Cop was ‘fed up’ before tasering 95yo: court
A police officer was “fed up, impatient, and not prepared to wait any longer” when he fatally tasered a 95-year-old in a nursing home, a court has been told.
Courts & Law
Aussie activist jailed in Hong Kong
Australian man Gordon Ng has been jailed by Hong Kong authorities, in a move Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as “gravely” concerning.
Ex-cop faked drug case evidence
A “wrongly prosecuted” woman’s life was thrown into disarray after the actions of a dodgy detective implicated her in a drug trafficking case. Now he’s behind bars.
Top barrister unleashes on Lehrmann chaos
In an hour-long speech, a prominent barrister delivered a scathing review of the Bruce Lehrmann saga, hitting out at journalists, juries, lawyers, courts and police.
Camper killer drops court bombshell
Convicted missing camper killer Greg Lynn has launched a new court case seeking to overturn the jury’s murder verdict and his sentence.
50-page reason for alleged killer cop delay
A cop accused of killing his ex-boyfriend and his partner will ring in the new year behind bars on remand after fresh delays, a court has been told.
Alan Jones hit with new charges
Police have laid two additional charges against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, after he was arrested following historical assault allegations.
‘Soured’: Hadley claim about Jones
The high-profile former colleague of Alan Jones has spoken cryptically about his “soured” relationship with the broadcaster as news of his arrest broke.
Court twist in Ch7 stars’ abuse case
A major twist has emerged in the case against two Channel 7 identities, who are both facing a raft of abuse-related offences.
Cop ‘devastated’ after fatally tasering 95yo
A police officer claimed he was “justified” in discharging his service Taser at a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home, but he was “devastated” she died.
Final moments before 95yo tasered revealed
The chain of events that led to a great-grandmother being fatally tasered by a police officer have been laid bare in court.
Update on Garside ex’s assault case
A major update on the ex-girlfriend of boxer Harry Garside has been revealed in court, as she fights allegations she attacked the Olympian in her own home.
Alan Jones’ luxe apartment raided by cops
Police are combing through Alan Jones’ luxury apartment following his arrest over allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching incidents.
Tradie charged after woman killed
A neighbour has been charged with murder after a mother was stabbed to death in front of three children.
Man and woman found dead in apartment
The bodies of a man and woman have been found inside a city apartment.
Hundreds rally to mourn DV victims
Hundreds of people have marched in rallies across the country to mourn lives lost to alleged domestic violence.
Huge update after child thrown into tree
A driver has been charged after a child was thrown into a tree and a woman struck in a horror crash.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
Cops hunt man after sick alleged Coles act
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly robbed a Coles store during a sacred moment on Remembrance Day.
Big update after suburban siege horror
The police have slapped a young man with a raft of serious charges after he allegedly took another man and a toddler hostage in a dramatic suburban standoff.
Killer hid girlfriend’s body after slaying
The mother of a woman murdered by her boyfriend in a drug-fuelled attack had told a court of the pain of not knowing where she was buried.
Gold gun smuggler’s surprise next move
A woman who attempted to smuggle a gold-plated gun into Australia has revealed her surprising next move.
Update after woman shoved on train tracks
A man who pushed a random stranger off a train platform during peak hours has had his hopes to walk free from custody dashed in court.
Politician fronts court on drug shock
The man who led South Australia’s Liberal Party has fronted court for the first time on a shock drug supply charge, where he was awarded a small win.
‘Needed to’: Cop’s claim after tasering 95yo
A police officer told his sergeant that he wasn’t “meant to tase elderly people” but he “needed to” discharge his Taser at a 95-year-old, a court has been told.
Update after daycare worker’s alleged murder
A man charged with the murder of his ex-partner and mother of one faces a long delay to his court case for this reason.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Cop’s ‘wave of fear’ before 95yo tasered
A police officer has described her fear when she saw a “wave of darkness” come over the face of a 95-year-old woman who was holding a knife before she was tasered.
