Cops left security on hold in Bondi attack
A CCTV control room operator was left on hold for six minutes by police amid the fatal Bondi attack, with a “dangerous” detail in the call revealed in court.
Courts & Law
‘Terrify Jews’: Upshot of Dural caravan plot
A criminal conspiracy behind a spate of anti-Semitic attacks would likely have “escalated”, a landmark inquiry has been told.
Alleged poisoner’s phone near death caps: court
Erin Patterson’s phone pinged a cell tower in the nearby town of Loch after a retired pharmacist posted online that she found death cap mushrooms there, a triple-murder trial has been told.
Man’s alleged sickening act at Aus campsite
A man who allegedly had access to children “over many years” in his role as a camp leader has been charged with multiple serious sexual and property offences.
Man charged with gross acts on flight
A man has been accused of sticking his hands in another passenger’s food among other bizarre acts on a Gold Coast-bound flight.
Horror Nazi symbol spotted at Victoria rally
A disturbing image of a Nazi swastika imprinted against an Israeli flag was spotted at a pro Palestine rally in a major Aussie city.
Key moments in Rohan Dennis calamity
From an interview with the police on the night his wife Melissa Hoskins died to his first appearance in court, here are the key moments in the Rohan Dennis story.
Warning ahead of anti-Semitism probe
As one state prepares to probe rising anti-Semitism, a peak Jewish body warns that anti-hate laws have not made many in the community feel safer.
Men charged with murder of woman, 23
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 23-year-old woman following her “suspicious” death at a home near Brisbane.
Wild journey of mushroom lunch leftovers
Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial has been told of the surprise journey her beef wellington leftovers took after a “misunderstanding”.
‘Senseless’ act over love triangle dispute
A man who struck and killed the brother of an NRL star in a “brutal and senseless” act over a relationship dispute has suffered a major court setback.
Murder-accused pilot’s chilling triple-0 call
Major allegations against an air force pilot accused of murdering his wife and making it look like a ride-on mower accident have been detailed in court documents.
Tostee’s wild claim over Star casino ban
Gable Tostee has found himself in a fresh legal drama after being banned by a major casino operator – a move he alleges is sex discrimination.
Woman ‘terrified’ during horror strip search
A woman unlawfully strip searched at a major music festival “wanted to scream” in a “colossal” contravention of legal protections, a court has been told.
Senior cops’ ‘failure’ before horror strip search
The “senior echelons” of one of the country’s largest police forces failed to properly train officers before a woman’s “humiliating” strip search, a court has been told.
‘Backstabbing’: Workers comp fight erupts
Unions representing tens of thousands of workers across one state are fighting reform to workers compensation one likened to a “dark-alley backstabbing”.
Guests’ urine uncovered death caps: court
Experts have told a jury how they linked the death of three lunch guests and critical illness of a fourth to death cap mushrooms in the trial against Erin Patterson.
Former leader cops huge $2.3m legal bill
Former Liberal leader John Pesutto has been ordered to pay $2.3m in the fallout from the Moira Deeming defamation battle.
Alleged killer mum wakes from coma
A mum charged with the murder of her three children after a horrific house fire is understood to have woken from her comatose state.
Fresh details in shock school attack case
An 18-year-old was being investigated by some 100 police officers in the months before he allegedly threatened to attack a school, it has been revealed.
Bombshell as juror dismissed from trial
The bombshell comes after the judge received a tip-off about the juror.
Accused coke ringleader’s court setback
Allegations against a man charged over an alleged plot to import 900kg of cocaine into Australia – which ended up washing up across the east coast – have been detailed in court.
Fresh blow to ex-MP fighting child sex charges
A former Liberal MP charged with child sex offences after allegedly meeting a boy on a gay hook-up app is back behind bars on remand.
Huge backflip in Bondi Westfield killing
A psychiatrist has withdrawn bombshell claims that Joel Cauchi carried out the fatal rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction as a result of a “hatred for women”.
‘Red flag’ in killer’s gun licence bid
A psychiatrist has acknowledged a “red flag” in Joel Cauchi’s bid to obtain a gun licence should have deterred him from deeming the killer a “fit and proper person”.
‘Grave concerns’ in strip search case
A judge presiding over the case of a woman suing over a strip search at a popular music festival has told the court she has “grave concerns”.
Ex-MP accused of child sex abuse arrested
Rory Amon, who quit Parliament after being charged with historic child sex offences, has been arrested at a police station for allegedly breaching bail.
Major law changes for pet owners
Alterations to Australian law will change the game for pet owners on the verge of separation. Here’s a breakdown.
Lunch leftovers stashed in home fridge: court
Leftovers from Erin Patterson’s deadly lunch sat in the home fridge of a mushroom expert for two nights after a “misunderstanding”, the jury has been told.
Dad’s devastating response to sentence
The devastated family of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins delivered an emotional statement outside court after her husband and fellow Olympian Rohan Dennis was sentenced.
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