Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth
Wealthy families are being targeted for a massive hike in fees for settling inheritance after the death of a loved one.
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US music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the US music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, has died aged 91.
Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home
A 35-year-old woman has been found dead by her family at home with a man known to her under arrest as police probe the tragedy.
‘We didn’t do it’: man denies rumours over teen’s death
A man has rejected "fanciful" rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.
Jack Davey, 11, named as boy killed in schoolyard crash
The family of Jack Davey who died a school crash tragedy has released photos of their son, as the principal vowed the community will get through the tragedy.
Body found, murder charge in search for horse breeder
Police scoured a semi-rural property for the body of 82-year-old Edwin Dobbin after charging a man over his murder and allegedly covering up the crime.
Three dead in ‘unsurvivable’ midair plane collision
Three people have died in an "unsurvivable" midair collision between two light aircraft over Sydney's southwest.
Hit-run sentence ‘won’t heal pain’ for top cop’s family
A judge has handed a suspended jail sentence to the teenage driver who caused the death of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son Charlie in a hit-run crash.
Shock and grief at death of One Direction’s Liam Payne
The death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne at an Argentine hotel has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and music stars.
Greg Lynn’s first night in jail after murder sentence
The Victorian Supreme Court room was packed with family and friends of murdered camper Carol Clay when former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn learnt his fate.
Liam Payne’s ex-partner calls for restraint after death
Pop singer Cheryl has spoken of her grief at ex-partner Liam Payne's death and called for people to respect the former One Direction member's dignity.
George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer’s
Newsman George Negus, instantly recognisable with his trademark moustache, will be remembered for his sharp mind and direct but disarming interview style.
Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband’s contacts
Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.
Teen’s wheezing a ‘red flag’ before anaphylactic death
A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.
Buggy death jail term a ‘slap in the face’ for family
A man's decision to take seven children onto a buggy without helmets or seatbelts has been described as grossly negligent after a young girl died in a crash.
‘Full throttle’ double killer jailed for 12 years
A driver who ignored his passenger's pleas to slow will spend at least eight years behind bars for the deaths of a couple driving home from night shifts.
Israel, Hezbollah up ante after deadly day in Lebanon
Fears of wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as Israel and Hezbollah renew their attacks after the deadliest day in Lebanon in decades.
Family ‘devastated’ as accused killer pleads not guilty
There was standing room only in a regional court as 23-year-old Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer pleaded not guilty and elected to be fast-tracked to trial.
‘Weak’ case against diabetic driver thrown out by court
A diabetic driver who passed out due to dwindling blood sugar levels and killed five people at a pub has had all charges against him struck out by a magistrate.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’ after deadly pub crash
A driver was seen looking "bloody awful" and "wasted" behind the wheel of a BMW after he crashed into patrons outside a pub and killed five people.
‘We need justice’: families call for pub crash trial
The families of five pub patrons killed by a diabetic driver have called for "justice" outside his committal hearing.
Nearly 64 dead as Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam
The death toll from Asia's most powerful storm of 2024 has risen to 64, as Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam's infrastructure.
Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack
The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.
In grief, Maori consider their next monarch
The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.
Wife killer faces life in jail for bloody axe murder
A husband who hacked and stabbed his estranged wife to death with a knife and axe faces the prospect of life in jail after being found guilty of her murder.
Coroner raps police over search for missing trans woman
Family and friends have cried in court as a coroner released her findings into the deaths of five transgender and gender diverse people.
Maori King Tuheitia dies after heart surgery
New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia is being lauded as a tireless advocate for for justice and the nation's shared history after dying aged 69.
Findings of mum, four kids’ fatal crash ‘waste of time’
The findings of an inquest into a crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her four children on a major highway have been dismissed as a "waste of time".
Man admits he hit wife with axe after she bit his thumb
A man who killed his wife has given evidence in his own murder trial where he claimed she came at him with a knife.
Massive haul truck involved in mine worker’s death
An investigation has been launched after a second worker in less than three weeks died at a central Queensland mine, leaving colleagues traumatised.
Prosecution rests in church trial over child’s death
After weeks of hearings, prosecutors in the trial of 14 church group members accused of killing a girl by withholding insulin have finished presenting evidence.