FBI tip-off leads to extremist charges for teen
Charges have been laid after a teen was allegedly caught running social media channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants.
crime, law and justice
State sets agenda on medicinal cannabis drivers
Motorists using medicinal cannabis will be allowed to drive in one state, while another takes a zero-tolerance approach.
Shark attack plans ‘adequate’ despite teen girl’s death
A coroner has warned that shark nets and drumlines do not provide an impenetrable barrier while closing out an investigation into a 17-year-old's death.
I’m no criminal, claims ex-MP convicted of deception
A magistrate has convicted and jailed an unemployed former MP for fraudulent allowance claims, but the man maintains he is not a criminal.
Accuser wishes alleged Jones kiss ‘never happened’
A prominent athlete says he has been forced to replay the memory of Alan Jones kissing him without consent, which has become etched in his mind.
Teen murder accused in court over ambush attack
A ninth person has now been accused of taking part in an armed attack at a house party that left a young man with fatal head injuries.
Teen accused burnt in botched execution clean-up
Two teenagers will be held in custody facing murder charges in relation to the mistaken-identity killing of a young university student.
Former Kosovo president Thaci jailed for war crimes
A court has sentenced former Kosovo leader Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia.
Shooting accused ‘demanded stranger help’ flee police
A woman allegedly lured a cashed-up man to a hotel room and stood by as he was shot in the leg before a 1000-kilometre run from police, a judge has heard.
Appeal after young mum’s body found in sand dunes
Police have appealed for information after a young woman's body was found at a popular beach just days after she was last spotted at a hair salon.
‘Bow down’: angry court tirade from alleged bus abuser
A man accused of a foul-mouthed, racist tirade at young teenagers on a bus has unleashed more vitriol at a judge and prosecutor before being refused bail.
‘Copycat’ knife-search powers to spread after election
Victorians will be "wanded" for knives anywhere in public at the discretion of police after the major parties aligned on laws pioneered by Queensland.
Search for car thief after RAAF base break in, assault
A man hunt is under way after a security vehicle was stolen from a defence force base and used in a number of crimes following an assault, police say.
Murderer’s gag order lifted after ‘troubling’ AI error
Susan Neill-Fraser has spoken publicly for the first time in more than a decade after a court ruled a gag order based on inaccurate AI information was invalid.
‘I’m not corrupt’: developer’s furious tirade at probe
A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer.
Screams, gunshots heard before woman’s alleged murder
A witness rushed to her window after hearing screams in the night and saw two men chasing down a woman amid the sound of gunfire, a magistrate has heard.
‘Trust your gut’: mum’s message after daughter’s death
After her little girl's "wholly preventable" death from sepsis, a mother hopes more weight will be given to parents' views in Australian hospital settings.
Man injured by three-pronged spear in remote unrest
A car has been set alight and a man hit by a three-pronged spear in the latest unrest at a troubled remote community that involved about 100 people.
‘Quiet’ Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole
The youngest of the Snowtown killers has been described as demonstrating excellent behaviour in a judgment upholding a decision to release him on parole.
Tough kids bail laws remain with ‘adult time’ push on
One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.
Stefanovic denies ‘oppressing’ podcast business partner
TV host-turned-podcaster Karl Stefanovic and the co-owner of his company have fallen out, with a court set to decide their fate.
‘Generous’ Alan Jones supported accuser in tough times
A prominent athlete who has accused Alan Jones of indecent assault says the talkback titan was supportive professionally and personally.
Developer claimed he was ‘Godfather’ of Liberal faction
A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas.
Trio plead guilty over fatal shooting at street brawl
A man died after a fight broke out in a suburban street between a group of nine males, some armed with baseball bats and one with a firearm, police allege.
‘Vicious’: man left to die on verandah after bashing
A man brutally bashed a vulnerable older neighbour and left him to die a "slow and painful death" while he went to get more alcohol, a judge has said.
Australian father, two children found dead in Bali
A possible murder-suicide is being investigated by local police after an Australian father and his two children were found dead in Bali.
Top cop ‘Golly’ honoured at emotional funeral service
Former Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski has been remembered for his ethics and commitment to serve his state at an emotional funeral service.
Abused mum ‘sorry’ for slaughtering, cutting up husband
A mother and daughter have been reduced to tears during evidence about whether the older woman was sorry for dismembering her husband after killing him.
‘Fed up’: 13 arrested after crackdown on remote unrest
A police crackdown on unrest in a remote community has led to 13 people being charged, with more arrests expected following a string of alleged incidents.
Athlete ‘defiantly’ pushed Jones off after alleged kiss
A prominent athlete says he pushed Alan Jones away when the talkback titan allegedly subjected him to unwanted kissing and sexual touching.
Australia’s first female High Court judge dies
Australia's first female High Court judge Mary Gaudron helped shape the country's legal landscape and was a deciding voice in the Mabo land rights case.