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Latest news: Homicide
'Extraordinary' court appeal of teen's murder sentence
A state attorney-general has successfully applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.
54 minutes ago
Extradited man charged with murdering nurse out on bail
A man extradited from Melbourne to Darwin and charged with murder has been granted bail, five years after a nurse was found dead.
21 hours ago
'Nothing is the same': family grieve for knifed teen
A teen found guilty of the manslaughter of a young Easter Show ride attendant, knifing him in the heart, heard the agony and grief of his affected family.
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Man found hiding underwater after fatal park shooting
A man attempting to escape a police manhunt has been found hiding underwater "amongst the reeds" in a pond after a fatal shooting in public parkland.
2 days ago
Camper killer's crimes detailed as suppression lifts
A suppression order has been lifted over convicted murderer Greg Lynn's interactions with police and his first wife, who was found dead in 1999.
2 days ago
Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years
A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for a brutal stabbing murder.
3 days ago
Husband found guilty of murder over wife's stabbing
A man has been found guilty of murder for stabbing his wife to death over a false belief she was cheating on him with his brother.
4 days ago
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National Guard shooting suspect 'radicalised in US'
US officials suspect an Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC may have embraced extremism after arriving in the US.
4 days ago
'I tried to save him': woman recalls soulmate's death
A woman had plans to travel and marry her partner before he was fatally struck on Christmas night over dachshunds barking in a yard, a judge has heard.
6 days ago
One dead in daylight shooting near police station
A fatal shooting less than a kilometre from a local police station has ended in a dramatic chase and two people being arrested.
7 days ago
'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher
A taekwondo instructor taken by "grandiose fantasies" before murdering a family of three has been forced to confront the pain of his victim's loved ones.
Nov 27, 2025
Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with
A man has pleaded not guilty to the negligent manslaughter of Emma Bates, whose body was found near the NSW-Victorian border in April 2024.
Nov 27, 2025
Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach
The parents of a water polo coach brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend have pleaded with the community to start tough conversations about abuse against women.
Nov 27, 2025
'Impulsive' teen cleared of Easter show stabbing murder
A young teen's decision to join a gang after being stabbed while walking to football training led to disastrous consequences for two families.
Nov 27, 2025
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Easey Street accused to face double murder trial
A magistrate has tossed out a rape charge as he committed a man to stand trial over the cold case double murder of two women nearly half a century ago.
Nov 26, 2025
Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer
The alleged killer of a police constable at a rural property has appeared briefly in court where it was revealed he is facing more charges.
Nov 26, 2025
Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids
Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.
Nov 26, 2025
'Too big': weapon found in accused's car was ruled out
Past and present police officers have been quizzed on the collection and quarantining of evidence from the Easey Street double murders nearly 50 years ago.
Nov 24, 2025
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Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.
Nov 24, 2025
Wieambilla police 'woefully' outgunned in sniper ambush
The families of two police killed in the Wieambilla shootings say they are disappointed in the coroner's findings into the tragedy that claimed six lives.
Nov 21, 2025
Shattered families disappointed by coronial findings
The families of two young police officers killed in an ambush at a remote property say they are disappointed by the coroner's recommendations.
Nov 21, 2025
Family devastated over legal twist by NRL star's mum
The family of three people killed in a horrific crash involving the mother of NRL star Payne Haas fear she might never face justice after a legal twist.
Nov 20, 2025
Killer's bold bid after murdering mum and toddler
A man has launched an appeal against his two life sentences after murdering his ex-girlfriend and her toddler and dumping their bodies in separate states.
Nov 20, 2025
Daughter speaks about 'false' claim she murdered father
A woman accused of stomping on and murdering her father has given a rare interview outside court during her last moments of freedom.
Nov 19, 2025
Man 'didn't intend' to murder wife when he stabbed her
Lawyers for a man on trial over his wife's stabbing death say he admits he killed her but he did not intend to murder the mother of five, a jury has been told.
Nov 19, 2025
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