Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws
Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.
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‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack
A woman with a disability who was killed by her "pure evil" partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.
Officers charged with manslaughter after arrest death
Negligent manslaughter charges have been laid against two police officers after a man died following his arrest in a car park.
Teen on terrorism charges after home raid granted bail
The father of a teen charged with terrorism offences, after he was allegedly caught with bomb-making chemicals, sobbed in court as his son was given bail.
Man shot by police charged with attempted murder, arson
A 39-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after being shot by police as they responded to reports of a house fire.
Murdered influencer is a ‘martyr’: Aussie conservatives
The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.
The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing
The political divisions rife in the US have shaped reactions to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a speaking event.
‘Utterly heartbreaking’: jail for fatal neglect of baby
A man has been jailed over the "heartbreaking" death of an eight-month-old baby after he was left in a filthy room for almost 24 hours as his carers took drugs.
Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested
A man allegedly sprayed swastikas on a synagogue and played key roles in the firebombing of a childcare centre and an attack on a Jewish leader's vacant home.
Croc Hunter’s dad sinks boot into US influencer ‘goose’
Steve Irwin's father says authorities should "throw the book" at an influencer over his treatment of crocodiles in Australia, describing it as disgusting.
Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt
Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.
Slain boy’s dad pleads for greater community protection
Mourners have gathered near the site where two boys were stabbed to death, urging for greater community efforts to stop the surge in youth crime.
Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.
Elder fails to defend trespass using sovereignty claim
An Indigenous elder who tried to defend trespass and property damage charges using sovereignty rights has been told laws must be applied to everyone equally.
‘Woman’s nightmare’: man jailed for decades-old rape
A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.
Man shot in backyard by police responding to house fire
Police have shot a man in a backyard while responding to a house fire, describing the force used as adequate for the situation with which they were confronted.
Pressure mounts to end the bloodshed after boys killed
A state government is under growing pressure to address youth crime after the deaths of two boys, with some parents taking drastic measures to protect kids.
Thailand’s Thaksin jailed for a year after court ruling
A Thai court has ordered influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra serve a year in jail, saying the enforcement of his penalty wasn't done properly.
Congress releases alleged Trump letter to Epstein
Democrats in the US have released a suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.
Protest charges dropped against woman ‘punched by cop’
A woman allegedly punched in the head "with enough force to rip open my right eyeball" before being charged for resisting police will file a civil lawsuit.
Real-life ‘Succession’ ends with Lachlan taking control
The Murdochs have settled their legal battle over who will control one of the highest-profile global media groups.
Nepal’s PM quits as anti-corruption protests spiral
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned as anti-government protests continue a day after 19 people died in violence triggered by a social media ban.
‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead
An alleged serial rapist accused of a crime spree that terrified millions of Australians has foreshadowed that he will plead guilty to some charges.
Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on
A community reliant on tourism is grappling with the financial and emotional effects of a two-week manhunt for an accused murderer.
Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict
A US federal court judge ruled President Trump is not entitled to immunity from a defamation verdict regarding his denial of the rape of writer E Jean Carroll.
Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11
At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.
Delays ‘not outcome changing’ after refugee’s fall
A coroner has found a delay in consulting a neurosurgeon and an air ambulance's arrival after a refugee's ultimately fatal fall were not "outcome changing".
Frustration over ‘post and boast’ law consultation
Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.
Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.
Woman faces NZ trial over bodies-in-suitcases murders
A New Zealand woman has gone on trial charged with murdering her two children whose bodies were later discovered in suitcases.
Wiggles, ex-chief out of tune over ‘unlawful’ sacking
The Wiggles are fighting an unlawful dismissal lawsuit from their former chief executive, who claims the blue Wiggle undermined him.