Lawsuit lodged after young girl’s death
The older sister of a young girl allegedly left to die at the hands of her faith-healing religious circle has lodged a new lawsuit against the government.
Courts & Law
Showdown set over train strike threat
An injunction barring the combined rail union from further industrial action will remain in place ahead of a showdown in court over the city-shaking strikes.
Man brutally murdered over lunch insult
An aspiring rapper convicted for the brutal murder of another man over a perceived insult about lunch has revealed his next court move.
Killer blasted as ‘worthless’ by daughter
A young woman whose mother was murdered by her ex-partner has told a court she will not say the “disgustingly worthless” killer’s name.
US tourist ‘forgot’ about golden gun in bag
An American woman told Australian Border Force officers she “forgot” she had a 24-carat gold plated pistol in her hand luggage when she arrived in Australia.
‘Dangerous’ killer’s attack on nurse: court
A woman once widely considered Australia’s most dangerous female prisoner has avoided further punishment after attacking her nurse.
Mystery after body found wrapped in plastic
Police are appealing for any information about the identity of a “mystery woman” after a disturbing find was made in bushland.
Uber driver waves ‘gun’ outside parliament
An Uber driver has learnt his fate for brandishing a water pistol that resembled a Glock firearm near the NSW parliament.
Woman accused of butchering husband
The true extent of the horrific circumstances surrounding the case of a woman who allegedly butchered her husband can be revealed for the first time.
Twist after Woolies pickets halted
One of Australia’s biggest unions has responded to orders from a tribunal ordering an end to the “unlawful picketing” of Woolworths, as the grocery giant promises to get its empty shelves restacked.
Ex-Lib leader’s coke ‘King’ son walks free
The son of NSW’s first Liberal leader has walked free after being sentenced for supplying drugs on the dark web under the name ‘AusCokeKing’ in exchange for crypto.
Next step after teen cleared of murder
The Attorney-General has responded after a teen thug who was cleared of murdering a mum of two on Boxing Day walked free from court.
Tears as fraudsters lashed for $10m scam
There were gasps and tears as a disgraced construction boss and his co-conspirators were jailed over a “crude” $10m tax fraud scheme.
Netflix star’s latest blow after fatal crash
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has suffered another setback after a fatal helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star.
Major development in barber shooting probe
A real estate agent and alleged bikies and associates have been arrested following a brazen daylight shooting at a barber shop.
WA man guilty of killing mum for money
The jury has handed down its verdict in the case of alleged mum killer Andre Zachary Rebelo in the WA Supreme Court.
Teen’s alleged terror notes found in cell
Notes scribbled on paper and the walls of a teenager’s prison cell allegedly detail threats to attack police and transgender people, a court has been told.
X Factor contestant’s murder charge dropped
A major court update has emerged in the case of a former X Factor Australia contestant who was charged with killing a nine-month-old girl.
Drunk lawyer killed man in crash
A lawyer has been found guilty of killing a man in a late night car crash after drinking multiple wines at a pub.
Bombshell update in grisly 47yo cold case
The sister of one woman slain in the notorious Easey St double-homicide almost 50 years ago has come face to face with the alleged killer.
Driver ‘traumatised’ as child critical: court
The driver accused of causing a horror crash which has left a toddler fighting for life in hospital was allegedly on bail for a “similar” crash two months ago, a court has been told.
Shock new claims in Alan Jones allegation
Court documents have revealed shocking new allegations against former radio legend Alan Jones, after he was charged with multiple serious offences.
50 sick animals discovered on puppy farm
Two people are facing 23 charges of animal cruelty after 50 sick animals were discovered on a pomeranian puppy farm.
‘Get help’: Family’s heartbreaking call
The daughter and brother of a beloved mum murdered in a horrific domestic violence attack have broken their silence with a desperate plea.
Man named after carer dies in alleged assault
A man accused of fatally assaulting his carer has mouthed “I love you” to family members as he appeared in court.
Family of 95yo ‘not seeking revenge’ on cop
The lawyer for the family of a 95-year-old woman fatally tasered by a police officer said that the family wants ‘positive changes’ and is ‘not seeking revenge’.
Alleged bikie boss’ big blow after manhunt
An alleged high-ranking Hells Angels member will be behind bars for Christmas after spending the past two years wanted by police.
