A school trip meant to inspire curiosity ended in distress, as students were subjected to vile anti-Semitic slurs, raising serious questions for education authorities.
A significant development is expected in the high country murder case involving former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, after Carol Clay and Russell Hill went missing while camping.
A $500,000 reward is on offer for information about an arson attack on a house that killed an innocent woman in "horrific" circumstances six months ago.
Security guards are now stationed at a Victorian childcare centre after repeated incidents involving primary school students prompted lockdowns and parent outrage.
A young man sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving on a busy country road before he hit and killed a father, and seriously injured his six-year-old son.
Accused murderer Lachlan Young allegedly confided in a colleague about his plan to drug his ex-girlfriend after their breakup, asking for help with a key part of the scheme.
Police have identified additional childcare facilities that may be affected as part of their investigations into Joshua Brown, the childcare worker charged with over 70 child sexual assault offences.