Family too upset to watch as Vyleen White’s killer appeals against sentence
A teenager who killed a grandmother and triggered landmark youth justice laws has appealed against his sentence, devastating the victim’s family.
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· Nicolas Perpitch
Daylesford driver who killed five felt ‘hazy’ before fatal crash: inquest
The diabetic driver who killed five people when he crashed his car into diners enjoying a sunny long weekend outside a Daylesford pub in 2023 during a medical episode has broken his silence and given evidence in court.
· Marta Pascual Juanola
Reynolds’ lawsuit against Commonwealth sent to mediation as lawyer eyes Higgins documentary
Former defence minister Linda Reynolds has welcomed a court order sending her lawsuit against the Commonwealth to mediation, as her lawyer indicated she has not ruled out further legal action over a recent documentary on sexual assaults featuring ex-staffer Brittany Higgins.
· Carla Hildebrandt
Mistaken for drunks, left to die: Thailand’s police have a deadly blind spot
A 21-year-old died because an assumption was made. The same assumption later left a stroke victim in a coma with 50-50 odds of survival
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Human Rights Watch details deaths from police drone attacks in Haiti
A police officer stands guard in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
· Danica Coto
Australian hitmen found guilty over Bali murder | South China Morning Post
The killers flew from Australia to Indonesia to intimidate a man over a debt, but mistakenly targeted his brother-in-law.
FBI investigates men charged with lighting bombs at NYC protest
Police detain Emir Balat after he attempted to detonate an improvised explosive device during a counterprotest against far right influencer Jake Lang staging an anti-Islam protest outside Gracie Mansion, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Julius Constantine Motal)
Philippines budget deficit hits record US$26.5 billion as corruption probe bites
A widening deficit and falling revenue are ‘direct, quantifiable effects’ of an investigation into the flood-control scandal, economists say
· Sam Beltran
Aaron Judge y Roman Anthony conectan jonrón y EEUU vence 5-3 a México en el Clásico Mundial
Aaron Judge, de Estados Unidos, celebra después de batear un cuadrangular de dos carreras durante la tercera entrada del juego de béisbol del Clásico Mundial ante México, el lunes 9 de marzo de 2026, en Houston. (AP Foto/Ashley Landis)
· The Associated Press
Family of 14yo says Aidan Becker ‘risked his life to save our son’
Aidan Becker (left), pictured with his father, died from injuries he suffered while trying to protect a teenage boy from an alleged robbery at Mernda railway station. (Facebook)
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· rbalonzo0352
Aaron Judge’s homer helps lift USA to tight win over Mexico to stay perfect in WBC group stage
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s Daikin Park on Monday night.
· Associated Press
Court rules 'no reasonable basis' for $ 2.3m lawsuit against SA Premier
A court has thrown out former MP Annabel Digance's $2.3 million lawsuit against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and the state. (ABC News)
· Eva Blandis
Texas woman allegedly plowed through crime scene, ran over already-dead victim
A Texas woman allegedly crashed through a cordoned-off crime scene and ran over the body of an already dead victim with her car, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Blog of jailed Telegram sex ring leader shut down after post bragging about prison award
Operator blocks access to blog with Cho Ju-bin's prison letters amid fierce backlash over secondary harm to victims
· Choi Jae-hee
Teenager who killed Ipswich woman Vyleen White appeals 16-year sentence
Police said Ms White had been grocery shopping and was near her car when the random attack took place. (Facebook: Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding)
· Talissa Siganto
Marcos firm: PH won't rejoin ICC
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not changed his position on keeping the Philippines out of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Malacañang said Tuesday.
· Catherine S. Valente
Police were called multiple times on Falcons’ James Pearce before he rammed into WNBA player’s car
A disturbing pattern has come to light around Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. in the months leading up to the NFL player’s alleged domestic violence incident with Sparks star Rickea Jackson in February that landed Pearce in cuffs.
· Christian Arnold
Man charged with attempted murder in brutal unprovoked stabbing in SF Chinatown
A man accused of sneaking up behind a victim and sinking a knife into his back in San Francisco’s Chinatown has been charged with attempted murder, prosecutors said Monday.
· Bianca Heyward
Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada
The OpenAI logo is displayed on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen with output from ChatGPT, March 21, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Judge limits tear gas use during protests at Portland ICE building
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents standoff against demonstrators as tear gas fills the air outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs building during a protest in Portland, Ore., June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
· Claire Rush
Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Chris Nanos hit with $1M lawsuit from Arizona inmate
An Arizona inmate is suing Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and his department, the investigators handling the Nancy Guthrie investigation, for over $1 million — alleging the top cop and his deputies put his life at risk by not adhering to COVID-19 protocols, according to court documents.
· Zoe Hussain
Anthropic sues Pentagon over killer AI rift
Artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to designate the company a national security risk and blacklist its technology across the federal government.
