife killer claims innocence
Adrian Basham continues to maintain his innocence despite being convicted of murdering his estranged wife Samantha Fraser earlier this year.
Fire Rescue Victoria confirms cyber attack
Cyber criminals have attacked systems of Fire Rescue Victoria but the agency insists public safety has not been compromised.
Westpac ordered to fork out $29m in compo
Westpac customers in their thousands stand to share in compensation worth nearly $30 million following a successful class action over superannuation fees.
Murder charge after Qld woman stabbed
A man will face a Townsville court on Friday charged with murder and serious assault, both of which are domestic violence offences.
Law reform in focus after police shooting
As the government weighs up the implications of the brutal deaths of two Queensland police officers, the federal opposition has likened the attack to terrorism.