‘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.
Courts & Law
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.
Wild moment cops confront knife-armed teen
Bodycam footage has captured the moment a teen was confronted by cops while holding a knife at a busy CBD bus stop.
‘Predatory’: Huge claim after cruise death
Cruise line giant P&O has been accused of predatory behaviour in an expectant class action following the death of a man who jumped overboard.
Jury retires in trial of cop who tasered 95yo
The jury has retired to consider their verdict in the manslaughter trial of a police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
Man dead after terrifying road rage incident
A man who was allegedly armed with a knife and driving erratically has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit and killed during a ‘traumatic’ incident.
Mundine’s court win after Covid stoush
NRL star turned champion boxer Anthony Mundine has celebrated the end of a years-long legal battle after being found guilty of flouting Covid restrictions.
Cop was ‘fed up’ before tasering 95yo: court
A police officer was “fed up, impatient, and not prepared to wait any longer” when he fatally tasered a 95-year-old in a nursing home, a court has been told.
Aussie activist jailed in Hong Kong
Australian man Gordon Ng has been jailed by Hong Kong authorities, in a move Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as “gravely” concerning.
Ex-cop faked drug case evidence
A “wrongly prosecuted” woman’s life was thrown into disarray after the actions of a dodgy detective implicated her in a drug trafficking case. Now he’s behind bars.
Top barrister unleashes on Lehrmann chaos
In an hour-long speech, a prominent barrister delivered a scathing review of the Bruce Lehrmann saga, hitting out at journalists, juries, lawyers, courts and police.
Camper killer drops court bombshell
Convicted missing camper killer Greg Lynn has launched a new court case seeking to overturn the jury’s murder verdict and his sentence.
50-page reason for alleged killer cop delay
A cop accused of killing his ex-boyfriend and his partner will ring in the new year behind bars on remand after fresh delays, a court has been told.
Alan Jones hit with new charges
Police have laid two additional charges against veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, after he was arrested following historical assault allegations.
‘Soured’: Hadley claim about Jones
The high-profile former colleague of Alan Jones has spoken cryptically about his “soured” relationship with the broadcaster as news of his arrest broke.
Court twist in Ch7 stars’ abuse case
A major twist has emerged in the case against two Channel 7 identities, who are both facing a raft of abuse-related offences.
Cop ‘devastated’ after fatally tasering 95yo
A police officer claimed he was “justified” in discharging his service Taser at a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home, but he was “devastated” she died.
Final moments before 95yo tasered revealed
The chain of events that led to a great-grandmother being fatally tasered by a police officer have been laid bare in court.
Update on Garside ex’s assault case
A major update on the ex-girlfriend of boxer Harry Garside has been revealed in court, as she fights allegations she attacked the Olympian in her own home.
Alan Jones’ luxe apartment raided by cops
Police are combing through Alan Jones’ luxury apartment following his arrest over allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching incidents.
Tradie charged after woman killed
A neighbour has been charged with murder after a mother was stabbed to death in front of three children.
Man and woman found dead in apartment
The bodies of a man and woman have been found inside a city apartment.
Hundreds rally to mourn DV victims
Hundreds of people have marched in rallies across the country to mourn lives lost to alleged domestic violence.
Huge update after child thrown into tree
A driver has been charged after a child was thrown into a tree and a woman struck in a horror crash.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
Cops hunt man after sick alleged Coles act
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly robbed a Coles store during a sacred moment on Remembrance Day.
Big update after suburban siege horror
The police have slapped a young man with a raft of serious charges after he allegedly took another man and a toddler hostage in a dramatic suburban standoff.
Killer hid girlfriend’s body after slaying
The mother of a woman murdered by her boyfriend in a drug-fuelled attack had told a court of the pain of not knowing where she was buried.
Gold gun smuggler’s surprise next move
A woman who attempted to smuggle a gold-plated gun into Australia has revealed her surprising next move.
Update after woman shoved on train tracks
A man who pushed a random stranger off a train platform during peak hours has had his hopes to walk free from custody dashed in court.
Politician fronts court on drug shock
The man who led South Australia’s Liberal Party has fronted court for the first time on a shock drug supply charge, where he was awarded a small win.
‘Needed to’: Cop’s claim after tasering 95yo
A police officer told his sergeant that he wasn’t “meant to tase elderly people” but he “needed to” discharge his Taser at a 95-year-old, a court has been told.
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