Major crackdown on neo-Nazi network
Australians could be imprisoned for a decade if they violate sanctions targeting white supremacist groups.
Crime
Mum’s heartache as tragic milestone looms
The mother of Samantha Murphy says she still holds hope her daughter will be found as the one-year anniversary of her disappearance nears.
Nat Barr rips into MP on alleged terror plot
Sunrise host Natalie Barr has sparred with Tanya Plibersek over the Prime Minister’s handling of an alleged foiled anti-Semitic terror plot in Sydney.
‘Red flags’ before young girl left to die
Serious questions have been raised about child safety authorities in the years before a young girl died.
Granddad dies in alleged burglary
A great-grandfather killed during an alleged burglary was “so excited” to set sail on his dream cruise just days later.
Man charged with 2yo’s murder
A man has been charged over the alleged murder of a two-year-old boy found unconscious at a regional home.
Update: AFL great accused of child sex abuse
The prosecution has revealed how many witnesses it is considering in the trial of a former AFL legend accused of historical sexual abuse.
Inquest to be held into child’s cult death
A coronial inquest will be held into the death of a young girl who was left to die by her parents and members of a killer cult who took away her insulin.
Parents jailed for sick act to daughter
A court has been told how the parents of a teenage ballerina almost starved their daughter to death – denying anything was wrong with her.
Depraved ex-soldier cops 28 years for rape
An ex-soldier has received one of the state’s harshest sentences for raping multiple women and girls with a “high level of depravity.”
Police to start patrolling Jewish schools
In a stark illustration of Australia’s escalating anti-Semitism crisis, police in one state will begin patrolling Jewish schools to keep kids safe.
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti artist named
A controversial piece of graffiti plastered in seemingly impossible places across Melbourne is solely the work of one man, police believe.
Shock failures before killer’s rampage
Eight police officers will face disciplinary action after an internal investigation discovered serious failures before coward killer Mark Bombara’s Floreat rampage.
Basketball coach ‘groomed’ child, police
A 67-year-old basketball coach was arrested at a suburban home after a report was made to police, alleging historical sexual assaults.
Grandad’s claim over child abuse material
A court has been told the reason why grandfather convicted of accessing child abuse material decided to access it in the first place.
‘Unprecedented’: PM pressured on terror plot
Anthony Albanese has shut down reporters asking questions about an alleged anti-Semitic terror plot, as Peter Dutton said it was significant if the PM wasn’t told.
Slain gangster’s gold coffin, new cop details
The body of gunned-down Melbourne gangland figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim has been carried from his funeral service in a gold coffin.
Alleged caravan terror plot targets revealed
The alleged intended targets of a suspected terror plot have been revealed after a caravan was found with explosives and a chilling note inside.
Man charged after allegedly stalking girls
A man has been charged after allegedly stalking a group of young girls across Sydney’s east over multiple days before allegedly following them into the surf.
$500k luxury car stolen from home
A Ferrari worth half a million dollars was stolen from a home in Melbourne’s west in a string of break-ins.
6 charged over botched alleged gang hit
Five teens and a 21-year-old man are facing attempted murder charges over a botched alleged hit job on an innocent 18-year-old.
Anti-Semitic attack near primary school
A home near a Jewish primary school is among the latest targets in a spate of anti-Semitic attacks sweeping an Australian city.
‘Happy for her’: Remorseless dad’s police tape
Chilling never-before-seen footage of a father who killed his daughter by taking away her insulin has emerged, where he tells police moments after the child’s death he is “happy” for her.
Teen arrested over man’s fatal stabbing
A teenage boy has been arrested after a man suffered fatal stab wounds, with a woman in her 30s facing court charged with murder.
Moment killer dad baptised into cult
The moment a father was baptised into a fringe religious circle in the months before he caused the death of his daughter by withdrawing her insulin has been revealed.
Filmmaker’s concerning act with intimate pic
A cinematographer who worked on a hit Hollywood film has admitted to sharing an intimate image without consent.
