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.
Courts & Law
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.
Alleged Burgertory firebug a ‘risk’: court
A man accused of setting fire to a pro-Palestinian activist’s burger shop will remain in custody after a magistrate said his alleged crime spree was “extraordinary”.
Ex-MP’s claim in unlicensed driving case
A former federal MP accused of driving while his licence was suspended has revealed the alleged circumstances which led to the charges.
Disturbing details on horror fatal fire
The man at the centre of the house fire horror that has rocked Australia allegedly held the door shut when police arrived as children yelled for help.
Dan’s backflip on phone records: court
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews has agreed to hand over phone records from the day his wife and a cyclist collided, just hours before a key court hearing.
Community mourns slain fisherman
Community members braved icy conditions to pay tribute to a father-of-three allegedly killed in a random attack.
Victim of Gumtree rapist lashes judge
The victims of Sydney-based artist Pierre Mol are livid after he was sentenced to just one extra year for his crimes against three new victims.
Doctor killed, private schoolboy arrested
The victim of the horrific alleged hit-and-run crash has been identified, as his devastated family pay tribute to their beloved son and brother.
Horror as man stabbed in Bunnings carpark
A man is in hospital after a reported stabbing attack at a Bunnings carpark.
Bloody train rampage, pensioners attacked
Chaos erupted on a suburban train after a man allegedly terrorised passengers, spitting blood and punching people.
Charges after alleged theft of bizarre item
Villagers have hailed the return of ‘Garry the Gorilla’ after the 1.5m statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home.
Rugby star loses six-figure court fight
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has lost his bid to have his hefty legal bill paid by the state after he was cleared of sexually assaulting a woman.
Secret life of vile Aussie professor exposed
The victim of a Sydney artist who hired models on Gumtree before raping them has spoken out for the first time, with Netflix now interested in the story.
Killer driver cries as he learns his fate
Found passed out next to his car holding his keys, a dad was shocked to learn he’d killed a mate while trying to get pizza.
Woman wakes to find realtor in bedroom
A long-term tenant was left ‘terrified’ by a trespassing real estate agent who woke her and her two-year-old son in their bedroom during an inspection.
Westfield brawl over $285 jumper: court
The lawyer of a teen at the centre of a Westfield lockdown, who police allege was wielding a machete, has made claims the alleged victims are ‘unreliable’.
Boy, 13, faces court on terror charge
A 13-year-old has been charged with an alleged extremism offence, with the boy fronting court for the first time from adult jail cells.
Lehrmann’s four words in alleged rape: court
Bruce Lehrmann will stand trial for the alleged rape of a woman in Toowoomba back in 2021, with the court hearing new details of the allegations.
Olympian denies A-League betting scandal
An Olympian has pleaded not guilty to claims he was involved in a criminal syndicate that manipulated yellow cards for financial benefit.
‘Significant chance’: Judge’s huge Hayne call
One of the judges who quashed Jarryd Hayne’s rape convictions believes there is a “significant possibility” the former NRL player is “innocent”.
First pics as TV hunk freed after attack
A former TV heart-throb who bashed a woman has been pictured for the first time, after a court was told his case would face a lengthy delay.
‘Swastikas’: Cops nab alleged extremists
A young man and woman have been arrested for a sweep of alleged offences that police say are linked to right-wing extremism.
Couple recorded plot to lure slain man
Eight recordings were found on the phone of a killer discussing the plot to lure a man to their car, a court has been told.
Group on run after man killed in crash
The driver died after his car was allegedly T-boned by a Jeep Cherokee stolen by a group of teens who are on the run.
TV star turned to meth after US rejection
A former Home and Away heart-throb has pleaded guilty to violently bashing a woman, with a court hearing the reason he became addicted to meth.
Westpac takes on allegedly crooked banker
Westpac has launched proceedings against an employee of another bank who allegedly used her role to defraud multiple banks to fund her lavish lifestyle.
Bobcat killer’s last words to dying friend
A judge has found a drunk road worker ran over and killed his mate with a Bobcat while “foolishly and tragically playing chicken”.
TV host loses job after role in Sydney brawl
Footy commentator and columnist Paul Kent has lost his job after footage of him allegedly involved in a street brawl in Sydney was made public.
Next steps for alleged GoFundMe thief
A man accused of stealing more than $60,000 in donations to the family of an allegedly murdered teacher’s aide has told a court of the next steps in his case.
TV hunk admits brutal attack on woman
A former TV heart-throb has admitted to “stomping” on the head of a woman during a suspected mental health crisis, a court has been told.
Inside the bicycle bandit’s brutal 10-year spree
With a rifle and balaclava, the man known as the “bicycle bandit” went on a brutal 10-year crime spree, threatening to shoot anyone who got in his way.
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