Tragic twist after man’s ‘heinous’ stabbing murder
The family of a man who was stabbed to death in a suburban park have shared their overwhelming grief as the killer faced a pre-sentence hearing.
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Police probe multiple deaths in homes in two states
Two men are believed to have died at different times in an inner-city home where a woman also lived, while two men have been found dead in a coastal unit.
‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
A state coroner cannot determine who was responsible for the death of 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey more than 30 years ago.
Coroner slams evidence, rules shooting death accidental
Witnesses to young woman's fatal shooting gave inconsistent or "reprehensible" evidence to protect friends or family from criminal charges, a coroner found.
‘Don’t you dare’: driver warned before police shooting
A coroner has heard second-by-second details of a dramatic and deadly confrontation between a police officer and a driver.
‘Unacceptable’ wait in caffeine overdose death
A woman was found dead seven hours after calling triple zero, in what a coroner describes as an "acceptable" wait for an ambulance.
Mushroom cook accused of ‘four calculated deceptions’
Accused killer Erin Patterson conceived four deceptions before and after a beef Wellington lunch that claimed the lives of three people, prosecutors allege.
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' visionary and fragile leader whose summertime anthems made him one of rock's most influential artists, has died at 82.
Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody
Calls for justice and reform continue as regional towns and major cities hold vigils marking a national week of action to end Indigenous deaths in custody.
Mall stabbing response a ‘near miss’, inquest told
Experts have pointed to a crisis response framework developed in the UK after a "near miss" during the Bondi Junction shopping centre stabbing tragedy.
Olympic cyclist’s anguished parents ‘focused on kids’
The family of an Olympic cyclist who died in a road incident want to play a key role in her children's lives after her husband received a suspended jail term.
Bus driver goes to trial over pedestrian death
A bus driver accused of careless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian will fight the charge, prompting emotional courtroom scenes.
Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death
The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson has welcomed a court ruling over his death in a helicopter crash while hunting crocodile eggs.
Walls rode VFL’s tough transition to national league
Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition.
Mother hit with charges over fatal primary school crash
A woman whose car rammed through a suburban school fence into a group of children, killing an 11-year-old boy, is facing two driving charges.
Plea for drivers to stop taking risks as deaths soar
The road toll in one state spiked by 10 over a deadly Mother's Day weekend as authorities beg "entitled" motorists to stay safe.
Accused killer blames stun gun for running over cop
A man on trial for manslaughter after running over a policeman says the electrical surge from the officer's Taser caused him to lose control.
‘Never drink again’: man walks free after woman’s death
A judge has urged a man to abstain from drinking for the rest of his life after a woman he locked on a high-rise balcony fell to her death.
Pope Francis’s funeral told his legacy must survive
World leaders and the Catholic faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that urged people to ensure his care for the downtrodden continues.
Victim’s family calls for end to ‘rampant’ knife crime
The heartbroken family of a man stabbed to death inside an elevator have called for stronger laws to end "rampant" youth knife crime.
Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope
Church leaders and politicians have led tributes to Pope Francis who has died after battling illness, with Catholics set to join services across the nation.
Probe into motive after mum’s body burnt, son assaulted
A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.
Botched hunt for $1m bounty lands killer behind bars
Days after learning about a fight at Chris Habiyakare's house, armed intruders staged a home invasion to steal the rapper's rumoured $1 million in cash.
Sobs as father’s killer could walk free in a few years
A young man who stabbed a father to death after being confronted over a car break-in will be eligible for parole after only five years.
Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack
A man's fatal mauling by his pet bull terrier has prompted calls for dog licences and greater powers to seize dangerous or menacing animals.
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.
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.
Dominican Republic nightclub death toll climbs to 98
The death toll from a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic has risen as crews continue to search for potential survivors.
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.
Vow insulation discounts won’t repeat tradie tragedies
A state government has dismissed concerns that discounted home insulation could lead to a repeat of a disastrous program that cost four workers their lives.
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.