Trio charged with murder over fatal shooting
Three men have been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Melbourne man, who was shot in the head earlier this year.
Courts & Law
Dad of woman bludgeoned to death speaks
The father of a woman who was bashed with a tree branch for 50 minutes before her body was covered in leaves and sticks says there is no ‘justice’ for her.
Moment ‘date’ turned into nightmare
One of the victims of a Sydney man who assaulted four women after meeting them on the Bumble and RSVP dating apps has revealed how the attack unfolded.
Three arrested in Melbourne terror raids
Three people have been arrested during counter-terror raids in Melbourne with police alleging one was attempting to engage in a terrorist act.
Man accused of shooting bikie boss in court
The man alleged to have shot Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin, who was assassinated in front of horrified onlookers, has fronted court for the first time.
How terrifying siege killer got parole
The Brighton siege gunman who took an escort hostage and killed a stranger before dying in police gunfire was on parole despite red flags, a court heard.
Shock development with ‘border jumpers’
Two women who sent Queensland into a COVID-19 frenzy after allegedly lying about travelling to Victoria have had a series of charges dropped in NSW.
Man jailed for cannabis-by-mail scheme
A man involved in a drug syndicate, which distributed cannabis and cash by mail, has been jailed for at least two and a half years.
Cold case breakthrough 13 years on
A man has been taken into custody for questioning over a Sydney murder that happened on Valentine’s Day 2008.
Mum’s cruel demand before alleged murder
A mother accused of torturing and murdering her adult children required her teen daughter to ask for permission to do one basic thing, a court has been told.
Man jailed for ‘most extreme’ child abuse
A Melbourne man has been jailed after possessing and making available the “most extreme” kind of child abuse material.
Disturbing find in potato chip can
A man has been jailed and a smuggling ring busted after a disturbing thing was found hidden inside potato chip tubes.
Samurai sword killer sentenced
Aspiring actor Blake Davis has been sentenced for killing rapper Jett McKee with a samurai sword on a Sydney street after a botched drug robbery.
Terrifying threat after petrol poured on ex
A father-of-three who threw petrol on his ex-partner and threatened to ‘light her up’ claimed he did it to scare her off, a court has heard.
New charges over ‘sadistic’ stabbing
Seven teens charged over the alleged knife attack on a man in Sydney that shocked the community have been hit with new charges.
Bondi boomers convicted of $6m fraud
A Sydney couple in their 60s have been sentenced to jail after they were found guilty of defrauding millions destined for charity and spending it on flash homes.
Shock shortfall before horror siege
The Brighton siege gunman, who took a sex worker hostage and killed a hotel worker in a fatal attack, was left without an important service for months.
Man nabbed at Bunnings over ‘sex slave’
AFP officers have described the sickening conditions a woman was allegedly subjected to by a man accused of sexually enslaving her.
Mum’s strict rules before alleged murder
A mum accused of plying her two adult children with medication and murdering them ‘controlled’ her 26-year-old son’s life, a court’s been told.
Man to plead not guilty to filming child
A man who allegedly filmed a child while in the shower and sent it the footage to someone else will fight the charge against him.
Man attacks mum over alien fears
A man violently assaulted his mother, dousing her in petrol and piercing her lung with a broomstick because he thought she was an alien.
‘He wants to kill me’: Horror 000 call
Terrifying triple-0 calls made by a hostage tied up with cable ties before her captor murdered someone in a siege have been played in court.
ABC aimed to ‘ensure Porter was disgraced’
The ABC wanted to ensure Christian Porter was “publicly condemned and disgraced”, the Attorney-General has claimed in court documents.
Former MAFS star fronts court
A former Married at First Sight star has fronted court after being accused of breaching COVID-19 directions to go on a shopping trip.
Sex-slave ring accused to fight charges
A man accused of running a sexual slavery ring, that allegedly involved drugging women and branding them, plans to fight the allegations.
The tortured last moments toolbox pair
Horrific details about how a man and woman spent their final moments inside a toolbox have been detailed in court before three of their killers were jailed for life.
Rare pic of ‘dim, fat, angry’ Martin Bryant
A rare prison photograph of mass murderer Martin Bryant has emerged as well as details of his sad existence 25 years after the Port Arthur massacre.
