Drowning evidence may be ‘problematic’ for murder case
The defence team of a man accused of killing his ex-partner and dumping her body in a river has produced new evidence that found the mother may have drowned.
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Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels
An 87-year-old man accused of a 1964 murder was described by witnesses as someone rumoured to have killed a man and hidden their body inside a dam wall.
Baby’s murder by ‘dangerous’ dad was preventable
The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.
Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail
A detective senior constable has been accused of multiple violent offences including using his police-issue firearm as part of threatening behaviour.
Cult leader ‘groomed’ girl for apocalyptic pregnancies
A self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly groomed a young girl over a decade to get her pregnant and repopulate a post-apocalyptic society.
Accused war criminal allowed to move closer to family
Australia's most decorated living veteran will be allowed to live closer to his family as he awaits trial for alleged war crimes while deployed in Afghanistan.
Blow for case against nurses over anti-Israel video
The case against two nurses accused of threatening Israeli patients has sustained a major hit as a video of their alleged remarks was ruled inadmissible.
Detective hit with stalking, violence and sex offences
A senior detective is accused of committing a range of stalking and domestic violence offences over a period of years, some while he was allegedly on-duty.
Alleged ‘ISIS bride’ wishes for peaceful life if bailed
An "ISIS bride", charged with slavery offences, has indicated her willingness to accept any bail restrictions so she can return to her family in the community.
Teen either ‘troubled kid’ or terror plotter, jury told
A teenager's motive when experimenting with homemade explosives was a key issue in deciding if he was preparing for a terrorist attack, a jury has heard.
Innocent man almost mowed down after gangland shooting
CCTV captured the moment a car believed to be driven by the shooters almost hit an innocent pedestrian as it fled the scene of an underworld shooting.
Photographer silent over Bondi victim theft charges
A photographer at a Jewish event that became the scene of a deadly mass shooting has faced court after allegedly stealing from one of the victims.
Burnt-out truck leads to nation’s biggest cocaine bust
The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.
Ex-AFL star’s partner suing Demons over privacy breach
Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.
‘Tunnel vision’ concealing abuse-driven suicide
Investigators are routinely missing abuse linked to suicides, with staffing shortfalls and training gaps revealed on the front line of family violence.
Neighbours’ grief over remorseless killer’s plea deal
An 85-year-old woman who was killed and dumped in a river is being remembered as a generous neighbour as her killer finally admitted her guilt.
‘Carry his loss’: family mourn son, drunk driver jailed
A speeding, drunk driver has been jailed for 14 years over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and serious injured his dad as they rode an e-bike.
Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate
Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough "adult crime, adult time" reforms are playing a role in the trend.
‘Mothership’ linked to $100m cocaine and meth plot
Six people have been charged over an alleged $100 million cocaine and methamphetamine pipeline fed by a drug ''mothership'' moored offshore.
Charges dropped for woman accused of children’s murder
A woman accused of killing her adult children has had her final murder charge dropped after nearly 10 years of police investigations and six years in custody.
Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group
Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.
Snowtown killer’s parole release back in limbo
A decision to block a Snowtown killer's parole has been set aside by a court, but it has ordered a new review of the process.
Teen to stand trial over businessman’s fatal stabbing
A teen has been committed to stand trial after being accused of fatally stabbing the Universal Store clothing retailer co-founder at a house party.
Uncle’s quest reveals police racism in train track case
After a long campaign by the family of an Aboriginal teenager mysteriously found dead on train tracks, a coroner has found racism hindered the investigation.
Mangione face hurdles with ‘mental breakdown’ defence
Luigi Mangione plans to assert he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" when he gunned down a US health insurance executive, a judge says.
‘Cackling’: psychotic attacker stabs woman in her bed
A psychotic man who reported homicidal thoughts was turned away from hospital before stabbing a woman more than 20 times, a court has been told.
Accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars after bail loss
A woman who returned to Australia from Syria after marrying a then-Islamic State fighter has remained expressionless in court after losing her bail application.
‘I have sinned’: woman ‘confessed’ to murder of parents
A diabetic woman charged with murdering her parents with insulin wrote a note to herself to "sob here" during a police interview, a court has been told.
‘Large, lethal’: teen wanted bomb matching US attack
A teen accused of planning a terrorist attack wanted a large device matching something as "destructive" as the Oklahoma City bombing, a jury has heard.
Mum of girl’s killer believed psychosis was hormonal
A teenager was given a vitamin to treat mental health symptoms before she killed a 10-year-old girl on a rural property, an inquest has been told.
‘Vigilance wanting’: ex-Star boss hit with $700k fine
The corporate watchdog has failed to get a $1.3 million penalty imposed on Star's former chief for failing to inform the board of risky overseas punters.