Major update after Taser cop avoids jail
The sentencing of a police officer found guilty of manslaughter after he tasered a 95-year-old woman has been called “manifestly inadequate”.
Courts & Law
Key questions in Bondi killer probe
The possibility that killer Joel Cauchi targeted specific groups or individuals will be probed in a five-week inquest into the Bondi attack.
NSW Liberal councillors launch legal action
NSW Liberal Party members have launched a class action against its own party after a “monumental stuff up” resulted in about 150 members not being nominated for council elections.
Fresh fight over Netflix star’s death
The Australian safety regulator wants parts of a lawsuit brought by the widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris Wilson struck out, a court has been told.
Wilkinson’s new fight in Lehrmann case
Lisa Wilkinson’s legal team have described Bruce Lehrmann’s bid to overturn his damaging defamation suit loss as “entirely misconceived”.
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.
Rich lawyer loses $2m squatter’s rights claim
A wealthy lawyer who featured on the ABC’s Australian Story later used the program in a legal bid to claim squatter’s rights over a $2 million Sydney home.
Sneaky reason squatter left window smashed
A wealthy lawyer failed in her bid to take ownership of a derelict Sydney townhouse using “squatters rights”. Here’s why she left the front windows smashed.
Tyrrell foster mum’s fresh legal fight
William Tyrrell’s foster mother has appeared in a Sydney court in an effort to have convictions for intimidating and assaulting a child quashed on appeal.
Families’ demand in Bondi stabbing probe
Families of the six victims of the Bondi Junction attack have put forward a list of issues they want addressed in a five-week probe.
Man allegedly tries to open plane door twice
The man allegedly assaulted an airline staff member during a confrontation on the flight after he allegedly tried to open a plane door.
Kids face the unthinkable after dad’s death
A woman, whose father killed her soon-to-be husband in regional NSW just months before their wedding, has responded to the jail sentence given to her father.
‘Hungover’ killer with 52 IQ grilled by cops
A “confused” murderer struggled to understand police after his arrest. A court heard it was another chapter in a sad life.
Mum tried to poison 2yo with insulin
The woman is believed to have been suffering from symptoms of a rare psychological disorder at the time of the offence, a court has been told.
Former MP met 13yo boy on gay app: cops
A former MP who allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy after meeting him on a gay hook-up app will fight the charges during a trial.
Moment grandad’s act tore his family apart
Haunting footage of a grandfather taking his pistol out of a gun safe marks the tragic moment his family’s lives changed forever.
New details as judge fights ‘corrupt’ claim
Fresh details have come to light after the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution launched an appeal against accusations of ‘serious corrupt conduct’.
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.
‘Kill Israiel’: Couple accused of anti-Semitic attack
The man and woman are accused of an anti-Semitic attack that caused $20,000 worth of damage in one of Sydney’s wealthiest suburbs.
Major update for bucks party gang rapists
After a marathon trial, the men were found guilty of gang raping three teenagers at an Airbnb during a bucks party weekend.
‘Inadequacy’: Next move against Taser cop
The family of a great-grandmother was devastated by the sentence handed to the ex-police officer who fatally tasered her. They weren’t the only ones.
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.
Final moments before horror DV murder
A young woman called triple-0 as her abusive ex-boyfriend terrorised her. Police did not make it in time.
Man’s shock plane stunt on last day of work
The former baggage handler told police he thought the act was “a cool and funny prank to get followers on TikTok”.
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.
Hollywood cinematographer’s ‘low act’
A cinematographer who worked on a hit Hollywood film and distributed an intimate image without consent said it was a “low act”.
Mum’s plea after daughter stabbed 78 times
A man who stabbed his ex-partner 78 times in her Newcastle home has pleaded guilty to murder more than three years later, with her mum making a tragic plea.
Major update as Caddick victims win $3.5m
Victims of fraudster Melissa Caddick, who fleeced about $23m from more than 50 investors, have secured a major win in a class action settlement.
Update on socialite accused of luxe car crash
A socialite accused of refusing a breath test, crashing her luxe car into a Tesla and assaulting a police officer has revealed her next move in court.
‘Tragic case’: Mum accused of stabbing kids
A mother has been charged with carrying out a horrific knife attack on her three children in their family home in northwest Sydney.
Issue in Dawson appeal over sex with 16yo
Convicted wife killer Chris Dawson’s appeal against his conviction for an unlawful sexual relationship with a teenage schoolgirl in the 1980s hangs on one key issue.
Bombshell audio sparks ‘war criminal’ bid
The disgraced war veteran is seeking a retrial of his war crimes case after bombshell audio of an investigative journalist was leaked.
Major update after students struck by car
There has been a major update days after two teenage boys were hit by an allegedly stolen station wagon outside a Canberra high school.
Dad demands answers after 1yo’s death
A decade after Baylen, 1, died from a traumatic brain injury, his dad is demanding answers over the child’s ‘non-accidental’ death.
‘Idiot’: MAFS star’s pledge after arrest
A Married At First Sight contestant has made an emotional pledge to a court after he was arrested during a drunken night out.
Fight over Aussie artist’s enormous estate
The death of a renowned Aussie artist has sparked a messy court battle over her $24m fortune with relatives, neighbours and a Serbian church all staking claim.