Anti-lockdown protester’s brazen act
An anti-lockdown protester who has launched civil action over Victoria’s lockdown restrictions made a brazen move in his court case.
Scary words before alleged brick attack
Dashcam footage of a shocking alleged brick attack on a motorist in NSW has emerged online, capturing the man’s chilling warning to the driver.
How Brittany ‘opened the floodgates’
Brittany Higgins made the brave choice to tell the nation of her alleged rape inside Parliament House. The act of doing so has had a measurable effect.
Killer truck driver begs for ‘sympathy’
A Melbourne truckie who mowed down four police officers has begged for sympathy as he faces up to two decades in prison for the shocking crime.
Woman mistakes rapist for boyfriend
A court has heard nightmare details of how a woman who had gone to bed wrongly believed a rapist lying beside her was her boyfriend.
Outrageous way woman scammed her boss
A woman who defrauded $165,000 from a financial services company spent the money on luxury items and bought gifts for a romantic interest.
Fatal drunk driver showed no remorse: mum
Family members of a man killed in a fatal crash have wept in court as a drunk driver who was behind the wheel learned his fate.
Reason murder accused granted release
A man charged with the shooting murder of a painter caught between an alleged bikie feud will temporarily be released from jail for a heartbreaking reason.
Chilling clue in ‘shallow grave’ murder
A young woman believed to have been kidnapped was found in a shallow grave days later. Now there’s a clue that could shed light on her missing hours.
Dramatic arrest over alleged cocaine find
Video footage shows the dramatic water arrest of a man accused of importing 200kg of cocaine into Sydney via an at-sea pick up from a cargo ship.
Woman who beheaded mother sentenced
Jessica Camilleri, who was found guilty of the decapitation killing of her own mother, has been sentenced. WARNING: GRAPHIC
$267k win for man sacked over pizza
An Aussie Toyota worker who lost his job and was denied a massive redundancy package for a bizarre reason has had a huge legal win.
Men guilty over horror toolbox deaths
Three men have been found guilty of murdering and torturing a Qld man and woman who were found dead in a submerged toolbox.
Mel Gibson’s brother avoids drug sentence
Hollywood superstar Mel Gibson’s brother Andrew Gibson has escaped a drug conviction on a charge of driving with methamphetamine in his system.
Twist in alleged ‘shallow grave’ murder
Police have revealed strange new details about their investigation into the alleged murder of Jasmeen Kaur, whose body was found in a shallow grave.
Channel 7’s claim dismissed in war with star
The court drama between Seven Network and former Sunrise star Simon Reeve is over after the TV powerhouse’s claim against him was dismissed.
Jury out in Qld toolbox murder trial
A jury in the trial of four men charged with murdering two people found dead in a submerged toolbox has retired to consider their verdict.
Woman left to die alone in bedroom
A man who supplied ice to a woman, before he left her alone to die, has learned how long he will spend behind bars.
New development in ex-AFL star’s court saga
Ex-AFL star player and coach Dani Laidley’s court saga is one step closer to being over after a significant development.
Mum ‘abducted’ son from school: cops
A woman has been arrested for allegedly taking her son 600km away from the small town school he disappeared from this week.
Ex-priest charged with sex abuse of boys
A former Catholic priest has been hit with 13 charges over the alleged abuse of children across NSW going back 35 years.
Cops’ bid to take over online accounts
The nation’s top cop asked for police to be given sweeping new powers in an effort to stamp out serious crimes we “cannot see”.
Plane passenger’s drunken tirade
A man who was jailed for his drunken behaviour on-board a plane wants to be released on bail while he awaits the outcome of an appeal.
Twist in ex-NRL star’s DV case
Former Bulldogs hooker Michael Lichaa and his partner are set to move back in together despite the footballer being charged with assaulting her.
PM says Porter is ‘an innocent man’
Scott Morrison has launched his most passionate defence yet of Attorney-General Christian Porter, saying he is an “innocent man under our law”.
Porsche driver admits crash acts
The Porsche driver who filmed and taunted a police officer as she died after a horrific crash that killed four officers has pleaded guilty to three charges in court.
