Tobacco kingpin named after deadly, ‘gutless’ arson
Police have named an alleged illegal-tobacco kingpin they believe is behind a bungled arson attack that killed a beloved Melbourne burlesque performer.
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‘Transparent’ Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told
An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard.
‘Climate catastrophe’: court battle over coal mine plan
Activists hope to stop a proposed mine that will dig up an additional 17 million tonnes of coal a year, claiming emissions will worsen natural disasters.
Heart ‘ripped to shreds’: mother witnesses horror crash
A mother has spoken of her grief after her partner and two children were killed in a head-on crash during a horror period in which 10 people died.
‘Reprehensible’: man jailed, grandma killed in crash
A man has been jailed for his "reprehensible" behaviour after killing a grandmother and injuring her daughter in a crash, before fleeing the scene.
‘Duct tape’ image of kids circulated, police allege
Authorities believe a "disturbing" image of two young boys bound with duct tape was sent to multiple people before it was discovered by regional police.
Fatally stabbed man may have disturbed burglary attempt
A neighbour has discovered a man's body in a home after his wife raised the alarm, with police saying he may have disturbed a break-and-enter attempt.
Man charged after baby drowns at popular camp site
Days after a baby was discovered in a popular camp site's lake, a man has been charged with manslaughter.
Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist
A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.
Parents’ nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow
The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.
Killer claims ex-partner hit her head during argument
Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer claims she died after hitting her head during an argument which turned physical, his barrister has told a jury.
Climate ruling exposes gap in government duty of care
Australian law needs to adapt, experts say after a court ruled the Commonwealth owes no duty of care to citizens on the front line of climate change.
Plan to rid anti-Jew ‘cancer’ targets uni, arts funding
Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.
Damning review: assaults, kids in crowded watch houses
Stronger bail laws have resulted in children spending more time in adult watch houses as police face recommendations from a review.
Woman killed as out-of-control car ploughs into family
A woman is dead and a man and a little boy have life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a car near a playground.
‘God, please’: sobs as cops beat naked woman
Shocking video footage has been played in court of two police officers kicking, wrestling and pepper spraying a naked woman having a psychotic episode.
‘Extraordinary overreach’: anti-Semitism report blasted
A pro-Palestinian artist has taken aim at recommendations to crack down on anti-Semitism, branding them part of a strategy to achieve "cultural apartheid".
Pedestrian tragedy sparks elderly driver test review
A state government is considering rule changes for elderly drivers after a female pedestrian was killed and a man and child seriously injured in a car crash.
Bluey coin bandits wait to learn fate over coin theft
Special edition Bluey coins were stolen from a warehouse prior to their official release and were being sold online for up to 10 times their face value.
Man denies home invasion that left alleged partner dead
Two men allegedly targeted a grandfather in a home invasion robbery, almost severing his arm with an axe before he fought back with deadly consequences.
Secret Service agents punished over Trump shoot attempt
The US Secret Service "has taken many steps to ensure such an event can never be repeated," it says of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Accused killer’s ex didn’t move after ute set alight
A woman allegedly killed by her former partner showed no signs of movement inside the ute where her badly burned body was found, an expert says.
Man fights for life as elderly driver rules questioned
There are calls for national testing rules for elderly drivers after a car driven by a 91-year-old driver ploughed into two adults and a child, killing a woman.
Fallout over non-release of Epstein files escalates
The fallout from the Epstein files is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled to appease the demands of Donald Trump's base.
Trump defends Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files
Donald Trump has urged supporters to focus on MAGA unity as conservative figures criticise his administration over the Jeffrey Epstein findings.
Accused abuser worked after childcare misconduct claims
A state government has backed its handling of a childcare abuse scandal in the wake of fresh revelations about the man's worrying behaviour.
Bank exec charged with seeking girls for sex gets bail
A corporate finance executive with a major bank has been accused of engaging a sex worker to send two underage girls to his luxury hotel room.
Baby boy drowns at campsite lake in ‘unexplained death’
The drowning of a baby boy at a popular campsite has been described as "unexplained" by police who are appealing for information from anyone there at the time.
Mother’s despair as killer faked slain daughter’s texts
The mother of Hannah McGuire, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, has shared the series of texts she received purporting to be from her daughter.
Loved ones farewell businessman stabbed at house party
Family and friends have farewelled a father and prominent businessman at a service just doors down from where he was allegedly murdered at a house party.
Rangers pounce after trees felled for dodgy island hut
An illegal holiday hut has been discovered on a national park island made with trees cut down by a group who were fined after using the shack for hunting trips.