‘Get back’: New detail in cops’ ambush horror
A police officer has revealed how he tried to help his colleagues during a horrific ambush unfolded at a rural Queensland property, a coronial inquest has been told. WARNING: Graphic content
Courts & Law
‘Where he belongs’: Serial rapist back in jail
A serial sex offender who participated in the abduction, rape and murder of bank teller Janine Balding has learnt his fate for another “very concerning” crime.
Killer bodybuilder’s latest move
A former professional bodybuilder jailed after murdering his partner in a jealous rage has launched a new courtroom fight.
Accused killer mum’s prison letters revealed
The moment a father accused of murdering his diabetic daughter fully embraced his wife’s cult-like faith has been detailed in court.
Tough new rules after union scandal
One state wants to introduce new laws that would mean union officials would need to pass a ‘fit and proper person test’ before they’re permitted on worksites.
Gunman shot by cop’s chilling prediction
Shortly before police moved in to arrest an armed fugitive, he told a family friend, “This only ends one way.”
Footy star son’s alleged drug shame
The son of a footy great allegedly supplied a cocktail of illicit drugs including MDMA and meth, court documents reveal.
Sign of where Australia’s priorities lie
The new Immigration and Home Affairs Minister has only been in the job for five minutes but is already heading overseas to visit a key ally.
Bombshell twist in toolbox murder case
A bombshell twist has emerged in the alleged horrific killing of a man and woman whose bodies were found in a submerged toolbox.
Would-be assassins caught ‘red handed’: court
Two men were allegedly caught “red handed” during a botched assassination attempt in which a loaded gun was aimed at the wrong person.
Cop’s heartbreaking last act during ambush
New details on the heartbreaking last act of a young police officer brutally killed in an ambush have been aired at an inquest into their deaths. Warning: Graphic content.
‘Get out of my face’: O’Keefe’s court outburst
Former TV host Andrew O’Keefe told a reporter to “get out” of his face as he walked out of court after he was granted bail.
Real estate agent took home client’s cash
A real estate agent has been warned he could soon be jailed after dipping into the deposits of prospective homebuyers when he hit financial hardship.
Mum’s bombshell months before child’s death
A mother made a bombshell statement about her marriage to police before her child was allegedly killed by her home-based church group, a court has heard.
Mum’s court outburst over forced marriage
A mum who forced her daughter to marry a man who later killed her has delivered a shock outburst in court, saying she “cannot be locked in”.
Inside booming ‘tea sharing’ groups
Social media groups all over Australia are warning women about potentially dangerous men because dating sites don’t, but the risk they run to do so is huge.
Furious demand on Aussie evil
A No More rally against gendered violence has demanded radical action to stamp out Australia’s DV scourge, and called out one grim hypocrisy.
Cop’s close call before fatal shooting
A senior constable attacked seconds before a fatal police shooting was “very close to something that could have been fatal”, officers have claimed.
Childcare worker ‘hid vodka in Gatorade’
A childcare worker who appeared happier and chattier than normal had disguised vodka as Gatorade on the job, a tribunal has found.
Horror way 8yo died in this home
Inside this ordinary family home, a young girl spent the last hours of her life in agony, a court has heard, as 14 members of a ‘cult-like’ group stand trial for her death.
Class action launched against home builder
A class action has been launched against a major Australian home builder after customers waited years past their contractual agreement for homes to be completed.
Aussie Olympian charged with killing wife
On July 28, 2021, champion cyclist Rohan Dennis stood on a podium in Tokyo. Today, he is home in Adelaide, charged with killing his wife.
‘Idolatry’: Engineer’s astonishing email
The astonishing email sent by a trained engineer to his uncle a month after a young girl was allegedly killed by her faith-healing church group has been revealed.
Shock reply after arrests near Ibrahim home
A lawyer for two men allegedly found with guns near John Ibrahim’s house has said he’s “not sure” if police allege it was an assassination attempt.
Men allegedly force Aussie teens to marry
Three men who allegedly forced two Aussie teenagers who were dating each other to marry have fronted court.
Major loss in landmark class action
A massive landmark case against a common garden weed killer product has learnt whether it was able to prove the herbicide has links to cancer.
