Stricken police hailed in restaurant gas leak tragedy
Authorities are investigating the cause of a tragic gas leak at a restaurant that killed a man and left six others hospitalised, including five police officers.
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Father and son jailed over ‘pitiless’ car chase murder
A remorseful father says he hates himself for participating alongside his son in the murder of a teenager, whose death haunts him everyday.
Trio charged over death, 20 more to be probed
An investigation has been launched after a coroner found a man died of a lethal dose of a veterinary euthanasia drug, with 20 more deaths to be probed.
Family seeks answers after mother stabbed, burnt
A week before a woman was murdered, an internal police review backed officers' decisions not to act on her complaints about a domestic violence order breach.
Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge
A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.
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Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt
Business owners in a region central to the search for an accused killer can breath a sigh of relief with travel restrictions scrapped and cash help on its way.
‘Extraordinary’: High Court bid over killer’s appeal
A state attorney-general has applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.
A ‘bank in crisis’: ANZ cops record fine for misconduct
From charging dead customers to overstating trades, a big four bank has been slugged with a record penalty for widespread misconduct.
Behind the scenes: major hunt for accused police killer
The search for alleged gunman and fugitive Dezi Freeman has developed into the largest tactical policing operation in Australian history.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer awaits formal charges
A memorial for assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be held in his home state of Arizona in a week as police prepare to charge his accused killer.
Aussie duo nabbed over weapons supply to foreign rebels
A two-year investigation has resulted in two Australian men facing allegations of trafficking firearms and ammunition to a violent paramilitary group overseas.
Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close
A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.
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Embattled party sharpens poll focus on ‘crime crisis’
A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.
Accused sniper in Charlie Kirk killing awaits charges
A state governor has credited Tyler Robinson's family with bringing him to justice for the alleged shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss
Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.
World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured
Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.
‘I think we have him’: Trump says Kirk suspect arrested
A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump says.
‘Always under persecution’: Palmer claims court win
Clive Palmer has claimed a court win in a long-running case after a magistrate ruled the billionaire businessman's human rights may have been impeded.
Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes
A landlord who lost his temper after long running disputes and attacked his tenant at an industrial complex has been jailed for manslaughter.
Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing
The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.
US calls conviction of Brazil’s Bolsonaro a ‘witchhunt’
The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.
Shooter remains at large as Kirk’s body flown home
US Vice-president JD Vance has flown to Arizona with the body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as investigators continue searching for the shooter.
Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk
A gunman is on the run after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a shooting that's drawn renewed attention to political violence in the US.
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.
‘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.