Desperate search for woman missing 17 days
Police and family are desperately searching for a 19-year-old Melbourne woman who has not been seen for more than two weeks.
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Qantas’ huge payout to sacked workers
Qantas has been ordered to pay an eye-watering amount to compensate three of the 1700 workers who were illegally fired during the Covid pandemic.
‘Ongoing nightmare’: DV victim’s warning
There has been more than a 20 per cent increase in GoFundMe pages that mention domestic violence this year, and a victim has this warning.
Arson twist in bikie-linked gym attack
Police are investigating after a gym linked to a former bikie was found ablaze just days after the building was ramraided by arsonists.
Boy, 5, hit by rock riding train
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured after a rock was thrown at his head in a bizarre train incident, with detectives now investigating.
Three killed after car ploughs into home
A man has been arrested after three people died and another two were left fighting for the lives after a car ploughed into a suburban home.
Teen charged with assault involving gun
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault and intimidation after he was allegedly found in possession of a gun.
Cops bust huge China date-rape drug haul
Australian Border Force officers have arrested a man for allegedly importing a massive 22.6kg haul of date-rape drugs.
Creepy CCTV shows armed home invasion
Police have released terrifying CCTV footage of an armed home invasion showing men with guns slipping into a home at 4am.
Cop’s massive payday as cases ‘collect dust’
Families of dead or missing loved ones have spoken out about their agonising wait for answers as the huge salary of a top detective is revealed.
Alleged cop shooter shot after tense standoff
A man has been shot after allegedly firing at police, sparking a tense standoff that closed down parts of a major regional city.
Chilling new theory about mum’s death
A court has been told it is possible to kill someone without leaving a mark on their body using law enforcement and martial art techniques.
Harbour Bridge rider allegedly hit cop: court
A motorbike rider arrested at a horror crash allegedly hit a cop while riding away, a court has been told.
Woman’s horror act while baby slept in car
A court has been told of a woman’s horror act after a mum left her sleeping baby in a car parked inside her office car park for just moments.
NRL star charged over multi-car crash
An up-and-coming NRL star is charged with causing a multi-car crash in a glitzy suburb that left a man with “serious foot injuries”.
Man shot near crowds of young music fans
A gunman is on the run after shooting a man only minutes away from where crowds of young fans eagerly camped for Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated tour.
Olympic kayaker’s shock drug admission
A former Olympic medallist has been accused of taking part in a bungled $200m drug import plot alongside another man.
Shock as elderly man slashed while shopping
A 74-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was attacked with a knife while shopping at a suburban discount store.
Grim theory on outback trip disappearance
A coroner has revealed what likely happened to a man who mysteriously disappeared on an outback pig hunting trip with a large group.
Man charged with sextortion of teen
The man allegedly groomed a 15-year-old girl in a brutal alleged case of violent sextortion.
Wild twist in Olympian brother’s drug plot
A shock court twist has emerged in the case of the brother of a former Aussie Olympic kayaker accused of taking part in a bungled $200m cocaine importation plot.
Disturbing act against Aussie women
The horrific number of women being subjected to this frightening act has been revealed, along with who’s most likely to be the perpetrator.
Man allegedly planned ex’s fatal hit-and-run
A man and woman are charged with the murder of a 23-year-old in an alleged love triangle hit-and-run.
Man arrested over act at football game
Cops say a 36-year-old man made the infamous gesture at a football game in a popular big city park.
8 kids, 10 years: Man charged with sex crime
The alleged offending occurred between 1998 and 2008, with eight children believed to be victims.
Woman finds videos of boyfriend raping mum
A South Australian woman found sickening videos on her partner’s phone after she suspected him of cheating, a court heard.
Dead woman had ‘no health issues’, court told
The mother of a man accused of killing her to gain money from life insurance policies he took out against her was ‘fit and healthy’ at the time she died, court told.
Tech billionaire, beauty boss’ ‘secret affair’
A tech billionaire and a wellness entrepreneur are set to air their dirty laundry in a bankruptcy fight involving an alleged secret affair and a luxury mansion.
Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
Dramatic twist after bike shop ram raid
A fire was caused as a result of the ramming, with one of the offenders’ arms catching fire.
New details after model killed at rave party
An unlicensed drug-affected driver mowed down a young model after attending an illegal rave party, police allege in court.
Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450
A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.
Man allegedly steals $2.3m, buys 4 Mercedes
A man accused of identity theft had a penchant for luxury cars, allegedly buying four Mercedes and a Jaguar during his crime spree.
Investigation after elderly man found dead
A woman is being questioned by police after a man in his 70s was found dead at a home near Brisbane on Monday.
Twin breaks silence in brother’s murder trial
The twin sister of a man accused of killing their mother has given evidence in her brother’s murder trial, recalling a phone call with her mum’s psychologist.
‘Unacceptable’: Hamas sign put on MP’s office
A federal Labor MP has called out protesters who vandalised his electorate office, including painting a Hamas sign on a door.
Tragedy as Aussie model dies at rave
Elise Hodder, 24, died when she was hit by a car at the rave in Melbourne on Sunday morning. A man has been charged over her death.
Pop star’s ugly $1 million legal fight revealed
The former manager of pop star Guy Sebastian spent more than $1m fighting claims he defrauded his famous client, a court has been told.
Scam warning after woman loses $200k
Cairns Police have warned residents about potential romance scams that could cost them more than just their hearts.
‘Dodgy’ tax act costing Aussies $16 billion
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a fresh warning to Aussie businesses using cash as a way of tax evasion.
