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.
Courts & Law
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.
Ex-AFL star accused of non-profit fraud
A former AFL footballer has faced a key court hearing over allegations he stole from an Aboriginal community health organisation.
Arsonist lights self on fire in wild bungle
CCTV has captured the wild moment an arsonist set himself on fire in a petrol attack on a barber shop.
Young mum killed over child’s custody: court
A couple accused of killing a “vulnerable and intellectually disabled” young mother allegedly murdered her to take custody of a child, a court has been told.
Spy boss’ warning on ‘friend’ countries
Allied ‘friend’ countries have been caught threatening Australians on our home soil, Australia’s domestic spy boss says.
New photos emerge of cop killers’ lair
New photos released by a court have revealed fresh details about the meticulous set-up by a trio of doomsday shooters who fatally ambushed two cops and a neighbour.
Masseur’s ‘bizarre’ claim over abuse
A masseur’s “bizarre explanation” has been rejected in court after he admitted to sexually abusing six clients.
Thugs hit 78yo in brutal home invasion
Police are hunting a group of people who allegedly invaded a suburban home in the early hours and assaulted three people, including a 78-year-old man.
Cop’s sex sacking was unreasonable: court
A ‘lonely’ rural police officer should not have been fired after he slept with a woman who he was investigating for assault, a judge has found.
Senator breaks down over ‘bullying’ claim
Linda Reynolds has broken down on the stand during her defamation trial while recounting a shock “bullying” claim over the death of a Labor senator.
Man charged after wild police shooting
A man who was shot by police after allegedly approaching them with a knife has been hit with serious criminal charges.
Group ‘confused’ over 8yo’s death: court
One of the women charged over the death of a young girl whose insulin was withdrawn for days said she was “confused” as to why the child died despite believing God would heal her.
Drunk’s wild act on Harbour Bridge
Wild details about a man’s drunken e-bike ride across Sydney’s most iconic landmark have been revealed in court.
Businessman’s $1750 daily vice before attack
A businessman was spending up to $1750 a day on cocaine before he assaulted his girlfriend in an “alarming” attack, a court has been told.
Hitman-hiring husband: ‘I’m not evil’
An Australian man convicted of hiring an undercover cop to kill his wife continues his legal appeal odyssey decades after being found guilty.
New twist in Hillsong sex assault case
A senior leader at Hillsong who gave evidence in the trial of its founder will return to court as the church is sued over its handling of a woman’s sexual assault.
‘Karma’: Text from Lehrmann’s barrister
‘Crude’ texts from Bruce Lehrmann’s barrister sent to Senator Linda Reynolds before her former staff member’s criminal trial have been aired in the WA Supreme Court.
Decision looms on Higgins’ medical records
A court will decide if Brittany Higgins’ medical records should be produced to Linda Reynolds’ legal team, as their blockbuster defamation trial continues.
Sad detail in alleged mushroom poisonings
Heartbreaking new details have been revealed from the will of alleged mushroom poisoning victim Gail Patterson, a year after her death.
‘Pivotal’: Coroner reveals full DV horror
A comprehensive report into one state’s domestic violence homicides over a 20-year period offers crucial new insights into a scourge that continues to rip through Australia.
Depraved dog rapist learns fate
An animal expert who appeared on international TV has been jailed over the sadistic rape and torture of dozens of dogs, much of which was filmed and put online.
Star wins bitter court battle against mum
Aussie pop star Vanessa Amorosi has won a bitter court battle against her own mother after the pair fell out over the singer’s fortune.
Banker ‘destroyed’ by 120 fraud charges
A former bank employee’s life has been “destroyed” by allegations she defrauded multiple banks out of tens of thousands of dollars, a court has been told.
Cult leader’s wild claim on child’s death
The leader of a cult-like religious sect charged with the murder of a young girl made an extraordinary claim against police during one of his interviews.
Surprise ‘offer’ in fatal street race case
A surprise development has emerged in court almost a year after a fatal crash following an alleged street race that killed two young brothers.
‘Unprecedented’ claim in Sam Murphy case
Lawyers for the man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy claim one thing about the case is “unprecedented”.
Senator’s fury over Higgins’ ‘Kate’ move
Senator Linda Reynolds has revealed the “cattiness” behind comments she made about Brittany Higgins’ outfits, during the pair’s blockbuster defamation trial.
Cop’s plea before killers shot dead
Audio of tactical police attempting to negotiate in vain with a trio of cop killers in the moments before they were fatally shot has been revealed.
Syndicate’s wild ‘$2m per week’ claim
The leader of a money laundering syndicate that moved millions of dollars overseas said “we don’t worry” when his dad speculated it was Russian black money.
Aussie teacher charged with abusing student
A female teacher has been granted bail after she was charged with sexually abusing a teenage student.
‘Shifting’ in latest O’Keefe case: court
Former TV host Andrew O’Keefe has made a big move in court as he faces allegations he breached an anti-violence order protecting his former partner.
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