TV actor turned terrorist walks free from jail
An actor who was arrested and convicted as part of Australia’s largest terrorism operation is a free man after serving over 18 years.
Behind The Scenes
Judge scolds AFP over ankle bracelets
A surprising argument about electronic monitoring used by the AFP to deny people bail has been lambasted in court.
‘Mate, they’re killers’: Rule’s last meeting with Roger Rogerson
When crime writer Andrew Rule had to meet with a dangerous crook he turned to ex-cop Roger Rogerson as the middleman. But instead the crim had a warning about Rogerson and his crew. LISTEN NOW
Sneaky tactic assassins use to rope in unsuspecting Aussies
Organised violence is becoming an increasingly professionalised industry and oblivious Australians are being dragged into crime. See how.
Secret texts, cashies, mystery exits: Inside colossal scandal that brought down Michael Bosscher
Michael Bosscher was a high-flying Brisbane lawyer with big name clients. But in the winter of 2016, a major scandal erupted that sent the George St rumour mill into overdrive and ended in his jailing. This is the inside story.
Secret texts, cashies, mystery exits: Inside colossal scandal that brought down Michael Bosscher
Michael Bosscher was a high-flying Brisbane lawyer with big name clients. But in the winter of 2016, a major scandal erupted that sent the George St rumour mill into overdrive and ended in his jailing. This is the inside story.
Radical ‘no cell’ system to roll out across state’s hardest jails
There is a cafe, computer and chess classes and strangely, for a maximum security prison, no cells. And it has worked so successfully at Macquarie Correctional Centre it will now be expanded across the state.
What really happened to Ned Kelly’s skull
One of Australia’s greatest mysteries has been solved with the shock discovery of what really happened to the country’s most famous outlaw. Listen to the audio.
Big problem with ’truth serum’ for Aussie murderers
The use of ‘truth serum’ is being controversially pushed by Australian legal professionals. Here’s how it works and its pitfalls.
Why authorities raided Binance Australia
Australia’s finance watchdog has executed search warrants at three offices of the major cryptocurrency firm Binance. See why.
‘Sedated’: Chilling new Maddie McCann theory
Disturbing claims have emerged about what the key suspect in the Madeleine McCann case may have been carrying when she was abducted. Warning: Graphic
The inside story of the criminal underworld’s most wanted man
A single fateful decision by the architect behind AN0M led to the arrest of more than a thousand people across the globe. See why he is now the “underworld’s most wanted”.
Unabomber found dead in prison cell
Ted Kaczynski, the terrorist whose deadly bombing spree sparked one of the longest FBI manhunts in US history, has died.
Folbigg’s prison hell and how she changed
Kathleen Folbigg spent most of her two decades in jail with some of Australia’s most depraved female sexual offenders and child killers – and became a mother-like figure to some.
How these companies conned Aussies in $1b share market scam
A former company CEO on the NSW Central Coast and an SA businessman reveal how they — like many other Aussies — were duped by a global fraud syndicate’s investment scam.
How Bali’s ‘Naughty Tourist’ cops are targeting foreigners
The Naughty Tourist patrol is on a laser-focused mission to reign in visitors doing all the wrong things in the island paradise of Bali. See the exclusive video.
Vapes on Snapchat: Black market crims’ evil tactics
A blanket ban on all non-prescription vapes is not as simple as it sounds and could push black market sales further underground. Here’s why.
Aussie court giving drug addicts a break
A drugs court operating in every State and Territory for non-violent offenders is giving drug addicts a new lease on life. See how it works.
Aussie crims’ drug of choice as meth, coke, MDMA prices up
Drugs are involved in three-quarters of criminal arrests in Australia – and the number of users being locked up has jumped nearly 100 per cent as prices also rise.
Game-changing device can detect scent of cocaine
This is the game-changing new technology that can find the smell of illicit drugs and has worked in a massive global anti-smuggling operation. See how it works.
Trusted insiders busted: How cops catch drug brokers
Australian Border Force inspector Vanessa Ruff has revealed how she’s exposing trusted insiders to bikies and crime gangs, and shutting down their networks. See the video.
Aussie crims’ secret ‘dirty cash dropzones’ revealed
Two key locations where money laundering across Australia takes place have been revealed for the first time. This is how criminals operate.
Son of Aussie MH17 victims lashes Putin
An Australian whose parents were killed in the MH17 disaster has a message for terrorists after an inquiry found Vladimir Putin likely approved the missile.
Revealed: Never-before-seen photo that triggered horror toolbox murders
A grainy CCTV photo, which has never been publicly revealed until now, set into motion one of Queensland’s cruellest crimes – known as the ‘toolbox murders’. Read the in-depth story.
Liquid cocaine: How drug lords are smuggling their loot
International drug lords are dreaming up ever sneakier ways to smuggle illicit substances like cocaine around the world. See the shocking discoveries.
