Notorious killer took own life in secure cell: coroner
A notorious killer of a mother and her two daughters used a prison issue item to take his own life in a secure unit, a coroner has found.
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Laws for nation’s toughest DV murder penalty introduced
A crime-troubled territory is introducing Australia's strongest sentencing laws for domestic violence murders, with a mandatory non-parole period of 25 years.
Cops slammed as sister seeks truth about model’s death
The sister of an escort who vanished more than 30 years ago has criticised an "indifferent" police force's failures to do a proper initial investigation.
Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare
The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.
Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations
Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths.
Grandparents shocked missing boy case declared a crime
Police declaring the disappearance of a four-year-old boy is being treated as a major crime, with a family member a suspect, has shocked his grandparents.
Madam made ‘intriguing’ call after young model vanished
As one of Australia's most notorious disappearances is reinvestigated, there is renewed focus on a brothel madam's call shortly after her employee vanished.
Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire
An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.
Footage released of fugitive hours before killings
Police have released CCTV footage of accused triple killer Julian Ingram at a police station hours before he allegedly shot and killed three people.
Police probed love triangle in murder case, court told
A man was found dead in his garage and the man accused of killing him allegedly both had a relationship with the same woman, a magistrate has heard.
Murder accused to stand trial over bikie ‘execution’
A group of men used encrypted phones, tracking devices and high-powered firearms to hunt down and kill a man who had quit their bikie gang, prosecutors claim.
Weary locals await closure as cops say Dezi likely dead
A small town's residents hope the long hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is near its end after a detective said he believes the fugitive is dead.
Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder
A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.
Remote town tip-off in search for accused triple killer
Police are searching farms and homes over a vast area as they respond to a potential sighting of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram.
Husband admits to stabbing murder of defenceless wife
A father-of-four is facing 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to his wife's murder after she was found stabbed to death in their back yard.
Mum who skipped court bailed again over child homicides
A mother accused of child homicide over the deaths of two young girls has walked free on bail a second time despite a warrant being issued over skipping court.
‘Deeply sad day’: leaders mourn Labor figure’s death
Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.
‘I killed old mate’: prison murder accused face court
A man accused of murdering a fellow prisoner has been advised to seek legal representation after telling a court he killed the convicted child sex offender.
Woman found dead, man arrested 600km away
A man will face court after the body of a missing woman, believed to be the man's carer, was discovered on a rural property.
Man killed in outback Boxing Day stabbing
One man is dead and a second is in police custody after a Boxing Day stabbing at a remote Aboriginal community in Central Australia.
‘Never give up’: mum’s message 27 years after son slain
A mum who spent decades fighting for answers after her son was fatally injured at a sleepover has delivered a powerful message as justice was finally served.
Knife in Easter Show death was a ‘security blanket’
A teen gang member jailed for using a knife to kill an Easter Show ride attendant carried the weapon to reduce his anxiety after being stabbed three times.
‘Sheer terror’: 44 years for strangling new partner
A jealous man unable to accept a woman did not want a long-term relationship with him will spend decades in prison for her murder and interfering with her body.
‘Truth is out’: relief over gruesome murder acquittal
A woman accused of killing a 72-year-old man and mutilating his body with a box cutter has spoken out after being found not guilty of his murder.
‘Cowardice’: man jailed over ex-partner’s fatal bashing
A man so fixated on getting his ex-partner back that his verbal and physical abuse escalated to her brutal bashing death has been jailed for over two decades.
‘Globalise the intifada’ banned after Bondi shooting
A major crackdown on hate symbols and slogans and new NSW police powers to demand the removal of face coverings has been announced following the Bondi atrocity.
Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail
A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.
Gasps as man jailed 11 years for hit-and-run death
A man with a lengthy criminal history must serve at least 80 per cent of a heavy sentence after causing a man's death while driving a stolen vehicle..
‘Cruel’ family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life
A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says.
‘He went down fighting’: heartbroken families mourn
Armed with just a brick, Reuven Morrison bravely ran at the Bondi gunmen and paid with his life, leaving his family with "a gaping, heaving wound of sorrow".
Reality star accused of killing partner awaits evidence
A significant amount of evidence must be processed before prosecutors can decide the final charges against a reality TV star accused of murdering her partner.