Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 4449, including 2061 deaths, data shows.
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Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed
Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.
Murderer glares at victim’s family, berated by judge
A man convicted of murdering his former wife and staging her death as a suicide is appealing against his conviction and sentence of life behind bars.
Teen’s charges upgraded over beloved shop owner’s death
A suburban community has been plunged into mourning following the death of a shop owner as police upgrade charges against a teenage boy.
NRL club claims player contributed to training death
A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.
Rival plan to close Labor’s ‘widow tax’ loophole sooner
Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm.
Belt up: seatbelt culture push after wedding bus crash
Stricter enforcement on seatbelts and a new database of coach drivers and their complaints are among a suite of recommendations stemming from a tragic crash.
Young girl’s family baffled as ‘manic’ driver jailed
A family is heartbroken after a sentence was handed down to the drug driver who broke the law before crashing into their car and killing their daughter.
Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises
Rescuers are racing against time to find people alive amid the destruction after a powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan, killing at least 13 people.
‘Shocked’: baby search resumes after tragic discovery
Rough seas and high winds are hampering the search for a two-month-old baby after the bodies of a woman and a toddler were retrieved from the ocean.
‘Spreading like a wildfire’: Ebola death toll hits 1400
The number of Ebola cases in the in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly climbing as authorities battle to contain the deadly outbreak.
Memorial unveiled for army chopper crash victims
Families of the victims of an army helicopter crash have come together for the unveiling of a memorial overlooking Queensland's picturesque Whitsunday Passage.
Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed
There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.
Seat swap after son’s crash killed mum, inquest told
Tracee Grosvenor was found dead behind the wheel of a crashed car but it soon emerged someone else had been driving, an inquest has been told.
Fatal e-scooter crash as state crackdown ramps up
A deadly e-scooter crash has left a man dead and another seriously injured, as Queensland Police crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
‘One of the greats’: tributes flow for star actor Neill
Tributes for actor Sam Neill are being led by Australia and New Zealand's prime ministers as both countries mourn the death of the international superstar.
‘Courage’: tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch
The prime minister is leading tributes for firebrand broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch, who is being remembered for his uncompromising opinions.
Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, who was known for 1980s power ballads such as Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at 75.
Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast
At least 59 people have been killed since the start of the wet season in Ivory Coast, the government says.
Venezuela’s toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2295 with tens of thousands reported missing.
Shaman accused of lying to save skin in mushroom death
A shaman healer and a woman's partner were too worried about self-preservation to tell medics she had ingested magic mushrooms, an inquest has been told.
Balcony escape, neighbour rescue from deadly house fire
Two men have been critically injured trying to rescue a resident from a burning bedroom while two others jumped for their lives from a balcony.
Tip-offs spark second inquest for missing hitchhiker
Two men will be called to give evidence in a second inquest probing the suspected death of a mother who went missing while hitchhiking almost 30 year ago.
Man told cops he could not breathe during fatal arrest
A man died while unsupervised on a short trip to a police station in the back of a van after telling officers to take off his handcuffs.
Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son’s killers
A heartbroken mother does not hold any anger towards the men who shot dead her son during a bungled home invasion.
Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies
The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.
‘I have a hostage’: findings released after fatal siege
Police who shot dead an armed fugitive who held his pregnant wife hostage were inadequately prepared for the risks they faced, a coroner has found.
‘Infuriating’: fatal crash sparks licence rethink call
A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.
Baby’s murder by ‘dangerous’ dad was preventable
The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.
Neighbours’ grief over remorseless killer’s plea deal
An 85-year-old woman who was killed and dumped in a river is being remembered as a generous neighbour as her killer finally admitted her guilt.
‘Carry his loss’: family mourn son, drunk driver jailed
A speeding, drunk driver has been jailed for 14 years over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and serious injured his dad as they rode an e-bike.