Slain wife ‘repositioned’ after shooting: court
The trial of a man accused of the “horrific” murder of his estranged wife has been told her body was repositioned and covered with a pink blanket.
‘1 in 27’: Shock Indigenous prison stats
Australia’s largest state now has a record high number of Indigenous Australians in prison, according to a new report.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer’s new court move
The man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has made a big decision as he returned to court.
Broncos star charged after car crash
Police have charged a Brisbane Broncos star with drug driving after he was allegedly involved in a car crash.
Nurse recalls horror moment 95yo tasered
A nurse has given evidence of the moment she witnessed a police officer deploy his Taser on a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
‘Not employed’: Twist in pedo priest case
A victim of child sexual abuse was awarded $230,000 in court – but the Catholic Diocese involved has successfully overturned it.
Mum slain in alleged property row: court
A husband accused of murdering his estranged wife allegedly stood to lose a “substantial” amount of money, a court has been told.
‘Wolf Creek’-style rapist’s court win
A man who kidnapped, drugged and raped a backpacker in an attack compared to being from the film Wolf Creek has secured a win following a protracted legal battle to keep him behind bars.
Why alleged murderer could not front court
A man charged with murder after a woman’s body was found in a hotel room will remain in intensive care, a court has been told.
Ex-TV hunk walks after ‘disturbing’ assaults
An Aussie soap star will not return to jail, despite a judge’s reservations, after he appealed a sentence for two “disturbing” assaults.
Moment alleged Ibrahim hit botched
New footage has emerged of an alleged failed attempted hit on Sydney figure John Ibrahim as one of his alleged would-be assassins makes a bid for release.
Tears as footage shows moment 95yo tasered
Family members broke down in tears as they watched the graphic moment a great-grandmother was fatally tasered by a police officer in a nursing home.
Partner’s dad killed in ‘vicious’ attack
A woman left her elderly father-in-law lying alone in his home with fatal injuries for more than five hours after a brutal attack, a jury has found.
‘Down Under Barbie’s’ wild $18k fraud spree
A would-be Instagram influencer’s massive fraud spree – where she used stolen personal information to set up lines of credit – has been revealed in court.
Man jailed for stranding wife overseas
A university lecturer tricked his wife into travelling overseas before abandoning her “like chattel”, a court has been told.
Cop ‘needed’ to Taser 95yo: court
A police officer who fatally discharged a Taser at a great-grandmother allegedly claimed he “needed” to discharge his weapon in the nursing home, a court heard.
Big call on corrupt former minister
A former minister jailed for corruptly awarding a mining licence has learned his fate after a desperate appeal for release.
Reason dog trainer stabbed neighbour
A respected dog trainer who filmed herself admitting to stabbing her neighbour with a knife has told a court why she did it.
Dad of slain woman reacts to killer’s move
The father of a slain Melbourne woman has welcomed a decision by her killer’s lawyers to ditch their request for a gag order.
Strange nickname for alleged killer of 15yo
The unusual nickname for a chef charged with the murder of a teenager has been revealed, with the man allegedly telling the teen he would ‘get (him) good’.
Why teen cleared of mum’s murder
A judgment has revealed the bombshell reason a teenager who took part in a fatal home invasion that resulted in a mum’s death was found not guilty of murder.
Chilling reason alleged mum killer missed texts
The cryptocurrency day trading partner didn’t immediately answer his ex-girlfriend’s angry texts on the day of his mum’s death for a chilling reason, a court has been told.
Aussie coffee war erupts over jar detail
A major legal fight has erupted between Aussie coffee brand Vittoria and the second largest coffee company in the world, all over a single detail in the company’s instant coffee glass jar packaging.
Cops’ grisly discovery in coastal NSW home
Police have made a grisly find after being called to a unit in a quiet coastal town on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Supreme Court judge’s shock admission
A Supreme Court judge has admitted to committing a criminal offence in NSW just weeks after he was found guilty of assault and emotional abuse in his home state.
‘Rot in hell’: Slain ambo’s loved ones erupt
The family and friends of a paramedic who was fatally stabbed in a McDonald’s carpark have lashed out at his killer in an emotional courtroom outburst.
