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.
Crime
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.
Teen arrested after school set on fire
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.
Second person charged over Nazi symbol
Police have charged a second man with displaying a Nazi symbol at a controversial demonstration in Sydney at the weekend.
Inside William’s home day after he vanished
Care workers assigned to William Tyrrell before he went missing have broken their silence, revealing what happened in his foster home the day after he vanished.
‘Every life counts’: Hundreds rally at mosque
Pro-Palestine rallies and vigils are being held despite authorities calling for them to be suspended on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
Mum’s tears for son shot by cops
The young father who was shot by police officers after he allegedly drove at them in a stolen car has been identified.
Shock moment pub patrons hit by car
Customers and staff at a popular seaside hotel have been injured after a car allegedly was used to hit and pin them to the venue wall.
‘Barking dog’: Sovereign citizen berates judge
A sovereign citizen’s court antics have been exposed – including calling a judge a “barking dog” and “talking parrot” in an attempt to derail her own trial.
Horror details in alleged ‘dismemberment’
Police have revealed “brutal, macabre and bizarre” allegations surrounding the alleged murder of a missing husband whose remains were “dismembered” by his wife.
Kids flee forced marriages arranged by dad
A man has learned his fate after trying to arrange separate forced marriages for his teenage children, with a court being told the pair fled the family home after learning of the plot.
Man’s bizarre excuse during knife bust
A man has given a bizarre excuse for why he was stopped allegedly carrying around seven knives during a police crackdown on knife crime.
Dating app shock after woman’s mower death
Police claim the husband of a woman killed in an apparent ride-on lawnmower accident was messaging multiple women around the world on dating apps before his wife died.
‘Absolute joke’: family’s fury over Uber killing
The family of a slain Uber driver has called for harsher punishments for the two teenagers who fatally stabbed him during their “wicked” armed robbery plot.
Two shot after allegedly stealing MP’s car
Two men have been shot by police after they allegedly stole a car from the home of a Labor MP while she was inside.
‘Illegal’ and ‘immoral’: Croc act blasted
A social media influencer has been slammed by authorities after she told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
Ambo allegedly assaulted after man found dead
A paramedic was allegedly assaulted after a man was found dead inside a home. His death is being treated by police as suspicious.
Woman calls out man’s vile beach act
The local has warned women in the area after she spotted the man allegedly commiting a truly deplorable act in broad daylight.
Man extradited after allegedly stabbing stranger
NSW Police have extradited a man from Victoria over allegations he allegedly stabbed a stranger who was walking by a light rail stop in Sydney’s CBD.
’Hate you’: Family’s heartbreak for son
South Australia’s police commissioner has delivered an emotional victim impact statement in court as he faced the young man who struck and caused the death of his son.
Molotov cocktail thrown at store sparks blaze
A molotov cocktail thrown through the front door of a small business is believed to have sparked a suspicious fire.
‘Significant concern’ after man shot four times
Police are concerned for the community after a man was shot four times in a quiet suburban street. He is now in hospital under police guard.
Teen’s ‘cowardly’ act over bullying row
A woman’s “cowardly and abhorrent” acts to three teenagers and their foster mum during a violent home invasion have been revealed in court.
Man throws brick at car in rampage: cops
The man allegedly smashed a windshield with a brick and threatened residents with a knife and wooden beam in a horror rampage.
Prison officer allegedly sexually harassed
A former female prison officer who was allegedly sexually harassed and bullied has prompted the workplace regulator to take action against her ex-employer.
Lawyer X reveals pressure from ‘Mokbel crew’
The former criminal barrister turned police informer has revealed her tense run-ins with infamous figures in Victoria’s criminal underworld.
Funeral plans in chaos after suspicious fire
Hundreds of funerals have been thrown into chaos after a chapel was destroyed by fire in this city’s largest cemetery.
Update on glam daughter of runaway tycoon
Intercepted phone calls have taken centre stage in the case of the glamorous daughter of a runaway tycoon who is facing fraud charges.
Suspected bikie associate charged over king hit
Police believe the 47-year-old is an associate of the infamous Hells Angels bikie gang, with the man arrested and charged over the alleged assault of two men.
