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1. 'Crying in the dark': bereaved begging for reform
2026-10-16 04:40:12
The family of Cheryl Gene Grimmer, who was abducted in 1970, wants more help for bereaved families. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE FORCE Loved ones of the abducted, missing and murdered are calling for police to better support broken families left in the dark...
2. Antony Catalano fronts court in person for first time since alleged attack
2026-10-16 02:00:00
Media owner Antony Catalano has appeared in court in person for the first time while facing violence charges. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save $100 + Bonus Tote All articles from our website & app The digital...
3. UK police feared Andrew would block searches: court
2026-10-15 23:58:27
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Photo: AP PHOTO UK police were concerned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could block searches at his properties by claiming officers must obtain permission from...
4. Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had 'snake-like' body
2026-10-15 18:16:20
Russell Brand told police after his arrest he had never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. Photo: AP PHOTO A woman who alleges actor ‌and comedian Russell Brand raped her more than 25 years ago has told jurors she found him "frightening," angrily...
5. Stars align for festival state after Michelin honours
2026-10-15 06:19:12
Chef Duncan Welgemoed says the new Michelin guide puts South Australia on the world stage. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO Bookings have surged after a state made history by unveiling Australia's first Michelin Guide - and it's not just the top restaurants...
6. Liberals match free abortion care state election pledge
2026-10-15 05:02:49
Victoria's opposition has matched Labor's promise to make abortion care free in the state. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS Abortion care will be free in Victoria regardless of the outcome of the state election, with the coalition matching Labor's...
7. Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings
2026-10-15 04:48:52
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were photographed by alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon. Photo: AP PHOTO Beau Lamarre-Condon posted a selfie with US celebrities Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker three days before allegedly murdering his ex, a...
8. Cop allegedly duped anti-vaxxer to dump victim's phone
2026-10-15 01:57:23
Stacey Parker testified she was tricked into agreeing to dispose of an alleged murder victim's phone Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS Alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a friend who shared his scepticism of COVID-19 vaccines to throw a phone in...
9. 'Biting heads off puppies': AI's threat to elections
2026-10-14 16:35:19
AI is boosting misinformation and worsening threats on political figures, Jeff Pope said. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS Deepfakes and artificial intelligence-powered attacks are making elections harder to safeguard, but don't leave all of it to the...
10. 'Biting heads off puppies': AI's threat to elections
2026-10-14 16:35:19
AI is boosting misinformation and worsening threats on political figures, Jeff Pope said. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS Deepfakes and artificial intelligence-powered attacks are making elections harder to safeguard, but don't leave all of it to the...
11. Widower's compassionate wish for killer stuns courtroom
2026-10-14 07:37:21
Jean-Paul Franzidis has publicly shared his profound grief at losing his wife of almost 50 years. Photo: Rhett Wyman/AAP PHOTOS The husband of a woman senselessly killed in a car accident says he hopes the teen who took her life can find someone to love...
12. Expert rejects killer cop's 'impossible' gunshot theory
2026-10-14 04:38:14
Former senior constable Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. Photo: James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS A ballistics expert says there is no way a bullet from Beau Lamarre-Condon's police pistol could have passed through an alleged...
13. Bedroom door gun marks may hold key to cop murder trial
2026-10-14 00:43:56
Marks around a hole in a bedroom door are evidence of stippling, a ballistics expert has testified. Photo: HANDOUT/SURPEME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Marks caused by a gun at close range were found on the bedroom door through which Luke Davies was...
14. Vanishing gun marks on body probed in officer's trial
2026-10-13 05:19:39
Luke Davies and Jesse Baird had recently started a relationship when the couple were shot dead. Photo: HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES A jury will determine whether gun marks seen on Jesse Baird's body when it was found - but not at his autopsy...
15. 'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI
2026-10-13 04:16:59
The government has been accused of vetting a letter from an independent inquiry into AI. Photo: Rounak Amini/AAP PHOTOS Labor and the coalition are defending government input on recommendations from an independent inquiry into artificial intelligence...
16. Labor claims it's powerless to block execution content
2026-10-13 03:14:57
The eSafety commissioner has no power to stop a video of an execution from being shown domestically. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS Thwarting access to the livestream of a US firing squad execution for all Australians isn't on the cards, as the government...
17. 'We're screwed': How people smuggling plot came undone
2026-10-13 03:39:38
Hong Shuyan and her daughter have been spared time in jail for trying to harbour unlawful migrants. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS A mother and daughter schemed to smuggle their partners across Australia after the men breached the country's strict border...
