Trio of shooters in home attack that killed grandmother
A grandmother has been shot and killed after three people opened fire in what police describe as a targeted attack on her home on the city outskirts.
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Meta’s landmark trial could dismantle huge tech empire
Meta faces a historic antitrust trial which may force it to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought that have become social media powerhouses.
‘Lucky he came, he saved you’, teen murder trial told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he found his co-accused standing over the bloodied boy after earlier spotting him with a pole.
Pilot ‘manipulated’ lawnmower death scene, judge told
A woman said she felt "very unsafe" before her husband strangled her and placed the body at the scene of a ride-on lawnmower accident, a prosecutor alleges.
Olympian’s ‘lack of empathy’ angers his widow’s sister
Olympian Rohan Dennis has not apologised to the family of his wife Melissa Hoskins over the "tragic accident" that led to her death, a court has been told.
Tobacco war could put pressure on emergency departments
Violence linked to the illegal tobacco trade could lead to serious injuries and more work for busy emergency departments, doctors warn.
Six killed in mall rampage loved and missed one year on
Flowers have been left near the shopping centre where one of Australia's worst mass killings unfolded one year ago as loved ones commemorate six people killed.
Callous foster child killer found dead in jail cell
A man who was serving a life sentence for the callous murder of a 12-year-old girl under his foster care has been found dead in jail.
Ex-state Liberal leader ‘used cocaine to escape stress’
A former Liberal leader who has admitted supplying cocaine to friends says his reputation has been destroyed and he does not deserve further punishment.
‘Ridiculous’ probe into science fan’s plutonium import
Border Force has been slammed for its role in the prosecution of a collector who shipped a 'harmless' amount of radioactive material to his parents' unit.
Teenager alleges human rights abuse in watch house
Children should not be held in watch houses for more than 24 hours, a report has found, after a boy was allegedly deprived of his basic human rights.
Indigenous teen’s alleged killers were ‘mucking around’
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he and his co-accused were mucking about, drinking and doing burnouts before the incident.
Aussie designer shows pop star ‘it’s never really over’
An Aussie fashion designer has been given another chance to prove allegations that US pop star Katy Perry infringed her trade mark during the Prism tour.
Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum’s murder
A teenager who murdered his caring mother in cold blood as part of a deluded plan to take over Australia will spend at least 10 years behind bars.
Palmer-supported vaccine injury case ‘incoherent’
A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".
Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen’s murder
A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey tried to frame an innocent man for the alleged killing, a jury has been told.
Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges
A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.
Hackers delay US trial linked to Wieambilla shootings
The trial of a US man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings in rural Queensland has been delayed after a ransomware attack on his lawyer's office.
No bail for accused getaway driver in bikie ‘execution’
A man accused of driving two gunmen to the fatal shooting of a former bikie has tattoos dedicating his life to an outlaw motorcycle gang, a judge heard.
Man accused of partner’s hit-and-run murder denied bail
A man spoke about how he wanted his ex-partner "no longer on this earth" months before she was allegedly run over on purpose by an SUV, a judge has heard.
Court scrutinises media use of rampage victims’ images
Media outlets' ability to publish dead people's images without explicit permission will be tested by families of Bondi Junction shopping mall stabbing victims.
Axe falls on loggers’ plan to avoid battle over gliders
The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.
Producer claims Seven lied about Lehrmann massage
Details of Bruce Lehrmann's luxury lifestyle paid for by Seven have been revealed in court documents as an ex-producer sues the broadcaster for defamation.
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Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race
Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.
Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits
Police say their tallying of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents is a "loose capture" as numbers quoted by the premier are called into question.
Teen sentenced for murder after alleged court assault
A teenager who fatally stabbed his friend after he broke a phone containing drug dealing contacts has been sentenced for the "particularly heinous" murder.
Family ‘shattered’ after dad killed confronting thief
The wife of Paul Grapsas, who was stabbed to death confronting a thief, has shared her pain as the father-of-three's killer pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Teen’s accused killers threatened each other, jury told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen with a metal pole has denied turning up with a shotgun at the home of a mate he is blaming for the killing.
Mall stabbing inquest to cover ‘insensitive’ reporting
An inquest into a deadly stabbing rampage in a shopping centre has been expanded to the media coverage of the tragedy and its impact on the victims' families.
‘Incredibly loved’: sister confirms mum’s remains found
A grieving sister has posted a heartfelt tribute to her sister confirming the tragic news the mother of three's remains have been found.
Stabbing murder accused in tears as family attend court
A young man accused of fatally stabbing a 39-year-old man at an inner-city apartment has spoken to his family through glass during his first court appearance.