Bombshell ruling on woman’s ‘suicide’
A coroner has delivered a bombshell ruling on a woman who died in what was initially considered a suicide – saying her unfaithful husband was “involved”.
Courts & Law
Mum’s fury at missing son’s killers
A mother has revealed her horrifying nightmare about where her missing son’s remains might be as two of his killers learnt their fate over what happened before his death.
Play centre fined after girl’s horror fall
An Aussie dad has shared the horror moment he learned his young daughter was severely injured after falling seven metres at an indoor play centre.
Texts before horrific gang rape
Messages a woman sent in the hours before an horrific gang rape in her own home have been revealed as the men accused learn their fate.
Huge call on fatal pub crash driver
Victorian prosecutors have ruled out directly indicting a diabetic driver after charges over a horror pub crash were thrown out of court.
‘No explanation’ for gym coach’s vile abuse
A once well-respected gymnastics coach who sexually abused teen girls over decades gave “no explanation” for his actions, a court has been told.
Major development in alleged mower murder
A major development in the police case against a man accused of his wife’s murder – following a ride-on mower “accident” – has been detailed in court.
Business owner’s horror acts to slain men
A court has been told the horrific acts a business owner performed on two slain men – one of whom remains missing while the other was found encased in concrete.
Court told of frantic calls on day mum died
A series of frantic phone calls and text messages on the day Colleen Rebelo was allegedly murdered by her son have been revealed in court.
Cop’s sick request for 15yo girls on Snapchat
A baby-faced constable made a vile request when he sent two 15-year-old girls thousands of dollars while grooming one of the teens for sex.
Why ‘animal’ cop basher could be freed
A police officer left for dead after she was beaten with a brick by an addict has pleaded with the parole board to keep the “animal” behind bars.
Disgraced AFL legend maintains innocence
Disgraced AFL legend Barry Cable has maintained his innocence over historical sexual abuse allegations dating back almost 60 years.
Senator ordered to pay as court battle begins
A controversial senator has been ordered to pay the legal fees of an Aboriginal land council chief executive for a court date as a defamation case begins.
How woman escaped alleged sexual assault
Fresh details about a horror alleged sexual assault have been revealed in court after a man was arrested on a roof during a dramatic manhunt.
Horror details of alleged Aussie slave farm
A farmer accused of enslaving his family through beatings, threats and intimidation allegedly told one child; “I could kill you at any time”, a court has been told.
Alleged mum killer, lover $120k in debt: court
A man accused of killing his mother for money was bankrupt when he was arrested for her murder two years after she died, a court has been told.
Fresh twist after Olympian’s wife killed
There has been a fresh twist in the case against an Olympic cyclist charged with killing his wife who was also an Olympian.
Alleged mum killer bankrupt, court told
A man accused of killing his mother to gain money from her life insurance had been declared bankrupt months before he was arrested, a court has been told.
3 reasons why cops and courts clash on bail
A new study has revealed the three key reasons why police and magistrates often come to different decisions on bail.
‘Sadistic’ torturer’s appeal bombshell
A man jailed for life for the “sadistic” torture and sexual assault of a woman has secured funding for his appeal against his conviction – despite pleading guilty years earlier.
Major update after alleged Bluey coin theft
A third person has been charged in relation to the alleged theft of 63,000 limited-edition dollar coins imprinted with Bluey’s famous image.
Traveller arrested after cops smash meth lab
An international traveller has been arrested after police smashed what they say was a clandestine meth lab.
Sticky Fingers frontman’s bizarre alleged act
The controversial rocker has been accused of nicking a roast chicken and an iced coffee.
Corby relative stung in huge drug bust
A court has been told how two men – one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby – acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.
Jewish group takes Islamic cleric to court
Australia’s leading Jewish group is taking court action against an Islamic preacher, claiming the cleric racially vilified Jews in sermons at a Sydney mosque.
Rugby player admits to supplying cocaine
A women’s rugby player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
Farmer accused of family slavery: court
A Victorian father allegedly forced his family into slavery-like conditions, working on their regional property under the threat of beatings. a court has been told.
Ex-NRL prodigy lashed for ‘foolish’ cop tussle
A troubled former NRL prodigy has received a biting critique from a magistrate after he ran from police in a failed escape attempt that ended in a bloody tussle.
Student kills two women in 24 hours
A double killer had recently moved to Australia on a student visa hoping to find “better prospects”, a court has been told.
Threats to alleged Thorpe attacker: court
A woman charged after senator Lidia Thorpe was allegedly assaulted at the MCG has received “threats”, her lawyer has told a court.
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