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.
Courts & Law
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.
Second person charged over Nazi symbol
Police have charged a second man with displaying a Nazi symbol at a controversial demonstration in Sydney at the weekend.
‘Every life counts’: Hundreds rally at mosque
Pro-Palestine rallies and vigils are being held despite authorities calling for them to be suspended on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
‘Her, her, her’: Dad’s alleged dying words
An elderly grandfather found with fatal injuries in his home allegedly tried to tell his son his wife was responsible, a court has been told.
Dodgy builder’s shock acts before going bust
The directors of a dodgy Aussie builder that went bust have been hit with massive fines for their shocking conduct.
Mum’s tears for son shot by cops
The young father who was shot by police officers after he allegedly drove at them in a stolen car has been identified.
Shock moment pub patrons hit by car
Customers and staff at a popular seaside hotel have been injured after a car allegedly was used to hit and pin them to the venue wall.
‘Barking dog’: Sovereign citizen berates judge
A sovereign citizen’s court antics have been exposed – including calling a judge a “barking dog” and “talking parrot” in an attempt to derail her own trial.
Horror details in alleged ‘dismemberment’
Police have revealed “brutal, macabre and bizarre” allegations surrounding the alleged murder of a missing husband whose remains were “dismembered” by his wife.
Lawyer X reveals years spent in hiding
A gangland scare, aggressive goat and a mice-infested house — Nicola Gobbo details her years spent in hiding after Lawyer X reveal.
Man’s bizarre excuse during knife bust
A man has given a bizarre excuse for why he was stopped allegedly carrying around seven knives during a police crackdown on knife crime.
‘Absolute joke’: family’s fury over Uber killing
The family of a slain Uber driver has called for harsher punishments for the two teenagers who fatally stabbed him during their “wicked” armed robbery plot.
Beloved tradie killed celebrating birthday
A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.
Elon Musk’s big legal loss to Australia
A court has ruled on whether the Elon Musk-owned X Corp must comply with an infringement notice issued when the company was called Twitter.
Fresh blow for Coles, Woolies over discounts
Coles and Woolworths are facing a new class action headache over allegations they promoted specially-marked products with false discounts.
Rich lister’s alleged affair exposed
A glamorous beauty entrepreneur alleges she had an affair with billionaire Richard White but things turned ugly after the relationship ended.
’Hate you’: Family’s heartbreak for son
South Australia’s police commissioner has delivered an emotional victim impact statement in court as he faced the young man who struck and caused the death of his son.
Lawyer X under 24/7 surveillance: court
A gangland barrister exposed as a police informer had every facet of her life controlled by police after returning from overseas, a court has been told.
Teen’s ‘cowardly’ act over bullying row
A woman’s “cowardly and abhorrent” acts to three teenagers and their foster mum during a violent home invasion have been revealed in court.
Teen charged after Hezbollah protests
A 19-year old woman has been charged with brandishing the banned symbol of a terrorist organisation at a protest.
Prison officer allegedly sexually harassed
A former female prison officer who was allegedly sexually harassed and bullied has prompted the workplace regulator to take action against her ex-employer.
Lawyer X reveals pressure from ‘Mokbel crew’
The former criminal barrister turned police informer has revealed her tense run-ins with infamous figures in Victoria’s criminal underworld.
Update on glam daughter of runaway tycoon
Intercepted phone calls have taken centre stage in the case of the glamorous daughter of a runaway tycoon who is facing fraud charges.
Teacher who sexually abused boy unmasked
Petra Shasha, 28, was found guilty of sexually abusing, grooming and indecently assaulting the schoolboy who believed she was his girlfriend.
Man’s reason for stalking woman
A man who stalked a woman and placed a tracking device on her car has been told he will avoid jail time.
Teen accused of fatal assault named
A teenager accused of assaulting a man on a night out with friends – leading to his death a week later in hospital – has fronted court for the first time.
Thief ‘sorry’ for gambling $64k GoFundMe
The cricketer who gambled away $64,000 raised to support the family of an allegedly murdered woman has said he “never meant for this to happen”.
Horror DV attack in Sydney Macca’s
Shocked diners watched on as the woman was attacked by her former partner in a McDonald’s restaurant in Sydney.
‘Naive’: Lawyer X seeks damages after exposure
A former barrister for some of the country’s most dangerous underworld figures claims police took advantage of her vulnerability to turn her into an informant.
Teen arrested over alleged coward punch
A teenager has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 22-year-old man (pictured) and left him for dead.
Ex-soldier groomed child online: court
A former soldier arrested on base after grooming a child online is fighting to stay out of jail, a court has been told.
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