Why Taser cop wasn’t jailed for killing 95yo
The former officer was found guilty of manslaughter, a crime which carries a maximum 25-year prison sentence. He will not spend a day behind bars.
Devastating update in missing cop case
The update was made by the Queensland police officer’s uncle on social media.
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.
Emotional reaction as killer cop sentenced
The son of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who died after she was tased in her aged care home, has given an emotional statement after learning the killer cop’s fate.
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.
Bird torturer sentenced for animal cruelty offences
The 61-year-old previously admitted to police he liked hunting the protected species when he was high on methamphetamine.
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.
Man attacks stranger with axe at Bunnings
A man who was shopping at the store with his wife suffered a 3cm laceration to his head after he was attacked by a stranger with an axe.
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.
What man allegedly said before neighbour killed
A man accused of killing his neighbour over a fallen tree branch allegedly said he would put him “to sleep” before the deadly confrontation.
‘Seriously ill’: Update in Lehrmann case
Bruce Lehrmann’s legal cases have had a spanner thrown into the works following a revelation about his current solicitor.
Ex-Spotlight producer’s major legal move
The former Spotlight producer who gave bombshell evidence in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial has lodged shock legal proceedings against his former employer.
Woman’s ‘WAG’ claim before alleged rape
A woman accusing a former Socceroo of raping her had told him she wanted to “live her dream of being a WAG” two days earlier, a court has been told.
Sydney author arrested over ‘pedophilia’ book
The fiction novel, which follows the relationship between an 18-year-old girl and her father’s friend, sparked furore online.
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?
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.
Dire warning rail strikes back in ‘weeks’
Millions of commuters could be forced to endure more transport headaches amid a fresh warning train strikes which threw Sydney’s rail network into disarray could be back on “within weeks”.
Tragic details of Lilie James’ final hours
Lilie James’ murder on the grounds of a prestigious Sydney school shocked the country. Now, the details of her final 24 hours can be revealed.
Principal’s phone calls emerge amid ‘fraud’
A court has heard how a Sydney school principal’s phone calls were allegedly tapped by police investigating an alleged $1.4m fraud.
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?”
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.
High-flying parents of elite school killer
Esther and Stefan Thijssen have lived quiet lives abroad, and seemingly attempted to maintain distance, in the wake of the atrocities of their son.
Listen: Killer’s 000 call after school murder
After beloved waterpolo coach Lilie James was murdered in a private school bathroom, her killer made a stunning call to 000.
Mum’s harrowing vow to murdered daughter
Lilie James’s family have told an inquest of their pain and “guilt” over her death after she was brutally killed by a former partner.
Ex-Socceroo in tears as he’s cleared of rape
The former footballer appeared emotional outside court as he admitted he is “unsure what the future holds”.
ADF soldier jailed 22 years for rape
The serving ADF member hit his victim – who was a former colleague – with a bamboo stick from Bunnings approximately 5000 times. Warning: Graphic content
Grim milestone for cop on murder charges
The former cop is accused of fatally shooting two men with a police service weapon when he broke into a home last year.
Sofronoff to appeal ‘corrupt’ accusations
The head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution will appeal accusations of “serious corrupt conduct” following a report from the ACT’s corruption watchdog.
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.
Martial artist accused of killing entire family
A taekwondo expert is accused of violently killing an entire family, including a seven-year-old boy, at two separate locations.
Shocking detail in teacher’s murder
Lilie James’ final moments were captured on CCTV minutes before she was brutally murdered by her ex-partner.
‘Finished’: Judge done with Lehrmann battle
Justice Micheal Lee has emphatically declared; ‘I’m not having any more to do with it,’ after Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson’s cost dispute returned to court.
Nurse’s bombshell move after viral video
The lawyer of a nurse charged over his involvement in an anti-Semitic video says he will argue for a major concession in court.
‘Line in the sand’ over train strikes
A “line in the sand” was drawn when the rail unions were forced into a “cooling off period” after months of industrial brinkmanship, a court has been told.
Chilling note made after alleged rape: court
A note made in a woman’s phone and a series of text messages have been examined by a jury in a rape trial involving a former Socceroo.
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.
Higgins’ ex-boss in new legal battle
Brittany Higgins’ former boss has launched a Fair Work lawsuit against the Commonwealth, claiming a “breach of general protections”.
Socialite’s drug charge after Westfield ban
A Sydney socialite banned from Bondi Westfield in 2023 for shoplifting has had her battle with drugs laid bare in court.
Socialite’s drug charge after Westfield ban
A Sydney socialite banned from Bondi Westfield in 2023 for shoplifting has had her battle with drugs laid bare in court.
‘Honest’: Girlfriend defends ex-Socceroo
The former footballer’s girlfriend has taken the stand to give evidence in his rape trial, saying she didn’t believe he was capable of such a crime.
Update in NSW psychiatrist crisis
The doctor’s union and NSW government will head into arbitration on Monday in a bid to end the state’s psychiatrist crisis.
Inside cricket legend’s fall from grace
The inside story of the drug deal Stuart MacGill was found to have been involved in can be revealed for the first time after the Australian cricketing great was this week found guilty by a jury.
Australia’s youngest child killer released
Australia’s youngest child killer has walked free from jail following a failed bid to keep him behind bars.
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