‘No explanation’ for gym coach’s vile abuse
A once well-respected gymnastics coach who sexually abused teen girls over decades gave “no explanation” for his actions, a court has been told.
Courts & Law
Major development in alleged mower murder
A major development in the police case against a man accused of his wife’s murder – following a ride-on mower “accident” – has been detailed in court.
Business owner’s horror acts to slain men
A court has been told the horrific acts a business owner performed on two slain men – one of whom remains missing while the other was found encased in concrete.
Court told of frantic calls on day mum died
A series of frantic phone calls and text messages on the day Colleen Rebelo was allegedly murdered by her son have been revealed in court.
Cop’s sick request for 15yo girls on Snapchat
A baby-faced constable made a vile request when he sent two 15-year-old girls thousands of dollars while grooming one of the teens for sex.
Why ‘animal’ cop basher could be freed
A police officer left for dead after she was beaten with a brick by an addict has pleaded with the parole board to keep the “animal” behind bars.
Disgraced AFL legend maintains innocence
Disgraced AFL legend Barry Cable has maintained his innocence over historical sexual abuse allegations dating back almost 60 years.
Senator ordered to pay as court battle begins
A controversial senator has been ordered to pay the legal fees of an Aboriginal land council chief executive for a court date as a defamation case begins.
How woman escaped alleged sexual assault
Fresh details about a horror alleged sexual assault have been revealed in court after a man was arrested on a roof during a dramatic manhunt.
Horror details of alleged Aussie slave farm
A farmer accused of enslaving his family through beatings, threats and intimidation allegedly told one child; “I could kill you at any time”, a court has been told.
Alleged mum killer, lover $120k in debt: court
A man accused of killing his mother for money was bankrupt when he was arrested for her murder two years after she died, a court has been told.
Fresh twist after Olympian’s wife killed
There has been a fresh twist in the case against an Olympic cyclist charged with killing his wife who was also an Olympian.
Alleged mum killer bankrupt, court told
A man accused of killing his mother to gain money from her life insurance had been declared bankrupt months before he was arrested, a court has been told.
3 reasons why cops and courts clash on bail
A new study has revealed the three key reasons why police and magistrates often come to different decisions on bail.
‘Sadistic’ torturer’s appeal bombshell
A man jailed for life for the “sadistic” torture and sexual assault of a woman has secured funding for his appeal against his conviction – despite pleading guilty years earlier.
Major update after alleged Bluey coin theft
A third person has been charged in relation to the alleged theft of 63,000 limited-edition dollar coins imprinted with Bluey’s famous image.
Traveller arrested after cops smash meth lab
An international traveller has been arrested after police smashed what they say was a clandestine meth lab.
Sticky Fingers frontman’s bizarre alleged act
The controversial rocker has been accused of nicking a roast chicken and an iced coffee.
Corby relative stung in huge drug bust
A court has been told how two men – one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby – acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.
Jewish group takes Islamic cleric to court
Australia’s leading Jewish group is taking court action against an Islamic preacher, claiming the cleric racially vilified Jews in sermons at a Sydney mosque.
Rugby player admits to supplying cocaine
A women’s rugby player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
Farmer accused of family slavery: court
A Victorian father allegedly forced his family into slavery-like conditions, working on their regional property under the threat of beatings. a court has been told.
Ex-NRL prodigy lashed for ‘foolish’ cop tussle
A troubled former NRL prodigy has received a biting critique from a magistrate after he ran from police in a failed escape attempt that ended in a bloody tussle.
Student kills two women in 24 hours
A double killer had recently moved to Australia on a student visa hoping to find “better prospects”, a court has been told.
Threats to alleged Thorpe attacker: court
A woman charged after senator Lidia Thorpe was allegedly assaulted at the MCG has received “threats”, her lawyer has told a court.
Killer’s ‘apology’ over missing man’s death
A man involved in causing the death of a missing man whose body has never been found has broken his silence in court.
Huge payout after boy bashed by 12 students
The student, who was 14 at the time, had to undergo surgery after he was bashed by 12 other students at his NSW school.
