One dead, scores injured in bus crash on rural highway
A man has died and two others are in a serious condition in hospital after a bus reportedly crashed with two cars on a regional highway.
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Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban
A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's move to block three news outlets from the White House and says they must have their access restored.
Alan Jones liked champions of sport, butler testifies
The man who ironed Alan Jones's underwear has testified about the steady stream of high-profile athletes at his waterfront home in Circular Quay.
Hillcrest jumping castle ‘not anchored properly’
A senior police officer has detailed various shortcomings in relation to the deaths of six students in a jumping castle accident on a primary school oval.
Accused killer cop asked friend for a gun, jury told
An old friend of alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Supreme Court jury how the police officer rang to allegedly ask about getting a gun.
‘Bring him home’: $1m reward plea for missing boy Gus
A $1 million reward is being offered in the disappearance of a four-year-old boy, as his parents make an emotional plea to be reunited with their son.
Bribery accused denies link to wife’s death overseas
A man accused of an attempt to bribe foreign officials investigating his wife's death in Bangladesh is in a state of shock after his arrest, his lawyer said.
Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court
A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks.
‘I can see you’: accused killer cop’s texts revealed
Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon worked hard to separate his alleged murder victim Jesse Baird from any romantic rivals for months, a jury has heard.
‘Chaos, confusion’: cop recalls jumping castle tragedy
Chains of command were confusing in the initial aftermath of a primary school jumping castle tragedy that killed six students, an inquest has been told.
Former premier to front Big Build royal commission
A recently deposed premier will be called to give evidence at a royal commission into alleged corruption on taxpayer-funded building sites.
Murder charge dropped over alleged road rage shooting
The last of three men previously accused of involvement in a fatal road rage shooting has had their murder charge dropped after four years of court proceedings.
‘I will heal’: deepfake porn survivor’s courageous vow
The perpetrator at the centre of Australia's first deepfake pornography prosecution dehumanised a teenage girl and should be jailed, a court has been told.
Alleged victim felt ‘powerless’ against ‘pig’ Jones
An executive says he referred to Alan Jones as a "pig" when disclosing allegations he had been groped by the radio giant at an event.
Man shot by ICE back in hospital with bullet in back
A man shot by a US immigration officer in Texas is back in hospital after being held at a detention centre with a bullet still lodged in his back.
Bribery charge for man linked to suspicious death
A man has received a landmark bribery charge after being accused of attempting to influence an overseas investigation into the suspicious death of a woman.
News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access
Three news media outlets barred from the White House are suing US President Donald Trump's administration for a "blatant violation" of the First Amendment.
Accused extremist boy posed ‘imminent’ attack threat
Police say there is no ongoing threat after charging a 14-year-old boy with planning to attack random people in multiple public areas in a regional city.
Hospital ‘difficulties’ in Hillcrest tragedy aftermath
A senior health executive has told an inquest into the deaths of six children in a jumping castle accident about problems communicating information to parents.
Presenter ‘fearful, scared’ of killer cop, sister says
The tearful family of a man killed by his jealous ex has told of how their loved one feared for his safety but was completely smitten with his new partner.
Alan Jones’s alleged teen victim withdrawn from trial
Prosecutors have withdrawn an indecent assault charge related to a 17-year-old boy midway through veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's trial.
Rebel Wilson in ‘last chance’ call over $1m film fee
A film company suing Hollywood star Rebel Wilson sought an urgent phone call with her and other producers after halting funds in a dispute over fees.
Jurors hear cop faked cancer, plotted partner’s murder
After being told to leave his ex alone for obsessive behaviour, a police officer allegedly blamed his actions on cancer treatment months before killing him.
Marketplace deal ends with stabbing, two critical
A marketplace exchange has allegedly taken a violent turn, with three people suffering stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.
‘Barbaric’: police condemn spate of alleged DV murders
A mother accused of killing her five-year-old child is recovering from self-inflicted wounds as shocked leaders address a series of alleged murders.
Mum’s last words to son before jumping castle tragedy
Georgie Burt, the mother of Zane Mellor who was among six killed in a jumping castle tragedy, has spoken about the day that "ripped my heart out".
‘Traumatic, tragic’: child dead, two critical in attack
A young child has died and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing attack, with police having to deliver the tragic news to the trio's father.
Gun debate fires up with reload on buyback pushback
A state opposition proposal to halt a buyback scheme and review firearm restrictions has reignited the post-Bondi terror attack gun debate.
Philippine teen kills two students in school shooting
The Philippines has been rocked by its third school shooting since June, with at least two people dead and eight others injured.
Australian pleads not guilty to Thai teen’s murder
An Australian man has appeared in a Thai court and pleaded not guilty to killing a teenage girl whose body was later found in a discarded suitcase.
Young mother’s death deemed not suspicious
Police have provided an update after a woman's body was found at a popular beach two days ago, saying they are treating her death as not suspicious.