· RT
Muslim inmates who were pepper-sprayed while praying win $667K
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — A federal jury on Monday awarded $667,000 in damages to a group of Muslim men incarcerated in Missouri who were pepper-sprayed by state correctional officers while praying.
Hulk, a mass brawl and 23 red cards: Soccer match ends with military police intervention
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Corporate boards are on notice now, despite our Star court defeat, says ASIC
The corporate watchdog’s departing chairman Joe Longo says corporate boards are now on notice despite the regulator’s defeat in the Federal Court, which found Star Entertainment directors were not liable for the governance disaster that has taken the casino operator to the brink of collapse.
· Colin Kruger
Police hunt young women after puppy stolen from outside shopping plaza
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Eleanor Wilson
China ‘996’ culture goes back 2,200 years; work-life balance struggle is not new
From prison terms to the lash, punishments for laziness at work were harsh centuries ago when emperors and farmhands faced similar pressures
· Zoey Zhang
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter and accused DC Metro hair fondler arrested again – seconds after leaving court
A pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who was arrested last week after posting videos of himself fondling unsuspecting women’s hair on the DC Metro was cuffed again, just seconds after he left court Monday.
· Zoe Hussain
Supreme Court Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh clash over Trump's orders
The Supreme Court is photographed, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
· Mark Sherman
Kevin Kiley says he's leaving GOP and will serve as an independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., listens to testimony as the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight holds a field hearing on violent crime in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
· The Associated Press
Nassau County’s Blakeman takes shot at foe Hochul, touts pro-ICE stance in annual address
Nassau County Executive and gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman took a shot at Gov. Kathy Hochul during his State of the County address Monday while touting his anti-crime and pro-ICE policies.
· Brandon Cruz
Murder charge after man stabbed inside Gold Coast home
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Lara Pearce
AI's assault on creatives put to the sword in new play
Adam Kelly says he uses dragons to understand human behaviour, and now dives into the ethics of creative AI through the mythical beasts. (Supplied: Perth Festival)
· Emma Wynne
Jurors in Mississippi acquit engineer in military plane crash case
In this July 10, 2017, file image made from video provided by WLBT-TV, smoke and flames rise from a military plane that crashed in a farm field in Itta Bena, Miss. (WLBT-TV via AP, File)
Judge pauses Ohio plan to use unclaimed funds toward new Browns stadium
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s plan to use unclaimed funds to help fund construction of a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns was temporarily blocked in court on Monday.
· Julie Carr Smyth
Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked New York’s elite
New York: Three brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex-trafficking charges after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women they had dazzled with their wealth and opulent lifestyle.
· Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister
Man sentenced in shooting case linked to Chiefs' Super Bowl win
Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration, in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
· Heather Hollingsworth
Police offer $250,000 reward for information on Lake Cargelligo triple-murder accused Julian Ingram
‘Now is the time to speak up,’ NSW police minister says as manhunt continues after January killings
· Nick Visser
Small businesses that successfully sued over Trump tariffs relaunch fight against new levies
One of the organizations that successfully sued the Trump administration over the president’s main tariffs is filing a new suit fighting the levies he imposed after his stunning loss at the Supreme Court last month.
· Lisa Fickenscher
Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking
Oren and Tal Alexander speak at a panel at the Rockstars of Real Estate Event in New York., on Sept. 3, 2013. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision for DETAILS Magazine/AP Images, File)
· Michael R Sisak
Man charged with murder over Gold Coast stabbing
Police say the 34-year-old man sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. (ABC News: Melissa Maddison)
· Danielle Mahe
Kate Middleton, Prince William put on united front with King Charles after ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest
Kate Middleton and Prince William put on a united front with King Charles for the largest public gathering of royals since former Prince Andrew’s surprising arrest last month.
· Connor Surmonte
Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ pal called her Monica because she had the hots for Bill Clinton: lawsuit
Lauren Sánchez Bezos once had her sights set on ex-President Bill Clinton, earning her the nickname “Monica,” according to a former friend’s lawsuit.
· Andy Tillett
Former Missouri House speaker sentenced for COVID relief fraud
Missouri House Speaker John Diehl addresses the body for the final time, Friday, May 15, 2015, in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
· David A Lieb
Judge disqualifies justice department officials in New Jersey case
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A judge on Monday disqualified three Justice Department officials from overseeing federal prosecutions in New Jersey, saying they were appointed as part of an illegal power grab by the Trump administration.
Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse
John Lawrence says the cells "could fairly be described now as dungeons". (ABC News: Hamish Harty)
· Olivana Lathouris
Stunning college campus in crime-plagued California city is backdrop for Steve Carell’s new HBO show ‘Rooster’
A stunning college campus situated in one of California’s most dangerous cities is taking center stage in Steve Carell’s HBO series “Rooster,” serving as as the backdrop to some of the most memorable scenes.
· Benjamin Brown
$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer continues
Police are searching for Julian Ingram after three people were shot dead in Lake Cargelligo on Thursday. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Xanthe Gregory