Ex-Liberal leader quits parliament after drugs charges
After weeks of being embroiled in an evolving drugs scandal, former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has officially quit politics.
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Fund sent $511k to CFMEU ahead of criminal allegations
APRA dropped an investigation into a super fund that paid over $500,000 to the CFMEU but took action again after reports of the union's alleged criminal links.
‘Words still haunt me’: family plea after fatal fire
Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information in relation to a suspected arson after five people died in a 1990 guest house fire west of Brisbane.
Canada boots India diplomats, links them to Sikh murder
India's top diplomats have been expelled by Canada over alleged involvement in murder and other acts of violence against South Asian dissidents.
Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge
A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.
‘People do feel sorry for you’: O’Keefe to enter rehab
Former TV star Andrew O'Keefe will enter rehab in a bid to turn his life around after pleading guilty to drug possession and a string of other charges.
Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard
Police have shot dead three dogs that critically injured a woman in a suburban backyard mauling after pepper spray failed to subdue to animals.
Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs
Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.
Murder charge for husband of wife found near lawnmower
A mother-of-three found dead near a ride-on lawnmower is being remembered as a beloved community member after her husband was charged with murder.
UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail
A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.
Woman jailed over fatal neglect of baby while on drugs
A mother who caused her infant son to suffer the severe neglect of his most basic needs has been jailed over the boy's death.
Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback
Queensland's premier has started his re-election campaign on the right track but in an interview, he has conceded his party remains a long way behind.
Neo-Nazi guilty of salute feels no shame, mulls appeal
A man who has become the first Victorian found guilty of performing the Nazi salute says he will continue to do the gesture but hopes police won't see it.
Qantas fined for selling seats on cancelled flights
A Federal Court judge has approved a $100 million fine, agreed by the consumer watchdog and Qantas, after the airline sold seats on already cancelled flights.
Alleged killer extradited on domestic murder charge
A woman's death in hospital has led to a murder charge for a NSW man who police say left the scene of the attack.
‘Hurting’: Indigenous family wants inquest focus on son
The parents of an Indigenous teen who died after self-harming in detention want the inquest to refocus on their son after a bid to remove the coroner failed.
TikTok faces US lawsuits for harming youngsters
New US lawsuits have accused Chinese-owned TikTok of using intentionally addictive software designed to keep children watching.
Businessman accused of poisoning wife with laced tea
A Sydney man will remain behind bars, prohibited from contacting his wife after he allegedly tried to poison her with a cup of tea spiked with ant-killer.
Neo-Nazi who performed salute walks ahead of jail term
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant has been told he is going to prison after he was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute.
Son jailed for mum’s murder believes it was justified
Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.
Former military lawyer to appeal leaked docs conviction
Former military lawyer David McBride has been granted leave to appeal against his convictions for leaking secret documents.
Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash
The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.
Man jailed after leaving victim’s body in wheelie bin
A man has been jailed for 18 years.after killing an acquaintance, hiding his body in a wheelie bin and then raping a young woman while she walked home at night.
Gobbo claims she didn’t know about Mokbel’s escape plan
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has contradicted Tony Mokbel's claims she was aware the drug kingpin was planning to abscond to Greece during his trial.
Gobbo admits she could have left cop informer briefing
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo concedes senior police did not force her stay in a meeting where she was introduced to the idea of being an informer.
Two shot as police track car stolen from MP’s home
Two men have been shot by police in Sydney's west after allegedly driving at officers in a car taken from a Labor MP's house a day earlier.
Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband’s contacts
Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.
Teens given ‘joke’ prison terms for killing Uber driver
The family and friends of an Uber driver who was fatally stabbed say they are disappointed his teenage killers will likely be released in under ten years.
Wife charged with ‘brutal, macabre and bizarre’ murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of her husband who has not been seen in more than a year, with police alleging she cut up his body to hide the remains.
Vigils and rally mourn ‘year of death and destruction’
Hundreds of people have attended a rally at a Sydney mosque while others gathered at vigils across several cities to mourn lives lost in Gaza and Lebanon.
Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids
Proposed laws to be introduced in the Northern Territory would mean children as young as 10 could be searched for knives while at school.