‘You’ve got the wrong man’: Epic stuff-up by ‘inept’ vigilantes
Two friends “lay in wait” for a suspected sex offender in Sydney’s west, only to turn up at the incorrect address and attack the wrong person, a court has heard.
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‘Why did you king hit me?’: Labourer’s KFC bathroom ambush
A labourer king hit a colleague he had only known for three days when he ambushed him in the bathroom of a southern Sydney KFC while on the job, a court has heard.
Every 35 minutes: Sydney’s worst suburbs for car thefts
A car is being stolen almost every half hour across NSW, with new crime figures revealing almost 300 were nicked in one postcode in the space of a year. See the list of the worst postcodes.
Dental practitioner accused of touching woman during job trial
A dental practitioner has been charged after he allegedly sexually touched a woman during a job trial at a southern Sydney dental centre.
Arrest warrant binned: NRL star cleared of country pub antics
A St George Illawarra Dragons player has been cleared of charges police laid following an alleged incident at a pub in regional Queensland.
How cops allegedly found $1m worth of drugs in van
Police allege they hit the proverbial jackpot when they searched a concealed compartment inside a Hyundai iLoad van being driven by two Sydney men just outside Wagga Wagga.
Truck driver killed in inner west crash
A 61-year-old truck driver has died after a crash with a Mercedes sedan in Sydney’s inner west.
Antique collector’s worst nightmare ‘not ready’ for jail
No stuffed deer head, model train set or Victorian era doll is safe when Mark Anderson is around with the relic robber admitting to a raft of offences dating back a decade.
‘Momentary madness’: Ex-Sharks hopeful busted drink driving
A former Cronulla Sharks pathways player had his downward spiral recounted in court after he was caught drink driving on the night of his 22nd birthday.
Armed bandits terrorise Sydney hotel
Police are hunting a balaclava-clad duo who stormed a pub in Sydney’s southwest and threatened staff and patrons with a shotgun and pistol.
Our laws a big joke for online ‘wankers’
Self-described French “wankers” are openly boasting about exploiting loopholes in the Australian court system to get away with breaking road rules.
‘Lust for publicity’: Glory-hogging AFP threatening our security
Bad blood between the AFP and state police is jeopardising Australia’s capacity to halt the lucrative drug trade and keep the country safe, writes Mark Morri.
‘Not organised crime’: Gym supplement store’s ‘wake-up call’
The co-owners of a supplement store claim they were misled by an overseas manufacturer when they were busted selling experimental “muscle building” products to an undercover cop.
Manhunt for alleged jewellery thieves
A manhunt is underway to find two alleged jewellery thieves in the state’s central west and a man who could help police with their investigation. Here’s more.
Teens in stolen car chased down by cops in wild pursuit
Two teenage boys were busted driving a stolen car and crashed it into a fence following an alleged police pursuit in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
‘Bring out your biggest bloke’: Ex-NRL player’s pub attack
A former Manly Sea Eagles player’s ‘grief and anger’ has been laid bare in court after he was kicked out of a pub and threatened to kill a staff member during a night of drinking.
Police probe ‘high speed’ crash which left child trapped
An investigation is underway after a high-speed crash in Sydney’s west which left a young girl with serious injuries and needing to be cut from the wreckage.
Boxer’s brother learns fate for punching opposing trainer
The brother of Australian boxer Michael Zerafa has faced court after punching an opposing trainer in the face during a shocking post-fight incident.
Woman dies in hospital after cabin fire
A woman who suffered burns to most of her body in a cabin fire at a northern NSW caravan park on Friday has died in hospital. Here’s the latest.
Accused repeat rapist to face trial
Police allege a northern NSW man raped a woman seven times over a three-year period and broke into her home to choke her.
Man rammed cop car, injured officer after ‘hearing voices’
A man hearing voices who “plunged” into the back of a police car and injured an officer had his charges dismissed in court. Here’s why.
Massive fail: Feds chase wrong boat and blow $2.4b cocaine haul
By targeting the wrong boat off the NSW coast, the Australian Federal Police failed to stop a 1.6 tonne importation of cocaine. Then they kept it secret from NSW Police.
Commissioner Webb pushes to sack former top cop’s nephew
Top cop Karen Webb has recommended the nephew of her predecessor Mick Fuller be sacked from the force — even though he was found not guilty of showing a sex video to colleagues.
Watch the video: Cop’s epic spray goes viral
What did a Cessnock cop say to an arrestee to go viral? Which lawyer claimed most Legal Aid payments? And why are organised crime figures using booking agents? The Snitch is here.
Bushfire threat downgraded on northern beaches
Authorities have downgraded the threat level of an 80ha bushfire that had threatened homes and a retirement village on Sydney’s northern beaches on Saturday.
Shock new details: Mum faces court over sons’ murders
Police will allege a Blue Mountains mother murdered her two sons within a 17-hour window before the discovery of their bodies.