Man shot, found in middle of CBD
A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Man stabbed in hip, ribs after altercation
The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an alleged altercation.
Search for men after horror home invasion
An elderly man was taken to hospital with injuries to his head and hands after the incident.
Australia’s new border boss revealed
An Afghanistan veteran and defence intelligence chief has been appointed as the new boss of the Border Force.
Cocaine Cassie spills shock new details
In a wide-ranging interview, convicted drug smuggler Cocaine Cassie opens up on life inside Colombia’s notorious women’s prison.
Brands cut ties to rapper after rape charge
Brands are distancing themselves from a UK music and media personality after he was charged with sexual assault in Perth.
Call for Aus to bring in Finnish speeding rule
Flat-rate speeding fines “criminalise poverty”, with Australian research making a bold call for an overhaul.
‘Didn’t get your gun’: Cop’s chilling words
Police claim a man who allegedly tried to hijack a bus full of elderly people tried to grab an officer’s gun in dramatic vision of his arrest.
Sergeant ‘released’ after alleged acts
A veteran police officer has been released without charge after allegedly performing banned Nazi salutes in front of colleagues.
Taxi driver allegedly stabs passenger in face
The 22-year-old passenger was treated for a stab wound to the face following an alleged altercation in an affluent suburb.
Son pulled mum’s body from shower, court
The youngest sibling of a man accused of killing his mother for her life insurance money has given evidence in his brother’s murder trial.
Restaurateur sorry for alleged Nazi sign
The owner of a high-profile restaurant group has apologised after he was charged with displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestine rally.
Daycare worker accused of vile abuse
Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing a young child in a daycare centre.
Man moved body after mower ‘murder’: court
Police have outlined a new allegation in court documents against a man accused of murdering his wife following a suspected ride-on mower incident.
Son could get $1.15m from mum’s death, court
A man accused of killing his mother took out three life insurance policies in the days before she died, a court has been told.
Chilling home invasion caught on camera
Flatmates in inner Adelaide thought they would be killed as three home invaders – one armed with a large sword – ransacked their house.
Four witnesses make shocking Tyrrell claim
Four witnesses to the disappearance of William Tyrrell have come forward to share claims about their evidence and the police investigation.
Major development in lawnmower death
Frances Crawford has been remembered as a ‘loving mother, beloved daughter, sister and friend’.
Huge move to track DV offenders
A new program to track serious domestic violence offenders will be introduced in one state after a crackdown on coercive control and bail laws.
Mum’s drug binge as baby son left to die
A mum who left her baby son to die while she was on a days-long drug bender will be eligible for parole in less than a year. WARNING: Distressing
UK rapper touring Aus charged with rape
A UK rapper and YouTuber, known as Yung Filly, was arrested on Tuesday with police alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.
Moment trio steal $550k of Hermes bags
Three men were filmed breaking into a Melbourne luxury store and stealing more than $550k worth of designer bags.
Twist after alleged ant-rid poisoning
There has been a strange turn of events after a respected businessman was charged with attempting to kill his wife by poisoning her tea.
Footage released in hunt for Bluey coins
Footage from a bank has been released by police in the search for more men involved in the theft of 63,000 special-edition Bluey coins.
‘Staggering’: Graph shows concerning trend
Data has revealed more than 37,000 incidents of a concerning trend in one state, with the figure on the rise compared with previous years.
Surprise revelation from alleged mum killer
A man accused of killing his mother has made a surprising revelation ahead of his murder trial.
Convicted whistleblower launches appeal
A former military lawyer turned whistleblower has been given leave to appeal his sentence and convictions after he was jailed for leaking military information.
‘Hey dumbass!’: Brothers’ Palestine posters charge
Two brothers charged with pasting “troubling” pro-Palestine posters throughout a major city CBD have faced court.
Cops flag gang link in vicious break-in
Police have flagged a possible gang link in a brutal armed home invasion that left a woman and man in hospital with stab wounds.
Man accused of poisoning wife’s tea ID’d
A man who allegedly attempted to kill his wife by poisoning her tea with insecticide has appeared in court for the first time.
Ex-cop blackmailed woman into sex
An ex-cop jailed for two decades forced a woman to have sex with him after threatening to release intimate images of her, a court has been told.
Wild Melbourne arrest caught on camera
A man who allegedly punched a police officer in the face has been violently arrested in Melbourne, and it’s all been caught on camera.
Protester arrested over swastika flag
A pro-Palestine protester has been arrested after he allegedly brandished a placard emblazoned with a Nazi swastika.
Mum’s tears after son’s alleged murder
The heartbroken mum of a young man who was allegedly stabbed to death in a gruesome 1am slaying has spoken out about her son’s death.
Mum believed slain baby was a demon: court
A mentally ill mother believed her 10-month-old son was a demon and didn’t know what she was doing when she fatally restricted his breathing, a court has been told.
Man extradited, charged with murder
A man has been extradited from Queensland to NSW and charged with murder after a woman was found in a home with facial injuries.
Chances are, one of you knows something
Today, news.com.au is asking you, our audience, to help make a difference. Someone, somewhere knows the answer to a question that has plagued Australia.
Cops’ shock question after William vanished
A key witness in the William Tyrrell case has revealed the stunning question police asked her as never-before-seen photos emerge of the home where the boy disappeared.
Man accused of drug-supply murder
A man has faced court charged with the murder of two people who allegedly suffered fatal “adverse reactions” to drugs he supplied.
Cops suspect foul play in 2009 disappearance
A man’s family reported him missing 12 years after the last apparent sighting, and now police suspect foul play.
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