‘Drugs are a solution’: TV star’s big claim
A troubled former Home and Away star has claimed “drugs are a solution” as he prepares to fight allegations he assaulted his housemate.
Test cricketer’s sister allegedly killed by son
The nephew of a former Test cricketer has appeared in court charged with the alleged domestic violence murder of his mother.
Horror husband killed with poison biscuits
A woman jailed after feeding her abusive husband drug-laced biscuits with a cup of Milo is now seeking to overturn a murder conviction, a court has been told.
Ex-soccer coach sobs through rape case
A former coach at an Australian A-League soccer club has sobbed in court as he was jailed for the “appalling” rape of a woman he’d met on a dating app.
‘Concerns’ after vile coach’s letter to court
A once well-respected gymnastics coach created “opportunities” to abuse multiple teen girls over two decades, a court has been told.
Next step in wife’s alleged mower murder
Lawyers for a man charged with the murder of his wife – who was allegedly found dead near a ride-on mower – have told a court of the next step they will take.
CFMEU official faces legal action
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the CFMEU and one of its WA officials who allegedly stopped operations on a job site.
‘Talented’ pharmacist found dead in home
A Melbourne pharmacist who was allegedly killed by a homeless man in his Bellfield home has been identified as a talented 29-year-old pharmacist.
Man’s ‘unspeakable’ torture of 3 kids
A court has been told of the “unspeakable” acts of pain and suffering a man deliberately inflicted on his children for months. Warning: Confronting
Man ‘can’t remember’ alleged flight chaos
A young man charged after allegedly attacking a crew member while on a flight to New Zealand has claimed he ‘can’t remember’ what happened.
Driver charged over horror fatal crash
A driver has been charged over a fatal crash after allegedly fleeing police before smashing into another vehicle.
Update on MP charged with child sex act
A parliamentarian who resigned after he was charged with child sex offences has had his matter return to court.
$5m claim over alleged lewd work party act
A breast cancer doctor put forward a $5 million claim for compensation after being wrongfully accused of sexual harassment by his workplace.
Update after league prodigy’s pub arrest
Whether a “victim or a villain”, a magistrate has said a once up-and-coming league player needs to know what charges he is facing after allegedly resisting arrest.
Ex-MAFS star’s ‘cowardly’ assault on woman
A former MAFS star’s violent and “cowardly” assault on a woman during a month-long pattern of “abusive and controlling behaviour” has been revealed.
Insane chase outside court caught on camera
A former local councillor has been chased from court in dramatic scenes – a few months after a viral foot chase with a TV journo.
Shock number of Aussies hit with crime
A new survey suggests a shockingly high number of Australians have been hit with a property crime in the past 12 months, from car thefts to home break-ins.
Mystery after singer found dead in dam
Police have offered a $500,000 reward for information about the death of a singer whose body was found 200km away from her Newcastle home.
Update on alleged botched Ibrahim hit
Police have issued an update in the case of two men accused of a bungled hit on Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim.
Nurse’s chilling act over alleged rape
A nurse’s chilling threats while trying to smash her way into the house of a man at the centre of a rape allegation have been revealed in court.
CFMEU officials fined for unlawful conduct
Two CFMEU officials have been fined by the Federal Court for unlawful conduct at a Brisbane construction site.
Top MP’s son charged after Xmas party: court
A boozy night out after a police Christmas party is at the heart of allegations the cop son of ex-Deputy PM Michael McCormack assaulted multiple people.
Qantas’ huge payout to sacked workers
Qantas has been ordered to pay an eye-watering amount to compensate three of the 1700 workers who were illegally fired during the Covid pandemic.
Man charged over alleged ‘horrific’ rape
A man has been charged over an alleged “horrific” historic abduction and rape of a teenage woman after police reopened their investigation into the decades-old incident.
Teen charged with assault involving gun
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault and intimidation after he was allegedly found in possession of a gun.
Cops bust huge China date-rape drug haul
Australian Border Force officers have arrested a man for allegedly importing a massive 22.6kg haul of date-rape drugs.
