Mother on trial for girl’s death acted on Bible ‘facts’
A woman accused of killing her daughter by withholding medication told her prior trial for near-fatal child neglect the Bible's "facts" showed God could heal.
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Boss tells murder trial of hard worker’s ‘brainwashing’
A bakery boss says he feared a valued employee and friend had been "brainwashed" by a fringe Christian group before the man allegedly murdered his own daughter.
Trial against Toyah Cordingley murder-accused delayed
The murder trial of a man charged with murdering Toyah Cordingley on a far north Queensland beach has been delayed until next year.
Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence
Greg Lynn's lawyer indicated he will appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay and may use a rare legal manoeuvre to delay sentencing.
Girl ‘miraculously healed’ of diabetes before death
A church group member charged over an eight-year-old girl's death said the child had earlier been miraculously healed of her diabetes, a court has been told.
Murder accused dad told girl needed insulin ‘for life’
A man accused of murdering his daughter by withholding her insulin was repeatedly told she would die without the medication, a judge has heard.
Mum calls for ‘love and hope’ after daughter murdered
The mother of a woman whose battered body was found burnt in bushland has remembered her kind and generous daughter while calling for an end to violence.
Toddler murderer sentenced to 32 years behind bars
Brendan Pallant has been sentenced to 32 years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of murdering two-year-old Jaidyn Gomes-Sebastiao.
Murder accused ‘cult’ leader grills teen member’s mum
A religious leader accused of murder has cross-examined a witness who confronted him over her teenage daughter spending too much time in his congregation.
Religious group refuses to plead in girl’s death trial
Fourteen religious group members charged with either murder or manslaughter over a girl's death have refused to bow or enter pleas at the start of a trial.
Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip
A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murder after a woman's body was found at a Melbourne tip.
Group said ‘God would heal’ girl’s untreated diabetes
Fourteen religious group members charged with murder or manslaughter over a girl's death believed God would heal her diabetes without insulin, a judge heard.
Community mourns children as dad faces court for fire
A man charged with murdering three of his children and attempting to kill others in a fire allegedly wrestled with rescuers to stop them saving the youngsters.
Churchgoers ‘elated’ for public to see girl resurrect
A religious group accused of killing an eight-year-old girl were "elated" when police took her body as people would see her rise from the dead, a judge heard.
Church group in girl’s death trial claims ‘persecution’
A leader of a religious group accused of fatally withholding medication from a young girl claimed they are facing "religious persecution" under man-made law.
Pair to spend decades in jail over cruel bashing death
A pair have been sentenced to decades in prison after violently bashing a 16-year-old to death over stolen AirPods.
Group ‘singing’ as police searched girl’s death scene
As police were photographing the body of an eight-year-old girl, members of a church group accused of killing her were singing on the front lawn, a judge heard.
Flatmate arrested over woman’s share house killing
Police are speaking with the housemates of a woman stabbed to death at her share home as another assists police with inquiries over the killing.
Share house stabbing murder ‘very distressing’ scene
A man will remain in custody charged with murder over the stabbing death of a female housemate, who he had been living with for as little as two weeks.
‘Got what he deserved’: boyfriend guilty of murder
The family of Maryam Hamka say they are relieved a Supreme Court jury found Toby Loughnane guilty of her murder.
Young driver who killed tourist ‘feels sick’ over crash
A 27-year-old woman whose negligent driving caused the death of a tourist has good prospects for rehabilitation and feels sick over the crash, her lawyer says.
Child murder accused couple to face trial without jury
A man facing allegations that he acted with his fiance to murder her three-year-old daughter will face a judge-only trial due to the risk of an "emotive" jury.
‘I wish you well’: verdict over homeless man’s stabbing
Stephen Greenfield, whose ex-girlfriend said he came home one night saying "I killed someone", has been acquitted of murdering homeless man Reginald Mullaly.
One bad decision cost son his life, says dad
Parents of a 21-year-old stabbed in an alleged drug deal gone wrong say one mistake cost their son his life, while the accused murderer is denied bail.
Police guard man after kids die in ‘devastating’ fire
Police are investigating the deaths of three children in a house fire they believe is a domestic-related homicide but are yet to lay charges.
‘Horrifying, senseless’: fire tragedy kills three kids
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the state is reeling from a shocking house fire that killed three children after their father allegedly frustrated rescue attempts.
Men face trial over shooting murder of golf club owner
Two men accused of fatally wounding a golf club owner via a devastating shotgun blast to his leg have been ordered to stand trial for murder.
‘Heartbroken’ neighbour’s heroic rescue in deadly fire
As police continue investigating a tragic house fire that killed three children, a man who helped rescue four other kids has spoken about the tragedy.
‘Universe of devastation’: PM mourns spate of DV deaths
The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.
Former pilot Greg Lynn convicted of camper killing
Twelve jurors have found former pilot Greg Lynn guilty of the murder Carol Clay but not guilty of killing her childhood sweetheart Russell Hill.
Pizza-eating killer jailed for partner’s fatal bashing
Robert Rickerby will spend up to 15-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to killing his partner in their Melbourne home.