George Williams was 'smart enough to play dumb'
Death of Carl Williams' father from a suspected heart attack marks the end of a crime dynasty.
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John Silvester
John Silvester is a Walkley-award winning crime writer and columnist. A co-author of the best-selling books that formed the basis of the hit Australian TV series Underbelly, Silvester is also a regular guest on 3AW with his "Sly of the Underworld" segment.
Deluded and deported: Are we dumping our problems over the border?
While on bail he decided to disappear. So where would an Australian resident of German descent decide to hide? India, of course.
Murders, mystery and Melbourne's Ocean's 11 gang
A string of violent deaths and clever robberies seem connected, but the man who might be able to explain how is no longer available for interrogation.
Peaceful end for hero who put 'Chopper' Read in his place
Court official who saved a judge from being abducted at gunpoint by notorious standover man has died aged 85.
Injustice – the law that wrongly branded a teenager a sex predator
Politicians should admit that the law that puts all sex offenders on a register regardless of their risk of reoffending must be changed.
Time is on our side, says Purana squad chief
The Purana taskforce has a message for Melbourne’s gangsters.
Paul Higgins - a policeman who took secrets to the grave
As a detective Paul William Higgins was tough, brave and ruthless. He received a record 11 commendations before he became the target of Australia's longest running corruption investigation and was finally jailed.
The final judgment - a life well lived
After being hauled over the coals for not drinking the sponsor's product Ken Judge continued to imbibe his beer of choice.
Crooks flee over the border to skip justice
A large number of parole jumpers who have fled interstate and overseas have been given a get out of jail free card by an Adult Parole Board policy that blocks attempts to arrest the offenders.
Parole jumpers slip the net
When Warren Alan Forbes finally completed his 13-year term on Thursday for two NSW homicides, he was not given a moment's freedom.
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