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'Completely broken': Parents share anguish after fatal police collision
The parents of 16-year-old Jai Kalani Wright, who died after colliding with a police car, share their emotional testimonies in court as the sentencing hearing begins.
Daughter tells jury she saw mum crush drugs into lethal smoothie
The daughter of a Gold Coast woman accused of killing her son alleges she saw her mum use a hammer to crush up drugs before putting them into a lethal fruit smoothie.
Mental health nurse who raped teen patient, filmed 'upskirting' videos jailed
A former West Australian mental health nurse is sentenced to 12 years in jail after being convicted for persistent sexual abuse of a teenager and making "upskirting" videos of women and children.
Australian woman killed in alleged DV murder in the US
A woman from the NSW Central Coast has died from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by her husband at their home in the US state of Florida.
'Double jeopardy, isn't it?' Inmate's bid for freedom after accidental release
A prisoner who was mistakenly released from a northern New South Wales prison this week has been returned to jail to complete his sentence.
Mayor fears hidden cameras may have been in town hall change rooms for years
The Horsham mayor is worried that hidden cameras reportedly found in the town hall theatre change rooms could have been there for years.
Ben Roberts-Smith leaves jail after securing bail over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail after spending a week in custody over alleged war crime of murder offences.
Sydney childcare worker hit with 129 new child abuse charges
A Sydney childcare worker accused of using children to make abuse material has been charged with 129 new offences.
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads
Australian billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission.
Decision looms as Ben Roberts-Smith expected to apply for bail
Australia's most decorated living soldier has spent more than a week in custody. Today in court, he is expected to make a bid to be released on bail after being charged with war crimes.
'Same general, new clothes': Civilian facade as military hides wealth in Thailand
As the Myanmar military carried out air strikes during a brutal civil war, the junta chief's family quietly purchased luxury real estate in Thailand.
Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim
Geelong residents near an oil refinery fire have told a community meeting that initial information from emergency services was misleading and there was a lack of updates.
Businesses evacuated as fire contained in Brisbane's east
Emergency services were called to Hemmant just after 3pm, with more than a dozen crews attending the scene.
The cause of the Viva Energy oil refinery fire under investigation. Here's what we know
Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze at one of Australia's major oil refineries. Here's what we know so far about the cause of the fire — and the possible impact on fuel prices.
Underworld figure had 'never' sat outside at cafe until day he was shot, court told
Victoria's Supreme Court is told underworld figure Gavin Preston was cautious about his surroundings and "never" sat outside a cafe he regularly attended — other than the day he was shot dead.
NSW premier told to resign after protest laws struck down by top court
The laws, rushed through parliament after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, have been found to be unconstitutional by the state's highest court.
Man, 53, charged over seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants
A 53-year-old Kalgoorlie man is released on bail after the seizure of more than 350 cannabis plants from a property WA Police allege had been converted for the purpose of growing hydroponic cannabis.
Queensland massage therapist faces 18 sexual assault charges
A Queensland massage therapist arrested in February over the alleged sexual assault of four clients is facing 11 fresh charges after another four female clients came forward.
'Into the hands of Trump': Dan Duggan's bid to avoid extradition fails
Former United States Marine Corps pilot Dan Duggan’s Federal Court bid to avoid extradition from Australia is dismissed.
Treasurer says taxpayers to bear cost of pay rise for NSW nurses, midwives
Registered nurses will receive a "one-off reset" of a 10 per cent pay rise in the first year, backdated to July 1, 2025, and a 3 per cent pay rise the following two years.
Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold 'harmful' anticompetitive monopoly, US jury finds
A New York jury finds concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary have a harmful monopoly over big concert venues.
WA Police won't remove racist comments on its social media posts
Racist comments are being published on WA Police social media posts with little moderation, but the force says it is not prepared to switch off comments.
As the dust settles on Gina Rinehart's huge court case, the reviews are in
Gina Rinehart and her company, Hancock Prospecting, are the "clear winners" of what prominent Perth industry commentator Tim Treadgold said was the "big daddy" of legal battles.
Arrest warrant issued in legal battle for $27k in unpaid long service leave
It's now been over three years since two women left their jobs at a small business. Two courts later, they want their combined $27,000 in long service leave paid out to them, and say they won't giv...
Prisoner accidentally released in 'embarrassing' bungle located
A man accidentally released from a northern NSW corrections centre has been found by police.
Manhunt underway after prisoner mistakenly released from jail
Kyle Quayle is believed to be in the Newcastle area and officers from the Newcastle City Police District are asking the public for assistance as they continue to try to find him.
Woman suffers brain injury after 'toxic dose' of wrong drug
A 36-year-old woman who says she suffered a "hypoxic brain injury" when she was given a "toxic dose" of the wrong drug during routine surgery at Palmerston Regional Hospital is suing the Northern T...
SA government apologises to prisoner denied abortion medication
The South Australian ombudsman calls for changes to medical monitoring at the Adelaide Women's Prison after a female prisoner was denied a medical abortion, which the health minister says is unacce...
Explosions as one of Australia's two oil refineries erupts in flames
Authorities were called to one of Australia's two operational oil refineries late last night after residents reported "explosions and flames".
American YouTuber jailed in South Korea for being a public nuisance
A Seoul court found Johnny Somali displayed “severe” disrespect for South Korean law over a series of provocative stunts he live-streamed.
Jury hears 'no bad blood' before sistergirl's alleged fatal stabbing
Jurors in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally stabbing a 37-year-old sistergirl from the Tiwi Islands have heard there was "no bad blood" between them in the lead-up to the "family tragedy".
Cage fighter was 'mucking around' when spar turned deadly, jury hears
Jurors have heard that the accused's girlfriend suggested he call an ambulance after the sparring session, but he told her to "hurry up and just get here".
Tougher bail laws creating 'perverse incentive' for children to plead guilty
Several lawyers have told a state parliament inquiry into the youth justice system that bail laws are encouraging children to plead guilty to crimes they may not have committed.
Man cleared of stalking Israeli President Herzog during Sydney trip
Rajab Ali was arrested in February while President Isaac Herzog was in Sydney to pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Police investigating claim Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose
Melbourne-born actress Ruby Rose claims US pop star Katy Perry assaulted her at a nightclub in 2010.
Hotel owner looks to sue Australia for $11m over unpaid refugee bills
A hotel in Papua New Guinea is attempting to sue the Australian government over accommodation costs for refugees previously detained on Manus Island.
'Calculated' theft of $12,000 worth of fuel prompts arrest
A 36-year-old man has been charged with theft amid an investigation into as many as 20 petrol drive-offs, which police say involved an SUV that contained a tank used to carry stolen diesel.
Lesbian Action Group wins appeal in case seeking to ban trans women
The Federal Court allows a lesbian action group's appeal to be allowed to legally exclude transgender women from its public events.
Teen admits creating deepfakes in Australian-first prosecution
An Adelaide teenager who was the first person charged under new nationwide laws aimed at tackling adult deepfake pornography has pleaded guilty to two counts of creating or altering sexual material...
Developer claimed 'superior intellect' in mayor harassment case
A Southern Highlands developer facing harassment allegations says legal action is politically motivated, while police allege a pattern of emails and conduct targeting senior council officials.
