Mum accused of killing son in crash to stay in custody
A woman facing manslaughter and drug charges following her son's death in a car crash has asked a magistrate to split her charges into separate cases.
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Killer’s kids vow to forgive, not forget mother’s death
Five children, whose mother was stabbed to death by their father, have vowed to now live life to the fullest as he prepares to be sentenced over the killing.
Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom
Greg Lynn has made an application for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court while charged with the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.
Alleged newborn murder victim had ‘myriad’ injuries
The police case against a father accused of murdering his newborn son involves extensive medical evidence and multiple agencies, a magistrate has been told.
‘Do better’: family’s powerful message after DV murder
The loved ones of a woman murdered by her ex-partner in a jealous rage have challenged men to do more to combat domestic violence.
Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival’s murder
A judge has accepted the evidence of a sniper assassin hired to gun down a bikie boss, convicting the victim's former friend and mastermind behind the murder.
One dead in ‘random’ triple stabbing on high street
A man is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing outside a suburban train station.
Alleged murder victim given ‘promise’ to end suffering
Two sons of an alleged murder victim have testified how their father had wanted to die if his incurable brain disease reached a certain debilitating point.
‘I had to’: killer’s curse claim before nurse stabbed
A man who raved about witchcraft during a heated dispute about designer bags is claiming he killed his childhood friend's partner during a psychotic episode.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
Bail bid for Labor figure’s alleged killer fails
Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.
US man jailed over links to police shooting deaths
Months before an Australian family fatally shot two police officers and a neighbour, investigators found they chatted online to a US man about extreme views.
Allegations in grisly ‘wheelie-bin murder’ laid bare
An accused killer recruited two men to violently attack her partner, but ultimately resorted to a "covert" method of murder, a court has been told.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.