18. Police officer's self-defence theory under scrutiny
2026-10-13 02:35:29
Jesse Baird's head wound showed signs of stippling, jurors have been told. Photo: HANDOUT/SURPEME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES A police officer's alleged murder victim would not have been able to throw a gun across a room after an "instantly incapacitating"...
19. Police officer's self-defence theory under scrutiny
2026-10-13 02:35:29
Jesse Baird's head wound showed signs of stippling, jurors have been told. Photo: HANDOUT/SURPEME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES A police officer's alleged murder victim would not have been able to throw a gun across a room after an "instantly incapacitating"...
20. DNA questioned as cop mounts defence at murder trial
2026-10-13 00:56:27
A diagram has been shown to jurors to explain the phenomenon of stippling. Photo: HANDOUT/SURPEME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES It is almost impossible DNA could travel backwards through a door into the barrel of Beau Lamarre-Condon's police pistol, his...
21. Molly's murderer set to appeal, dashing family's hopes
2026-10-12 08:41:36
Daniel Billings, 31, was sentenced to a maximum of 28 years' jail for the murder of Molly Ticehurst. Photo: Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS The family of slain woman Molly Ticehurst is facing yet more heartache, as her murderer intends to appeal his jail...
22. Australian accused of Thai teen's murder indicates plea
2026-10-12 08:17:11
Australian man Simon Peter Carman is accused of murdering Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, in Thailand. Photo: AP PHOTO Family members of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase have seen the Australian man accused of killing her in person for...
23. Scones and sympathy: country ways connecting the city
2026-10-09 20:30:00
Tea, scones, chit-chat and company - Sydney member Rebecca Lim says the CWA is a support network. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS As Rebecca Lim supported her father through years of cancer treatment, she found comfort in teaching friends how to make...
24. Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged
2026-10-09 07:12:09
NSW prosecutors won't challenge the sentence handed to Daniel Billings for Molly Ticehurst's murder. Photo: Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS Prosecutors will not appeal the sentence handed to the man who murdered Molly Ticehurst, a crime that galvanised a...
25. Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent
2026-10-09 05:42:40
Film industry heavyweights welcomed a $2.7 million Tropfest funding boost. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS Australia's film industry has rolled out the red carpet for Tropfest, as the beloved short film festival gears up for a return in...
26. Happiness abounds as Powderfinger reunites
2026-10-09 03:08:02
The announcement of a Powderfinger reunion tour has ended days of feverish speculation. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO It's been an age since we've seen them but Powderfinger is finally returning for a national tour. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or...
27. Fast-paced psychological horror relies heavily on impressive visual effects
2026-10-09 01:00:00
Other Mommy (MA15+, 92 minutes) ⭐⭐ In horror movies, the person who sees something scary usually has a hard time convincing others that it was real. Refreshingly, that's not the case here: things get going pretty fast. But in other ways, Other Mommy,...
28. Fast-paced psychological horror relies heavily on impressive visual effects
2026-10-09 01:00:00
Other Mommy (MA15+, 92 minutes) ⭐⭐ In horror movies, the person who sees something scary usually has a hard time convincing others that it was real. Refreshingly, that's not the case here: things get going pretty fast. But in other ways, Other Mommy,...
29. Cop's gunshot intent questioned with victim wound photo
2026-10-08 05:40:08
Former officer Beau Lamarre-Condon denies murdering Jesse Baird and the TV presenter's new partner. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO A bloody shoeprint and an "execution-style" gunshot wound have been shown to jurors as prosecutors build their murder case against a...
30. Reality TV star hears bail bid outcome after DV charges
2026-10-08 06:05:50
Celebrity Sam Wood denies strangling and might mount a self-defence case, his lawyer says. Photo: Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS A former Bachelor reality TV star has been refused bail on domestic violence charges after injuries to his alleged victim were debated...
31. Rifle-wielding cops a sight to get used to: premier
2026-10-08 03:43:03
The police unit will patrol high-risk areas and be present at places of worship and major events. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS Passersby in one state should get used to police carrying long-armed rifles in public, as the government is accused of...
32. 'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support
2026-10-08 03:27:07
Former broadcaster Alan Jones is on trial for allegedly abusing five men over two decades. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS A man allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones as a 17-year-old has firmly rejected suggestions he and his mother were milking...