Ex-bishop faces more sex abuse charges
One of Australia’s highest-ranking Catholics to face prosecution over historical sexual abuse is facing additional charges.
Bombshell verdict in killer cult trial
A judge has returned a bombshell verdict in the trial of 14 members of a cult-like religious circle who were accused of killing an eight-year-old girl.
Chilling look inside Aussie ‘house of horrors’
For the first time, never-before-seen images from inside the home where Elizabeth Struhs suffered and died have been released.
Strange car detail in gangland killing
A second vehicle with a strange distinctive detail has been linked to the killing of a former underworld figure.
Alleged Australia Day neo-Nazis named
The alleged leader of an Australian neo-Nazi group has fronted court in a combative mood, hitting out at the police, journalists, the court system and what he called “political persecution”.
Major change to credit cards an Aussie first
An Australian bank has been the first mover Down Under to catch up with a key anti-scam development being used around the world.
Ex-soldier to learn fate over multiple rapes
A former soldier found guilty of drugging and raping multiple women during the Covid-19 pandemic will learn his fate in court.
New details after underworld figure shot
A prominent former gangland figure was walking to his car with his girlfriend when he was shot multiple times, police allege.
Test for cop accused of murdering two men
A police officer who allegedly murdered his ex-partner and the man’s new boyfriend will undergo psychiatric testing nearly a year after the alleged double homicide.
Bankers’ warning to scam victims
The Australian banking lobby chief has revealed some customers are ignoring warnings about scammers, at an inquiry into new laws to help victims.
Shock details after 9yo’s alleged murder
A nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered at a regional property – with police revealing he allegedly suffered “blunt-force trauma” has been named.
Mystery surrounds man’s footpath death
A major police probe has been launched after a man found injured on a footpath in Sydney’s south died.
‘Evil forces’: PM’s tough talk on Nazi rally
Anthony Albanese has slammed “evil forces” seeking to divide Australians after 15 men and a teenager were arrested at a neo-Nazi march.
Sunbakers shocked after beach arrest
A man’s sensational arrest on a busy beach has been caught on camera as he faces allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”.
Shock as man killed in deadly brawl
A man has died after being stabbed during a brawl inside a home, with another man now arrested and under police guard.
Murder charge after 9yo boy found dead
A woman has been charged with murder after a nine-year-old boy was found unresponsive inside a home overnight.
TV lifeguard’s move after attacking woman
A lifeguard on the hit reality TV series Bondi Rescue has revealed his next move after he was found guilty of attacking a woman in a ‘fit of alcoholic rage’.
‘Perfect storm’: Australia Day warning
Emergency services are bracing for a ‘perfect storm’ this Australia Day long weekend, with people expected to flock to beaches and waterways.
Horrific footage of violent attack played in court
Two young men are accused of a brutal attack on two off-duty police officers that was caught on a mobile phone recording, a court has been told.
Major twist after MP’s sex assault claims
Police have delivered a major update into their investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a former Labor MP – who alleged she had been drugged and assaulted during a night out.
Cops’ shock arrest over historic rape case
Police have made a breakthrough in an alleged historic rape case – arresting a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her.
Guilty man’s startled court reaction
A man who could be jailed because of the “sheer volume” of sick material he was found with appeared surprised by the media attention after his court appearance.
‘Targeted attack’: Brawl before teens shot
A teenage boy is “very lucky” to be alive, while another has been seriously injured following a shooting that could have been sparked by a brawl.
Statues of ex-PMs decapitated
Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.
Olympian to learn family’s pain in court
The heartbroken family of an Olympic cyclist are expected to deliver victim impact statements detailing their pain and grief to the court.
Shocking footage of mum’s desperate act
Shocking footage has captured the moment a woman was dragged along the road after a teen allegedly stole her car with a child still inside.
No charges after homeowner kills intruder
The family of a 20-year-old home invader who was killed after breaking into a house has vowed to continue to fight for “answers”.
Huge update after alleged cop bashing
There has been a major development in the investigation into an alleged attack that left an off-duty police officer seriously injured.
