Man charged with murder after mother, baby found dead
The bodies of a mother and baby were found in a "confronting scene" at a Queensland home after a man walked into a police station to tell them about the deaths.
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Homicide probe after man dies in beach car park
Western Australia police have launched a homicide investigation after a man in his fifties died in a car park.
Former Queensland premier Mike Ahern dies at 81
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died at 81.
Tributes flow for ex-premier, giant of Qld politics
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.
Tributes for political giant who took over from Sir Joh
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.
Two dead,1.1 million lose power in eastern US storms
At least two people are dead as severe storms tear through the eastern United States.
Family blast murderer who tried to profit from death
Joanne Howell's devastated family have discovered at a pre-sentence court hearing that her killer applied for victim's compensation after the murder.
Cook of deadly suspected mushroom meal denies foul play
A woman at the centre of a deadly suspected mushroom poisoning of four people has spoken of her devastation and denied any wrongdoing.
Seven dead as Europe hit by storms and heavy flooding
At least six people have died amid heavy storms, floods and landslides across Slovenia, Austria and Croatia.
Trial begins over alleged killing of country postmaster
A man is on trial accused of killing a beloved country postmaster at a service station by allegedly throwing a one-litre drink at his head and kicking him.
How ‘ambiguous loss’ torments when a loved-one vanishes
Lisa Hayez has lived with ambiguous loss after her cousin Theo's disappearance - and a foundation wants others to understand what people like her go through.
Police charge third person over stabbing murder
Police have charged another person with murder over the stabbing death of a man in north Queensland.
Minister rejects resignation calls after worker injured
Unions have called on a Queensland minister to resign after a worker was critically injured at a multibillion dollar construction project.
Family plea to help solve teenager’s 1988 death
Police are offering $1 million for information to catch the people responsible for a teenager's death in 1988, offering hope to his grieving family for answers.
Man jailed for six-and-a-half years for stabbing death
A man who stabbed another man to death after an argument, telling a neighbour "I'm going to jail for murder", has been jailed for at least six-and-a-half years.
Crooked cop ‘person of interest’ in $1m cold case
Police have put up a $1 million reward in a bid to solve the murder mystery of Robert "Jack" Richardson, whose case has deep underworld links.
Father jailed for 11 years after shaking, killing baby
A Victorian father has been jailed for up to 11 years for violently shaking his newborn son, leading to the baby's death from fatal brain damage.
Police lay more charges over stabbing murder
Another person has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at a home in north Queensland.
Dad sues over crash that killed his four children
A Queensland father whose four children were killed in a head-on collision is suing his deceased wife's estate and insurer over claims she caused the crash.
Relative charged with SA couple’s medication murders
South Australian police have charged a 62-year-old woman with the murders of an elderly Adelaide couple who were related to her.
Skydiver died ‘doing what she loved’ in Texas tragedy
A Perth skydiving champion attempting a new diving method has died in the US where she worked as an instructor.
Grieving parents’ plea as driver jailed for fatal crash
Truck driver Matthew Livingston will be in jail for at least seven-and-a-half years over a crash north of Melbourne that claimed a two-year-old girl's life.
Foster mum demands evidence of Tyrrell criminal case
William Tyrrell's foster mother is demanding police reveal any evidence linking her to the boy's disappearance amid reports she could face criminal charges.
‘Unfair’: Mother’s grief after toddler killed in crash
Victorian truck driver Matthew Livingston has pleaded guilty to culpable and negligent driving after his truck crashed, claiming the life of a two-year-old.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
Family of murdered mother stare down ‘evil’ husband
The family of a woman strangled to death by her husband have stared down her "evil" killer in court, as it's revealed he took photos of her lifeless body.
Kids were my whole world, McLeod dad tells coroner
Charmaine McLeod's former partner and father of the four children who died in a car crash three years ago has read his victim impact statement to the coroner.
Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning
The Italian government's decision to honour former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi with a national day of mourning has sparked controversy.
Parents thankful potential suspects referred to DPP
Jeffrey Lawrence Brooks was shot in 1996 by accident or by persons unknown, a coroner has ruled while referring evidence to Queensland prosecutors.
‘Dark day’ as families grieve victims lost in bus crash
Communities in the Hunter Valley of NSW are reeling as the identities of the 10 wedding guests killed in one of Australia's worst bus crashes are revealed.
WA officer dies after being hit by car during an arrest
Constable Anthony Woods, 28, has died from his injuries three days after he was run over and dragged beneath a car while carrying out an arrest in Perth.