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.
Courts & Law
‘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.
Brands cut ties to rapper after rape charge
Brands are distancing themselves from a UK music and media personality after he was charged with sexual assault in Perth.
Call for Aus to bring in Finnish speeding rule
Flat-rate speeding fines “criminalise poverty”, with Australian research making a bold call for an overhaul.
Son pulled mum’s body from shower, court
The youngest sibling of a man accused of killing his mother for her life insurance money has given evidence in his brother’s murder trial.
Restaurateur sorry for alleged Nazi sign
The owner of a high-profile restaurant group has apologised after he was charged with displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestine rally.
Man moved body after mower ‘murder’: court
Police have outlined a new allegation in court documents against a man accused of murdering his wife following a suspected ride-on mower incident.
‘Next step is jail’: TV star lashed over drugs
Disgraced ex-TV host Andrew O’Keefe has been warned the “next step is jail” after admitting to drug and trespass charges weeks after a suspected overdose.
Son could get $1.15m from mum’s death, court
A man accused of killing his mother took out three life insurance policies in the days before she died, a court has been told.
Baby, two women killed in horror crash
A young man has been charged over a crash that killed a baby boy and two women on a road in the outback.
Mum’s drug binge as baby son left to die
A mum who left her baby son to die while she was on a days-long drug bender will be eligible for parole in less than a year. WARNING: Distressing
Aussie prison guard impregnated by inmate
The texts of a prison officer who fell pregnant during an affair with an inmate have been revealed in court documents.
UK rapper touring Aus charged with rape
A UK rapper and YouTuber, known as Yung Filly, was arrested on Tuesday with police alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.
8yo girl’s horror fall from climbing wall
An indoor play centre has admitted it breached safety laws after an eight-year-old girl suffered a horror injury in a 7m fall.
Terrorist’s courtroom message to family
An ISIS hopeful who lit fires and filmed propaganda videos threatening to burn Australian cities passed a brief message to his family in court.
Twist after alleged ant-rid poisoning
There has been a strange turn of events after a respected businessman was charged with attempting to kill his wife by poisoning her tea.
Surprise revelation from alleged mum killer
A man accused of killing his mother has made a surprising revelation ahead of his murder trial.
Ex-pollie’s reason for attacking mum
A once-promising politician has been sentenced after shoving his mum over a dispute about his bedroom being cleaned.
Man who performed Nazi salute’s next move
A neo-Nazi expected to be jailed after he was the first person convicted under laws banning Nazi gestures has revealed his next move.
Convicted whistleblower launches appeal
A former military lawyer turned whistleblower has been given leave to appeal his sentence and convictions after he was jailed for leaking military information.
‘Hey dumbass!’: Brothers’ Palestine posters charge
Two brothers charged with pasting “troubling” pro-Palestine posters throughout a major city CBD have faced court.
Cops flag gang link in vicious break-in
Police have flagged a possible gang link in a brutal armed home invasion that left a woman and man in hospital with stab wounds.
Double killer’s eyebrow raise at sentence
The ex-deputy mayor jailed after slaying his mother and brother in a two-state shotgun rampage raised his eyebrows as he was led past family.
Ex-cop blackmailed woman into sex
An ex-cop jailed for two decades forced a woman to have sex with him after threatening to release intimate images of her, a court has been told.
Jury sees video of scene after fatal attack
The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her father-in-law has been shown a “confronting” video of the crime scene, after visiting the home themselves.
Protester arrested over swastika flag
A pro-Palestine protester has been arrested after he allegedly brandished a placard emblazoned with a Nazi swastika.
Mum’s tears after son’s alleged murder
The heartbroken mum of a young man who was allegedly stabbed to death in a gruesome 1am slaying has spoken out about her son’s death.
Qantas’ $120m blow over ‘ghost flights’
A court has rubberstamped Qantas’ whopping $120m settlement with the competition watchdog over its ‘ghost flight’ saga.
Mum believed slain baby was a demon: court
A mentally ill mother believed her 10-month-old son was a demon and didn’t know what she was doing when she fatally restricted his breathing, a court has been told.
Man accused of drug-supply murder
A man has faced court charged with the murder of two people who allegedly suffered fatal “adverse reactions” to drugs he supplied.
First man guilty of banned Nazi salute
The first man charged after Victoria banned public Nazi salutes has been found guilty, declaring on the court steps: “I am a Nazi.”
Teen arrested after school set on fire
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.
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