Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail
A man accused of using a ramming the gate of a synagogue made reference to the Bondi terrorist attack and had replica handgun convictions, a judge has heard.
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Supermarket giants brace for ruling on ‘fake’ discounts
The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.
Rape charges ‘shock’ surgeon partner of former premier
A former state premier's partner says he is shocked by the allegations against him after being charged with rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty.
Law loophole lament as accused paramedic stabber held
A man will remain behind bars charged with the attempted murder of a paramedic as politicians commit to changing laws for assaulting emergency workers.
Primary school teacher accused of filming inside toilet
A teacher has been refused bail over claims he tried to hide a camera allegedly used to film primary school students, which was found inside a school bathroom.
Accused gunman ‘not experienced’ for gangland shooting
Gangland figure Gavin Preston was a serious and dangerous man so only an experienced hitman could have taken him out, a barrister has argued.
‘No place in hell’ for father over fatal crash cover-up
The mother of two siblings killed in a horrific car crash has said the unlicensed driver's father failed as a parent after falsely reporting the SUV as stolen.
Outback town regroups after little girl’s death, riot
An outback town is devastated after a five-day search for a missing girl ended in tragedy and a riot erupted over the accused murderer's arrest.
Man charged over ‘horrendous’ alleged triple murder
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an alleged domestic violence incident that killed three family members and injured another.
Man charged with murdering five-year-old girl
A man accused of abducting a five-year-old girl in an outback town has been charged with sexually assaulting and murdering her.
Tension simmers as man charged with ‘horrific’ murder
The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has left Alice Springs torn between deep grief, unrest and demands for action.
Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia
A holocaust survivor and businessman has told an anti-Semitism inquiry he was not prepared for the way Australia changed after the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Reward to help crack teacher’s disappearance
The daughter of a teacher who vanished nearly 30 years ago will join police to announce a $1 million reward to help uncover information leading to an arrest.
Family’s plea: don’t politicise Little Baby’s death
Police have made more arrests over rioting in an outback town as elders call for calm after charges were laid against the man accused of killing a local girl.
Reward of $1m to help crack teacher’s disappearance
A man who went overseas with a teacher before she vanished nearly 30 years ago probably knows more about her suspicious disappearance, her family says.
‘Everyone’s angry’: residents wage war on crime wave
Fed-up inner-city residents are fighting back against rising crime as an ongoing wave of arson attacks are unleashed on popular nightlife venues.
Two killed, several hurt as car hits crowd in Germany
A car has driven into a crowd in central Leipzig, leaving two people dead and several injured, German police say.
Anti-Semitism ‘interlaced’ with actions of Israel
While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.
Accused outback child killer to stay behind bars
A man accused of the horrific murder of five‑year‑old Kumanjayi Little Baby near Alice Springs has been excused from appearing in court via video link.
‘Dirty daddy’: ex-priest’s Christmas hunt for child sex
A former priest who tried to meet three children for sex told someone he shared vile images and video with that there was "no such thing as too young".
Woman charged over torture and neglect of young girl
A woman has been charged with torture and failing to provide the necessities of life to a child who has been in intensive care for almost three months.
Fatal crash leads to alleged driver’s school discovery
A woman has died after a man allegedly smashed a stolen ute head-on into her vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Accused outback child killer to stay behind bars
A man accused of the horrific murder of five‑year‑old Kumanjayi Little Baby near Alice Springs has been excused from appearing in court via video link.
‘Own demons’ killed man – not mum’s smoothie, jury told
A violent and troubled man died of a deliberate or accidental overdose rather than being murdered by his mother with a drug-laced smoothie, a jury has heard.
Author Craig Silvey admits child exploitation crimes
Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, as prosecutors dropped two other charges.
Alan Jones attacks ‘bad’ sex-abuse search warrants
Former veteran radio host Alan Jones is seeking evidence police invalidly raided his home as he mulls a bid to stop his prosecution for sexual abuse.
Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return
A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.
Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges
A man accused of killing 15 people and injuring dozens more faces being hit with fresh charges over the massacre at a Bondi Hanukkah celebration.
Staff suspended over welfare fears before girl’s death
The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has led to three child protection workers being stood down amid concerns over how her welfare case was handled.
Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author
Author Craig Silvey's publisher has moved to cut ties after he admitted guilt to child exploitation charges, while WA schools have permanently banned his books.
Teens admit roles in Australia’s biggest cocaine bust
Two teen boys were offered "life changing money" via group chat to offload what would become the biggest cocaine seizure in Australia's history, a judge heard.