Alleged cop shooter shot after tense standoff
A man has been shot after allegedly firing at police, sparking a tense standoff that closed down parts of a major regional city.
Chilling new theory about mum’s death
A court has been told it is possible to kill someone without leaving a mark on their body using law enforcement and martial art techniques.
Pilot spotted after camper murder sentence
Former pilot Greg Lynn has been spotted leaving court hours after he was handed a huge sentence for the “violent, brutal and horrific” murder of a 73-year-old camper.
Harbour Bridge rider allegedly hit cop: court
A motorbike rider arrested at a horror crash allegedly hit a cop while riding away, a court has been told.
Woman’s horror act while baby slept in car
A court has been told of a woman’s horror act after a mum left her sleeping baby in a car parked inside her office car park for just moments.
Bizarre twist after Bathurst 1000 ‘assault’
A motorsport engineer has been arrested after he allegedly falsely claimed he had been assaulted at the Bathurst 1000 race event.
NRL star charged over multi-car crash
An up-and-coming NRL star is charged with causing a multi-car crash in a glitzy suburb that left a man with “serious foot injuries”.
Man shot near crowds of young music fans
A gunman is on the run after shooting a man only minutes away from where crowds of young fans eagerly camped for Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated tour.
Olympic kayaker’s shock drug admission
A former Olympic medallist has been accused of taking part in a bungled $200m drug import plot alongside another man.
Grim theory on outback trip disappearance
A coroner has revealed what likely happened to a man who mysteriously disappeared on an outback pig hunting trip with a large group.
Man charged with sextortion of teen
The man allegedly groomed a 15-year-old girl in a brutal alleged case of violent sextortion.
Wild twist in Olympian brother’s drug plot
A shock court twist has emerged in the case of the brother of a former Aussie Olympic kayaker accused of taking part in a bungled $200m cocaine importation plot.
Love child’s win in billion-dollar fortune fight
The love child of late packaging billionaire Richard Pratt has scored a win in her battle to claim part of his family’s multibillion-dollar fortune.
Man allegedly planned ex’s fatal hit-and-run
A man and woman are charged with the murder of a 23-year-old in an alleged love triangle hit-and-run.
Man arrested over act at football game
Cops say a 36-year-old man made the infamous gesture at a football game in a popular big city park.
Next indignity for Coles, Woolies
Woolies and Coles have copped heat on various fronts, including being sued by the ACCC, and now a class action lawyer says this should happen.
Woman finds videos of boyfriend raping mum
A South Australian woman found sickening videos on her partner’s phone after she suspected him of cheating, a court heard.
Dead woman had ‘no health issues’, court told
The mother of a man accused of killing her to gain money from life insurance policies he took out against her was ‘fit and healthy’ at the time she died, court told.
Update on pop star’s court feud with mum
Singer Vanessa Amorosi is deadlocked with her mother after suing her over the ownership of two homes bought with proceeds from her music career.
Tech billionaire, beauty boss’ ‘secret affair’
A tech billionaire and a wellness entrepreneur are set to air their dirty laundry in a bankruptcy fight involving an alleged secret affair and a luxury mansion.
Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
New details after model killed at rave party
An unlicensed drug-affected driver mowed down a young model after attending an illegal rave party, police allege in court.
Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450
A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.
Twin breaks silence in brother’s murder trial
The twin sister of a man accused of killing their mother has given evidence in her brother’s murder trial, recalling a phone call with her mum’s psychologist.
Pop star’s ugly $1 million legal fight revealed
The former manager of pop star Guy Sebastian spent more than $1m fighting claims he defrauded his famous client, a court has been told.
‘Evil’: Mum’s tears after fiance murdered girl
The mother of a schoolgirl murdered by her mum’s fiance has detailed the stories he told to keep her from going to the police.
Cocaine Cassie spills shock new details
In a wide-ranging interview, convicted drug smuggler Cocaine Cassie opens up on life inside Colombia’s notorious women’s prison.
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