33. Houthis attack Saudi airports, killing three
2026-10-08 03:05:25
Renewed fighting in Yemen between Houthi rebels and Saudi forces has led to airport strikes. Photo: EPA PHOTO Three people have been killed in attacks on Saudi airports, as fighting intensified in Yemen between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed...
34. 'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters
2026-10-08 02:24:04
Naotunne Vijitha has been jailed for abusing children as young as four years old. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Victims of a remorseless former Buddhist head monk who targetted young girls have expressed disbelief as he was lauded by supporters while...
35. Gunshot wound on cop's ex shown to jury in key evidence
2026-10-08 01:45:47
Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly shot former boyfriend Jesse Baird, 26, at close range in 2024. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS Marks made by a gun at close proximity were found on Jesse Baird after his decomposing body was discovered, a jury has...
36. Jurors shown graphic images of slain men's remains
2026-10-08 00:23:10
The trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has pivoted to how his alleged victims' bodies were discovered. Photo: HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES The decomposed bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been shown to 15 jurors tasked with deciding...
37. Jurors shown graphic images of slain men's remains
2026-10-08 00:23:10
The trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has pivoted to how his alleged victims' bodies were discovered. Photo: HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES The decomposed bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been shown to 15 jurors tasked with deciding...
38. Detective reduced to tears over discovery of slain men
2026-10-07 05:22:29
Police searched a property southwest of Sydney before being diverted to a monastery. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS A detective has broken down in court while describing the moment she found the bodies of two men allegedly murdered by former police...
39. Teary detective recalls smell of cop's alleged victims
2026-10-07 03:12:17
A cop involved in the search for Luke Davies and Jesse Baird has recalled finding their bodies. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS A detective has broken down in court while describing the moment she found the bodies of two men allegedly murdered by former...
40. Cop got mum to write note to cover lie: colleague
2026-10-06 06:08:25
Beau Lamarre-Condon was allegedly obsessed with Jesse Baird (below left) before the alleged murders. Photo: HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother wrote a romantic note to herself to cover up his efforts to ward off love...
41. Teen saw Alan Jones as a friend before alleged groping
2026-10-06 04:33:01
Broadcaster Alan Jones paid upwards of $90,000 to the boy's family before allegedly assaulting him. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS A 14-year-old boy thought of Alan Jones as a friend and confidante in the years leading up to an alleged indecent assault,...
42. 'Tragic': soldier killed, five injured in rollover
2026-10-06 03:15:56
One army member has been killed and five others injured during a training incident. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS An Australian Defence Force member has died and five other soldiers have been injured in a military vehicle rollover at a bushland training...
43. 'Lots of love': Jones to teen before alleged groping
2026-10-06 01:45:17
Former broadcaster Alan Jones allegedly kissed a 17-year-old years after calling him beautiful. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS Radio giant Alan Jones called a 14-year-old beautiful and sent him "lots of love" before allegedly indecently assaulting him...
44. 'Lots of love': Jones to teen before alleged groping
2026-10-06 01:45:17
Former broadcaster Alan Jones allegedly kissed a 17-year-old years after calling him beautiful. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS Radio giant Alan Jones called a 14-year-old beautiful and sent him "lots of love" before allegedly indecently assaulting him...
45. Post-killing van hire probed in cop's murder trial
2026-10-06 00:59:29
Lamarre-Condon hired a van on the night of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' deaths, jurors have heard. Photo: HANDOUT/SURPEME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Jurors have seen how dozens of CCTV cameras tracked Beau Lamarre-Condon making purchases across Sydney well...
46. 'Hamster wheel' of financial stress after leaving abuse
2026-10-05 18:00:04
A report has identified issues regarding how workplaces support domestic violence victim-survivors. Photo: Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS Navigating employment after surviving domestic and family violence can exacerbate an already tumultuous...
47. One Nation to shuffle deck, rent Gina Rinehart office
2026-10-05 04:18:21
Pauline Hanson's One Nation will pay market rate to rent space in a Gina Rinehart-owned building. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS One Nation will move into a Gina Rinehart-owned office and shuffle staffing in some of its biggest roles as it seeks to grow...
48. Muffled triple zero call played in cop's murder trial
2026-10-02 07:32:19
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering two men. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS Audio of an attempted emergency call in the moments between a police officer allegedly murdering two men has been released by a...
49. Killer cop's cleanup tracked on tape throughout city
2026-10-02 03:58:21
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering two men. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS Beau Lamarre-Condon donned a food delivery disguise again to clean the house where he allegedly murdered his ex, CCTV footage played in...
