Family of slain grandmother ‘powerless and voiceless’
The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.
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Top coroner calls for drug testing after MDMA death
A coroner has repeated a plea for drug testing services after a 26-year-old IT worker died following a suspected overdose from a "Blue Punisher" MDMA pill.
Search for answers after teens die in dirt bike crash
Mystery surrounds a crash involving off-road motorbikes that killed two teenagers and left three others injured, as family are not co-operating with police.
Son of mushroom poisoning victims speaks at memorial
The son of a couple suspected to have died after being poisoned by death cap mushrooms has spoken publicly as questions remain about what led to their deaths.
Mushroom victims farewelled as ‘pillars of community’
Don and Gail Patterson have been honoured in a public memorial service as speculation swirls about what led to their suspected mushroom poisoning deaths.
Pentagon still confident in Osprey after marine deaths
Authorities say the embattled aircraft that crashed in the Northern Territory, killing three marines, will remain in the US fleet as investigations continue.
‘No woman deserves this’: family’s cry for justice
The family of a woman choked to death by her abusive husband have called for justice "for men killing women", as he was jailed for at least 17 years.
Rising euthanasia deaths show ‘confidence’ in Vic laws
A rise in Victorians ending their life with voluntary assisted dying shows growing confidence in the scheme, the state's premier says.
Memorial service to honour poisonous mushroom victims
A public memorial service will be held for two Victorians who died after eating suspected poisonous mushrooms cooked by their daughter-in-law.
UK broadcaster Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
Investigation after prisoner dies in police custody
The Queensland Police Service Ethical Standards Command is investigating the death of a man who was taken to the Beenleigh Watchhouse overnight.
Doctor fined $12,000 for assisted dying signature error
Victorian doctor Nick Carr has accepted a $12,000 fine for a clerical error, saying it shows the state's voluntary assisted dying laws are being scrutinised.
Community shame fuelling NT domestic violence: inquest
A coronial inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman has heard she should not have been removed from a domestic violence program designed to protect her.
Landslides leave 57 dead in Indian Himalayas
More than 50 people have died following landslides in India's Himalayas, while over 20 people are trapped or missing.
Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason
Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Warning to stay indoors as storms hit northern Europe
Officials in northern Europe are warning people to stay inside as dangerous storms batter the region
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police lay more charges over stabbing murder
Another person has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at a home in north Queensland.