Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’
Counter-terrorism police have charged a man over his alleged actions in the lead up to a synagogue firebombing but those responsible remain at large.
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‘My everything’: man mourned, teens charged with murder
The wife of a man found fatally stabbed at his suburban home has led tributes after two teenagers were charged with his murder, shocking a community.
Trump: those questioning Epstein case are ‘weaklings’
Donald Trump has lashed out at his MAGA supporters who want more details about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case, labelling them "stupid" and "weaklings".
Calls for childcare register to include work histories
There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.
Man refused bail over $555 million methamphetamine haul
Police say three men have been caught trying to import more than half a billion dollars worth of drugs into Australia by concealing them in rolls of fabric.
Baby drowning manslaughter accused to seek bail release
A man charged after a baby drowned at a popular campsite's lake will remain in custody as he prepares an application for bail, a court has heard.
‘You’ve got me’: NRL great busted for drink driving
An NRL great has been fined and had his license disqualified for almost a year after being busted driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit.
Climate ruling exposes gap in government duty of care
Australian law needs to adapt, experts say after a court ruled the Commonwealth owes no duty of care to citizens on the front line of climate change.
Killer claims ex-partner hit her head during argument
Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer claims she died after hitting her head during an argument which turned physical, his barrister has told a jury.
Parents’ nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow
The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.
Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist
A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.
Man charged after baby drowns at popular camp site
Days after a baby was discovered in a popular camp site's lake, a man has been charged with manslaughter.
Fatally stabbed man may have disturbed burglary attempt
A neighbour has discovered a man's body in a home after his wife raised the alarm, with police saying he may have disturbed a break-and-enter attempt.
Mum shows up for cop son as double-murder case delayed
A former police officer accused of murdering two men in a horrific domestic violence incident has changed lawyers again, prompting further delays in his case.
Mum charged with stabbing murder of seven-month-old boy
A mother has been charged with murder after first responders were called to a home where they found a baby boy with serious stab wounds.
Hundreds more kids to be tested as abuse scandal widens
Authorities are contacting the families of 800 children to undergo screening after finding an alleged sex offender worked in another four childcare centres.
Wounded ex-Greens hopeful slams ‘ludicrous’ rally case
Lawyers for an ex-Greens candidate have criticised police for pursuing charges over a protest where an officer allegedly left her with a serious eye injury.
‘Deepest pain’ felt as landmark climate case dismissed
As a landmark climate case is dismissed by a federal court, the Torres Strait Islander men behind the action are vowing to keep fighting for their homelands.
Rangers pounce after trees felled for dodgy island hut
An illegal holiday hut has been discovered on a national park island made with trees cut down by a group who were fined after using the shack for hunting trips.
Loved ones farewell businessman stabbed at house party
Family and friends have farewelled a father and prominent businessman at a service just doors down from where he was allegedly murdered at a house party.
Mother’s despair as killer faked slain daughter’s texts
The mother of Hannah McGuire, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, has shared the series of texts she received purporting to be from her daughter.
Baby boy drowns at campsite lake in ‘unexplained death’
The drowning of a baby boy at a popular campsite has been described as "unexplained" by police who are appealing for information from anyone there at the time.
Bank exec charged with seeking girls for sex gets bail
A corporate finance executive with a major bank has been accused of engaging a sex worker to send two underage girls to his luxury hotel room.
Accused abuser worked after childcare misconduct claims
A state government has backed its handling of a childcare abuse scandal in the wake of fresh revelations about the man's worrying behaviour.
Trump defends Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files
Donald Trump has urged supporters to focus on MAGA unity as conservative figures criticise his administration over the Jeffrey Epstein findings.
Fallout over non-release of Epstein files escalates
The fallout from the Epstein files is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled to appease the demands of Donald Trump's base.
Man fights for life as elderly driver rules questioned
There are calls for national testing rules for elderly drivers after a car driven by a 91-year-old driver ploughed into two adults and a child, killing a woman.
Accused killer’s ex didn’t move after ute set alight
A woman allegedly killed by her former partner showed no signs of movement inside the ute where her badly burned body was found, an expert says.
Secret Service agents punished over Trump shoot attempt
The US Secret Service "has taken many steps to ensure such an event can never be repeated," it says of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Man denies home invasion that left alleged partner dead
Two men allegedly targeted a grandfather in a home invasion robbery, almost severing his arm with an axe before he fought back with deadly consequences.
Bluey coin bandits wait to learn fate over coin theft
Special edition Bluey coins were stolen from a warehouse prior to their official release and were being sold online for up to 10 times their face value.