Secrets on Ivan Milat’s dead body
He was face up, eyes and mouth open, and wearing an adult nappy. But serial killer Ivan Milat’s dead body would reveal plenty of secrets.
Woman found in shallow grave named
The woman whose body was found buried in a shallow grave in outback Australia has been named, as the man accused of her murder appeared in court.
Cancer liar’s jail ‘hardship’ gripe
A woman who lied to her family, friends and Centrelink about having cancer to get money for herself has aired her jail complaints with an appeals court.
Player death probe to ‘impact’ AFL
The death of an AFL player who was found to have a shocking disease is being probed in a move that could have big ramifications for the game.
Shock reason neo-Nazi bashed roommate
A neo-Nazi enthusiast – who has a distinctive tattoo of a word on his forehead – inflicted horrific violence on his roommate for a shocking reason.
Matter Pusey wants to resolve noose claim
Richard Pusey was in court today where it was revealed he wants to resolve a serious allegation made against him.
Rideshare driver raped passenger: cops
The 37-year-old man is due to front a court on Tuesday charged with indecent assault and rape over the alleged February incident.
PM ‘won’t indulge’ Porter probe
Scott Morrison says an independent inquiry into the Christian Porter allegations would threaten the rule of law, but that argument has been dismissed as ‘nonsense’.
Channel 7 settles with former star
A former Sunrise star who sued his former company Seven Network for half a million dollars has come to an agreement with the TV powerhouse.
Labor backs domestic violence leave
Women escaping domestic violence will be entitled to paid leave under a Labor government, while businesses that pay women less than men will be named and shamed.
Coalition MP breaks ranks over Porter
An outspoken Coalition MP has called for a probe into rape allegations against Christian Porter, saying he won’t survive a media ‘mosh pit’.
Man admits to heinous cold case murder
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty to the cold case murder, nearly four decades after a body was found partially clothed in a creek bed.
Two sex offenders busted in 24 hours
Victorian police have taken a second registered sex offender into custody less than a day after arresting the first for failing to report.
Ute driver charged after cyclist hit
A young Sydney driver has been charged for dangerous driving after his ute allegedly hit a cyclist in the south east of the city.
Why tragic toddler’s leg doubled in size
Battered and abused, Brisbane toddler Mason Lee’s injuries were described as the worst one doctor had ever seen. That was before his death.
Pair ‘kicked, screamed’ in locked toolbox
A court has heard what allegedly happened on the night a man and woman were killed, later found locked in a metal toolbox submerged in a lagoon.
Big problem in war crimes case
A fiery court stoush between decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith and newspapers seeking to prove he is a war criminal has revealed a serious issue.
‘Slave’ denies lying about horrific treatment
A woman who was allegedly kept as a slave in a Melbourne home has been asked if she is telling the truth about disturbing abuse.
Porsche driver faces new charge
The Melbourne man accused of filming a dying police officer after a horror crash on a freeway is facing another charge.
Man threatened ex with sex pics
A court has heard how a man blackmailed his ex with sex videos and pictures in a ‘gross breach of trust’ after she stopped replying to his messages.
Women’s court win for horror health issue
Thousands of women left traumatised and suffering debilitating pain after receiving faulty pelvic mesh implants are in line for a payout.
Ex-model’s bizarre behaviour before crash
A drug-driving former model was seen exhibiting very strange and dangerous behaviour in her car before it flipped in a horrific crash.
Woman’s horror disease linked to work
A woman’s debilitating disease has been linked to her workplace in a landmark compensation decision that will pave the way for other Australian workers.
Terrorist wants taxpayers to pay for appeal
A convicted terrorist who admired Osama bin Laden is planning another bid to get out of jail – and he wants taxpayers to pay for it.
‘Motive’ could be revealed in bush death
The reason three people allegedly murdered a man whose body was found in bushland in regional Victoria could soon be revealed, a court heard.
Family of boy tied up at school lose appeal
A family who claim their disabled child was discriminated against because he was restrained in a Queensland school have lost their appeal in court.
Police charge fake Aussie koala man
The importer of Chinese-made plush koala and kangaroo toys marketed falsely under the Australia Made label has been charged with stalking.
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