Naked man accused of wild rampage
A naked man who allegedly tried to carjack an Uber and was twice tasered by police has fronted court over his outrageous antics.
Football star’s brag before death threats
An A-League footballer asked police “Do you know who I am?” before threatening to shoot and kill officers who were trying to usher him out of a bar.
Murder charge after body found in playground
The body of a man being remembered as a source of “love, light and inspiration” has been found in a playground near a primary school.
Second arrest likely after synagogue attack
A man is in custody and another is expected to be charged over an alleged vandalism of a synagogue, as NSW Premier Chris Minns vowed “to leave no stone unturned” to stamp out anti-Semitic attacks.
Inquiry launched into monster pedo
A major review has been launched into the Blue Card system to find out how monster pedo Ashley Griffith was able to work in childcare undetected for so long.
Child’s neck ‘covered in bruises’, court told
A man is suing a State Government over horrific sexual abuse incidents he alleges occurred at the hands of family members while he was a ward of the state.
‘Bastards’: Warning after ‘disgusting’ attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns has fired warning shots at the “bastards” he says are behind an anti-Semitic attack on a Sydney childcare centre.
Teacher’s aide accused of child prostitution
A teacher’s aide has been charged over allegations he prostituted children he met online, allegedly extorting them through “fraudulent” online profiles.
Fight for alleged killer cop’s phone records
There is a fight to reveal the phone records of a police officer who allegedly murdered his ex-partner and the man’s new boyfriend nearly a year after their deaths.
Moment cops find teens hiding in cupboards
Bizarre footage has captured the moment police pull several teenagers from their hiding spots and charge them over an alleged crime spree.
Family breaks silence after horror crash
The family of a driver who killed four people, including himself, in a head-on collision along a major highway have broken their silence for the first time.
‘Stay away’: Stern warning for bird torturer
A bird torturer who previously tried to cook and eat an ibis has been issued a stern warning after he was charged with snaring two native birds with fishing wire.
Twist in footage of man ramming e-bike boy
Police have explained why a man will not be charged for ramming a 12-year-old boy off an electric bike with his car.
Huge breakthrough after woman shot in back
A “person of interest” has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a woman on the Gold Coast, but the move has raised new questions for police.
Fresh blow for TV host amid drug battle
A troubled former TV host’s public battle with drug addiction has again been thrust into the spotlight after he was charged with drug-driving.
Father, son killed at toddler’s birthday
A man in his 20s who died when he and his father were stabbed at a party is being remembered as a ‘deadly fulla’, keen footballer and genuine friend.
Father, son killed at 1yo’s birthday party
An argument at the party, attended by about 20 people, escalated into a brawl, which spilled onto the street, police said.
Racist graffiti targets Arabic community
Racist graffiti has been sprayed in a predominantly Muslim community, with a senior Albanese government minister condemning the act as “horrific”.
Man sues state for ‘horror’ childhood abuse
A man who alleges he was repeatedly abused while a ward of the state has told a court his life was full of “nastiness, hate and sexual abuse”.
‘Evil at work’: Jewish leader’s call
A Jewish community leader whose former home was targeted by anti-Semitic vandalism has shared his fear if Aussies fail to condemn the “terrorists” behind the act.
Update for celeb accused of poisoning child
A lawyer for an Australian social media influencer accused of poisoning her one-year-old daughter for online clout has flagged fears for his client’s safety in custody.
Cops probe betting on Tomic matches
Two matches played by Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic were the target of an ultimately fruitless suspicious betting investigation.
‘Nightmare:’ Man’s sexual abuse claim
A man suing the state of Western Australia over “horrific sexual abuse claims” has told a court his childhood was a “horrible nightmare.”
First charges in anti-Semitic crackdown
Police have given a fresh update after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, with charges laid over alleged death threats and vandalism.
‘Innocent’ woman killed in house firebombing
Vision shows the moment an explosion engulfs a suburban home, a car arriving at the scene just moments before the horror house fire kills a “completely innocent” victim.
Second man charged with murder, torture
Two men have now been charged with murder and torture after the death of a man who was allegedly kidnapped.
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