Crime
Another former detainee arrested, charged with failing to keep monitoring device in working order
The man will appear in court on Thursday in the wake of criticism over the monitoring of people released from immigration detention after the alleged assault and robbery of an elderly couple.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt, Heather McNeill and Hamish Hastie
Latest
Sydney teen wanted ‘something catastrophic’ for Jews and Assyrians, court told
The 15-year-old – an alleged associate of the boy accused of stabbing Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel – was refused bail.
- by Sarah McPhee
‘The night she was killed we were robbed’: Loving mother killed and dumped in beachside suburb
Toni Tiki’s battered body was left in scrubland at Maroubra. Police believe a local sex offender may be the culprit as a $1 million reward is offered.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Group of children arrested after Sydney delivery rider assault caught on video
A group of young people, including two 12-year-olds, have been arrested over the alleged assault of a food delivery driver in Glebe, with the shocking incident captured on video.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Youths filmed attacking delivery driver in central Sydney
A group of youths were caught on camera attacking a delivery driver in Glebe, Sydney.
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Courts
Father serving 33 years for murdering sons prepares new fight for release
Robert Farquharson was convicted of murdering his three sons, Jai, 10, Tyler, 7, and Bailey, 2, by driving them into a dam near Winchelsea on Father’s Day in 2005.
- by Michael Bachelard and Alex Crowe
‘A welcome backflip’: Porn passport trial to keep kids off adult websites
Children will be blocked from watching explicit content online under a $6.5 million federal trial as governments attempt to counter the rising rate of violence against women.
- by Paul Sakkal
Editorial
Domestic violence
Tackling domestic violence is welcome but women have heard it before
While steps taken by the national cabinet on violence against women are welcome, much more needs to be done.
- The Herald's View
Analysis
Government
Labor’s latest retreat on youth justice is a sign of a broader problem
For the second time, the government has folded under pressure on crime and an inability to sell its message. This is more than a political problem.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Can’t have another Molly’: NSW says ‘all options’ are on the table on domestic violence
The NSW government has left the door open to a royal commission ahead of a crucial meeting of cabinet on violence against women and children.
- by Michael McGowan
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Police
‘Beast Boy’: NSW Police charge one of state’s worst alleged bestiality offenders
Hidden away in a rural NSW property, police allege the man became one of the most prolific creators of bestiality content before he was arrested.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Sally Rawsthorne