Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians
An increased rate of incarceration among Indigenous people is among Closing the Gap data confirming efforts on key measures are still falling short.
crime, law and justice
‘Surplus to requirements’: ex-top spy quits Bondi probe
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has revealed the trigger for his sudden resignation from the anti-Semitism royal commission, weeks before a report is due.
Family’s torture after fatal brawl probe ‘goes nowhere’
An inquest's disappointing failure to identify who fatally punched a 23-year-old during a late-night brawl caps years of torment, his family says.
Fatal mine crash likely had medical cause, coroner told
There were two plausible theories for why a drill rig worker suddenly accelerated his ute before fatally crashing into a mine truck, a coroner has been told.
‘Police state’: hate speech laws arrests spark anger
A government has been accused of overseeing an "authoritarian police state" after the Australia-first arrests of activists for reciting banned slogans.
Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured
Police are investigating the death of a mother and her baby daughter after an injured man was hit by a car close to the grisly scene of the crime.
‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
Girl returned to killer parents despite ‘cult’ warning
A family's extreme religious beliefs against medical treatment were known to authorities years before their "cult" killed a little girl, a coroner has heard.
Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die
Two teenagers riding an e-bike have died in a horrific head-on collision with a Harley Davidson, raising more questions about the safety of the devices.
Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits
A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.
Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap
A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has been shot dead after ramming his truck into a Michigan synagogue in what investigators said was a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds
An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.
Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate
A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.
Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown
A teenager forcibly arrested at a protest for wearing a shirt marked with six words says new laws cracking down on slogans don't protect anyone.
‘Real hero’: mourners honour slain security guard
Flowers and heartfelt messages honouring an off-duty security guard were laid during a candlelight vigil held near the spot where he was allegedly murdered.
Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no ‘silver bullet’
Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.
Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail
A man groomed by two suspected members of Chinese intelligence has been jailed before sentencing as sheriffs tried to console his distraught mother.
Parents and carers swarm on sex offender register site
Parents and carers have flocked to check one state's recently launched child sex offender register in huge numbers.
Gambler’s regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions
Casino giant Star Entertainment will be millions out of pocket after appearing to sue the wrong party in a court case over dangerous combustible cladding.
Denying workers meal breaks – did somebody say KFC?
A long-running class action brought by KFC workers alleging they were denied payments for breaks has been settled for $28.8 million.
Teen on trial for murder over ‘handing knife’ to killer
A 15-year-old boy handed his older friend a kitchen knife or saw him brandish the weapon just before the pair entered a fatal street brawl, a jury heard.
Family’s pain as thieves use gadget to steal $80k car
A family's trip of a lifetime turned into heartbreak after thieves used key cloning devices to steal their car, a practice police say is increasing rapidly.
UK police urge US to show full Epstein, Mandelson files
UK police are seeking access to unredacted correspondence between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein in US files, authorities say.
Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded ‘Zorro Ranch’ searched
Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch in New Mexico is being searched after previously sealed FBI files revealed more details about the disgraced financier's crimes.
Rihanna hikes security after terrifying shooting
Rihanna has been left shaken and a woman has been charged with attempted murder after the singer's mansion was peppered with shots from a semi-automatic rifle.
Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan
The heroism of a young man fatally stabbed while trying to protect a schoolboy from a group of teens has been lauded by the boy's family and the community.
‘I am so sorry’: diabetic driver speaks over pub crash
A diabetic says he made some "very stupid decisions" as he became hypoglycaemic and did not eat before driving into and killing five people including kids.
‘Insult’: appeal upsets slain grandmother’s family
A teenager who fatally stabbed a grandmother during a carjacking when he was aged 16 is seeking to have his prison sentence reduced, arguing it is excessive.
China spy status queried in foreign interference trial
A man accused of grooming an Australian businessman for Chinese intelligence may only have been a young post-graduate going off on a frolic, a jury has heard.
Safety inspectors ‘bullied and abused’ by CFMEU
An inquiry has heard Workpace Health and Safety inspectors were "bullied, and abused" by a state's militant and brazen CFMEU.