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.
Behind The Scenes
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.
‘Drugs behind headlights’: Aussie removalists busted
Aussie furniture removalists are smuggling thousands of kilos of drugs across state borders. See how crime lords are recruiting them.
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‘Hidey holes’ exposed: Where Aussies are stashing loot
Australians stashing cash in “hidey holes” overseas will be exposed by a new plan to stop them mixing with terrorists, drug runners and kidnappers.
Neo-Nazi neighbours: Covid anger is fuelling right-wing hatred
Forget the Nazi skinhead cliche. These days violent right-wing extremists are middle-class men radicalised by internet conspiracies, SA’s top terrorism cop has warned.
Former top cop: ‘You’re always looking over your shoulder’
From dangerous kingin ‘The Chemist’ to fugitive killer Malcolm Naden, Carlene York has been at the front of some of Australia’s most dangerous police ops. Listen to the Lady Justice podcast.
Secrets penpal Ivan Milat told me from prison
A ‘friendship’ with Ivan Milat began with a grubby envelope and in it, some truly shocking responses from the killer to unsolved crimes.
Signs your child may be involved in a gang
Aussie kids as young as 10 are turning to lives of crime by joining violent gangs. Here’s how parents can spot the signs.
Motives to kill bikie king Mick Hawi
Comanchero president Mick Hawi was sprayed with bullets in a daylight execution, and many theories still swirl about who killed him.
‘I won’t be able to breathe’: Schoolgirl killer’s next move
The parents of murdered schoolgirl Tania Burgess are terrified of what will happen when their beloved daughter’s killer is released from prison.
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.
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