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.
Courts & Law
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.
Grim details about horror crash revealed
A coroner has revealed fresh details about a horrific, fiery crash in outback Northern Territory which killed a family of six.
Worker paralysed after horror fall
A water tank company has copped a massive fine after one of their workers was left paralysed from a horrific fall into a concrete tank.
Dad’s ‘struggling’ text as girl lay dying
Alleged texts sent by members of a cult-like religious group as a young girl lay dying from insulin withdrawal have been revealed.
Victim confronts ‘worst’ child abuser: court
One of Australia’s most prolific child abusers has hinted at plans to appeal a 35-year sentence as a new victim detailed the “horrific trauma” he’s dealt with for most of his life.
Accused nurse made patient ‘get on all fours’
A court has heard how a male nurse allegedly said “oops” after allegedly sexually assaulting a female patient who was awaiting heart surgery.
New detail on Aussie charged with espionage
An Australian soldier and her husband have faced court charged with espionage after allegedly stealing documents to share with Russia, ASIO has announced.
Couple accused of more ‘slave-like’ acts
Australian Federal Police officers have allegedly uncovered more human trafficking victims that were lured to Australia by a Perth couple.
Killer neighbour’s shock TV interview
A handyman who appeared on national television claiming to have discovered his neighbour’s body is now facing decades in jail, a court has been told.
‘Again’: Alleged killer mum’s horror claim
A mum accused of killing her daughter by withholding her insulin medication is alleged to have made a chilling claim to parole officers days after being released from prison.
Girl dead for 36hrs before triple-0 call
A diabetic girl lay dead for 36 hours before triple-0 was called, while members of a faith-healing circle all the while prayed for her to rise again.
Girlfriend accused of partner’s dad’s death
There’s been a development in the case of a woman who allegedly killed her partner’s dad after a judge found delays to her case were “out of the ordinary”.
Higgins cop suspended, faces charges
A top cop involved in the Higgins rape investigation has been suspended while he fights charges of perjury, perverting the course of justice, and concealing evidence in an unrelated case.
Major update in bucks party gang rape trial
Three men accused of gang raping three teens during a bucks party weekend are waiting to learn their fate after the jury retired to deliberate.
School admits failure over student’s death
A prestigious private school has admitted it failed to take appropriate steps to reduce risk to a student who died following a school trip to Vietnam.
Woman’s dramatic acts to avoid reporters
A woman facing court on hundreds of charges has hidden in a shop before bolting across the road into traffic to escape reporters.
Man‘s bizarre way of trying to evade cops
A man has attempted an unorthodox getaway through suburban backyards to try to evade chasing police.
Major retailer facing court over credit scheme
The consumer watchdog alleges popular Aussie chain ran ‘false or misleading’ promotions that promised store credits.
Male nurse’s alleged vile act to student
Sydney nurse Ali Khamis Moh’d is on trial in the Parramatta District Court over allegations concerning three patients and a student nurse.
Woman’s alleged horror act with pet dog
A woman allegedly tried to shove a bag of meth into her dog’s anus after police pulled her over in a vehicle.
Massive brawl breaks out in outback town
A massive brawl has broken out in Alice Springs just days after a town curfew was implemented by police.
‘Suffered’: New claims on girl’s final hours
A court has been told of how a young girl suffered “for days” after her insulin was withdrawn by members of a hardline religious circle, before she died.
Accused man named over wheelie bin death
The man accused of murdering a teacher has been named in court, after the woman’s body was discovered in green waste at a recycling centre.
‘Funny’: Teen’s texts after alleged gang rape
A revealing text exchange between two women after their alleged gang rape at the hands of three bucks party attendees has been laid bare in court.
Update on naked man found in boat
A man found naked on a fishing boat remains behind bars on remand over an alleged murder and series of bizarre events.
Higgins breaks silence on court drama
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence on the long running legal dispute with her former boss after documents were given to the media.
Nurse’s alleged vile act to heart patients
The nurse is accused of sickening acts against his patients who were in hospital for heart surgery.
‘Never’: Big claim about alleged gang rapist
A lawyer for one of three men accused of gang raping three teens during a bucks party weekend has made a strong claim to a jury.
Alleged killer with dementia to stand trial
An elderly man with dementia has been ordered to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife, despite his lawyer saying he doesn’t understand what is happening.
ISIS hopeful moved to ‘solitary’: court
A convicted terrorist who once planned to join Islamic State has been removed from the general prison population because of concerns he was radicalising others, a court has been told.
Dad’s alleged act after abandoning 3 kids
A father is accused of a chilling act after he allegedly left his three children alone in a car overnight, sparking an urgent alert.
Man charged after woman stabbed to death
A man will face court for the brutal alleged stabbing murder of a 21-year-old woman in another domestic violence shock.
‘Help’: Teen’s texts before alleged gang rape
A 19-year-old sent a desperate message to her friend saying she’d been kidnapped just minutes before she was allegedly gang raped by a bucks party.
Dated laws delivering crims big profits
Outdated laws are allowing criminals to profit from their illegal activity, allowing them to clean their money through “established and legal channels”.
Entire town plunged into snap curfew
Authorities have ordered a snap curfew for an entire outback town following “significant harm and civil disturbances” in an Australian first.
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