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Heartache as search for Samantha Murphy continues

Hundreds of bright lights have been held up as a mark of respect for Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy, as mourners stood in silent reflection to honour the mother of three at an emotional vigil.

Murder charges on the way after three bodies found in Sydney

A man has been arrested in hospital and will be charged with the murder of three people, including a child, after bodies were discovered at two locations.

Man pleads not guilty to murdering Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell

A man accused of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was discovered in Tasmanian bushland, has pleaded not guilty.

Man charged with murder after woman dies in fire in southern NSW

A woman has died and a man has been charged with murder following a domestic violence incident in NSW's south.

Zoo owners issue official statement following fatal stabbing

The National Zoo and Aquarium will reopen on Wednesday 20 December, while Jamala Wildlife Lodge will remain closed until Saturday 30 December following Monday's fatal stabbing on site.

Second man extradited and charged with 1999 murder of Irma Palasics

A 68-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested following the death of Irma Palasics in 1999, the second arrest to take place in an investigation that has spanned more than 24 years. 

70-year-old man charged with murder after Bruce stabbing

A 70-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing at a residence in Bruce earlier this week.

Melbourne man arrested over 1999 murder of Canberra woman Irma Palasics

A 68-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested almost 24 years since the murder of Canberra woman Irma Palasics in a violent home invasion.

Ben Roberts-Smith ‘knew murder claims were true as he sued’

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.

Murdered woman’s body found near Goulburn 4 years after killing

Human remains found near a highway overpass have been identified as belonging to Sydney woman Samah Baker, who was murdered by her jealous ex-boyfriend more than four years ago.

92-year-old man charged with murdering wife

A 92-year-old man has been charged with murdering his wife following the discovery of a woman’s body in Fisher yesterday, Monday 31 July.

Hundreds of NSW Police unsolved murder files ‘collecting dust’

The NSW Police Force has mismanaged hundreds of unsolved homicides, failed to catalogue multiple high-profile cases and left files to collect dust on senior detective's desks, an inquiry has heard.

Dad loses appeal over daughter’s cold-blooded murder

The cold-blooded murder of a Melbourne woman and her husband by her dad, upset his permission wasn't sought for their marriage, justified a life sentence, a court has determined.

Melbourne uni lecturer ‘deeply sorry’ for wife’s stabbing murder

A Deakin University lecturer who killed his wife at their family home after an argument about childcare has apologised to a court for the brutal murder.

Husband gets 24 years for wife’s death-letter murder in 1982

John Douglas Bowie will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after killing his wife Roxlyn more than four decades ago.

WA double murder accused ‘tried to frame relatives’

A man accused of bludgeoning his elderly parents to death in their West Australian home allegedly tried to frame relatives he claimed took part in satanic rituals.

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