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Anger as child sex monster free to haunt Perth victims

Victor Melville is still out on bail, seen on the streets of Perth this week, despite pleading guilty to abusing his step-daughters — who say they are still ‘fighting for the justice’ they deserve.

Bethany Hiatt

‘She was only 19’Mystery surrounds young woman’s death in Port Denison

Police are tonight investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman after she was found unresponsive in her Port Denison house this morning, as her ‘devastated’ family wait for answers.

Geoff Vivian & Emily Baker

Claremont podcastDr DNA: The Man Behind the Breakthrough

Dr Jonathan Whitaker, the scientist who found Bradley Robert Edwards’ microscopic DNA under Ciara Glennon’s fingernails, joins the podcast team to discuss what would become the ‘Eureka moment’.

Kate Ryan

CrimeTeen charged with bushland rape of woman

A 19-year-old has been charged with the rape of a 66-year-old woman who was dragged from a Townsville path and assaulted.

Border SupportWA Police called to borders as ADF troops pull out

As officers were called to checkpoints at both the South Australia and Northern Territory borders Police Minster Michelle Roberts said WA had received ‘minimal’ help from the ADF.

Michael Traill

CrimeVic police hunting man who grabbed toddler

Police are hunting a man who grabbed a two-year-old girl who was on a bike ride with her mother and brother in Melbourne's west.

Callum Godde

Career at crossroadsMinister weighs in on Swans’ ‘shocking’ assault

WA’s Police Minister has described an assault inflicted by WA-raised footballer Elijah Taylor on his ex-girlfriend as ‘shocking’ and ‘sad’, adding that domestic violence is simply ‘not acceptable’.

Shannon Hampton and Michael Traill

‘Not guilty’Norseman man faces trial over alleged fatal stabbing

A Norseman man accused of fatally stabbing another man during an argument at a West Kambalda house will stand trial over the alleged crime.

Emily Moulton

‘Dangerous driving’Taxi driver charged after fleeing serious crash

A taxi driver who allegedly crashed his cab into a car and fled the scene has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.

Daryna Zadvirna

Guilty pleaDad-in-law admits stabbing woman after car battery row

An elderly man who stabbed his daughter-in-law during an argument over a flat car battery has had attempted murder charges against him dropped after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.

Emily Moulton

Guilty pleaEmbattled AFL player admits assault on girlfriend

Stood down Sydney Swans player Elijah Taylor has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend earlier this month as his career hangs by a thread.

Shannon Hampton

BustedJPMorgan to pay $US920m for ‘spoofing’

JPMorgan Chase & Co has agreed to pay more than $US920 million ($1.3 billion) and admitted to wrongdoing to settle federal US market manipulation probes.

Abhishek Manikandan and Michelle Price

Back from brinkRazed Premier Hotel rises from the ashes

The Premier Hotel in Albany has emerged from one of the most intriguing chapters in its 129-year history, with the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation after an arson attack.

Kim Macdonald

CrimeTwo busted over $100,000 NSW betting ring

Two men will appear in court charged over corrupt betting at a Sydney casino after police seized cash and casino chips in raids on two homes.

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The DNA man who made a difference in trial of century

The pioneering scientist whose team found the DNA of Bradley Edwards on Ciara Glennon says the gratitude of her father Denis was an emotional climax to his central role in WA’s trial of the century.

Tim Clarke

New episodeClaremont podcast: Hollywood victim in her own words

Bradley Edwards’ Hollywood Hospital attack victim Wendy Davis describes her shocking experience to Natalie Bonjolo and Tim Clarke, explaining why she wants an apology from Telstra.

Kate Ryan

‘Unlawful possession’Accused WA dog shooter on new firearms charges

A man who allegedly shot his neighbour’s pet dog in Jurien Bay is facing additional criminal charges after firearms seized in an August 17 raid were identified as stolen.

Liam Beatty

Callous deceptionWife killer continued $6m crime spree after bludgeoning

A Perth man who killed and buried his wife in their backyard has been jailed for a further 10 years over ‘one of the largest thefts in the last century’, with some offences occurring after her death.

Shannon Hampton

Woman trappedTaxi driver and passenger flee crash in Forrestfield

A woman was left trapped in her car after a collision with a taxi on Tonkin Highway yesterday morning, as the driver and his passenger fled the scene.

Phil Hickey

‘Not guilty’Police union stands by ‘reckless driving’ cop

Senior Constable Justin William Browne will fight a traffic charge for recklessly driving during a police pursuit after entering an endorsed not guilty plea in court today.

Daryna Zadvirna and Phil Hickey

CrimePunch leaves NSW man with fractured skull

A man has serious injuries after being punched in the back of the head in an apparently unprovoked attack in Sydney's inner west.

Bad callHow did Claremont killer keep his Telstra job?

Telstra is refusing to explain how Claremont killer Bradley Edwards was able to keep his role in 1990 despite admitting attacking a woman while on the job — and why there was no record in its files.

Tim Clarke