Report shows rise in deaths in custody
The Australian Institute of Criminology has released new data showing 106 people died in custody in 2021/22, 23 more than last year.
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UN pushes for Australian smacking ban
A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.
Finch spared jail after cocaine ‘spiral’
Former NRL player Brett Finch has been convicted on child abuse charges but will avoid prison due to the "exceptional circumstances" of his offending.
Vic Crown Casino slapped with $120m fines
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has hit Crown Melbourne with two fines totalling $120 million for breaches of its service obligations.
Finch ‘disgusted’ by his abuse messages
Former NSW state of origin star Brett Finch says he's ashamed at sending child abuse messages in a desperate bid to obtain cocaine, a court has heard.
Suu Kyi, Turnell get three-year jail terms
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has handed jail terms to former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Australian economist Sean Turnell.
Brisbane drunk driver jailed for nine years after fatal head-on crash
A woman was up to six times over the legal blood alcohol limit when she killed a grandmother in a head-on collision north of Brisbane, a court has been told.
Qld kids charity founder avoids prison
The founder of a charity that helped vulnerable children who has become a social media hit has received a suspended jail term for multiple drug offences.
More jail time for Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in jail for possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies and other offences.
South Africa’s Zuma ordered back to jail
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been ordered back to jail after the High Court set aside the decision to release him on medical parole.
Belarus jails opposition leader’s husband
The husband of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been jailed for 18 years for organising mass unrest and inciting social hatred.