Inside Liberal leader’s cocaine ‘catch-ups’
Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs supplied cocaine in ‘catch-ups’ with two friends to allegedly escape the stress of politics.
Crime
Cops arrest two men in hunt for killers
Two men have been arrested in the hunt for the alleged killers of a man whose body was discovered in a burnt-out house.
Australia’s youngest murderer arrested
A man convicted of murdering a girl when he was just 13 years old has been arrested less than a month after he was released from prison.
Woman who punched toddler learns fate
The girl was in her mother’s arms at the time of the shocking incident.
Woman injured in clash with dog owner
A woman in her 60s suffered serious injuries when a dog owner allegedly rugby tackled her to the ground during a brief clash on a Sunshine Coast beach.
‘Race war’: Aussie neo-Nazis’ shock move
Two notorious Aussie fascists who fronted court claiming political persecution are plotting to form a neo-Nazi political party.
Uni hacked, data from 10k students stolen
Personal information has been stolen from a major Australian university again and posted on the dark web.
Major update as Giuffre leaves hospital
Virginia Giuffre did not appear in court on Wednesday, where she faces a charge of breaching a DV order, after being released from hospital following a bus crash.
Get-rich-quick warning after ASX crash
Aussies have been warned of scammers trying to deceive people with too-good-to-be-true investment opportunities after a big hit to super funds.
Airbnb ‘trashed’ after teens throw party
A homeowner has responded after hundreds of teens allegedly trashed an Airbnb during a wild party, with invites shared via social media.
60 Minutes Bondi episode slammed
A TV segment where John Singleton called for the inquest into the fatal Bondi Junction attack to be quashed has been branded “insensitive” in court.
Passenger punches wall at airport: cops
An intoxicated passenger refused entry at a boarding gate has been charged with disorderly behaviour after he allegedly became abusive towards staff and punched a wall.
Murder charge after man found dead in home
Neighbours reported hearing “screaming” and “wailing” before police were called to a Brisbane unit where a man had allegedly been fatally stabbed.
Killer who lived fake life’s ‘ultimate betrayal’
A man pretending to be a successful crypto currency trader lived a glam life with his Insta-famous girlfriend before one “monstrous” act.
Underworld figure Mokbel reports to police
The former Melbourne underworld figure Tony Mokbel was sensationally bailed by the Court of Appeal on Friday after two decades behind bars.
‘Crucial’ warning after mass super attack
The mass cyber attack on Australian superannuation funds had been ‘inevitable’, according to a security expert, who warns more attacks could follow in the coming days.
Aussie mum suspected murdered overseas
Australian Federal Police officers travelled to Bangladesh amid a probe into the suspected murder of a young Queensland mother.
Boy admits Sydney mosque threat
A 16-year old boy who sent a Sydney mosque a social media threat referencing a terror attack has accepted responsibility in court for his actions.
School evacuated after bomb threat
Students and staff have been evacuated following an anonymous bomb threat made to a high school.
Men with loaded guns cause chaos at MCG
The men have been charged after they allegedly took loaded firearms into the stadium and made it through security into the ground packed with 82,000 fans.
Alleged bungling stabber fronts court
A man who allegedly stabbed his brother with a hunting knife and then bungled the getaway, driving his car into a tree, has faced court for the first time.
Man charged over ‘threats in hospital’
A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly making antisemitic comments toward a Sydney hospital worker inside an elevator.
‘Healing’: Murderer’s model ex breaks silence
An influencer and ex-partner of a man who killed his own mother to claim her life insurance payout has broken her silence after his sentencing.
Assassination fears halt Aussie MMA event
A mixed martial arts event has been canned amid fears a high-profile former UFC fighter may be the target of a gangland hit.
Family’s fury as Taser cop avoids jail
The Director of Public Prosecution plans to appeal the sentencing of a cop who avoided jail after fatally tasering a 95-year-old great-grandmother inside a nursing home.
Giuffre charged before bus crash post
Alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre appeared in court charged with breaching a family violence order just days before she made headlines following a bus crash.
Gross detail in unlawful strip search
A big admission has been made after a woman was strip searched for 30 minutes at the iconic Splendour in the Grass music festival.
Cop accused of interstate sexual assault
A Melbourne police officer has been charged over an alleged sexual assault of a woman at a Sydney hotel.
ATO’s warning on black market ciggies
Authorities are calling on the community to help combat illegal tobacco farming after a major bust uncovered 16 tonnes of illicit crops linked to organised crime.
Drug kingpin’s $500,000 freedom bid
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures is hoping a new girlfriend and half a million dollars will convince the courts to set him free.
Warning as child allegedly groped at pool
Concerned parents have taken to social media to warn locals following an alleged “groping” incident at a swimming pool.
‘Cold-blooded’ mum killer to learn fate
The ‘cold-blooded’ ex partner of influencer Grace Piscopo who killed his mother to gain money from life insurance policies he set up will learn his fate on Tuesday.
Man’s pic released after shooting
Police have released a photo of a man they believe can help with their inquiries after a man was shot and a second person critically injured.
‘18,648 child victims’: Vile Aussie discovery
An Australian man has been caught with images depicting more than 18,000 child abuse victims.
Reason cash allegedly stashed in microwaves
About $900,000 was allegedly found stuffed in microwaves set to be shipped from Perth to Melbourne in a major organised crime investigation.
Man shot by police in Melbourne
An officer feared for the lives of police when an allegedly “aggressive” man armed with a metal pole was shot by police in Melbourne’s southeast.
Alleged driver who hit school boys charged
The driver had allegedly stolen the green Holden Commodore hours earlier from a childcare centre in New South Wales.
Mum, child kidnapped at knifepoint: Cops
A woman and child were allegedly kidnapped at knifepoint by a man and forced to drive around to electronic stores purchasing Apple MacBooks.
