8 h. ago Tony Mokbel walks free from custody for first time in 18 years

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.

Politics

27 h. ago Fast times at Cranbourne West: Primary school pupils drive high

For the children of Cranbourne West Primary School, human-powered vehicle racing is opening up new opportunities.

Politics

29 h. ago Hunt for man on bike who allegedly threatened mum and child with gun in Melbourne park

A mother and her 7-year-old daughter have been left terrified after a handgun was allegedly pointed at them in a Melbourne park.

Society

31 h. ago Last chance court: Balancing the scales of justice for teen criminals and the victims they traumatise

The weight of the new bail laws hangs heavy at Victoria’s Children’s Court, where young offenders – most of whom are victims of trauma themselves – face their final shot at reform.

Events

41 h. ago After Port Arthur, Walter Mikac found a ‘superpower’. He’s sharing it with Izzy

Isabella was born five years after the tragedy in which Walter’s first two daughters and their mother were killed.

Politics

52 h. ago Prosecutors to appeal against Taser cop’s ‘inadequate’ sentence

Clare Nowland’s children have welcomed the decision, saying the police officer responsible for killing their 95-year-old mother has not been punished “at all”.

Events

62 h. ago ‘I do not stand for terrorism’: Sacked artist breaks silence, vows to fight for reinstatement

Khaled Sabsabi said his cancellation as Australia’s representative to the Venice Biennale has plagued him with sleepless nights, anxiety and nightmares.

Events

3 d. ago Son jailed for killing mother and trying to claim life insurance

The “monstrous act”, carried out in an attempt to keep funding his influencer lifestyle, was described as the “ultimate betrayal”.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Be careful’: Family’s warning before mother died after drinking magic mushroom tea

The partner and son of 53-year-old Rachael Dixon have spoken out, a year after she died after drinking magic mushroom tea at a health retreat.

Events

3 d. ago WA news LIVE: Rebelo sentenced to life in prison for ‘calculated’ murder of mother

In news overnight, a Bertram couple has returned home from a holiday to find their home gutted by fire, their house-sitters now lucky to be alive. Follow our live coverage here.

Events

3 d. ago Mother to remain in custody over stabbing of her three sleeping children

The woman’s attempted murder charges have been heard in court after she allegedly attacked her children in their sleep before their screams woke their father.

Politics

3 d. ago Netflix’s Adolescence will be shown in UK schools, in bid to curb social media harm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the filmmakers to Downing Street for talks. “As a dad, I have not found it easy to watch this with children,” he said.

Politics

3 d. ago Mother to face court today charged with attempting to murder her own children

A Sydney mother will face court today charged with attempt to murder after allegedly stabbing her three children.

Events

4 d. ago WA news LIVE: Perth man who murdered mother to learn his fate; Major changes to public sector

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Events

4 d. ago ‘Cold blooded’: Andre Rebelo killed his mother to prove himself to famous girlfriend, court told

The 28-year-old killed his mother in her Bicton home in May 2020. He will be sentenced on his birthday, with lawyers expecting a life term.

Events

4 d. ago Woman arrested after she and three children were found with stab wounds

A woman has been arrested after she and three children were found with stab wounds in Baulkham Hills, Sydney.

Events

4 d. ago Sport’s new top cop warns of integrity risk from cocaine and criminal links

Former AFP chief forensic scientist Sarah Benson has also prioritised rebuilding trust in the global anti-doping system and the safeguarding of children in sport.

Events

4 d. ago Son shot in groin, father stabbed after asking neighbours to ‘be quiet’

The alleged offender fired a warning shot from a black revolver from the back balcony of his Surfers Paradise unit before confronting the family who complained, police said,

Politics

4 d. ago WA news LIVE: Perth man who murdered mother to learn his fate

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Events

4 d. ago Men stabbed, shot on Gold Coast after ‘intervening in neighbour dispute’

The victims had intervened in an argument that “spilled out into a common area”, police said, at a unit block in the centre of Surfers Paradise.

Politics