Tip-offs spark second inquest for missing hitchhiker
Two men will be called to give evidence in a second inquest probing the suspected death of a mother who went missing while hitchhiking almost 30 year ago.
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Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble
The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.
‘It wasn’t me’: man’s plea after guilty murder verdict
A man will spend at least 20 years in prison after being found guilty of murder following the disappearance of his American girlfriend eight years ago.
Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims
Loved ones of murdered and missing people have decried a lack of interest from police in finding those responsible for the unsolved crimes.
Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake
Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.
‘Closer to not finding him’: no trace of missing boy
The outback hunt for a missing boy has been "relentless" and "demoralising" as a fresh search finds no trace of him, but police say their resolve is unwavering.
‘Come have a beer’: how Dezi Freeman engaged with cops
Details surrounding the negotiations between police and fugitive double killer Dezi Freeman before he was gunned down have been revealed for the first time.
Discovery of triple murderer’s body offers ‘relief’
The body of Julian Ingram has been discovered by police, months after he killed his former partner and two others in a shooting spree.
‘See you in heaven’: family heartbreak after body found
The mother of an abducted girl has provided a heartbreaking tribute after a body was found in a large-scale search, saying her family will meet her in heaven.
Fears for girl’s safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
Still alive: police hold on to hope girl will be found
A desperate search for a missing girl and her suspected abductor has gained national attention, with the prime minister hoping it becomes a "good news story".
Outback manhunt as abduction fears rise for little girl
A recently released prisoner is the focus of a manhunt after a five-year-old girl went missing at an outback community in a suspected abduction.
Murder charge over missing brother of football great
Police have made a major breakthrough in a 14-year missing persons case involving the fraudster brother of a former elite footballer.
‘Foul play’ likely in missing mum’s 50-year cold case
A missing mother likely met with foul play, police say, after she vanished in 1976 but her now-deceased husband was never interviewed over the disappearance.
Body of man swept away by floodwaters found
The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.
Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia
The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.
Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car
The families of two international backpackers will fly to Australia after the travellers' bodies were found in a flooded car as heavy rain wreaks more havoc.
‘Means everything to us’: parents’ plea on missing boy
The parents of missing boy Gus Lamont have issued an emotional appeal, pleading for anyone who knows what happened to their son to come forward to police.
US rescuers battle winter storm to avalanche survivors
Nine skiers are missing after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, while crews pushed through freezing conditions to rescue six others.
Glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home linked to suspect
A glove containing DNA found near missing Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie's home appears to match those worn by her suspected kidnapper.
Private sleuths under fire after cold case test delays
Private investigators looking for two girls who disappeared more than 50 years ago have been criticised by police over an unearthed bone being cut into pieces.
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.
Family suspect twist in likely death of missing boy Gus
A family member of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont is a suspect in the boy's disappearance, as police declare his likely death a major crime.
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.
Madam recounts ‘life of terror’ when model vanished
The boss of an escort who disappeared without a trace has blamed an allegedly abusive and controlling husband for inconsistencies in her statements to police.
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.
Grim start to year with three dead on nation’s beaches
A number of beachgoers dead or missing mark an "absolutely horrendous" start to the year, according to lifesavers who urge people to avoid the water.
Rescue missions after tragedy strikes on New Year’s Day
Authorities are searching for a missing swimmer near where a woman died after being swept out to sea in hazardous beach conditions.
Brother weeps as little Cheryl’s suspected killer named
The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.
New search for boy dropped after police find no trace
A renewed search for a missing four-year-old boy at his family's remote station has been called off after it failed to uncover any evidence on his fate.
Search continues as Indonesia building toll rises to 50
Rescuers are close to ending their search for more than a dozen missing victims of a school building collapse in Indonesia that killed at least 50 people.