Charges laid in shock 30 year cold case
A man has been charged more than 30 years after mum Pauline Sowry disappeared over the Christmas period in 1993. Here’s what he is facing.
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Heartbreaking appeal for Sophia Rose
Sophia Rose has been remembered as ‘a sweet little girl with big eyes and an infectious laugh’ as a devastated community digs in to help her shattered family.
Aussie arrested in Bali claims he was set up
An Australian man arrested in Bali over a $1.1m cocaine smuggling case insists he had no knowledge of the drugs.
Son charged with dad’s murder after fire
A son has been charged with the murder of his own dad in a horrific house fire in Sydney’s inner west, with police alleging an accelerant was used before the blaze.
Man dies in custody after Coles arrest
A major investigation is underway after a 24-year old Aboriginal man died in custody following a shoplifting incident at Coles.
Landlord scolded over request to tenant
A landlord demanded tens of thousands of dollars from a tenant and threatened to kick them out if they did not pay up.
‘Obey’: Fresh orders for Snowtown accomplice
The man who helped cover up the horrific Snowtown murders has been given a stern warning in court about what he needs to do now.
Man dies after suspected gangland shooting
A man who was shot in the head during an allegedly targeted drive-by shooting on a suburban street has died in hospital days after the shocking incident.
Investigation after man dies in custody
The death of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man will be investigated after he was restrained by police and died in custody in a troubled Central Australian city.
‘Think again’: Warning as tax cheats caught
Three people have been jailed over tax fraud as a warning is issued to Aussies preparing to file their tax returns this financial year.
Accused killer mum’s disturbing posts
Disturbing posts made by a mum charged with the murder of her daughter in a Queensland home have been revealed.
‘Evil’: Child killer’s fresh parole bid
A man convicted of the “shocking and evil” murder of an eight-year-old girl has made a third attempt to be released on parole.
Tyrrell link to girl found in shallow grave
A “person of interest” in the William Tyrrell disappearance has previously been acquitted of murder in a disturbing 1968 case involving a missing girl.
Aussie arrested over cocaine in Bali identified
Australian man Lamar Ahchee, 43, is facing the death penalty for allegedly trying to smuggle 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali.
Parent allegedly chokes 11yo at soccer game
A parent faces charges and being banned after allegedly choking an 11-year old boy during a soccer match in Perth’s north.
Shooting escalates gangland violence
Two men who were injured in a shooting on Sunday are the latest victims of escalating underworld violence in one major city.
‘Corruption’: Alleged Bieber poser’s rant
A former law lecturer accused of posing as pop icon Justin Bieber to solicit explicit images from kids has gone on a tangent during a court appearance.
Reason behind shopping centre lockdown
A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after 10 people were allegedly involved in a fight that plunged a busy shopping centre into lockdown.
Two wounded in horror daylight shooting
Two men have been shot and a car and tree set alight following a horror alleged public place shooting on a busy daytime street.
Police arrest man after ‘shots discharged’
Police have arrested a man after a car pursuit allegedly ended in shots being fired at officers.
Former top cop’s Tyrrell case admission
The former commissioner has confirmed there were multiple “persons of interest” in the William Tyrrell investigation when police said publicly their focus was on one.
‘Psychopath’ woodchipper killer’s court move
A “psychopath” jailed for life for the murder of her ex-partner in a horrifying woodchipper incident has made a shock court move.
Men steal $800k in ATM card scheme: cops
Two Romanian nationals have been arrested for their alleged roles in an ATM card-skimming scheme worth more than $800,000.
Tyrrell’s foster mum breaks silence
William Tyrrell’s foster mother has called for police to investigate bombshell new claims aired about another person of interest in the case.
Insiders used to import 6kg cocaine
A man allegedly caught collecting 6kg of cocaine from an international commercial flight in Sydney told police his suitcase was filled with plaster.
‘Idiots’: Drivers throw punches on freeway
Disturbing dashcam footage has captured two drivers fighting in front of oncoming traffic on a major expressway.
‘Shroud of secrecy’ over Lehrmann case: court
A lawyer representing former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann in his rape case has alleged in court there is a “shroud of secrecy” over the police investigation.
Teacher charged with historical sexual abuse
A former teacher has been charged with historical sexual abuse offences over allegations he had a relationship with a female student more than 30 years ago.
Huge update after woman’s remains found
This Australian teenager went missing decades ago. Police losing her remains was just the tip of the iceberg as their investigation errors have been laid bare.
Farmhand jailed over pub attack
A farmhand who got into an argument with a publican then returned terrifying staff with a gun before firing a shot has been jailed.
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