Tradie’s death unsolved as man walks free
The shooting death of an innocent 20-year-old has remained unsolved as the last of four men was sentenced for a revenge plot.
Courts & Law
Last minute texts submitted in Higgins trial
Lawyers for Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds have returned to court as the landmark defamation trial between the pair nears its end.
Update after pop star sues own mum
Orders to force Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi’s mum to give up control of a property trust to her daughter have been delayed.
Truck driver killed after cyanide exposure
A chemicals company is under fire after one of its truck drivers was found dead in his cab after allegedly being exposed to a highly toxic substance.
Man’s chilling act before murdering wife
The alleged chilling act of a convicted murderer in the months before he doused his wife in fuel and set her alight, has been detailed in court.
New legal woes for ex-Block star
A former reality TV star has found herself back before the courts accused of a five-month drug trafficking stint, as well as possessing a number of weapons.
Woman accused of killing parents with insulin
A lawyer for a woman accused of murdering her parents with insulin has told a court there was “nothing similar” about the two deaths.
Elite schoolboy’s sentence ‘inadequate’: court
The former vice-captain of a prestigious private school has faced court again after helping his father cover up a gruesome alleged killing.
Clock ticks on Senator’s defo action
Senator Linda Reynolds has been seen returning to the home she could be forced to sell to fund mounting legal bills from her defamation case against Brittany Higgins.
Heartbreaking plea for father of slain child
The community has rallied behind a father whose daughter was allegedly murdered by her own mother.
Disturbing details in young man’s park death
The police have revealed some disturbing details about a young man’s death in a suburban park, with ‘several knives’ found in the area.
Man’s body found in surfboard bag
A woman is in custody after the horror discovery of a man’s body in a surfboard bag.
Ten wildest texts from Higgins’ husband
Hundreds of text messages between Brittany Higgins’ husband and the journalist who first broke the story have been released.
Schoolgirl’s death ‘akin to execution’: court
The slaying of a schoolgirl by her mother’s partner was “akin to an execution”, a court has been told.
Trans woman wins ‘what is a woman’ case
There has been a major update in a landmark gender identity case after a transgender woman was excluded from a female-only social media app.
Class action over Aussie houses of horror
Indigenous tenants living in remote Australia have launched legal action against a state government, as shocking photos reveal appalling public housing conditions.
Teacher charged over sex with student
A female Sydney music teacher has been charged after allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old student.
Higgins hit with fresh legal action
Senator Linda Reynolds has launched fresh legal action against Brittany Higgins that could leave what’s left of her Commonwealth payout exposed.
Senator’s fresh legal action against Higgins
Lawyers representing Senator Linda Reynolds have launched fresh legal action against Brittany Higgins as their blockbuster defamation trial nears its end.
‘Guinea pigs’: $56m embryo settlement
An Australian IVF company has settled a $56m class action after destroying embryos in an alleged faulty genetic screening program.
Woman’s statement after 8yo girl’s death
A woman charged over the death of a young girl whose insulin was allegedly withheld for days questioned how the child’s death affected people who did not know the family.
Update on young mum’s alleged murder
A man who allegedly murdered a young mother of one has returned to court amid calls for reforms to bail laws.
‘Shocking’: Home invasion horror revealed
The young man who threatened a pregnant mum with a knife to her throat in a brutal home invasion has responded to his “out-of-control” behaviour.
Devastating finding after 4 kids die in crash
A coroner has delivered bombshell findings into the death of a mum and her four children five years after they perished in a fiery head-on collision.
Judge’s warning to disgraced TV host
A judge has issued a warning to former TV host Andrew O’Keefe, who will fight allegations he intimidated a man in an exclusive seaside suburb.
Senator’s call on Higgins rape claim
Senator Linda Reynolds’ response when asked if she believed Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation has been revealed in court.
Jetstar faces flight credits class action
Jetstar customers impacted by Covid-19 restrictions might be able to claim back their lost dollars after a class action was launched against the airline.
Major update after landslide destroys family
The nation was left in shock after a rockfall in the Blue Mountains killed a nine-year-old boy and his father. Now, the family has taken the matter to the courts.