Brother’s shock claim on sister’s death
The brother of a young girl made a shock claim after the child’s death, allegedly after her insulin was withdrawn by a faith-healing church group.
TV star’s woes after alleged coke sale to cop
A reality TV star has been hit with fresh charges after she allegedly sold a massive quantity of cocaine to an undercover police officer.
Shock development in home invasion horror
The two teens who attacked Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu and his family in a horrific home invasion have been sentenced for the gruesome crime, but it’s not the end of the case.
Trust in government ‘being tested’: ASIO
Australia’s powerful spy chief has admitted “little progress” has been made working with tech companies to tackle right-wing extremism.
Creepy text as diabetic girl lay dying
Creepy texts exchanged between members of a religious sect as a diabetic girl lay dying in her home have been displayed to a judge.
Skateboarding dog arrested at Opera House
An Insta-famous dog and its owner have been arrested outside the world-famous landmark — leading to bizarre scenes.
Dad hit with fresh charge after fatal crash
A young father has been hit with a new charge after he was accused of driving at nearly twice the speed limit before a horror crash that killed two teenagers.
Shock backflip on Aussie spy boss
Australia’s powerful spy chief has been reinstated as a permanent member of the National Security Committee, months after his controversial axing came to light.
Court twist in missing man’s alleged murder
A man initially accused of the murder of a missing man whose body has never been found has had his charges downgraded.
Man allegedly hired hit man in India
A man is accused of hiring a hit man in India to kill his ex-father-in-law, who was shot in the head but survived.
‘Lying cow’: Senator defends Higgins slur
New court documents have revealed the alleged circumstances that led to a Liberal Senator using a slur against Brittany Higgins.
Reynolds’ new claim in Higgins case
Senator Linda Reynolds is fighting to have Brittany Higgins cover the cost of her medical bills, claiming she was responsible for the exacerbation of a cardiac condition.
‘Hallelujah’: Moment accused man joined cult
The moment a father charged with the murder of his diabetic daughter was baptised into a cult-like religious group has been played in court.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
Reality star’s win after drug downfall
A troubled former reality TV star has scored a win in court after she was busted driving while under the influence of drugs.
Massive threat issued to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
Urgent warning for illegal ‘sex power’ meds
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for an ‘extreme’ medicine that could put men with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in serious danger.
Win for glam banker facing 120 fraud charges
A glamorous former bank employee has scored a win as she prepares to fight allegations she used her role to defraud banks.
Bookie’s fate looms over inducement claims
Australia’s best-known bookie and husband of legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse will have to wait to learn his fate over claims he induced a punter to keep betting.
Update on alleged grandma basher
The immigration detainee accused of bashing and robbing an elderly couple months after he was freed from indefinite detention has again faced court.
Man accused of indecent act on flight
A man allegedly harassed a passenger and committed an act of indecency on them on-board a flight from Dubai to Sydney, a court has been told.
Knife horrors spark call for new police power
One state is calling on the public to help it shape tough new knife crime laws in the wake of the Bondi massacre and a panicked meltdown at a second major city shopping centre.
Driver ‘deliberately’ hit young mum, cops
A woman has been charged with murder after she allegedly “deliberately drove at and struck” a young mother known to her in broad daylight.
Doctor cleared of sexually touching patient
A psychiatrist has successfully quashed his conviction for sexually touching a young patient on his therapist’s couch on appeal.
Boy, 15, charged with man’s murder
A teenager has been charged with murder after a man died from alleged fatal stab wounds in Sydney’s inner-west.
Man threatened to send ex’s nude pictures
A Newcastle man threatened to send intimate images and videos of his ex-partner to her friends and family, a court has been told.
Inside shadowy beliefs of ‘cult’ on trial
A trial of 14 members of a small, close-knit religious group over the death of a young girl has shed light on its cult-like beliefs.
‘Going to see it’: Faith healer’s bold claim
The leader of a religious circle on trial over the death of a young diabetic girl was recorded asserting the child would be “healed” in the months before she died.
Bombshell after camper murder verdict
The guilty verdict against a former Jetstar pilot in the murder of a missing camper is “in great doubt”, the killer’s lawyer says.
