Woman found dead after house destroyed by fire
Police are investigating after a 71-year-old woman was found dead inside a house that caught fire.
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Three dead, 20 injured in Honolulu fireworks explosion
Authorities say three people have died and 20 others are critically injured in a New Year's Eve fireworks in Honolulu.
Sheik of Scrubby Creek’s reign ends, Morgan dead at 91
Tributes are flowing for Australian country music great Chad Morgan - dubbed the Sheik of Scrubby Creek - who has died at the age of 91.
Man released without charge after woman falls to death
A man is free to return home after being arrested in connection to the death of a woman who fell from his balcony.
Hunt shark for closure, victim’s friend urges
A man who warned of a great white shark at a beach hours before his friend was killed says authorities need to hunt down the predator for "closure".
‘Forever our crew’: Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered
Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
‘Be careful’: safety plea following holiday drownings
A spate of drownings during the festive season has left authorities urging Australians to prioritise safety around the water during the summer holidays.
Drug driver jailed for ‘abrupt, cruel’ killing of teen
The parents of a 16-year-old girl killed by a drugged-up drunk driver, who has been jailed for 14 years, are "furious" her life was tragically cut short.
Brutal murderer jailed for killing wife in axe attack
Wife-killer Dinush Kurera will spend at least 30 years behind bars for murdering his estranged spouse Nelomie Perera in front of their children.
‘Cruel’ murderer who breached protection order jailed
Convicted killer James William Pualic will spend up to 24 years and six months behind bars for the "cruel and vicious" murder of his former partner.
Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning
Police are warning bushwalkers to be prepared before they set out on their treks after two men died in separate incidents and another pair needed to be rescued.
Second body in the bushes, police suspect double murder
A second body has been found near a woman's decomposing remains, with the latest discovery likely to be her husband, police say.
Ukraine claims killing of top Russian general in Moscow
A bomb has killed a senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces and another man in Moscow, state media reported.
Tragic end to waterfall search for missing tourist
Almost a day after an international tourist was reported missing, police have discovered the man's body at a waterfall in far north Queensland.
Tragic road toll sparks plea for action, data sharing
Australia has recorded its deadliest month on roads in almost seven years despite a goal to halve the number of people killed in cars by 2030.
Twin babies’ 2021 deaths ‘suspicious’, police say
New information provided to authorities has raised suspicions about the deaths of twin baby boys three years after their bodies were found in north Queensland.
Conservative ‘warrior’: tributes for Liberal stalwart
Kevin Andrews, a steadfast conservative who advocated for traditional family values, is being remembered as a Liberal "warrior" after he died of cancer.
Hillcrest families launch class action against state
Families of the children killed and hurt in Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action.
‘Finally got him’: man guilty of wife’s 2007 murder
Emotion filled a court room as a violent and abusive estranged husband was convicted of Cindy Crossthwaite's murder after more than 17 years.
Fugitive dangerous driver jailed for killing paramedic
A dangerous driver who took off days before sentencing over the killing of an off-duty paramedic risks deportation after being jailed.
‘Profound day’: family mourn Laos poisoning victim
A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.
Tributes flow for trailblazer Tabberer: ‘a true icon’
Fashion legend Maggie Tabberer has been remembered for paving the way for Australian women with elegance, style, and determination.
‘Adored’ Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service
Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.
Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal
A manhunt is underway after a man and a woman were shot dead in an early-morning altercation in a suburban home.
‘Not in vain’: families demand poisoning deaths answers
The families of Australians Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones are demanding the Laos government fully investigate a mass poisoning event that claimed their lives.
Australian offer to help Laos tainted alcohol probe
As friends and family mourn the loss of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, the prime minister has offered federal police to help the investigation in Laos.
Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell’s remains
A residential cleaner who allegedly transported the remains of Isla Bell in a fridge and helped conceal her death from police has been granted bail.
‘Greedy’ smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly
A superyacht tour operator who described himself as the "linchpin" of a fatal 84kg cocaine importation explained to police how the operation went so wrong.
Two-year-old girl dies after being found in parked car
Police are investigating after a two-year-old girl found unconscious in a car parked outside a regional town's council office could not be revived and died.
‘Don’t blame you for hating me’: speeding driver jailed
A speeding driver who killed two people in a collision while on his way to a casino says he doesn't blame the families of the victims for hating him.
Driver locked up after facing families of five killed
A dangerous driver who killed five people after ignoring police and warning signs is in jail after facing the families of his victims.