Sydney money lender wants $10m for 8 months spent in jail
Sydney money lender Ian Lazar spent eight months in jail facing 28 criminal charges — all of which were withdrawn, dismissed or received verdicts of not guilty. Now he wants compensation.
Will Waterstreet (and his wig) be allowed to practise again?
Where has Charles Waterstreet been keeping his barrister’s wig while waiting to see if he is allowed to work? Was a notorious Sydney shooting the result of a break-up? And does Sally Dowling like Budget Estimates questions? The Snitch is here.
Prison officer stood down after ‘disgusting’ find in colleague’s bag
An ugly brawl has erupted at a NSW jail where a prison officer has been placed on “special leave” following the discovery of the item in the bag of a colleague.
Three dead, several hurt in horror night on regional roads
Three people have been killed and several others are in hospital after four major crashes on the state’s regional roads in the space of just four hours.
How six courageous women unmasked paedo swim coach
Olympic swim coach Richard ‘Dick’ Caine was considered a god among men in Australian swimming circles. It took five decades — and the courageous testimony of six women — to unmask the serial predator he is.
Mum charged with murder over death of two boys
A woman has been charged with two counts of murder after two boys were found dead in a Blue Mountains home.
Monster who killed Samantha Knight takes his secret to hell
The mother of Bondi schoolgirl Samantha Knight says serial pedophile Michael Guider’s death has failed to bring an end to the depths of her pain at losing her daughter.
Alleged Hayne scammer in bikie rip-off
An eastern suburbs property mogul had no idea he was being used in a jailhouse con that allegedly stung a feared bikie and an ex-NRL star.
Thirteen minutes on the bus from hell
Shattered survivors of the Hunter Valley bus crash have given extraordinary insights into the moments they thought they would die as painkiller-induced driver Brett Button hit a roundabout too fast and with horrific consequences.
Killer bus driver set to appeal sentence
Brett Button has lodged an intention to appeal the 32-year jail term he received for killing 10 passengers and injuring a further 25 people in the horror Hunter Valley bus crash.
Woman’s wheelchair stolen in brazen burglary
A Northern Rivers woman living with a spinal injury has been left devastated after a callous crook broke into her home and stole not only her car – but her wheelchair too.
Two cocaine users dead after accidentally taking heroin instead
Two people have died and another two have been hospitalised after accidentally overdosing on drugs they thought were cocaine but were actually heroin. NSW Health has advice for drug users.
Elderly woman dies in house fire
A 79-year-old woman has died in a horrific house fire in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
Former detention centre worker in lucrative illegal tobacco bust
A magistrate has said it is “a stretch” to suggest a former detention centre worker possessed 69kg of illegal tobacco products for personal use, after the Sydney woman was busted with the $13,000 stash.
Teen accused of sports club ransacking
A 17-year-old boy has been hit with a string of burglary charges after he allegedly broke into and pillaged a Northern Rivers community sporting club. Here’s the details.
Suspicious blaze prompts police probe
Police have launched an investigation after a suspicious fire tore through two garages and a vehicle on the Qld-NSW border. Here’s what we know.
Delays ease after police operation on M4 Motorway
A police operation forced the closure of all lanes on the M4 Motorway on Friday morning, all lanes have now reopened.
Two men charged over alleged roulette rigging at The Star
Two men have been charged with rigging bets at the roulette table — illegally collecting $25,000 in ‘winnings’ — at Sydney’s The Star casino.
‘Backyard breeding gone wrong’: Animal cruelty duo to keep dogs
A Sydney couple has been allowed to keep three dogs despite a shocking display of ‘backyard breeding gone wrong’, which resulted in dozens of puppies being seized.
‘Lacks sophistication’: Migrant pot growers sentenced over mega crop
A group of migrant Vietnamese workers busted tending a $30m cannabis crop in rural northern NSW were watched by police for months before their arrest, a court has heard.
‘What’s he meant to do? It’s his son’: Dad aided savage murderer
A northern NSW dad covered for his 18-year-old son when questioned by police about the murder of 17-year-old Ned Gronow. Now, the father has walked from court, enraging Ned’s loved ones.
Pedo ‘naked cowboy’ asked 14yo girl to ‘ride’ him
After a predator was nabbed grooming a “14-year-old girl”, an undercover cop, officers uncovered a stash of child sex abuse material – including images of men tormenting toddlers. Warning: Graphic
Bandidos reeling after second bikie death in two days
The Bandidos are paying tribute to a second high-ranking member after the outlaw motorcycle club was hit with its second tragedy in as many days.
Jean Nassif hits out at ‘racist’ Australia
Accused fraudster and fugitive property developer Jean Nassif has denounced Australia in a rabid rant insisting the country is “racist” and revealed he has “zero” interest in returning.
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