Mum tried to poison 2yo with insulin
The woman is believed to have been suffering from symptoms of a rare psychological disorder at the time of the offence, a court has been told.
Courts & Law
Cheers on street as crime boss walks free
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel was all smiles as he walked out of a Melbourne courthouse, free for the first time in nearly two decades.
New details as judge fights ‘corrupt’ claim
Fresh details have come to light after the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution launched an appeal against accusations of ‘serious corrupt conduct’.
Man charged over ‘threats in hospital’
A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments toward a Sydney hospital worker inside an elevator.
‘Healing’: Murderer’s model ex breaks silence
An influencer and ex-partner of a man who killed his own mother to claim her life insurance payout has broken her silence after his sentencing.
Assassination fears halt Aussie MMA event
A mixed martial arts event has been canned amid fears a high-profile former UFC fighter may be the target of a gangland hit.
Family’s fury as Taser cop avoids jail
The Director of Public Prosecution plans to appeal the sentencing of a cop who avoided jail after fatally tasering a 95-year-old great-grandmother inside a nursing home.
Giuffre charged before bus crash post
Alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre appeared in court charged with breaching a family violence order just days before she made headlines following a bus crash.
Creator of ‘vile’ child abuse game named
An Australian father created and profited off a child abuse video game downloaded “millions and millions” of times by pedophiles across the globe.
Gross detail in unlawful strip search
A big admission has been made after a woman was strip searched for 30 minutes at the iconic Splendour in the Grass music festival.
Hollywood cinematographer’s ‘low act’
A cinematographer who worked on a hit Hollywood film and distributed an intimate image without consent said it was a “low act”.
Drug offenders lose High Court detention case
Two foreign-born drug offenders have lost a High Court case seeking to expand a ruling against indefinite detention and claim compensation.
Mum’s plea after daughter stabbed 78 times
A man who stabbed his ex-partner 78 times in her Newcastle home has pleaded guilty to murder more than three years later, with her mum making a tragic plea.
Major update as Caddick victims win $3.5m
Victims of fraudster Melissa Caddick, who fleeced about $23m from more than 50 investors, have secured a major win in a class action settlement.
New details aired after ex-detainee shot
Footage of the moment a former immigration detainee was shot by police has been played as he seeks to be released back into the community.
Drug kingpin’s $500,000 freedom bid
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures is hoping a new girlfriend and half a million dollars will convince the courts to set him free.
Update on socialite accused of luxe car crash
A socialite accused of refusing a breath test, crashing her luxe car into a Tesla and assaulting a police officer has revealed her next move in court.
‘Tragic case’: Mum accused of stabbing kids
A mother has been charged with carrying out a horrific knife attack on her three children in their family home in northwest Sydney.
Warning as child allegedly groped at pool
Concerned parents have taken to social media to warn locals following an alleged “groping” incident at a swimming pool.
‘Cold-blooded’ mum killer to learn fate
The ‘cold-blooded’ ex partner of influencer Grace Piscopo who killed his mother to gain money from life insurance policies he set up will learn his fate on Tuesday.
Ex-detainee shot by cop laughs in court
A former immigration detainee shot by police at the weekend has laughed in court and expressed frustration after his case faced prolonged delays.
Issue in Dawson appeal over sex with 16yo
Convicted wife killer Chris Dawson’s appeal against his conviction for an unlawful sexual relationship with a teenage schoolgirl in the 1980s hangs on one key issue.
Bombshell audio sparks ‘war criminal’ bid
The disgraced war veteran is seeking a retrial of his war crimes case after bombshell audio of an investigative journalist was leaked.
Why Taser cop wasn’t jailed for killing 95yo
The former officer was found guilty of manslaughter, a crime which carries a maximum 25-year prison sentence. He will not spend a day behind bars.
Alleged driver who hit school boys charged
The driver had allegedly stolen the green Holden Commodore hours earlier from a childcare centre in New South Wales.
‘No justice’: Wife’s cry after dad killed
A Victorian killer’s jail sentence has brought “no justice at all” to the family of a 38-year-old father and soon-to-be grandfather, who was fatally stabbed near a pub in Sale.
Bombshell update in body in wall case
Police have revealed a bombshell update in their investigation into the alleged murder of a woman whose body was found wrapped and buried behind a besser block wall.
Lesbian group’s new fight over trans call
A lesbian group wanting to hold “born female only” events has launched a new legal challenge after they were barred from discriminating against transgender lesbians.
Emotional reaction as killer cop sentenced
The son of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after she was tased in her aged care home, has given an emotional statement after learning the killer cop’s fate.
Mum’s TikToks before alleged child murder
The case against a mum charged with the murder of her young daughter after posting TikToks is facing another delay.
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