Teen on alleged crime spree before man’s break-in death
A young woman has been accused of a four-day crime spree, becoming the third person charged with murder after a beloved husband was fatally stabbed.
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Has someone asked to ‘rent’ your bank account?
Australians are being urged to swerve requests to rent or buy their bank details, as cybercriminals double down on securing money mules.
Indigenous kids in focus for ‘broken’ care system probe
The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.
US Justice Dept asks Maxwell to speak to prosecutors
The US Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence, a senior official says.
Young woman third person charged with murder of husband
Another young person allegedly involved in the death of a 57-year-old man in a quiet, close knit suburb has been charged with murder.
Husband not co-operating with probe into wife’s murder
Police renew pleas for information on the unsolved murder of a mother who was stabbed as she walked home alone through a city park at night.
Still suffering: family grieves murdered grandmother
Murdered grandmother Vyleen White's family say they take comfort in how her death brought about tougher bail and prison terms for juveniles.
Police given more time to investigate accused pedophile
A childcare worker accused of abusing eight children is expected to face further charges as prosecutors successfully applied for more time to gather evidence.
Vows to ‘throw the book’ at black market tobacco shops
The war on illegal tobacco is escalating with a premier vowing to flame out dodgy smoke dens by shuttering shops and levelling hefty fines and jail terms.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
Epstein grand jury transcripts ‘a distraction’
The Trump administration has moved to release grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case, but former prosecutors say they will likely be anticlimactic.
Trump sues Murdoch, News Corp over Epstein report
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones and two Wall Street Journal reporters over their reporting of the Epstein scandal.
Decades-long fight leads to historic rights recognition
Following a historic native title decision in the Federal Court, traditional owners have the right to control access to their Country.
Man charged after ‘significant’ firearms parts bust
Authorities are hailing what they believe is one of the most significant border interceptions of firearm parts in Australia after a man was charged.
Vehicle discovered in cold-case search for missing teen
A vehicle has been found in a renewed search after 25 years for missing teen Melissa Trussell as police divers scour a river bed.
No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists
Nine will not be prosecuted by the Federal Court for contempt after publishing the names of lobbyists who complained about an ABC radio host's pro-Gaza views.
Boss of troubled DNA lab resigns after being suspended
A director has resigned in another setback for a beleaguered DNA lab that had major failings over a number of years exposed by back-to-back inquiries.
‘My sweet girl’: tribute as ex-partner admits murder
The parents of a woman murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend have welcomed a "fitting" result after he pleaded guilty eight days into his trial.
Trump’s name on 2003 birthday letter to Epstein: report
Donald Trump has threatened to sue Rupert Murdoch over a report detailing a 2003 personal note sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight
A man remains on bail after being charged with indecent exposure on a flight, after two women sitting in the same row as him raised the alarm.
Bank details exposed after Palmer’s parties suffer hack
A raft of personal information from Clive Palmer's two political parties has been exposed, forcing the billionaire to apologise for the data breach.
‘We failed’: families seek options after abuse charges
Concerned parents are investigating all options to ensure the safety of their children after a childcare educator was charged with abuse.
‘Real ring of truth’ in sex abuse claims against MP
The accounts of two men who claim they were separately sexually abused by a state MP have multiple similarities and a ring of truth, a court has been told.
Father denied bail amid claims baby ‘thrown in’ water
A father charged over the drowning of his infant son was seen laughing and fled the scene while his partner performed CPR, a magistrate has heard.
Former bank exec accused of grooming girls found dead
Days after a court appearance, a former bank executive accused of "terribly serious" offending has been found dead on the Gold Coast, police confirm.
Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker
Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.