Dad’s charge dropped over son’s snake death
The case against a man who was charged with the manslaughter of his 11-year-old son after he was bitten by a snake has been dropped.
Golden gun smuggler’s shock backflip
An American woman who told officers she “made a dumb mistake” by importing a gold-plated gun has made a shock backflip in court.
Key update in alleged mushroom killer case
There’s been a new development in the case of alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson, who faces allegations she poisoned her in-laws with a deadly lunch.
Gas boss sent 190 child abuse videos in 2 days
A renowned business leader has copped a massive jail sentence for his depraved acts, after police found 2451 files of child exploitation material in his possession.
Sobbing mum’s admission about 4yo girl
The stepmother of a little girl who was allegedly “malnourished and severely mistreated” before her death has made a tearful admission in court.
Kitching’s warning to senator over Higgins
Senator Linda Reynolds was warned by Kimberly Kitching that the government would ‘weaponise’ Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation, a WA court has heard.
Mum’s tearful vow after fatal bus crash
A mum has broken down in tears as she described the moment she saw her “cheeky” 14-year-old son die after being hit by a bus outside his school.
Woman’s act after diabetic girl’s death
A woman charged over the death of a young girl whose insulin was allegedly withheld for days told police she didn’t know how the child died, other than it was a “sickness”.
Man charged after horror bus crash kills 3
Charges have been laid after a ‘tragic’ bus crash along a major highway that killed three passengers.
Update in alleged ‘throuple’ murder plot
A new detail has emerged in the case of three people charged with murder plots allegedly involving axes, pillows and a hit man.
DV-accused cricketer’s bid for rehab
Lawyers for a former Australian cricket legend charged with a raft of domestic violence-related offences have revealed his rehab plans in a completely new state.
Higgins’ bombshell in defamation case
Lawyers for Brittany Higgins will no longer call the former staffer to give evidence in Senator Linda Reynolds’ defamation case against her.
Woman in court over viral ‘trout sex’ vid
A woman has faced court after a video allegedly involving her and a live brown trout went viral around the world, for all the wrong reasons.
Wild claim before girl, 8, died
A man charged with withholding a young girl’s insulin, resulting in her death, allegedly claimed his church group could ‘wean’ the child off the drug.
Alleged China spy all smiles leaving court
A businessman charged with supplying national security secrets to Chinese spies was all smiles as he left court for the first time after more than a year behind bars on remand.
Brother, cousin killed showing off new car
Two families have been left devastated after a popular young man killed his brother and cousin in a horror high-speed crash on Easter Sunday.
‘Serious concerns’ for missing teen boy
A teen boy has been missing for more than a month and the police hold ‘serious concerns’ for his welfare.
Student cop booted after alleged DV incident
A student cop has lost his offer to begin his training after he allegedly slammed a door onto a woman’s hand.
Ex-TV star leaves jail after four hours
Aussie actor Orpheus Pledger has again walked free as he seeks to appeal a jail sentence for attacking a woman during a drug-induced crisis.
Key figure may miss Reynolds Higgins trial
A key figure in Senator Linda Reynolds’ life at the time Brittany Higgins’ allegations were made public could be excused from giving evidence, a court has been told.
Aussie teacher faces new sex charges
A female teacher accused of sexually abusing a teenage student has been charged with several other offences and will face court again in October.
Surprise fallout from Higgins fundraiser
A fiery legal argument about a crowd-funding effort created for Brittany Higgins has spawned a new fundraising campaign.
Mum may never face trial over 10yo’s death
A Queensland mother has been charged with the brutal murder of her daughter at their home. But legal experts say she may never face a jury.
Monster’s bold bid for freedom
A monster who broke into a home and raped a sleeping nine-year-old child put in a bid for freedom, but psychiatrists warned about the ‘rapid’ nature of his sick offending.
Demand over Higgins’ $50,000 fundraiser
Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds want to subpoena Saxon Mullins to give evidence over a fundraiser she created to help cover Brittany Higgins’ legal fees.
Demand over Higgins’ $50,000 fundraiser
Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds want to subpoena Saxon Mullins to give evidence over a fundraiser she created to help cover Brittany Higgins’ legal fees.
Top Aussie actor charged with drink driving
Australian actor Simon Baker is expected to front court next month after he was reportedly charged with drink driving related offences.