Chilling video of ambo killer’s crime spree
A chilling video has revealed the erratic knife-wielding crime spree of a man just hours before he killed a paramedic in a McDonald’s carpark.
Man allegedly scams $2m from hospital
Police have charged a man for allegedly scamming $2m from a hospital in an email swindle.
Neo-Nazi reacts to jail term for salute
The first person convicted and jailed under laws banning the public display of Nazi gestures has labelled the ordeal “insane”.
Cop allegedly assaulted teen girls, woman
A police officer has been charged with assaulting three teenage girls and a woman at a busy shopping centre.
Activists to defy ban with 50-hour protest
Protesters have vowed to forge ahead with a planned 50-hour climate protest after NSW Police took them to court.
Man accused of nightmare sex attack
A man has been charged almost 23 years after allegedly attempting to rape a woman after hours at a furniture store.
Crying killer jailed for sex worker deaths
A Chinese student was seen sobbing in court as he was slammed for the merciless killing of two sex workers within 24 hours.
Reason for alleged assault on flight
Police have revealed what sparked an alleged attack on-board an international flight that landed a foreign national in court.
Cop slams ‘animal’ attacker’s release
A police officer who was viciously bashed and left for dead by an “animal” has issued a grim warning as her attacker is due to be released on parole.
Mystery as driver killed in fiery crash
Police have launched a major appeal for assistance after a driver was killed in a fiery stolen car crash, who is still yet to be identified.
Luxe handbag find in alleged $10m fraud bust
A handful of unusual luxury items have been seized by detectives as part of their crackdown on an alleged $10m fraud scheme involving the sale of luxury cars that did not exist.
Horror reason worker crushed to death
A court has been told of an Aussie company’s fatal safety flaw which led to a worker being crushed to death under two 600kg stones in a horrific accident.
Emergency laws after High Court bombshell
The government will introduce emergency laws to reintroduce ankle monitoring and curfews for immigration detainees after the High Court ruled it was unconstitutional.
Major update in alleged father-in-law murder
The fate of a Melbourne mother has been left in the hands of 12 jurors tasked with deciding if she killed her father-in-law or was wrongly blamed after a lie.
‘Changed so much’: Pauline Hanson in tears
Pauline Hanson says Australia has become different from the country she knew after a crushing court judgment against her.
‘Animal’ cop basher to leave jail
A drug addict who savagely bashed a female police officer with a brick and left her for dead in Sydney will walk free on parole.
Travel agent’s win after alleged $600k fraud
A travel agent has scored a win in court after she was charged with conning clients out of more than $600,000.
Inside ‘conspiracy’ to kill John Ibrahim
A phone with Sydney identity John Ibrahim’s address was found in the car of two men accused of his failed hit, a court has been told.
New mystery in Lehrmann defo appeal
The identity of an unnamed senior counsel taking over Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case will remain a mystery for now.
Alleged mum killer’s home bugged by cops
An investigator has told a court the home of an alleged mum killer and his model girlfriend was bugged by police.
‘Fall from grace’: Official’s shock conviction
An ex-Home Affairs official has been convicted after a scandal involving sensitive information, in what has been called “quite a fall from grace”.
‘Regrettable’: Update for alleged killer cop
There has been a “regrettable” development after a police officer was accused of murdering a Channel 10 presenter and his Qantas flight attendant boyfriend.
Accused soccer star’s bid to return home
A New Zealand-born soccer player charged over the A-League’s spot-fixing scandal has made a desperate bid to return home.
Shock phone call after alleged home invasion
A woman accused of taking part in an alleged horror home invasion was allegedly recorded making demands of the victim on prison phone calls, a court has been told.
US commentator’s legal move against Aus
Controversial American right wing influencer Candace Owens has made a shock move against the Australian government after her visa was rejected.
‘Strange’ acts of alleged mum killer, court
The brother of a man accused of killing his mother has told a court of his sibling’s “strange” and “surprising” behaviour after she died.
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