‘Finally’: Family of slain 95yo fume
The family of a 95-year-old woman who was fatally tasered by a police officer have slammed the decision to fire him as “too little, too late”.
Olympian’s ‘toxic’ relationship with ex: court
The ex-girlfriend of Olympic boxer Harry Garside has avoided conviction after she ‘lost her cool and behaved extremely badly’ during a tussle with her famous partner.
Mum’s ‘mercy’ plea for deadly marriage
A mother jailed after forcing her youngest daughter to marry the man who would kill her just months later has asked a court to find her daughter’s death was “punishment enough”.
‘Onerous’: Drug-accused Bachie star’s gripe
A former Bachelor contestant accused of supplying drugs to an undercover police officer has taken issue with her “onerous” conditions.
Baby Kobi’s ‘voice’ ignored, police
The police say the ‘voice of children’ must be front and centre in court decisions in the fallout from the horrific murder of baby girl Kobi Shepherdson.
Former beauty queen’s $19 million feud
The estate of a former Sydney beauty queen, valued at an eye-watering $19 million, was divvied up by the NSW Supreme Court last week.
New details in Lisa Wilkinson legal drama
Can Lisa Wilkinson’s hopes for pay day bring to a tidy and happy closure her seven years at Ten?
Gladys’s corrupt ex denies lying claims
A disgraced former MP who had a secret relationship with former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian will fight allegations he lied to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Police searching for missing sex offender
Police are calling on a registered sex offender to turn himself in after allegedly tampering with his monitoring device.
Key details as camper killer drops bombshell
Facing the prospect of spending much of the rest of his life behind bars, convicted killer Greg Lynn has revealed how he believes he will overturn the verdict.
Sick note childcare pedo sent to parents
The sick note a former childcare worker dubbed Australia’s worst pedophile sent to parents has been revealed in court. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
‘Pack mentality’: Bucks party rapists jailed
Three men have been jailed over the “heinous” gang rape of three teenagers on a bucks party weekend, with a judge lashing their “pack mentality”. WARNING: graphic.
Man disfigured in horrifying work incident
A man was disfigured in a horrifying workplace incident that left him with dozens of facial fractures and eye damage.
Family breaks silence as Taser cop bailed
The family of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who was killed after she was tasered by a police officer, have broken their silence after the officer was released on bail.
Update on accused Sam Murphy killer
The man accused of murdering a missing Ballarat mother has made his first appearance in Victoria’s Supreme Court since pleading not guilty.
‘Catastrophic’: Childcare worker preyed on kids
The victims of one of Australia’s most horrific pedophiles have shared how the former childcare worker has irrevocably eroded their trust in people as he’s sentenced.
Hanson’s legal threat over racism claim
Pauline Hanson is threatening legal action against a fellow crossbencher and one of Australia’s biggest media companies.
Accused killer points finger at dad: court
The father of a man accused of killing his estranged wife had motive to orchestrate her execution, a jury has been told.
‘Inevitable’: Big call on jail for Taser cop
It is “realistically inevitable” that a police officer will be jailed over the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman with a Taser in a nursing home, a court has been told.
Serial rapist’s 6 words to victim after attack
A serial rapist said to his victim “I’ve ruined your life, haven’t I?” after a vile attack that was described as a “woman’s worst nightmare”.
Woman allegedly attempts to drown kids
A woman has been charged with allegedly attempting to drown two girls – aged seven and eight.
Top cop’s shock call on Taser verdict
A police officer remains suspended with full pay after he was found guilty of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old woman, but his employment is under review.
Man admits to stabbing grandmother: Court
A man admitted he attempted to kill his 60-year-old partner who was found by neighbours in her front yard with several stab wounds.
Pauline Hanson’s next move after racist tweet
Pauline Hanson has lodged an appeal after a court found she had racially discriminated against a fellow senator in a tweet.
Ex-Fijian PM’s son’s vile attack on woman
The son of a former Fijian prime minister left a woman “gasping for air” after choking her in a horrific attack in Sydney.
Ex-AFL star faces manslaughter charges
Former Collingwood star Shannon John Cox faces manslaughter charges over a car crash that killed two elderly women in June.