Update on bone found at popular beach
A police investigation has confirmed the origins of a mysterious bone that washed up on a West Australian beach.
Cop allegedly bitten in wild assault
Officers were called to a shopping centre following reports a man had been acting aggressively before the wild alleged assault.
Man arrested in suspected DV killing
A man has been arrested following the death of a 22-year-old woman, marking the second suspected domestic violence killing in the NT town in just over two months.
Man’s reason for stalking woman
A man who stalked a woman and placed a tracking device on her car has been told he will avoid jail time.
$1100 fine as gender reveal party backfires
A wild gender reveal party has been slammed as “disgraceful” by police, who claim attendees “could have been killed” during the festivities.
Teen accused of fatal assault named
A teenager accused of assaulting a man on a night out with friends – leading to his death a week later in hospital – has fronted court for the first time.
Charges laid after alleged road rage attack
Charges have been laid after man and woman were rushed to hospital after they were allegedly run down in a horrific road rage incident.
Wild hammer fight erupts at shopping centre
A shocking video has emerged of a wild hammer fight that broke out on escalators at a busy shopping centre.
Teen arrested over alleged coward punch
A teenager has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 22-year-old man (pictured) and left him for dead.
’Hooning’ dispute sparks violent brawl
An argument over hooning has turned violent, with one man stabbed and two other men also taken to hospital.
Chilling 10-word answer to child abuse cops
An Australian dentist has been barred from the profession for a minimum three years.
Woman’s alleged horror RBT result
A woman’s alleged horror RBT reading ahead of the AFL Grand Final has been revealed after police stopped her driving on the wrong side of the road.
Australia’s most scammed areas revealed
The areas of Australia most targeted by scammers have been revealed, and two factors in particular are at play.
‘Unusual’ request from killer street racer
A man behind the wheel when his car crashed during a street race, killing two young boys, has made an “unusual” request in court.
Sad update in Samantha Murphy search
Police have provided an update on in the renewed search for Victorian woman Samantha Murphy, who has been missing since February.
Man allegedly punched woman, stole car
Police have charged two men following a string of alleged horror domestic violence offences, after the pair were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
Charges laid after man shot in both legs
The man was found in bushland after being shot in both legs, with police later charging two people.
Update after baby attacked with coffee
The parents of the nine-month-old returned to the park for the very first time since the alleged attack, providing an update.
18-year-old fronts court after insane hoon
An 18-year-old P plater has lost his license just 24 hours after it was issued to him for going on an insane alleged hoon.
Warning over ‘disturbing’ grand final trend
Experts have issued a warning to Australians over the AFL and NRL grand final weekends amid a “disturbing” trend.
‘Mad Max’: Truckie captured with illegal rims
Footage has emerged of a truckie travelling down a busy motorway with law-breaking modifications to their rig.
Cops reveal huge update after Syd stabbing
There’s been a major update after a rugby league player was allegedly fatally stabbed outside a restaurant on a Sydney street.
Disturbing details in prison child abuse ring
The police have made more arrests connected to a sick alleged prison child sex abuse ring that called itself ‘The Pack’.
City centre shut after grim discovery
Swathes of a busy regional city centre have been closed after a man was found with serious injuries.
‘High-profile’ target of alleged botched hit
The identity of a high-profile man targeted in an alleged botched assassination attempt has been revealed.
Search for Samantha Murphy continues
Police are again today wading through dense bush in the search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
Man shot in leg on suburban street
A suspect is on the run after a man was hospitalised following a shooting, with police investigating if a vehicle fire is related to the incident.
‘Dangerous’: Update in fresh search for Sam
Police have given an update in the renewed search for missing mum Samantha Murphy, revealing they are searching a “number of different areas”.
Man charged after 7-week-old baby dies
A man has been charged following the death of a seven-week-old baby boy who allegedly died in hospital from his injuries.
Uber driver saves mum being mauled by dogs
A mother has recounted the horror moment she was set upon by two large dogs in a local park, before being rescued by a passing Uber driver.
Message to family after horror crash
A magistrate has issued a heartfelt message to the family of two teens killed in a horror crash in which the car split in two.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/page/21