Grieving community urges end to cycle of male violence
A community grieving the lives of three women allegedly ended at the hands of men have been urged to make positive changes to ensure gendered violence ends.
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‘Instinctive bravery’: Shoppers praised in Bondi attack
The courage of ordinary Sydneysiders who faced a knife-wielding killer in a busy shopping centre has been praised, along with the officer who shot him dead.
‘Beautiful mother, daughter’: Bondi victims mourned
Five of the six victims killed in a horrific attack at a Sydney shopping centre have been identified as others fight for life in hospital.
‘Truly horrific’: Cauchi family condemns murderous son
Joel Cauchi's parents have condemned their son's actions and expressed sympathy for the police officer who ended his Bondi shopping centre killing spree.
Few clues to motive in ‘horrifying’ Bondi rampage
A major coronial inquiry is under way as investigators try to find out why a Queensland man seemingly targeted dozens of women in a mass stabbing in Sydney.
‘Enough’: community rage over violence against women
Members of a community connected through the tragedies of three women allegedly murdered by men have come together to express their grief, solidarity and rage.
Police ‘swooped quickly’ on Ballarat murder accused
A 21-year-old man accused of killing Hannah McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt out car in bushland, has faced court in a regional Victorian city.
Woman’s family cry as her accused murderer faces court
A 21-year-old man accused of killing Hannah McGuire, whose body was found in a burnt out car in bushland, has faced court in a regional Victorian city.
‘Never find forgiveness’: one-punch killer gets parole
The family of Thomas Kelly say they were left in the dark about the troubling behaviour of their son's killer ahead of his imminent release on parole.
Woman allegedly murdered days before body found in unit
Steven Rhain Pinker has been charged with murder after the body of a West Australian woman was found in a Brisbane apartment.
Detectives declare major crime gang ‘eradicated’
Police have claimed victory over a notorious Sydney crime gang after a three-year probe into its dial-a-dealer drug network and associated murders.
Man’s car park death leads to more murder charges
A second man has been charged after a fatal stabbing in a Gold Coast shopping centre car park.
‘Pure evil’ destroying body: Kelly Wilkinson’s sister
Distressing details of Kelly Wilkinson's murder have led a sentencing judge to call for fundamental changes in society to end violence against women.
Man jailed over death of infant left alone in bath
A man has been jailed for manslaughter after leaving an infant in a bathtub, with the girl's mother saying her family will never be the same.
US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns
A man accused of messaging the family who shot two Queensland police officers has claimed he should be allowed to own guns despite his criminal history.
Teen admits murdering Brisbane mum during home invasion
A teenager has admitted murdering a Brisbane mother-of-two and assaulting her husband during a home invasion that sparked widespread community outrage.
Drugged smoothie murder accused to have evidence tested
Police have discovered new evidence almost seven years after the death of a young man from a drug-laced allegedly prepared by his mother.
Two men in custody over fatal assault in shop car park
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally assaulted in a shopping centre car park on the Gold Coast.
Qld prisoner and murder suspect granted transfer to NSW
A man currently jailed for life for murdering a Gold Coast couple will be transferred to NSW on an arrest warrant relating to another alleged murder.
Life terms for man who killed parents with sledgehammer
A man with no criminal history has been handed a double life sentence for bludgeoning his parents with a sledgehammer.
‘Terrible dilemma’ led officer to shoot woman dead
A police officer shot dead a woman in her mid-20s in Melbourne's northeast after she was found stabbing her mother.
Inquiry after stabbed man dies at Queensland hospital
Police are investigating the death of a man who arrived at a hospital in regional Queensland with a severe stab wound.
Heartache as search for Ballarat mum’s body continues
Mourners gathered in Ballarat to pay tribute to local mum Samantha Murphy after a man was charged with murder earlier this week. Her body is yet to be found.
Community vigil, mum’s alleged killer named
Locals have honoured Samantha Murphy at a community vigil in Ballarat, hours after the identity of her alleged 22-year-old killer was revealed.
Identity of man accused of killing missing mum revealed
A suppression order on the identity of 22-year-old Patrick Orren Stephenson, who is accused of murdering Samantha Murphy, has been lifted.
Samantha Murphy killed the day she went missing: police
Police allege a 22-year-old man charged with the murder of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy killed her on the day she went missing.
Man who set housemate on fire claims jury ‘injustice’
A man who was identified by his own mortally wounded murder victim now claims he was not mentally capable of forming an intent to kill.
Ex-AFL player’s son charged with missing mum’s murder
A magistrate has concealed the name of a former AFL player's son as he faced court charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing
NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers.
Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying
A Sydney bikie seriously injured after his brother was fatally gunned down wants less time in prison for his role in destroying evidence of another killing.
Couple commemorated in community’s ‘heartbreaking’ loss
The lives of flight attendant Luke Davies and AFL umpire Jesse Baird were remembered through tributes during Sydney's Mardi Gras parade.