A girl who was allegedly criminally neglected at the hands of her mother before she died told a friend she was "treated like a slave" and was "scared to go back home", a court has heard.
Topic:Analysis
Murder trial hinges on mental state of man who killed his father
The mental state of a man who has admitted to killing his father at Pilliga in north-west New South Wales will be key to the outcome of his murder trial.
Inquest told man was carrying fake gun before being shot by police
An inquest into a 2024 police shooting in Nowra on the NSW South Coast hears police gunned down a man who was carrying a fake gun with the intention of being killed.
New warning for Ozempic-style drugs over risk of suicidal thoughts
Australia's medicines regulator issues a safety warning over the potential risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours when taking Ozempic-style drugs.
Want to drink less this Christmas? You don't have to rely on willpower alone
If you want to drink less (or not at all) this silly season, you don't have to rely on willpower alone. Having a plan can help.
'A lot of the shame I felt has gone': Em Rusciano on finding balance in life
As a writer, singer, comedian, podcaster, author and single mum, Em Rusciano has become accustomed to navigating a chaotic life. The self-described "maximalist power queen" shares how she unwinds and how her approach to life has changed since going through perimenopause and being diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
Before experiencing postpartum depression, this mother had never heard of it
Nilupulie Karunaratne thought asking for help was a sign of weakness. Then her husband referred her to a psychologist.
Farmers call for change as invasive weed chokes out landscape
To the untrained eye, African lovegrass is just another plant in the NSW Snowy Mountains. But this golden plant is a deceptive invasive weed that is choking out the landscape, causing some farmers to leave the land.
Mother urges others to reach out after terrifying postpartum 'blackout rage'
When Ali Gossage gave birth a second time, she did not experience the constant joys of motherhood. Instead, she was sometimes filled with "terrifying" anger.
Inquiry into male suicide rates hears men report feeling 'invisible'
Men make up more than 75 per cent of all suicide deaths in Australia, but Lifeline says they only make up about 40 per cent of helpline service users — and even when men do seek help they experienced "high levels of disengagement".
Family of security guard killed in Bondi stabbing upset with Westfield
A lawyer representing one of the bereaved families took aim at the owner and operator of Westfield, saying they were "extremely disappointed".
An answer to domestic violence may be sitting behind pharmacy counters
The findings are significant not just because of how much the trial reduced domestic violence, but because only a few years ago it drew fierce criticism from women's advocates and politicians.
'I had the uniform cut off me and it was the last time I ever wore it'
More than two years on from a serious crash that saw him medically retired, a former police officer says he can still hear the screech of tyres before the deafening bang of a car slamming into his police wagon.
Neuropsychologist in 'emphatic' disagreement over murder-accused's mental state
A neuropsychologist tells the court an NT man accused of murdering an international student was not suffering from a substantial mental impairment at the time of the alleged crime.
Son accused of killing father with crowbar had mental issues, court told
A NSW court is told heard Milenko Snjegota had limited capacity for reason when he allegedly murdered his 74-year-old father in their home near Wollongong.
First permanent psychiatrist appointed in south-west Queensland
Farzin Rezaei has made the move from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences to the vast plains of south-west Queensland.
The 'concerning' link between childhood maltreatment and suicide risk
Suicide Prevention Australia says there's an "urgent" need for action to stop the "significant and lasting" impact of childhood trauma.
Court hears murder-accused had cognition similar to nine-year-old child
A neuropsychologist has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court a man accused of murdering an international student in Darwin "likely" had an intellectual disability that impacted his ability to exercise self-control.
Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania's few public inpatient mental health facilities.
Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy
West Coast draftee Josh Lindsay has opened up about the devastation of losing his mentor Troy Selwood, saying the former Brisbane tagger played a vital role in helping him get on an AFL list.
Bondi stabber's psychiatrist criticised for 'combative nature' at inquest
The counsel assisting the coroner says Joel Cauchi's former psychiatrist showed an "exceptional level of belligerence and confrontation" at the inquest.