Killer ex’s new court move
The woman at the centre of an assassination plot that left two men dead has asked a court to find self-defence should have been available.
Nurse’s vile act in Sydney hospital toilets
A Sydney nurse has had his registration cancelled after admitting to a shocking act in a hospital bathroom.
Bombshell for cop who tasered 95yo
The family of a 95-year-old woman sobbed as a police officer was found guilty of killing her after he said ‘bugger it’ and shot her with his service Taser.
Bombshell twist in Hanson racism fight
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has filed new claims after a Federal Court found she racially vilified a fellow senator by telling her to ‘p*ss off back to Pakistan’.
New details after camper killer jailed
Details of why jailed pilot Greg Lynn is hoping to overturn his murder conviction for the death of missing camper Carol Clay have been revealed in court documents.
Driver’s deadly act on way to casino
A driver has learnt his fate for fatally crashing into two people after dangerously speeding and weaving through traffic on his way to a casino.
Superyacht sailor’s deadly drug scheme
A superyacht tour operator has learned his fate for smuggling people into the country for a ‘nefarious’ cocaine importation scheme that turned deadly.
‘Hot chip’ killer cops epic slapdown
‘Hot chip’ coward punch killer Ricky Lefoe has copped a sharp slapdown in his appeal against a conviction for the death of a Brazilian man in a kebab shop brawl.
‘Deserved better’: MP’s fury at man’s release
A federal politician has expressed outrage after the man accused of helping hide Isla Bell’s body was released into the community.
Major pay boost for cops in one state
NSW Police will get an historic pay rise after the Minns government seeks to address a critical issue in the force.
Man’s plea after wife’s acid bath murder
A man who murdered his pregnant wife and left her to rot in a tub of acid has asked for her family’s forgiveness after her mother broke down in tears in court.
Man accused of hiding teen’s body
The man accused of assisting an alleged killer hide the body of a young woman will walk free after spending six days in custody.
Major update on drug kingpin’s appeal
Jailed drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is one step closer in his bid to overturn his convictions after a judge found a “joint criminal enterprise” took him down.
How three minutes led to 95yo’s Taser death
A court has heard how three minutes became the difference between life and death for a 95-year-old woman who was fatally tasered by a police officer.
Teacher’s alleged vile Snapchat act
Lawyers have revealed the next step for a maths teacher who is facing rape and child grooming offences after allegedly posing as a girl on social media.
Woman stabbed following train attack
Police have laid multiple domestic violence charges after a woman was stabbed on a train in regional NSW.
Third man charged over wild police chase
Police have charged a third man over a wild chase through Sydney’s western suburbs during which an officer was stabbed.
Teen in court for allegedly biting cop
The police say two teens damaged a marked cop car parked at a station and then fled to escape arrest, with one of the teens allegedly biting an officer.
Albo scores huge win for Bali Nine prisoners
The remaining members of the notorious Bali Nine drug smuggling ring could soon return home to Australia following a diplomatic breakthrough.
Cleaner helped hide teen’s body: court told
The cleaner accused of helping to hide Isla Bell’s body was allegedly found with “unexplained wealth” and other people’s identity documents, a court has been told.
Twist for top cop after drunken crash
A high-ranking detective who allegedly had 20 drinks before crashing a police car has been acquitted of driving with a high-range PCA, but found guilty of a lesser charge.
Pop star’s big legal win over Aussie
International pop star Katy Perry has had a big win in her long-running legal battle with an Australian designer.
Child predator’s vile ‘50 Shades’ brag: court
A child predator who raped and abused vulnerable young girls made a disturbing brag to police when he was caught with a compromising video. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS
Wife breaks silence on honeymoon crash
The wife of an Italian man who killed three people in a tragic crash during their honeymoon has broken her silence.
Man charged over deadly rampage named
A man accused of going on a deadly rampage in Perth’s east that killed a father-of-two who had just won custody of his children has been identified.
AFL star’s ‘breathing’ calls to ex: court
A former AFL gun sacked after off-field antics made 32 calls to his ex, with the woman hearing only “heavy breathing” down the line, a court has been told.
Biscuit killer’s big court win
A wife who killed her husband with drugged biscuits after a decade of “insidious” abuse has secured a huge court win.
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