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.
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Brother’s grief after woman found dead
The family of Nikkita Azzopardi are grappling with her shock death as police arrest a 33-year-old man who was known to her.
Killer’s ‘apology’ over missing man’s death
A man involved in causing the death of a missing man whose body has never been found has broken his silence in court.
Aussies warned of new Centrelink scam
Australians have been warned about a cruel scam website that claims to promote a “cost-of-living bonus payment” from Centrelink.
Chilling texts killer sent victim’s parents
Lilie James’ killer sent chilling text messages to her family from her phone the night she died in a high school bathroom.
Shock $8m find in Aussie warehouse
Police made a shocking find worth $8 million after being called to a burglary at an unassuming warehouse.
‘Drugs are a solution’: TV star’s big claim
A troubled former Home and Away star has claimed “drugs are a solution” as he prepares to fight allegations he assaulted his housemate.
Test cricketer’s sister allegedly killed by son
The nephew of a former Test cricketer has appeared in court charged with the alleged domestic violence murder of his mother.
Big mystery after missing man’s body found
Police have made a grim discovery in the search of a regional property a month after an elderly man went missing.
‘Concerns’ after vile coach’s letter to court
A once well-respected gymnastics coach created “opportunities” to abuse multiple teen girls over two decades, a court has been told.
Next step in wife’s alleged mower murder
Lawyers for a man charged with the murder of his wife – who was allegedly found dead near a ride-on mower – have told a court of the next step they will take.
Son allegedly stabs father to death
The man’s wife was also home at the time of the incident.
‘Talented’ pharmacist found dead in home
A Melbourne pharmacist who was allegedly killed by a homeless man in his Bellfield home has been identified as a talented 29-year-old pharmacist.
Man’s ‘unspeakable’ torture of 3 kids
A court has been told of the “unspeakable” acts of pain and suffering a man deliberately inflicted on his children for months. Warning: Confronting
Chilling body cam clip six days before death
Disturbing vision from a police officer’s body camera exposes the shocking extent of repeated failures by authorities that ultimately cost a woman her life.
Man ‘can’t remember’ alleged flight chaos
A young man charged after allegedly attacking a crew member while on a flight to New Zealand has claimed he ‘can’t remember’ what happened.
Driver charged over horror fatal crash
A driver has been charged over a fatal crash after allegedly fleeing police before smashing into another vehicle.
Update on MP charged with child sex act
A parliamentarian who resigned after he was charged with child sex offences has had his matter return to court.
Outpouring of support for slain woman’s kids
A fundraiser for the children of a woman found dead on her semirural property has raised thousands of dollars as her husband faces a murder charge.
‘Heartbroken’: Teen stabbed in brawl
The teenager, described as a ‘beautiful kid’, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Major new support for scam victims
Victims of scams could have an easier time getting compensation with the federal government announcing the latest crackdown on fraudsters.
Update after baby assaulted at shopping mall
Police have issued an update after appealing for assistance after a baby was allegedly assaulted in a busy shopping centre.
Update after league prodigy’s pub arrest
Whether a “victim or a villain”, a magistrate has said a once up-and-coming league player needs to know what charges he is facing after allegedly resisting arrest.
Ex-MAFS star’s ‘cowardly’ assault on woman
A former MAFS star’s violent and “cowardly” assault on a woman during a month-long pattern of “abusive and controlling behaviour” has been revealed.
Shock number of Aussies hit with crime
A new survey suggests a shockingly high number of Australians have been hit with a property crime in the past 12 months, from car thefts to home break-ins.
Millions of Aussies warned over vile scam
An urgent warning has been issued after hundreds of Australians were targeted in a terrifying extortion scam.
Warning after dating app assaults
Police have issued a safety warning after a recent spate of assaults targeting LGBTQ+ people using dating apps.
Warning after truck explosion on major road
Residents were earlier urged to stay inside after a truck collided with an allegedly stolen luxury car in a fiery crash.
Car crash victims targeted by scam insurers
Drivers involved in car crashes are being warned about scam companies who intercept insurance claims and hold cars hostage to elicit a ransom.
Major update after royal statue vandalised
A prominent royal statue was vandalised while King Charles III and Queen Camilla were visiting Sydney.
‘Ridiculous’: Explosive Tyrrell claim exposed
A witness in the disappearance of William Tyrrell has levelled explosive criticism at police, who falsely claimed she had refused to give evidence.
Mystery after singer found dead in dam
Police have offered a $500,000 reward for information about the death of a singer whose body was found 200km away from her Newcastle home.
Cops baffled after 45 cars stolen
More than 40 cars have been stolen from a car yard in the space of just hours, police say, with some spotted being taken in broad daylight.
Missing Aussie found dead overseas
The body of a missing Queensland woman has been found overseas, with local authorities looking to extradite her estranged husband from Australia.
Human remains found on remote property
A police investigation is under way after bones belonging to an unknown person were found on a remote property near Gympie.
Update on alleged botched Ibrahim hit
Police have issued an update in the case of two men accused of a bungled hit on Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim.
Nurse’s chilling act over alleged rape
A nurse’s chilling threats while trying to smash her way into the house of a man at the centre of a rape allegation have been revealed in court.
Abusive migrant’s mega fraud ignored
A man waved into Australia by bumbling immigration officials also escaped an investigation into his serious defrauding of Medicare, it can be revealed.
Top MP’s son charged after Xmas party: court
A boozy night out after a police Christmas party is at the heart of allegations the cop son of ex-Deputy PM Michael McCormack assaulted multiple people.
