Man accused of raping Virgin worker in Fiji gets bail
A Fijian man accused of raping and sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day has been granted bail, with some strict conditions.
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Man behind bars after homemade shotgun shooting arrest
A man accused of crawling under a house then shooting a man with a homemade shotgun had his case mentioned in court after three days on the run in bushland.
Star heads accused of turning blind eye to illicit cash
Executives at troubled gambling firm The Star allegedly put profit over risk management by ignoring the potential criminal cash washing through its casinos.
Indigenous teen slain after ‘complex series of events’
Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey was "caught, knocked to the ground and deliberately struck to the head with a metal pole" his murder trial has been told.
Gunmen in Mali kill 25 civilians in convoy attack
Mali's military says gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by the army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold miners.
US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's government efficiency panel, led by billionaire Elon Musk, from accessing payment systems.
White racial slurs still racist, Kerr’s jury told
The jury in Matildas striker Sam Kerr's London trial have been asked to consider if calling a policeman "stupid and white" is still racist.
Longer youth bail crackdown ‘training kids for crime’
A temporary crackdown aimed at curbing violent youth crime will be extended for three years in a decision that critics say will do nothing to reduce offending.
ABC exec ‘didn’t like’ Buttrose comments on axed journo
The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was "between a rock and a hard place" after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved.
Grandma met with ‘aggressive brutality’ by killer cop
A police officer who used a Taser on a 95-year-old woman has heard the impact her death had on her family as a judge considers whether to send him to jail.
Kerr, partner recall racial bias of police
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has told a UK court she thought a police officer abused his power and privilege, but denies insulting his 'whiteness'.
Alleged synagogue arsonists targeted by fellow inmates
Two men with extensive criminal histories have been denied bail over an attack on a synagogue which police allege was motivated by hate.
Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM
The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.
Accused criminals left to own devices in ‘bail fail’
A state will stop using private firms to track accused criminals on bail after dozens were left unmonitored when a provider suddenly collapsed.
Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances
A convicted killer told police he regretted changing his mind and not taking the life of a young woman after assaulting her for turning down his advances.
ABC’s integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss
The ABC's integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster's boss has said.
Mandatory jail for terror risks ‘serious injustice’
Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn.
Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites ‘think twice’
Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending "an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism" resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.
Brazil drug cartel’s corridor from Sao Paulo to Sydney
The Pacific Ocean is a favoured pipeline for a Brazilian drug cartel that's expanded globally by targeting countries like Australia where users pay top dollar.
Rifles, ammunition found amid mass shooting ‘inferno’
Swedish police say there is no evidence that the suspect in a mass shooting at an adult education centre had "ideological motives".
Man jailed after ill-fated daylight abduction of dad
A man's daylight abduction of his own father in the middle of a street in an attempt to gain money resulted in catastrophic injuries, a judge has heard.
Disastrous dumped bail offences back ‘on the table’
All reforms are on the table as part of a so-called bail law review, including re-establishing offences found to disproportionately target Aboriginal people.
Man to remain behind bars over record drug haul charges
A UK national extradited from New Zealand has been accused of importing one of the largest amounts of drugs seized in Australia more than five years ago.
Co-accused flies free as alleged ‘Pam’ vandal caged
Accused of trying to make sure everybody heard about "Pam the Bird", alleged vandal Jack Gibson-Burrell has lost his bid for bail.
Sweden’s worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school
Swedish police say 11 people including a gunman have been killed during a shooting at an adult education centre.
‘Australia is a racist country’ is impartial: ABC boss
An ABC boss has been asked why a radio host was removed for sharing a post on Gaza but high-profile news figures remained despite their polarising views.
Power company fined $9m over explosion and blackout
A Federal Court justice has found a coal-fired power station's "catastrophic failure and destruction" was a result of serious breaches in operating procedures.
Under-pressure government slammed for bail laws review
Another overhaul of bail laws is on the cards, as a state government is accused of buckling to scare-mongering amid rising youth crime.
Kerr, partner feared kidnap by cab driver, court told
In a video played to a London court Sam Kerr has described how she and her partner felt they were kidnapped by a taxi driver on the night she was arrested.
Activist ‘not sorry’ on foiled Woodside protest
A climate activist involved in a foiled plan to protest at Woodside's boss's home says he didn't cross the line and protesters should pursue company bosses.
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.