Tradie suffocated, shoved in box over $50k ‘drug debt’
A man who duct-taped and assaulted a tradie and hired a "cleaner" to dispose of the body in a creek has been jailed as his co-accused remains on the run.
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Weather bureau warnings ‘inadequate’ before town razed
While the weather bureau was warning of a major flood in a rural town, emergency services feared it was going to be much worse, an inquest has been told.
Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire
A woman and two children are dead after a horrific house fire, with a community rallying around two devastated families following the tragedy.
‘Stop apologising’: Ley backs top Lib’s call for unity
A senior Liberal's speech calling for an end to the party's soul searching after a horror election result has won the support of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial
A real estate agent accused of raping and sexually abusing three women at multiple open homes is fighting the allegations in court.
‘Close to perjury’: key witness warned at inquest
A man previously charged with three cold-case murders has been warned of being "close to perjury" under questioning at the inquest into the triple homicide.
Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner
A concreter accused of violently murdering his ex-partner during a domestic argument was incoherent as he tried to revive her before paramedics arrived.
‘Day from hell’: how family survived an inland tsunami
Locals from a rural village razed by a ferocious, swirling flash flood have told their miraculous tales of survival during an "absolute day from hell".
Gunman’s wild, violent crime spree ends in hotel lobby
A man has been arrested and taken away in an ambulance after allegedly walking into a boutique city hotel wielding a gun after a wild police chase.
‘Wall of water’ wrecked rural town with little warning
Heroic actions of locals prevented further tragedy after a wave of floodwater suddenly struck a rural town, killing two people, an inquest has been told.
‘She’s not dead’: man’s words when partner didn’t wake
The mother of a man charged over the death of his partner was worried when he told her the woman was "asleep but not waking up".
Outback search to resume for missing four-year-old boy
More than two weeks after he went missing, police are set to resume their search for a four-year-old boy who disappeared at an outback sheep station.
Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed
The family of a meter reader mauled to death hopes an inquest into the tragedy will provide answers and help protect front-line workers.
‘Someone hurt him’: teen’s schoolmates front inquest
An inquest re-examining the death of Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks has heard from friends and schoolmates of the Gomeroi teenager.
‘Trying to kill me’: woman dies after call for help
A man accused of murdering his ex-partner after she rang triple zero for help was heard sobbing as first responders surrounded her body.
Drug-driving MP’s unusual reason for licence reprieve
A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.
‘We are in this together’: Prince Andrew told Epstein
Prince Andrew was in contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein much longer than he previously claimed, according to UK media reports.
Former NDIS provider fined millions over man’s death
A mentally disabled man was left unsupervised and then fatally struck by a car. His care provider has now been slammed in the Federal Court.
US man linked to Wieambilla killings makes plea deal
A United States-based conspiracy theorist linked to the deadly ambush shootings at Wieambilla has accepted a plea deal after agreeing to watered-down charges.
Judge blocks Trump’s troop deployment in Chicago
A judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois.
Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed
A jury was wrong to convict a man for murdering a carpenter over a love triangle where both believed they were the father of a baby, an appeal court has found.
Calls for gel blasters to be licensed guns after death
Police who fatally shot a man who took hostages and aimed a gun at officers had no way of knowing he was using a realistic looking toy pistol, a coroner says.
Former pilot to face trial over wife’s lawnmower murder
A former air force pilot accused of murdering his wife under the guise of a lawnmower accident is facing an "extraordinary weak" case, a magistrate has heard.
NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal
Drug and betting charges against NRL player Brendon Smith will return to court in December, with the league star yet to see the evidence in the case.
A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam
An award-winning A-League Men's captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.
Courts ‘will not see’ humiliated rapist ex-MP again
A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.
Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson’s sentence
Prosecutors have called for mushroom cook Erin Patterson to remain behind bars for longer than her "manifestly inadequate" 33-year non-parole period.
Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire
Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.
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No Opera House ‘free-for-all’ after court’s protest ban
Police have vowed to crack down on anyone defying a court order that banned a planned pro-Palestine rally at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
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Australian police expecting more ‘ISIS bride’ arrivals
More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.
Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.