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.
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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.
Murder charge looms after young constable dies on duty
Police expect to lay a murder charge against the Perth driver accused of running over Constable Anthony Woods, who succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died in Milan aged 86.
Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics
He didn't make many friends in politics, but four-time Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi enjoyed a colourful career, full of scandal, sex and surgeries.
Post-natal red flags missed in mother who killed baby
The family of a Melbourne woman who took her son's life have called for change to the health care system after red flags were missed by health professionals.
Detective doubted fatal crash mum’s rape allegations
A detective became emotional while appearing at an inquest into the deaths of Charmaine McLeod and her four children.
How graves could be reused in quest for a greener death
Australia is grappling with a "burial space crisis" and should be doing more to make death more sustainable and environmentally friendly, experts say.
Family express hurt over accused murderer’s release
The family of a man police allege was murdered more than 16 years ago are distraught by a judge's decision to release one of his accused killers on bail.
Man dies after serious assault on the Gold Coast
A man has been charged over the death of another man he allegedly killed with a single punch to the face on the Gold Coast.
University lecturer jailed for wife’s savage murder
University lecturer Adam Brown has been jailed for up to 24 years for murdering his wife during an argument over childcare at their Melbourne home.
Appeal bid denied for son of man who aided wife’s death
The son of a man who was jailed for aiding his wife's death has failed in his bid to open an inquest after an application for leave to appeal was refused.
How Tina Turner ‘soundtracked’ the lives of Australians
Australians are remembering rock legend Tina Turner as a hugely influential figure who exhilarated generations with her music and changed rugby league forever.
Disgraced children’s entertainer Rolf Harris dies at 93
Rolf Harris, the veteran entertainer whose decades-long career was shattered when he was convicted of sexual assaults on young girls, has died.
Entertainer and sexual predator Rolf Harris dead at 93
Rolf Harris was a multi-talented entertainer whose long career was destroyed by the sexual predator in his dark core.