Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby
A new development has emerged in the search for a man who allegedly burnt a baby with hot coffee in a park more than a year ago.
investigation
Family launches GoFundMe to bring teen’s body home
Tensions are mounting over how to manage a World Heritage island's tourist numbers and dingo population after a teenager's death.
Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer
Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.
Family ‘shattered’ by teen’s death on dream holiday
The devastated family of a teenager who died surrounded by dingoes say their hearts are shattered as they wait for news on the cause of her death.
Dingo attack fears grow after teenager’s death
Rangers have increased patrols at a tourist spot after a teenager's body was discovered surrounded by a pack of dingoes following a warning about the wild dogs.
Social media app investigated over child abuse material
Australian officials are looking into the creation of child abuse material on Elon Musk's social media platform amid global outcry over the issue.
Community supports imam after house damaged by fire
A distressed imam and his family will rebuild their lives after their family home was damaged in a fire deemed by police to be non-suspicious.
No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019
Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out for several years at the Swiss bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party left 40 people dead.
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Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire
Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.
Turkey foils Xmas, NYE terror attack plots
More than 100 suspected members of Islamic State have been detained in Instanbul over alleged plots to attack Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault
British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.
CBA to repay $68m in fees to low-income customers
Following a report by ASIC, the Commonwealth Bank says it's repaying $68 million to low-income customers who incurred unusually high banking fees.
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.
Hunt for US university shooter renewed as man released
US authorities have released a man and are again searching for a person seen on video walking away from a Brown University shooting that killed two students.
Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four
Multiple teenagers are being treated for critical injuries after a minivan crashed into a tree in country Victoria, killing four adults and injuring others.
HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire
Hong Kong is stripping scaffolding nets off all buildings undergoing renovation after the material was suspected of powering an inferno that killed 159 people.
HK fire toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest six
Hong Kong police have completed a search for bodies inside all seven of the eight high-rise residential towers as the death toll from a fire rises to 159.
Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159
More bodies have been found at a Hong Kong apartment complex following the city's deadliest fire in decades, including an infant and a 97-year-old.
Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly inferno
Authorities have set up an independent inquiry to investigate a horrific fire in Hong Kong that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people.
HK arrests more suspects in fire probe as deaths rise
The netting on apartment buildings that caught fire in a horrific inferno in Hong Kong wasn't up to code, authorities say, as the death toll rises to 151.
Anger over deadly HK blaze as Beijing issues warning
Anger is growing over the fire that tore through seven high-rise blocks in Hong Kong, amid calls for accountability as China warns against disrupting the city.
Delhi car blast investigated as terrorism
Indian police say the explosion of a car in a busy market and tourist area of the capital Delhi killing eight is being investigated as an act of terror.
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democracy
election
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investigation
national elections
politics
Trump pardons dozens of his allies “put through hell”
Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans' efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Possible bullying motive for Indonesian school attack
Authorities have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in a mosque attack at a Jakarta high school and are looking into a possible bullying motive.
Heartbroken father mourns children lost in house fire
The father of two young children killed in a house fire is struggling to accept their loss after being away for cancer treatment when tragedy struck.
‘Cloud’ lingers in DNA contest over notorious murder
An ongoing challenge to DNA evidence in one of Australia's most infamous murders needs to be resolved for the sake of the victim's family, a judge says.
Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe
An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.
Blind date initially blamed for Easey Street murders
Defence lawyers have questioned a former murder suspect's movements as they claim their client has mistakenly been accused of killing two women in their home.
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financial and business service
investigation
police
regulatory policy and organisation
Tech giant founder targeted as federal police raid firm
Shares in Australian technology giant WiseTech are in freefall, down 15 per cent in early trading, after revelations of an ASIC-AFP raid.
‘Catastrophic’ mine explosion highlights safety issues
The deaths of two people in a mine explosion has rocked a close-knit town, bringing safety concerns to light as unions call for a thorough investigation.
Road to justice nears 50 years for outback trip tragedy
It was supposed to be the ultimate outback adventure but ended in mystery, despair and three murders unsolved for almost half a century.