In her own words: Erin Patterson speaks in murder trial
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has given a glimpse into her family relationships, weight-loss journey and religious beliefs during evidence in her murder trial.
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Community reels over toddler, mum’s deaths
A mother accused of fatally stabbing her three-year-old daughter has died in custody, sparking a review and bringing more grief for their local community.
‘Terror attack’, eight hurt by makeshift flamethrower
A man using a makeshift flamethrower yelled "Free Palestine" after attacking people staging a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Mum begs to know missing daughter’s whereabouts
The mother of a missing teenager has pleaded to know her daughter's whereabouts whether she is dead or alive.
Woman charged over daughter’s murder taken to hospital
A woman who was charged with murdering her daughter has been taken to hospital from custody after a medical incident.
Diddy’s ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.
Actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape charges
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
State fails in appeal to increase man’s sentence
A Court of Appeal has shut down a state government's attempt to increase an offender's sentence on the grounds it was "manifestly inadequate".
Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed
A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending.
Woman spared jail time over crash that injured MP
A woman who was drunk, speeding and ran a red light when she caused a car crash that seriously injured a Greens MP has avoided going to jail.
‘Sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A plastic surgeon will spend at least four years behind bars for sexually abusing girls he met through sugar daddy websites and social media.
Man jailed after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed
A man has been jailed for nine months after a sweeping investigation into an exotic wildlife trafficking gang spanning three states.
Liverpool parade driver charged with multiple offences
A driver who allegedly rammed his car into a huge crowd of ecstatic Liverpool football fans has been charged with multiple offences.
Police reject independent probe into death in custody
Police have dismissed calls for an independent investigation into a young disabled man's death in custody as community members held an emotional vigil.
‘Hope he suffers’: family of pot plant killer speak out
The family of an elderly woman who was killed by her son with a pot plant say they are disappointed with the sentence handed down by a court.
Cash, cars and contraband: tobacco raids target shops
A black market crackdown has uncovered a secret tobacco store and fake wall full of money, seizing almost $500,000 in cash and assets including a Mercedes.
Erin Patterson ‘venting’ to friends on husband’s family
Lawyers for accused triple murderer Erin Patterson say she had been "venting" to her online friends when she sent frustrated messages about her former in-laws.
Aust diplomat’s husband walks after spitting on woman
The husband of an Australian diplomat has been discharged without a conviction by a New Zealand court after drunkenly spitting on a young woman.
Family wants footage of police death in custody
A community's loss of a second young man in police custody could postpone a long-awaited announcement of coronial findings into the first death.
MP’s lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim’s report
A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.
Man charged after directing, streaming child abuse
An Australian man has been charged with online sexual exploitation after paying for footage showing the sexual abuse of Filipino children as young as six.
Teen walks free after stabbing stepfather 35 times
A jury has found a teenager who stabbed his stepfather 35 times not guilty of murder or manslaughter.
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Trump tariff court setback stirs relief and uncertainty
Relief on financial markets has followed a US court ruling that blocks most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which also adds to global economic uncertainty.
Man charged after shots fired, school shut down
A man will face court on 30 offences after he allegedly fired a rifle into a property before evading the police for hours, forcing a school to shut down.
Second housemate of missing girl charged over weapons
The second housemate of a missing teenager has been charged with weapons offences as police continue their search for the girl.
Tears and hope as families mourn Bondi stabbing victims
As a five-week inquest into a mass killing wrapped up, families of the victims have detailed their grief, anger and hope the tragedy will never be repeated.
Man who faked marriage denies election death threats
A chicken shop owner who had his permanent residency revoked after faking his marriage has faced court for allegedly threatening a political candidate.
Diddy’s ex Cassie gives birth days after testimony
Casandra Ventura, the R&B singer and actor known simply as Cassie who has given evidence of Sean "Diddy" Comb's abuse, has welcomed her third child.
French surgeon jailed for abusing hundreds of children
An already-jailed French surgeon is facing a further 20 years of incarceration for the sexual abuse of nearly 300 patients, most of them children.
Officer’s knee behind head before man’s death: witness
A witness says a police officer's knee was behind the head of a young and disabled Aboriginal man being held down in a supermarket before he died.
Man held after rifle shots spark search and shut school
A man is in custody after being accused of firing multiple shots at a property before stealing a car in a bid to evade police, forcing a nearby school to close.