50. Cop called murderer stupid for getting caught on tape
2026-10-02 02:04:35
Former police colleagues of Beau Lamarre-Condon have testified in his double murder trial. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO Senior constable Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly said the man who murdered Lilie James was stupid because he got caught on CCTV. Subscribe now...
51. 'It changed my life': the secret upside to the graffiti on our walls
2026-10-01 19:30:00
Today, when the artist known as Ski pulls out a spray can, it's along a popular bike path in broad daylight. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading Save $100 + Bonus Tote All articles from our website & app The digital...
52. Intel from cop friend sought weeks before dual killings
2026-10-01 17:30:01
A police colleague of killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon has testified about puzzling questions he asked Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS A police officer has recalled her puzzlement as colleague Beau Lamarre-Condon asked whether phones and hire cars could be...
53. 'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home
2026-10-01 05:29:44
Luke Davies and Jesse Baird's bodies were dumped by their alleged murderer, Beau Lamarre-Condon. Photo: Pr Image/AAP PHOTOS Alleged double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of leaving his ex's body in a courtyard while their housemate tried to...
54. Missing bullet questioned in officer's murder defence
2026-10-01 03:06:28
A bullet hole found after Beau Lamarre-Condon's police pistol was fired has been Photo: HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES How a bullet disappeared from a bedroom has been raised as a key question in the murder trial for accused killer ex-policeman...
55. Missing bullet questioned in officer's murder defence
2026-10-01 03:06:28
A bullet hole found after Beau Lamarre-Condon's police pistol was fired has been Photo: HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES How a bullet disappeared from a bedroom has been raised as a key question in the murder trial for accused killer ex-policeman...
56. Former judge selected as nation-first AI probe boots up
2026-10-01 01:39:13
The terms of reference into a royal commission have been revealed. Photo: George Chan/AAP PHOTOS A former federal court judge will lead a nation-first royal commission that aims to maximise the benefits and minimise negative consequences of the...
57. Shoe print and AFL kit show cop's graphic kill clean-up
2026-10-01 00:30:48
Four bloodstained AFL goal umpire flags were found among Jesse Baird's dumped possessions. Photo: HANDOUT/SURPEME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES Heart-wrenching photos of discarded belongings have punctuated a double murder trial, but questions remain about...
58. 'Predatory' rapist who impregnated 16yo girl showed 'complete lack of remorse'
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59. Bloody print matches shoe found with bodies, jury told
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60. 'He had a future': mum's pain over alleged botched hit
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61. Inner-city terrace dissected in officer's murder trial
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62. Airport declared safe by minister despite near misses
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63. Armed bank robber 'felt justified' in inflicting pain
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64. Alleged hired guns silent on uni student's trigger-man
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65. Inside the house where cop allegedly murdered two men
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66. Concrete, bleach, tape: accused cop's spending spree
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67. Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam
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68. Inside Bimberi youth jail: staff fed up with assaults, working 'for free'
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69. 'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers
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70. Pledge to 'wreck' mayor aired at corruption hearing
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71. Aussie activist detained in Vietnam on terror charges
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72. Jury to visit house where cop's ex, new partner killed
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73. AFL shorts, bloodied furniture find in cop murder trial
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74. AFL shorts, bloodied furniture find in cop murder trial
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75. Blood of cop's alleged victims found by housemates
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76. Major trains boost for Knights' historic grand final
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77. Man accused of mall attack gets 'very, very strict' bail
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78. Prison bed numbers boosted after huge crime clampdown
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79. Afghan claims 28 killed, 32 captured at Pakistan border
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80. Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting 11 people, including family members
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81. 'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row
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82. So many Andys: bizarre sculpture for children's author
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83. Friend testifies cop joked 'help me hide the body?'
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84. Accused killer cop faked cancer, arm amputation: friend
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85. Let's get one thing out of the way first... the dog doesn't die
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86. Light shone on Reserve Bank's gloomy economic outlook
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87. Aussie shares back in red for 2026 as bond yields spike
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88. Accused killer cop asked friend for a gun, jury told
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89. Cop arrived at ex's home hours before fatal shootings
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90. Jones met athlete with 'a slap on the bottom': butler
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91. OpenAI Medicare breach: Are your personal health records safe?
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92. The dream became a nightmare for Adam Goodes
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93. CCTV shows cop allegedly buying bag to dispose of ex
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