NSW

A man who had nursed violent fantasies before brutally murdering his parents more than a decade ago is fighting for a lesser sentence. WARNING: Distressing content

The mother of a 13-year-old boy killed during a sleepover says all she ever wanted was for the truth of her son's death to be revealed.

Sweltering conditions and weeks of dry weather have officials on high alert as Australia experiences a spring heatwave that could bring catastrophic results.

A devastated mother has penned an emotional tribute to her son, who was fatally struck while riding his motorbike on Saturday.

Survivors fleeing violent homes will find it easier to escape under sweeping rental law changes safeguarding their privacy and security.

A woman has allegedly blown seven times the legal limit at a childcare centre after there were concerns for her welfare.

Firebrand MP Mark Latham could face more financial pain as a rival seeks higher damages over an explicit tweet sent during an election fracas.

The 19-year-old has been called out for his ‘anti-social and reckless behaviour’.

The privately owned Healthscope facility that came under fire after the death of a two-year-old will become fully publicly owned after months of outrage.

Police have issued a warning after thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit notes were seized from small businesses.

A man accused of killing his ex-partner was ‘fake crying’ when police arrived to find her body, a child has told a court.

‘If you engage in these horrific activities, you will be found, charged and prosecuted.’

A man has been charged after police seized a vile consignment from Asia at an Australian mail facility.

Aussies have been smashed by large hail and intense lightning as storms smashed one state, with warnings more wild weather is on the way.

Bystanders performed CPR on two women until paramedics arrived.