Why jihadi Neil Prakash could face court in Australia
Australia still wants jihadi Neil Prakash to face court on terrorism charges as his extradition appeal continues. This is how his fate could turn.
Aussie pedophile hunter exposes Instagram’s dirty secret
This is the depraved and seedy online world where perverts prey on little girls through their social media accounts and how one Aussie woman is finding out who they are.
Sydney gang warfare: Why more bloodshed may be on horizon
It was the summer that saw tit-for-tat shootings erupt as the war between two crime families played out. And there are fears it may not be over.
Cleo’s kidnapper faces court on new charge
The man who admits snatching four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family’s tent will now plead guilty to another charge.
MH370 verdict: ‘The evidence is pretty overwhelming’
Two aviation experts have given their bombshell views on what really happened to Flight MH370 – and why the clues have been there from the start.
‘Not acceptable’: 3 key pieces of MH370 evidence kept hidden
It’s the greatest aviation mystery of all time – and a report that could shed light on doomed MH370 has been locked away with “absolutely nothing” done to “investigate”.
‘Never believed it till now’: Where MH370 search must go
Danica Weeks lost her husband Paul on flight MH370. She always believed in one theory about what happened — until now. SEE THE VIDEO.
‘Two point six seconds’: The fatal shooting that captures the nation
NT Police constable, Zach Rolfe, 30, formally pleaded not guilty to murdering 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker in the Indigenous community of Yuendumu in 2019.
Shock list reveals $30m NSW cop bungles
NSW Police are costing more than $30 million a year in compo and damages just by making simple errors with members of the public. SEE THE LIST.
Cocaine Cassie’s massive bridal shopping spree
Convicted drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury has been spotted preparing for her next white wedding with her girlfriend, Tatiana. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Cocaine Cassie’s massive bridal shopping spree
Convicted drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury has been spotted preparing for her next white wedding with her girlfriend, Tatiana. SEE THE PHOTOS.
The moment I knew my stepdad was a child killer
The revelation that evil killer Barry Gordon Hadlow had murdered a little girl left his family shell-shocked. Horrifically, there was more to come.
‘Cunning psychopath’: Teen axe murderer’s motive revealed
A top forensic expert who faced off with Jose Omonte-Extrada has revealed why he killed his ex-girlfriend Rebecca Wild and innocent bystander Jessie Fullerton.
Moment wife killer Baden-Clay’s web of lies unravelled
Something didn’t smell right when Gerard Baden-Clay called police to report his wife, Allison, missing. Here’s how a cold-blooded murderer came undone.
‘It’s over’: Maxwell’s husband dumped her in jail call
The mystery spouse of Ghislaine Maxwell was absent during her sex crimes trial and reportedly dropped the disgraced heiress in a prison phone call.
Shock twist in hunt for murdered backpacker’s lover
One random object was the key to tracking down a person of interest in the death of Simone Strobel, whose naked body was found near a caravan park.
Shock reason why public turned on outback victim Joanne Lees
Twenty years since the outback murder of tourist Peter Falconio and the attempted abduction of his girlfriend, questions still remain unanswered.
Coke benders and neck-slashing meltdowns: The new bad boys of Brisbane exposed
A violent, dangerous individual, Zivko Stojakovic is a man you hope like hell you don’t cross paths with. And now, he and a motley crew that includes two killers, a violent robber and a cocaine trafficker, are very much Brisbane’s new bad boys.
Meet the Insta-famous ‘influencer’ WAGs of Brisbane’s bad boys
With their designer clothes, brash tattoos and penchant for hanging out at some of the most luxurious venues in Brisbane, the city’s bad boys heavily curate their public images. But that’s nothing compared to the women who choose their company.
Rise of Gucci gangster: Playboy antics of Brisbane’s best-known (and unluckiest) bikie
You could be mistaken for thinking this former fish and chip shop owner is the unluckiest bloke in Queensland; he can’t avoid unwanted police attention, no matter how trivial. But, he is probably the best-known bikie in South East Queensland.
MAPPED: The lavish hangouts of Brisbane’s Gucci gangsters
Forget seedy clubhouses and industrial estates, Brisbane’s flash bad boys would rather be seen in some of the city’s trendiest and most lavish venues. And, of course, they love to look the part, too.
Aussie cops stop $24m super and property scam
This is how the Australian Federal Police stopped half a million people from being ripped off in a global property and super scam.
Drugs to hip hop fame: Sydney rapper unveils crime underbelly
As a youth, rapper Spanian couldn’t stay out of jail. Now he reveals how he turned his life around after he infamously terrorised students and teachers in Sydney’s east.
Bad news for AN0M exiles and Comanchero kingpins
Police are closing in on key players in the notorious Comanchero bikie gang, as experts reveal how taking out the Mr Bigs will change their relationship with Australia’s criminal underworld.
Inside the mind of a mild-mannered monster
Robert Arthur Selby Lowe was a husband, father, cricket coach and church elder. But behind the facade, he was devious, damaged and dangerous.
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