Murder trial told teen hit with shopping trolley pole
A man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey told his girlfriend's mother he struck a boy with a pole, a court has heard.
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UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault
British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will fight allegations that he raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel.
Australians charged in AI-made child abuse image probe
Dozens of people, including two Australians, have been arrested as part of an international operation into artificial intelligence-generated child abuse images.
Man’s charge over death threats to tech CEO dropped
A man has pleaded guilty to failing to provide the code to his phone as police investigated allegations of online death threats to a tech CEO.
Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street
A car has been seized as police ramp up their investigation after a 27-year-old woman was fatally shot on a suburban street in broad daylight.
City streets locked down after woman shot and killed
A woman is dead and three witnesses are being questioned by detectives after a mid-afternoon shooting on a busy city street.
End looms in wait for answers to beach death mystery
The death of a young woman out walking her dog at the beach will be examined by a jury after years of delay, an extradition and a $1 million reward.
Teens charged with rape, armed robbery in brutal attack
Three teenagers are accused of breaking into a home in Cairns, holding a couple at knife-point and sexually assaulting a woman.
Duo tied to more attacks amid ‘festering’ anti-Semitism
A man accused of targeting a synagogue has also been charged over a graffiti and arson attack at the former home of a Jewish community leader.
Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody
A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has appeared in court, including two charged under anti-Nazi laws and their leader who remains in custody.
Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders
Britain's prime minister says the failure to prevent the Southport murders should be a "line in the sand".
Tough on crime ‘myth’ won’t stop youth offending
Young offenders should be rehabilitated and supported to get out of the criminal justice system instead of facing tougher penalties, experts say.
Man charged over tobacconist firebombing
Police allege a man assaulted and threatened a tobacconist store owner before throwing an explosive device into the shop.
Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders
A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.
Family’s anguish over double sex attacks on grandmother
A grandson rocked by brutal sex attacks on his beloved grandmother has made an emotional plea for information about the assaults that haunt his family.
Teen remains in custody after supermarket stabbing
A teenage boy will stay in custody until his next court appearance on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a supermarket worker in the back.
Woman ‘shot from behind’ while sitting in a car
A 33-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being shot whilst sitting in the front seat of a car.
Police still hold hope after nine-day search for hiker
Rescuers are being winched into dense bushland in a desperate bid to find missing hiker Hadi Nazari as a major search operation continues.
Mum says she reported pedophile 13 years before arrest
A police ethical investigation team is reviewing claims a mother reported abuse by one of Australia's worst pedophiles more than a decade before his arrest.
‘Unwanted milestone’: family violence sparks crime high
Police are telling families to be alert in the lead-up to Christmas for signs of domestic violence in the wake of a shocking new report.
Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general
Russia's Investigative Committee has detained a Uzbek citizen after a top general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter.
Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow
A bomb has killed a senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces and another man in Moscow, state media reported.
Granny-taser cop fights dismissal from police force
A former police officer convicted over the fatal tasering of a 95-year-old great-grandmother is fighting to get his job back.
Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege
A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.
Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws
Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.
Battle lines drawn on controversial youth crime laws
Child advocates say "adult crime, adult time" laws will lead to more offending but victims say they have waited too long for action against young offenders.
Moment of alleged Easey Street killer’s return revealed
A 65-year-old man arrested over Melbourne's infamous Easey Street murders nearly 48 years ago is just hours away from facing justice in Australia.
Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal
A manhunt is underway after a man and a woman were shot dead in an early-morning altercation in a suburban home.
Man dies after balcony fall during police operation
A crime watchdog is investigating the death of a man who fell from a balcony during a police operation.
‘Whatever it takes’: child removal floated to tackle DV
Child protection practices will be examined by a government in response to a landmark inquiry into the domestic violence deaths of four women.
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Bali Nine have served ‘more than enough time’: advocate
A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.