Urgent warning as deadly new drug strikes
A new drug 10 times more powerful than the ultra-deadly fentanyl has been discovered on the streets of a major city and already overdoses are hitting hospitals.
Senior cop had 20 drinks before crash: report
A senior NSW cop committed ‘serious misconduct’ in ditching his crashed work car in an alleged high-range drink driving episode, an inquiry has found.
Born-again dad ‘brainwashed’: court
The father of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs was “brainwashed” by the cult-like church group accused of fatally withholding her insulin for days, a court has been told.
New charges for TV star accused of choking
A former Channel 7 presenter has been hit with fresh charges after he allegedly strangled a woman until she blacked out following a boozy night out.
Man’s claim on $58,000 scam: court
A 25-year old Melbourne man has told a court he was conned into collecting money from an elderly woman in Perth during an alleged elaborate scam.
Terrorist’s son caught with knuckle dusters
The son of perhaps Australia’s most infamous terrorist has appeared in court for having knuckle dusters in his bag at an airport.
‘Playboy rapist’ to engage ex-NRL chairman
A notorious sex offender has told a court he is set to engage the legal services of a former Australian Rugby League chairman.
Tradie allegedly killed, dragged 100m by ute
A driver broke down in tears as he watched footage which allegedly shows him dragging a young tradie alongside his speeding ute during a fit of road rage.
‘Sickness’: Accused killer mum’s claim
Audio has captured the mother of a diabetic girl addressing a jury at her trial less than a year before she allegedly killed her daughter.
Senator’s win in Higgins court fight
Senator Linda Reynolds has a small win in the Supreme Court as part of her defamation case against Brittany Higgins.
Woman dies after getting Covid vax
A 21-year-old university student died weeks after receiving a Covid-19 booster. The coroner has now signalled the future of the case.
Buff personal trainer fights steroid charges
A personal trainer allegedly involved in one the country’s biggest steroid stings has denied the charges against him.
‘Fell asleep’: Vegan CEO’s wild court claim
The boss of a vegan makeup company unsuccessfully tried to sue her website designer for almost $10,000 — leading her to make bombshell claims.
Mum put critically unwell child in nappies
A diabetic girl allegedly killed by her parents and a group of faith healers was put in nappies while at school by her mum as her condition worsened, a court has been told.
Major update on bucks party gang rape trial
Three men will have to wait to learn their fates after they were found guilty of gang raping three teenagers during a bucks party weekend.
‘Big step’ for family of girl killed in car crash
Delays in the case of a man facing a culpable driving causing death charge are weighing heavily on the family of the 12-year-old killed in the crash.
Fury over ex-private schoolboy’s sentence
Friends of a man who was allegedly killed on a family property have reacted with anger over the sentence given to a former vice-captain of an elite school.
Major update on Tyrrell foster parent appeal
Secret recordings of phone calls will be played to the court as William Tyrrell’s foster parents appeal their convictions for intimidating a child who is not William.
‘Instantly’: Family reveals tragic MH17 moment
A family has told of the heartbreaking realisation their son almost missed boarding the ill-fated MH17 flight, with CCTV showing him running through the airport.
Couple’s ‘change’ after joining ‘cult’
A couple charged with causing the death of an eight-year-old diabetic girl completely changed their lifestyles shortly after joining a cult-like religious group, a court has been told.
Higgins’ phone records vital to case
Tens of thousands of pages of Brittany Higgins’ mobile phone records will form a vital part of litigation brought against her.
Bucks party guilty of Airbnb gang rape
Three men have learnt their fates after they were accused of gang raping three teenage girls during a bucks party weekend.
Higgins ‘fearful’ after vicious death threat
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her husband were “fearful for their safety” after a man threatened to kill them and their dog in an online tirade.
How bucks party led to gang rape trial
The fallout of a bucks party weekend dominated by booze and sex extended beyond a nasty hangover when three men were charged with gang raping three teenagers.
Rebel Wilson sued over explosive video
Rebel Wilson is being sued by the producers of her directorial debut film after the Pitch Perfect star aired explosive allegations in an Instagram video.
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