Bombshell update in body in wall case
Police have revealed a bombshell update in their investigation into the alleged murder of a woman whose body was found wrapped and buried behind a besser block wall.
Mum’s TikToks before alleged child murder
The case against a mum charged with the murder of her young daughter after posting TikToks is facing another delay.
Moment 12yo pulls knife on student
Video captures the terrifying moment at a high school when a 12-year-old boy allegedly removes an object from his bag and threatens another student.
Controversial Aussie appears on US TV
A man known for tall tales has appeared on US TV to claim he was targeted by police here due to anti-Joe Biden comments.
Elite school grad’s horror road act
A former elite private school student killed an elderly woman in a horrific car crash before being cornered in a muddy drain by police.
D-Day set for accused baby killer couple
A couple charged with the murder of their infant son, who was allegedly found with “significant” injuries, have answered to their charges at court.
New details after 9000 court docs leaked
Aussies will need to wait about a week before finding out what data was viewed by a hacker following a major breach of a state government website.
Chalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
New details in ex-MPs child sex assault case
A former Liberal MP allegedly twice sexually assaulted a 13-year-old schoolboy in the bathroom of an underground carpark, court documents allege.
Woman throws dead kitten in harbour
A distressing video has emerged on social media of a woman swinging a dead kitten by its tail and throwing it into a harbour after it was run over.
‘Dumb trifecta’: Expert absolutely unleashes
Australia is losing billions, fuelling rampant crime and damaging our health because of one “dumb” decision, a leading economic expert has warned.
School locked down after girls’ alleged attack
A woman and two girls have been arrested after four staff members and police were allegedly assaulted at a high school.
‘We need answers’: Plea in 44yo cold case
The sisters of a missing girl have pleaded for answers from the public as police reinvestigate a key clue in the 44-year-old cold case.
Gunman lures tradie, opens fire in street
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a ‘targeted’ attack after police believe he was lured to an address.
Inside ritzy life of glam Sydney socialite
Socialite Vanessa Jacobs Fennell is accused of drinking alcohol and then crashing a Range Rover into a Tesla before assaulting a cop. So who is she?
Second man allegedly helped ‘terror’ suspect
Police have charged a second man over his alleged involvement in helping an organised crime figure linked to a fake caravan terror plot flee the country.
Murder probe after teen stabbed in head
A teenager has died in hospital more than a week after he was stabbed in the head, with police now launching a murder investigation.
Haunting admission after mum’s tragic death
The daughter of a woman who was killed by her husband says her mother was ‘a prisoner in her own home’ leading up to her death.
Nephew’s vile act after uncle’s murder
A convicted killer who murdered his rich uncle, dismembering his body and dumping the remains in bushland, has suffered a major court setback.
Update on alleged Westfield bus stabbing
Police have issued an update after a man was allegedly stabbed with a pen and a woman injured during an altercation on a bus outside a busy Westfield.
Wild past of Sydney’s ‘worst property’
It’s been dubbed one of Sydney’s “worst blocks” due to its dark past – but residents have hit back after a man was stabbed to death at the address last weekend.
Major probe after shooting, car fires
A major police investigation is underway after shots were allegedly fired into a home and multiple cars were torched in Sydney’s southwest.
Man’s alleged horror act to woman
A man will face court over an alleged attempted sexual assault of a woman in the early hours of the morning as she came home from work.
Teen jailed for sharing extremist content
A 19-year-old man will spend three years behind bars after becoming the first Australian convicted of sharing violent Islamic State content online.
Bomb scare at major store
A Bunnings store was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in one city, while there was another scare in another state after protesters left behind a box.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Another terror threat against Aussie mosque
A second threat has been made against an Australian mosque, prompting “frightened” Muslims to ask “when will this stop?”
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Twisted act after Lilie James’ murder
One item left behind by Paul Thijssen, who took his own life after killing water polo coach Lilie James, exposed the violence and lies that underwrote his relationships.
Bizarre reason for Block star’s assault
Ex-reality TV star Suzi Taylor has escaped jail time following a bizarre confrontation that ended in her leaving the scene on an e-scooter.
Man allegedly helped ‘terror’ suspect flee
A man who allegedly helped an organised crime figure believed to be behind a fabricated caravan terror plot flee the country has been charged.
Wild police chase ends on popular beach
A driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle tried to make his getaway in the sea after a wild police chase through Perth ended on a popular beach.
Aussies targeted in crypto text scam
Aussies have been targeted in a scam where fake texts impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange appear where they shouldn’t.
How Lilie’s killer ‘practised’ her murder
A disturbing detail has emerged at the inquest into the death of water polo coach Lilie James, who was murdered by her former boyfriend inside an elite school.
Aussie Islamophobia hits shocking new peak
A new report shows a dramatic rise in recorded instances of Islamophobia between 2023 and 2024, casting a spotlight on the prevalence of anti-Muslim hate in Australia.
Female teacher’s vile request to 12yo
A teacher’s years-long sexual abuse of a 12-year-old, where she encouraged the child to “watch porn” to learn about sex, has been revealed. WARNING: CONFRONTING
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
Bombshell as cops close in on killers
Two men suspected of killing an Adelaide man have been captured on CCTV returning to the scene of the crime hours after the murder.
Spray over debunked ‘terror’ caravan
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on the leader of the opposition as tensions continue to rise over the Sydney “terror” caravan.
Update after man allegedly faked son’s cancer
A man who allegedly shaved his son’s head and pretended he had cancer to swindle $60,000 in sympathy donations has faced court in person for the first time.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Eerie footage of alleged killer sipping coffee
Chilling CCTV footage captures the moment a man accused of murder walks calmly with a coffee in hand on the morning of the alleged crime.
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