Nearly 300,000 Queenslanders fell victim to crime last year — now there’s someone to champion their rights
She calls it a big job with a big responsibility, but Beck O'Connor says she is ready to help protect [...]
Beck O’Connor outlining her new role
Queensland's new victims' commissioner will hear from victims directly and work to resolve issues.
Federal government calls out states for missed DV staffing targets ahead of anticipated $351m support package
The federal government calls on the states and territories to step up efforts to reduce domestic, sexual and family violence, [...]
Commissioner considers expanding crime victims’ rights
Nearly 300,000 Queenslanders fell victim to crime last year. Now they have someone to champion their rights. Jessica van Vonderen [...]
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after attack from partner
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died, days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by [...]
‘An evil thing’: 14-year-old charged with murder after four killed in US school shooting
A 14-year-old student has been charged with murder after four people were shot dead at a high school near Atlanta, [...]
Perth dentist found guilty of drugging, raping women he met through dating apps
Farzam Mehrabi was captured on CCTV in bars, putting drugs into the drinks of women he was dating.
Former ATSIC head found guilty of defrauding his community of $1 million
After the lifting of a lengthy suppression order, it can now be reported that Geoff Clark has been found guilty [...]
Ex-aide of New York governor charged over secretly acting as Chinese agent
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochulis, is charged with acting as an agent of the [...]
Pair arrested over alleged attempt to import $44m worth of cocaine from small boat
Police arrested the two men after allegedly witnessing them unloading 110kg of cocaine at a remote Cape York wharf.