Coroner finds prison missed chance before inmate murder
A coroner found authorities missed a key chance to assess risk before a child snatcher was murdered by a fellow inmate at Hakea Prison. Read the full findings.
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Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Mascot man gets 26 years for partner's murder
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
Two charged with murder after Adelaide street shooting
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
Man charged with murder after fatal Melbourne assault
A 27-year-old man has died following an alleged assault in Melbourne's south. A 28-year-old known to the victim has been charged with murder. Read the latest details.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of nine-year-old girl in UK
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was found with a fatal stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. Police are supporting the devastated family and community.
Former TV contestant faces court over boyfriend's murder
Tamika Chesser, a former reality TV star, has appeared in an Adelaide court charged with the murder and dismemberment of her partner, Julian Story, in Port Lincoln. The pregnant accused remains in a psychiatric facility as police await crucial evidence.
Three charged over fatal Midland robbery
Two men and a 16-year-old boy face murder charges after an alleged robbery in Midland, Perth, turned fatal. The victim, a 19-year-old man, died from his injuries.
Rob Reiner, wife found dead; son Nick charged with murder
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer found dead in their LA home. Their son, Nick Reiner, charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Details on the shocking case.
Convicted killer Bevan Spencer von Einem dies in prison
Bevan Spencer von Einem, convicted of the 1986 murder of Richard Kelvin, has died in a South Australian prison. The case remains one of the state's most notorious crimes.
Man charged with murder after woman's death in Hobart
A woman has been found dead at a home in Montagu Bay, Hobart. A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Perth crypto trader convicted of murder gives new theory
Andre Rebelo, convicted of murdering his mother in Perth, presents a new theory in court. Read the shocking details of the case and the family's reaction.
Partner charged with murder of Darwin nurse Katrina Hawker
Peter Scammell has been charged with murder five years after the death of his partner, nurse Katrina Hawker. A coronial inquest found her overdose death 'suspicious'. Read the chilling details.
Family 'disappointed' with teen killer's 17-year sentence
The family of murdered Melbourne doctor Ashley Gordon say they are 'disappointed' his teenage killer could be free in 12 years. Read their emotional court reaction.
DNA, gravesite evidence stack against Rajwinder Singh
Crown prosecutors detail damning evidence against Rajwinder Singh, accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Far North Queensland beach. DNA and grave site findings revealed.
Man pleads guilty to murdering mother by setting her on fire
Luke Hanif Sekkouah admits to the horrific domestic violence murder of his mother in her Warnbro home. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked the Perth community.
Sydney man apologises in Bali murder trial
Darcy Jenson, on trial for allegedly orchestrating a deadly Bali shooting, apologised to the victim's widow in court. The Sydney man faces the death penalty if found guilty.
Final arguments in Cairns murder trial of Rajwinder Singh
Closing arguments are set to begin in the Cairns Supreme Court murder trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of killing Toyah Cordingley. The jury will soon deliberate.
Man not guilty of murder due to insanity in hammer attack
Chad Johnathan Hardy has been found not guilty of murdering his housemate due to mental impairment. The WA Supreme Court verdict follows a brutal hammer attack in a Mirrabooka group home. Read the full details.
Grandson speaks out after grandmother's alleged murder
Kain, 28, describes finding his grandmother Diane Harkess dead in her Bateau Bay unit. A man has been charged with murder as the family struggles with loss.
Acacia Prison inmate dies in custody, investigation launched
A man has died in custody at Acacia Prison in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Read the latest on this developing story.
7NEWS Apologises for Wrong Photo in Murder Case Report
7NEWS has issued an unreserved apology after mistakenly publishing a photo of respected businessman Vincent Ashe in a report about murder charges against Shaun James Smoothy. Read the full details of the error and apology.
Second man charged over Sydney ambush murder
A second man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of father-of-two Mal Seve in a Blacktown ambush. Police made swift arrests after a pursuit.
Two hospitalised after stabbing at correctional centre
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Sydney father shot dead in Blacktown ambush
A young father, Mal Seve, was fatally shot in a public ambush in Sydney's west. Two suspects arrested, one charged with murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Life sentence for Perth man who murdered young mother
Muhammad Abdur Rehman Mirza sentenced to life for the 2022 murder of Helen Marsuk in Perth. He will be eligible for parole after 20 years. Read the full story.
Lar Sue appears in Townsville court for alleged murder
A 27-year-old man has faced Townsville Magistrates Court charged with murder following a violent incident at a local residence. Police allege the attack occurred during a confrontation.
Prison guard basher's sentence overturned
An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.
Man charged with murder after fatal Doomadgee crash
A man faces murder charges after a tragic crash in Doomadgee claimed the lives of a woman and child. Police investigation reveals shocking details about the incident.
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