Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit
A potentially innocent man has been killed at a home with links to organised crime in the second fatal shooting in Sydney in as many days.
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Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe
Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.
‘Shape-shifting’: social algorithm opt-out not enough
Social media reforms must be watertight or teenagers risk seeing more sexual, radical content from algorithms, an advocate has warned.
‘Frightens me’: school deepfake victims reveal big toll
A former software developer has been jailed for sending deepfake images of women and girls to their schools, unleashing a crippling toll on the victims.
‘Bury him’: Hadley’s explosive texts about rival Jones
Influential broadcaster Ray Hadley wrote he wouldn't rest until he buried rival Alan Jones "literally and figuratively" after allegations of indecent assault.
Federal police swoop on former CFMEU powerbroker’s home
Federal police have raided the Melbourne house of a former CFMEU heavyweight as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in Victoria's building sector.
Lehrmann jurors could be grilled on pre-trial knowledge
Potential jurors for an upcoming trial could be cross-examined under oath by lawyers about their knowledge of Bruce Lehrmann.
Missing sheep worth almost $2m sparks police probe
An appeal for information has been launched by police after about 5500 sheep were allegedly stolen from a rural property.
Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats
A 52-year-old man has been charged after police investigated abusive and threatening anti-Semitic messages allegedly directed at a religious organisation.
Calls grow to extend pill testing beyond festivals
One state will continue drug testing at festivals despite political opposition, after a year-long trial found the service provided unique value.
Top secret: orders made in Ben Roberts-Smith case
More than 200 court orders have been made to protect top secret material being handled in the criminal proceedings of veteran SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies
The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.
‘What I did was a mortal sin’: jury hears secret audio
A second alleged confession secretly recorded by police has been played to a jury as a woman denies murdering her parents with insulin.
Man guilty over AI deepfake nude images of schoolgirls
A man told police it was "fun" to use AI to change public photos of girls and adult education staff into nude images before emailing the results to the victims.
Palmer seeks real estate in claim lawyer stole millions
Businessman Clive Palmer's former solicitor unlawfully took $34 million and used it to buy gold bullion and a large property portfolio, a judge has heard.
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murdering Tupac
A former gang leader is facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.
‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones
Broadcaster Ray Hadley says a radio staffer broke down in tears and feared the loss of his career after he was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones.
Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist
A teen has testified about being exposed to extremist material on TikTok before planning a mass-casualty terrorist attack reminiscent of the 2013 Boston bombing
Uni student killed in possible mistaken identity hit
Investigators are considering whether a fatal home invasion shooting was a case of mistaken identity after a man was gunned down in bed in his family home.
‘It clicked’: how a cop cheated death one wintry day
Jim Hermiston has been recognised with more than 50 other Australians for acts of bravery in protecting the lives of others on National Wattle Day.
‘Distressed’ Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.
Police under fire after murderer let loose for 20 years
A judge has questioned how police let a prime suspect in a brutal murder live freely in Australia for 15 years and overseas for another five before his arrest.
Teen accused of fatally running over man to supply DNA
A teenage boy accused of murdering a man by luring him on social media before assaulting and running him over had opposed police efforts to collect his DNA.
Residents shocked, quizzed after baby-in-bin tragedy
A resident of an apartment block has spoken of her shock after the body of a baby was found in a nearby rubbish bin as police try to find the mother.
Ex-premier’s brother accused of lying at ICAC
A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.
State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders
Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.
Molly Ticehurst’s murderer will not face life in jail
The man who murdered childcare educator Molly Ticehurst is set to face a sentencing hearing more than two years after her death made national headlines.
Women, children released in Haiti after mass kidnapping
Women and children kidnapped during a deadly attack on a farming community near Haiti's capital have been released, says UNICEF.
Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait
Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.
‘Karl and Jackie O’ back-up plan revealed in court
Radio executives discussed replacing Kyle Sandilands with a high-profile TV presenter after the shock jock's fiery split with co-host Jackie O.
Identity of high-profile Queensland man stays secret
The Supreme Court has refused a media bid to identify a high‑profile man linked to an alleged domestic violence extortion case.