The suppressed evidence that ‘swung’ rape trial
Civil libertarian Terry O’Gorman wants a far-reaching inquiry into police evidence disclosure after a second case where previously suppressed evidence led to an acquittal, writes Des Houghton.
Behind The Scenes
Cops’ massive breakthrough in Aussie assassins probe
Police divers have been given a vital tip that’s taken them to the bottom of Sydney Harbour to find Australia’s first ever political assassins, whose crime is also linked to a deadly Melbourne bombing.
Baby formula, ‘dirty’ cash found in $1.2m Chinese shopper bust
Three men were arrested and more than a million dollars in cash packed into cooler bags was seized by the Australian Federal Police after a raid on an alleged money-laundering syndicate operating in the suburbs.
Loose lips sink Aussie drug kingpin’s smuggling operation
This is how a suspected drug smuggler, an off-duty cop and the unguarded chat about a Customs official helped expose a multimillion-dollar drug syndicate raided in Queensland.
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Secret underworld of black market sea poachers
They hide their illegal catches in bras, underpants, secret walls in boats and even in their backsides. But secret phone taps and trackers are shutting down underwater thieves before their stolen goods can reach the black market.
Wife’s threats to lover of murdered Aussie millionaire exposed
The mistress of murdered multi-millionaire Phillip Vasyli has revealed the secret audio recordings that have left her fearing for her life after his wife Donna’s racist death threats.
How star cop Iddles helped crack 30yo cold case
Shepparton teenager Michelle Buckingham’s brutal killer thought he’d gotten away with it for more than 30 years. One text message and a masterful interrogation by Australia’s best detective would finally crack the cold case.
Skase begged for cash from prison toilet phone
Christopher Skase begged his family and friends for money to fund his legal case from the toilet of his prison cell on a smuggled mobile phone, as his son-in-law has revealed the desperate measures the disgraced businessman took to try to get back on his feet.
Top Victorian ex-detective reveals mind of a killer
Known as Australia’s greatest detective, Ron Iddles has a 99 per cent conviction rate on more than 320 murder cases. But there’s one chilling thing the veteran officer says his job taught him.
Bali bombing mastermind’s freedom bid stalled
Abu Bakar Bashir’s hopes of freedom have hit a political roadblock with Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo after Scott Morrison called for him to stay behind bars.
Killer DIY pandemic Australian cops aren’t ready for
Backyard meth labs were just the start. Now we are facing suburban chemical and biological warfare that Australian authorities are ill-prepared for.
Colourful life of ‘outlaw’ bikie Ball Bearing
He quit the world’s most infamous bikie gang, making a new life in Melbourne with his lady love. Hells Angels founding member Ball Bearing lived a colourful life, writes Anthony Dowsley.
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