Images released as men sought in 2002 cold case murders
Police have released computer-generated images and offered a $1 million reward for information over the cold case murders of two men more than 20 years ago.
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Director arrested, CFMEU office raided in police sting
A two-state operation probing corruption allegations has raided a CFMEU head office and three people people have been arrested, including a company director.
Trio charged with killing of Aussie surfers go on trial
Three men have appeared in court in Mexico over the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
Frantic calls aired after blaze kills five kids, dad
Domestic violence, no smoke alarms and restrictions on the firefighting response will be examined as part of an inquest into six deaths from a house fire.
Ruthless killers jailed for gangland figure’s execution
A judge has condemned the execution of an underworld figure at a busy cafe as he sentenced the man's murderers.
Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours
A grazier shot four members of a neighbouring family like he was "killing feral animals" on his property, a sentencing judge has said.
Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader’s sights
Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".
Palmer claims ‘politics’ led to $12 million ASIC case
Clive Palmer alleges prosecution emails referencing his political and media profile "reflect poorly" on attempts to prosecute him as a federal party leader.
Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait
A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.
Farewell to ‘Golly’, a cop’s cop and comfort in crisis
Former police chief Steve "Golly" Gollschewski is being remembered as a calm, compassionate crime-fighter who led through crises and devoted himself to victims.
Cyclist Rohan Dennis seeks new judge for driving breach
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis wants a different judge to sentence him for driving while banned, in a sequel to the case linked to his wife's death.
Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search
As an NRL cheerleader's inquest is delayed, former partners of the last man to see her alive have come forward in droves to make statements.
Molly’s killer acted like ‘Grim Reaper’ before murder
A court has released images of Molly Ticehurst's murderer in the hours after the killing, a crime that galvanised a national movement against gendered violence.
Police warned ‘clown show’ gang warfare could escalate
Experts fear more innocent people could be killed in botched organised crime attacks if police do not get on top of escalating gang warfare.
Black skips Epstein deposition, sues US House committee
Leon Black has sued the US House Oversight Committee over its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, arguing its subpoenas exceed its authority.
Rogue developer boasted then-premier was ‘best friend’
A fugitive developer bragged about his political influence after a former premier's brother encouraged him to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Murder accused teen bailed despite pedo claim rejection
A prosecutor has rejected claims that a young teen accused of murder acted under the belief he was helping someone targeted by a pedophile
‘Heartbreaking’: sons confront mum’s remorseless killer
The family of a woman who was killed in her beloved home have shared their grief as her killer faced court for a pre-sentence hearing.
Warm, hostile, complicated: Hadley details Jones divide
A former talkback giant has laid bare his complicated relationship with fellow broadcaster Alan Jones, who is accused of numerous indecent assaults.
Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree
One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions.
Molly’s killer sang and filmed midnight drive to murder
The father of a rural childcare educator murdered by her violent ex-boyfriend hopes the killer is always haunted by her screams.
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.
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.