‘Stain on our community’ that kids are imprisoned
A social justice advocate, who spent two years in prison for drug dealing, says vulnerable women need better support, and children should not be jailed.
crime, law and justice
Cops ‘missed chances’ before mum set on fire by husband
Officers incorrectly granted a man bail, wrongly filed a complaint and couldn't open an important file before a young mum was murdered, a coroner has heard.
Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police
A man is in hospital with gunshot wounds after allegedly threatening police with a firearm, the fourth of a spate of incidents in just over a day.
‘Completely separate’: CFMEU probe’s crime link slammed
An inquiry into corruption in a state's construction industry has publicly targeted a company it claims is linked to underworld figure Mick Gatto.
Ex-pilot loses bail bid ahead of camper murder retrial
A former pilot has failed to show he has exceptional circumstances to permit his release on bail before a murder retrial over the death of a missing camper.
Man shot by police charged with string of offences
A man shot by police has been hit with several offences while recovering in hospital after being accused of pulling a gun on officers following a car crash.
US Attorney General Bondi faces Epstein files subpoena
A congressional committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to face questions about how her department has handled the Epstein files.
‘Unethical’ culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties
Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.
‘Cool off’: mum turned away before murder, inquest told
An inquest for a woman murdered by her husband has been adjourned after a last minute claim that the mother was turned away by police and told to "cool off".
Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot
A young rugby hopeful allegedly spoke of having to kill a man in a brazen daycare murder plot because he was the newest member of a criminal gang.
Trump fires Kristi Noem as US homeland security chief
US President Donald Trump has sensationally fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry.
‘Listen’: Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle
The brother of a First Nations inmate who died from capsicum spray being used to break up a prison fight has urged young people to avoid the same tragic fate.
Missing FBI Epstein records on Trump accuser released
FBI agents interviewed a woman who made claims against Donald Trump four times in 2019 as part of an inquiry into accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Death of drug boss triggers killing spree in Mexico
Dozens of people have been killed in Mexico amid widespread violence that erupted after the killing of Sinaloa drug cartel boss 'El Mencho'.
Lomax legal wrangle ends Storm boss’s NRL trip to Vegas
Melbourne Storm's chairman will face a courtroom grilling instead of enjoying the NRL opener from a luxury Las Vegas lounge as a battle over Zac Lomax heats up.
‘Unguided missile’: fatal crash doctor fuelled by hate
A doctor who crashed his sports car at 116km/h while drunk, killing a woman, was an "unguided missile" suffering a mental crisis over his marriage breakdown.
‘Unguided missile’: fatal crash doctor learns sentence
An obstetrician who was drunk and enraged when he crashed his supercharged car at 116km/h on a suburban street, killing a woman, has been sentenced to jail.
Lomax’s Storm switch delayed further as boss eyes Vegas
Zac Lomax's NRL return will be delayed again as Melbourne Storm's boss prepares to jet off to Las Vegas right before the winger's fate is hashed out in court.
‘Means everything to us’: parents’ plea on missing boy
The parents of missing boy Gus Lamont have issued an emotional appeal, pleading for anyone who knows what happened to their son to come forward to police.
Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up
Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.
UK police conclude search at Andrew’s former home
British police have ended their searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home, Royal Lodge, after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare
A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.
Alleged newborn murder victim had ‘myriad’ injuries
The police case against a father accused of murdering his newborn son involves extensive medical evidence and multiple agencies, a magistrate has been told.
Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up
Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.
‘Never’: Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was sent one email from a man accused of working for Chinese intelligence but says he never received or responded to it.
Duo charged over grandfather’s kidnapping and murder
Two men have been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an 85-year-old grandfather who was snatched from his home in Sydney's northwest.
Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will step down from his professorship at Harvard over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police
Two men have faced court accused of kidnapping and holding an elderly man at a house for up to 40 hours before murdering him, despite having the wrong man.
Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom
Greg Lynn has made an application for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court while charged with the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.
US Justice Dept probes whether Epstein records withheld
The US Justice Department has been accused of failing to release interview records of a woman claiming she was abused by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
Bondi attack anti-protest laws ‘limited and necessary’
A government is defending anti-protest laws swiftly implemented after the Bondi Beach massacre which have been slammed as unconstitutional in court.