Desperate search for woman missing 17 days
Police and family are desperately searching for a 19-year-old Melbourne woman who has not been seen for more than two weeks.
Qantas’ huge payout to sacked workers
Qantas has been ordered to pay an eye-watering amount to compensate three of the 1700 workers who were illegally fired during the Covid pandemic.
‘Ongoing nightmare’: DV victim’s warning
There has been more than a 20 per cent increase in GoFundMe pages that mention domestic violence this year, and a victim has this warning.
Arson twist in bikie-linked gym attack
Police are investigating after a gym linked to a former bikie was found ablaze just days after the building was ramraided by arsonists.
Boy, 5, hit by rock riding train
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured after a rock was thrown at his head in a bizarre train incident, with detectives now investigating.
Three killed after car ploughs into home
A man has been arrested after three people died and another two were left fighting for the lives after a car ploughed into a suburban home.
Teen charged with assault involving gun
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault and intimidation after he was allegedly found in possession of a gun.
Cops bust huge China date-rape drug haul
Australian Border Force officers have arrested a man for allegedly importing a massive 22.6kg haul of date-rape drugs.
Creepy CCTV shows armed home invasion
Police have released terrifying CCTV footage of an armed home invasion showing men with guns slipping into a home at 4am.
Cop’s massive payday as cases ‘collect dust’
Families of dead or missing loved ones have spoken out about their agonising wait for answers as the huge salary of a top detective is revealed.
Alleged cop shooter shot after tense standoff
A man has been shot after allegedly firing at police, sparking a tense standoff that closed down parts of a major regional city.
Chilling new theory about mum’s death
A court has been told it is possible to kill someone without leaving a mark on their body using law enforcement and martial art techniques.
Harbour Bridge rider allegedly hit cop: court
A motorbike rider arrested at a horror crash allegedly hit a cop while riding away, a court has been told.
Woman’s horror act while baby slept in car
A court has been told of a woman’s horror act after a mum left her sleeping baby in a car parked inside her office car park for just moments.
NRL star charged over multi-car crash
An up-and-coming NRL star is charged with causing a multi-car crash in a glitzy suburb that left a man with “serious foot injuries”.
Man shot near crowds of young music fans
A gunman is on the run after shooting a man only minutes away from where crowds of young fans eagerly camped for Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated tour.
Olympic kayaker’s shock drug admission
A former Olympic medallist has been accused of taking part in a bungled $200m drug import plot alongside another man.
Shock as elderly man slashed while shopping
A 74-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was attacked with a knife while shopping at a suburban discount store.
Grim theory on outback trip disappearance
A coroner has revealed what likely happened to a man who mysteriously disappeared on an outback pig hunting trip with a large group.
Man charged with sextortion of teen
The man allegedly groomed a 15-year-old girl in a brutal alleged case of violent sextortion.
Wild twist in Olympian brother’s drug plot
A shock court twist has emerged in the case of the brother of a former Aussie Olympic kayaker accused of taking part in a bungled $200m cocaine importation plot.
Disturbing act against Aussie women
The horrific number of women being subjected to this frightening act has been revealed, along with who’s most likely to be the perpetrator.
Man allegedly planned ex’s fatal hit-and-run
A man and woman are charged with the murder of a 23-year-old in an alleged love triangle hit-and-run.
Man arrested over act at football game
Cops say a 36-year-old man made the infamous gesture at a football game in a popular big city park.
8 kids, 10 years: Man charged with sex crime
The alleged offending occurred between 1998 and 2008, with eight children believed to be victims.
Woman finds videos of boyfriend raping mum
A South Australian woman found sickening videos on her partner’s phone after she suspected him of cheating, a court heard.
Dead woman had ‘no health issues’, court told
The mother of a man accused of killing her to gain money from life insurance policies he took out against her was ‘fit and healthy’ at the time she died, court told.
Tech billionaire, beauty boss’ ‘secret affair’
A tech billionaire and a wellness entrepreneur are set to air their dirty laundry in a bankruptcy fight involving an alleged secret affair and a luxury mansion.
Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
Dramatic twist after bike shop ram raid
A fire was caused as a result of the ramming, with one of the offenders’ arms catching fire.
New details after model killed at rave party
An unlicensed drug-affected driver mowed down a young model after attending an illegal rave party, police allege in court.
Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450
A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.
Man allegedly steals $2.3m, buys 4 Mercedes
A man accused of identity theft had a penchant for luxury cars, allegedly buying four Mercedes and a Jaguar during his crime spree.
Investigation after elderly man found dead
A woman is being questioned by police after a man in his 70s was found dead at a home near Brisbane on Monday.
Twin breaks silence in brother’s murder trial
The twin sister of a man accused of killing their mother has given evidence in her brother’s murder trial, recalling a phone call with her mum’s psychologist.
‘Unacceptable’: Hamas sign put on MP’s office
A federal Labor MP has called out protesters who vandalised his electorate office, including painting a Hamas sign on a door.
Tragedy as Aussie model dies at rave
Elise Hodder, 24, died when she was hit by a car at the rave in Melbourne on Sunday morning. A man has been charged over her death.
Pop star’s ugly $1 million legal fight revealed
The former manager of pop star Guy Sebastian spent more than $1m fighting claims he defrauded his famous client, a court has been told.
Scam warning after woman loses $200k
Cairns Police have warned residents about potential romance scams that could cost them more than just their hearts.
‘Dodgy’ tax act costing Aussies $16 billion
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a fresh warning to Aussie businesses using cash as a way of tax evasion.
Man shot, found in middle of CBD
A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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