Machete threat sparked Westfield lockdown, court told
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have faced court over an incident that sparked a lockdown at Adelaide's Westfield Marion shopping centre.
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Girls hailed for bravery after woman shot dead in car
Police have hailed the bravery of two girls who raised the alarm after a woman was allegedly shot dead in front of them by a neighbour.
Cousins admit role in identity theft, phone fraud scam
Two men have admitted involvement in a syndicate that obtained details of telco customers while selling discounted devices before intercepting their delivery.
Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites
Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.
‘Never in doubt’: Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report
A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.
‘Stop the killing, stop the dying’: hero cop’s mission
The officer who brought an end to a stabbing rampage inside a Sydney shopping centre has credited her training and team in handling the "unfathomable tragedy".
Pizza-eating killer jailed for partner’s fatal bashing
Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.
MPs set to back stronger gun laws after fatal shooting
Politicians are being asked to back a bill before parliament to strengthen gun laws in a bid to avoid a repeat of a fatal shooting that has shocked a community.
Tobacco arson ‘puppeteer’ arrested in cross-state raids
Police in two states have arrested 13 people who were allegedly part of an organised crime group and seized millions of illicit cigarettes, and stolen cars.
Pair killed ‘surrogate mother’ for her baby, judge told
After a man impregnated an intellectually-disabled teenager, he formed a plan with his wife to kill the young woman and keep the baby, a court has been told.
Qld youth detention ‘most expensive, least effective’
Queensland's youth detention model will not achieve community safety if it continues to focus on punishment and containment, a state government report says.
‘Given a voice’: youth centre victims reach $75m deal
Lawyers representing former detainees who were abused at Tasmania's youth detention centre have reached an in-principle $75 million settlement with the state.
Slain officers’ families want former top cop at inquest
An inquest into a shooting that claimed six lives including those of two officers should hear from a former police commissioner, say victims' families.
Cousins jailed for ‘easy money’ identity, phone fraud
Two men have been jailed for involvement in a syndicate that obtained telco customers' details while selling devices before intercepting their delivery.
Trump lawyers challenge prosecutor Smith’s appointment
Donald Trump's lawyers have urged a judge to dismiss a case against the former president, arguing Special Counsel Jack Smith was not properly appointed.
Pet dog dies after shots fired through unit back door
Police say a man has fired seven shots into a Gold Coast unit complex, with a pet dog later dying and a woman undergoing hand surgery.
Killer ordered pizzas after bashing partner to death
Robert Rickerby has admitted to killing his partner Jessica Geddes by violently assaulting her in their Melbourne home.
Elation, sorrow over Sunshine Coast native title
Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners say they're empowered after being formally recognised as the native title holders over parts of the Sunshine Coast.
Father and children killed in car crash
Three people have died, including two children, in a two-vehicle crash west of Brisbane while a woman has been airlifted to hospital.
Case to be locked in as ex-cop accused of double murder
Prosecutors hope to soon finalise their case against ex-senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon who allegedly murdered two men, including his former partner.
‘Postcard Bandit’ in legal bid for freedom from WA jail
The bank robber dubbed 'the Postcard Bandit' has launched legal proceedings in WA, asking a court to declare his prison sentence invalid and order his release.
‘Crime of passion’ motive behind 2004 murder mystery
A loving husband and father was killed and dumped in a river 20 years ago by an obsessed man who wanted to continue an affair with his wife, police allege.
‘Belong in school’: force fears as kid arrest ban looms
Police will no longer be able to arrest children under the age of 12, with Premier Jacinta Allan declaring 10 and 11-year-olds don't belong injail.
Families told missing loved ones had ‘gone walkabout’
Many Indigenous women and children are not taken seriously or criminalised when they go missing and fall victim to crime, stoking mistrust in police.
Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.
Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case
Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.
Church rioter’s sentencing delayed due to new charges
The first sentence against a participant of an angry mob riled up by a bishop's stabbing has been delayed as the rioter faces new domestic violence allegations.
Leaders condemn ‘ugly’ political attack on MP’s office
A federal Jewish MP whose office was vandalised and set alight fears people will get hurt if local tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict continue to escalate.
‘Bittersweet’: truth-telling for abuse in state schools
A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them.
Man murdered fiancee’s daughter, dumped body in barrel
Justin Stein has been found guilty of murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten, shooting her twice at close range before dumping her body in a barrel by a river.
Greg Lynn jury asks to watch video of his evidence
Jurors deliberating on whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is guilty or innocent of the murder of two campers have asked for videos of the accused giving evidence.