‘End of line’ for dictator’s alleged agent turned nanny
Victims of a brutal dictator's regime are delighted one of his alleged agents - who became a Sydney nanny - is set to be extradited over kidnapping claims.
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Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend
At least 14 people have died on Australian roads over the Easter break, prompting calls for drivers to use caution as they return from their holidays.
April Fool’s police-car attack no joke for charged man
A man faces a maximum sentence of a decade behind bars after allegedly punching holes through both windows of a parked police car with a rock.
From serving the nation to serving a sentence
New Flinders University research warns many veterans and their families are being failed long after their service ends.
Dezi Freeman associates questioned as police map escape
A male and female associate of cop killer Dezi Freeman have been arrested and released as police work to piece together how he escaped police detection.
Police officer stabbed, man arrested after pursuit
A 26-year-old man is accused of stabbing a police officer in the arm and torso during his arrest, following a car chase and an attempt to escape on foot.
Boats, trucks in plot to flood the country with cocaine
When a commercial trawler sank off Victoria with four crew members needing rescuing, police became suspicious about an alleged drug trafficking operation.
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney-general
Pam Bondi's ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.
Murder accused ‘attacked’ by man with knife, jury told
Video has been shown to a jury of a murder accused yelling at detectives and saying he was defending himself after a man came to his home wielding a knife.
Neo-Nazi forced offline after alleged threats to MPs
A neo-Nazi has been ordered to stay off social media and away from two female federal politicians after allegedly targeting them in online posts.
Bondi shooter’s fearful family lose court gag order bid
Death threats towards family members of the surviving Bondi massacre gunman have failed to persuade a judge to bar publication of their names.
Police shoot teen in front of mum during welfare check
A mother has been left traumatised after police shot her son twice when they responded to her request for a welfare check for the 19-year-old.
Pair charged after police block stolen Lego set sales
A man and woman have been charged after hundreds of Lego boxes were seized, with police estimating about $320,000 worth of sets had been stolen.
Teen blames ‘attention seeking’ for alleged terror plan
A 16-year-old boy was seeking to gain online notoriety in chat rooms when he allegedly discussed plans to facilitate a terror attack, a court has been told.
‘Confronting’: man charged after burning body found
Police say they discovered the burning body of a 70-year-old man on a rural property before charging a 37-year-old relative with murder.
Man pleads guilty to teacher’s ‘chest freezer’ murder
A man who was charged after a retired teacher's body was found buried in a freezer has pleaded guilty to murder years after the grisly discovery.
‘Frail’ manslaughter accused released into aged care
Prosecutors have accepted an elderly dementia patient accused of killing a fellow aged care resident can be released to a secure ward, a magistrate has heard.
Mammoth witness list at accused killer cop’s trial
A former police officer accused of murdering a TV presenter and his partner could hear testimony from a large parade of witnesses at his impending trial.
King, Queen won’t be able to meet Epstein survivors
A US congressman has written to the King to call for him to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein privately during his state visit, but that won't be happening.
Freeman family anguish as tip-off leads to $1m claim
Dezi Freeman's family are struggling to cope with his death, as sources suggest his hiding spot was uncovered following a tip-off from a member of the public.
Accused couple only let ‘slave’ eat Weet-Bix, jury told
A man is on trial for allegedly keeping a woman as a slave and assaulting her, depriving her of food and medical help, with his wife accused of assisting him.
Delay for teen accused of businessman’s fatal stabbing
A teenager accused of murder at a house party was involved in a "complex" psychiatric evaluation that would take longer than first thought, a magistrate heard.
Jackie ‘O’ no: radio giant stares down another lawsuit
Both halves of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are now at war with their former employer as radio giant ARN faces a second costly lawsuit.
At least 70 killed in Haiti massacre: rights group
A gang attack has left at least 70 people dead in the town of Petite-Riviere.
Who knew what? Rumours swirl about cop killer’s hideout
Theories are swirling about double police killer Dezi Freeman's death near a small mountainous town as officers comb his squalid hiding place.
Man murdered over debt and sex abuse claim, jury told
A drug dealer was fatally stabbed after he confronted a man who owed him $500 and who he thought had sexually abused a person close to him, a jury has heard.
Ex-nanny’s fight over crimes against humanity claims
A former nanny accused of taking part in secret kidnappings before moving to Australia is locked in a last-ditch fight to avoid extradition.
Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict
A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.
Differing accounts in case against AFL champions
More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.
‘Evil man is dead’: Dezi Freeman hunt ends in shooting
Double police killer Dezi Freeman was armed when shot dead by officers after refusing to surrender in a three-hour stand-off.
Memory of ‘despicable’ bombing lingers 40 years on
One of Australia's most brutal bombings has been relived as the memory of its sole slain victim endures four decades since the attack.