Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Crime

Molly's murderer set to appeal, dashing family's hopes

Molly's murderer set to appeal, dashing family's hopes

The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst has flagged his intention to appeal his jail sentence, which attracted widespread criticism for its perceived leniency.

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Bruce Lehrmann has snagged a win after the federal corruption body dropped an investigation into whether he misused classified information on submarines.

Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again

Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again

Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again

Heat on tobacco crackdown as firebombing flares again

A city is reeling from another night of arson attacks, with warnings firebombings will continue unless authorities move beyond reactive measures.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Teenager hospitalised after another suspicious fire

Teenager hospitalised after another suspicious fire

A teenager has suffered burns after allegedly being involved in a break-in and suspicious restaurant fire as another arson attack rocks Melbourne.

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged

Molly Ticehurst's interactions with domestic violence services could come under the microscope after prosecutors opted not to appeal her killer's sentence.

Disability carer accused of assaulting teen in care

Disability carer accused of assaulting teen in care

Police have acknowledged the courage of a teen for coming forward after a disability support worker was accused of grooming and indecently assaulting the boy.

Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack

Teenager suffers horrific burns in alleged arson attack

A 13 year-old boy has been left with life-threatening burns following a series of suspected arson attacks.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

Non-fatal strangulation drastically raises domestic homicide risk and sometimes leaves victims with brain injuries that go unnoticed by police, experts warn.

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

'Real change' election pledge for One Nation

'Real change' election pledge for One Nation

'Real change' election pledge for One Nation

'Real change' election pledge for One Nation

The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

A man will remain in custody on a slew of charges after allegedly grabbing a young woman in an inner-city park, choking and sexually assaulting her.

'He had a future': mum's pain over alleged botched hit

'He had a future': mum's pain over alleged botched hit

'He had a future': mum's pain over alleged botched hit

'He had a future': mum's pain over alleged botched hit

A student killed in a suspected mistaken identity shooting was "not simply a victim", his mother says, as three people face court charged over his murder.

Police arrest four in connection with gangland shooting

Police arrest four in connection with gangland shooting

Police arrest four in connection with gangland shooting

Police arrest four in connection with gangland shooting

Authorities have charged four people with a number of offences, including murder, in connection with a fatal shooting in March.

Third person charged linked to mistaken identity murder

Third person charged linked to mistaken identity murder

Third person charged linked to mistaken identity murder

Third person charged linked to mistaken identity murder

A third person has been charged in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old man, but police have not yet found the shooter responsible.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court

A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks.

Bribery charge for man linked to suspicious death

A man has received a landmark bribery charge after being accused of attempting to influence an overseas investigation into the suspicious death of a woman.

Group with alleged links to mistaken killing extradited

An extradition process is underway for a group, including a teenage boy, linked to a gun allegedly used in a mistaken identity killing of a university student.

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

A national inquiry recommends evidence-based standards and a multi-agency safety task force to reduce youth incarceration and address systemic inequalities.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

FBI tip-off leads to extremist charges for teen

Charges have been laid after a teen was allegedly caught running social media channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants.

Woman arrested after body of newborn found in bin

The woman believed to be the mother of a newborn baby who had been left in a rubbish bin last month has been arrested.

'Consult your conscience': plea to young man's killer

The sister of a man killed in a targeted attack in Sydney's west earlier this year has begged the public to share any information they have with police.

Alleged plotters behind Vietnam gang murder charged

Two men who allegedly planned the shooting murder of an Australian citizen in Vietnam have been granted bail after being arrested and charged in Samoa.

Tough kids bail laws remain with 'adult time' push on

One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.

Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward'

Obtaining documents related to a police racism class action against the NT government will be difficult and lengthy, a court has been told.

Bandidos bikie charged over botched firebomb attack

A member of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang will face court over the firebombing of a tobacco store that left an alleged arsonist critically injured.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Queensland Police Homicide Election Indigenous People Tasmania Fire Sexual Assault Crime Social Issue Northern Territory Investigation Government Inquiry Political Campaigns

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here