Update on Aussie girl stabbed in London
There has been an update on the 11-year-old Australian girl who was allegedly stabbed eight times by a homeless man in London.
Rugby player ‘not proud’ of kissing 14yo girl
A rugby player has admitted to kissing and cuddling a 14-year-old girl in a ‘stolen moment’ but claims he ‘cut it off’ before any sexual activity occurred.
Detail in alleged abuser’s case slammed
Lawyers acting for a man accused of sexually abusing a prominent activist when he was a child have criticised police for this aspect of the case.
‘Coward’: Top cop blasted over gin scandal
Embattled NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has been blasted as a “coward” who lied about purchasing 100 bottles of gin using taxpayer money.
O’Keefe slapped with new charge
Former TV host Andrew O’Keefe has been slapped with a new charge while he awaits judgment after appealing convictions for domestic violence.
Staggering response to saving stabbed 11yo
A security guard saved an 11yo Aussie girl in a horror stabbing. Incredibly, he doesn’t consider himself to be a hero.
Activist faces alleged abuser in court
Prominent child abuse victims’ advocate Manny Waks has faced his alleged abuser in court after the ultra-orthodox figure was extradited from the US.
Senator’s parents ‘shattered’ by brutal attacks
Senator Linda Reynolds’ parents have broken their silence about the brutal attacks their daughter endured after she was accused of covering up a young woman’s rape.
’Galling’: Senator’s mum slams Lisa
Senator Linda Reynolds’ mum has told a court she believes Lisa Wilkinson was “unprofessional” in how she approached her interview with Brittany Higgins.
How ASX responded to shock court action
Australia’s corporate watchdog sparked alarm in the markets after it announced court action against the ASX over alleged misleading statements.
Mum charged with daughter’s murder named
A mother charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter who was found dead with her throat slashed has been identified.
NRLW player’s alleged attack on teen
An NRLW player accused of attacking a teenage girl over an Uber Eats order will fight the allegations in court.
Friends of dead woman reveal sad detail
The friends of a young woman found dead in a Sydney unit in a suspected murder suicide have revealed a sad detail about the victim.
Major update in murder-accused nurse’s case
A nurse charged with the murder of her husband has asked a court to grant her bail, with police outlining their concerns for her own mental health.
‘Horror’ after alleged sex with rugby player
A 14-year-old girl had a ‘look of horror on her face’ after she allegedly engaged in sex acts with an adult rugby player, her mum told the court.
‘Outrageous’: Ex-PM’s call on ‘lying cow’ gibe
Scott Morrison has told a court Senator Linda Reynolds’ reference to Brittany Higgins as a ‘lying cow’ was ‘outrageous’ but ‘out of character’.
Pub takes beer garden fight to court
A 150-year-old watering hole on the banks of a river has taken its beer garden plans to court after they were knocked back over flooding fears.
Cop killers planned for ‘final battle’: court
A trio of fanatical cop killers were fixated on a “final battle” as part of their belief in the second coming of Christ, believing they were at war with police as soon as two officers entered their property.
Rugby player’s di*k pic before sex acts: court
A promising rugby union player sent a ‘di*k pic’ to a 15-year-old girl and asked her for nudes before he performed sex acts on her, a court has been told.
Major update in alleged killer cop case
Police have revealed a major update in the case of a former police officer accused of murdering a Sydney couple.
Spending ‘flurry’ after $10m crypto mistake
After Crypto.com made a huge mistake that went undiscovered for months, a man splurged millions of dollars while his partner ignored their calls.
Teens’ ‘unforgivable’ alleged act
A group of teens have been arrested after an “unforgivable” alleged act left a community reeling.
Rock star’s arrest over $6.50 chicken
Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost allegedly stole a roast chook worth $6.50, and an Ice Break Double Espresso coffee, worth $2.65 from Woolies.
Senator’s partner grilled on Lehrmann trial
Senator Linda Reynolds’ partner was grilled on his attendance at Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial, as he gave evidence in the Senator’s defamation case.
AFL great’s son admits $140k golf theft
The son of AFL legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico has admitted to stealing more than $140,000 from his golf-store employer.
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