Aussie dad’s ‘rapid descent’ before bomb hoax
New details have been revealed about a man who brought the country’s busiest international airport to a standstill by falsely claiming to have a bomb on-board.
Courts & Law
Surprise detail after couple’s alleged flight act
The glamorous Australian daughter of a dead dictator has been spotted with a strange item after dropping an eye-watering amount to leave the country as she fights allegations of drunken acts aboard a Jetstar plane.
Man charged over alleged cold case murder
The first pictures of a man at the centre of an alleged cold case murder 30 years ago arriving in Queensland have been revealed.
First look at ex-priest after child abuse charges
A former priest has been charged with sending sexually explicit photos to a 14-year-old boy online and grooming him for sex.
Secret life of couple accused of Jetstar act
The bizarre secret past of a woman accused with her partner of drunken scenes on-board a Jetstar flight has been revealed.
Grenade claim after wild police chase
Police allege a man who fired at officers during a wild chase on New Year’s Eve was in possession of a grenade and semiautomatic rifle, court documents reveal.
Horror way motorist killed in fiery crash
The trike motorcycle collided with a parked trailer before bursting into flames.
Claim over gun allegedly found in luggage
A businessman arrested after police allegedly found a disassembled gun in his luggage has made a bold claim in court.
Tyrrell detective’s major call on bins
In a heavily redacted review of the investigation into missing William Tyrrell, the officer overseeing the search has highlighted a missed opportunity in the search.
Neighbour breaks silence on cold case arrest
A neighbour of a man alleged to have been using a false name before he was charged with a cold case murder has shared new details on the man she knew as ‘David’.
Andrew O’Keefe charged with drug driving
Embattled former TV host Andrew O’Keefe has been arrested again and will face court over accusations he drove with an illicit drug in his system.
Sneaky way men allegedly disguised drugs
NSW Police have arrested two men after they allegedly tried to disguise $20m worth of methylamphetamine in a unique way.
Woman allegedly attacked with sword
A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly attacked with a samurai sword during a frightening carjacking attempt.
‘40 years plus’: Big call on O’Keefe’s future
Embattled media personality Andrew O’Keefe can “100 per cent be back on TV”, according to one showbiz whiz – but he has to do this one thing first.
Man charged over alleged ambush named
A man charged over an alleged wild pursuit where officers took gunfire has fronted court – with police alleging in court documents why the 20-year-old was trying to break into a home while armed.
Aussie dragged 10m in FB marketplace horror
An Aussie photographer just wanted to sell his camera on Facebook marketplace, what happened next left him shaken.
Man charged with ‘harbouring’ shooter
A man charged with “harbouring” an unknown person who allegedly gunned down a man outside a suburban home will ring in the new year behind bars on remand.
‘Worst’: Former boss’ call on Lehrmann
A former Attorney-General has revealed how he feels about being the person who gave Bruce Lehrmann his first job in Parliament.
Millionaire’s court battle over palm trees
Two millionaires in one of Sydney’s wealthiest suburb have been locked in a court battle over palm trees, obstructing one of the homeowner’s exclusive harbour views.
Update after elderly man stabbed on street
A man has been charged with stabbing an elderly man on the street and leaving him fighting for his life.
Weapons seized after shot fired at home
Police have seized a shotgun and a machete after a man allegedly fired a gun during an altercation with another man.
Neighbour allegedly murdered in tree dispute
A new development has emerged after a man was allegedly murdered by his neighbour over a fallen tree dispute.
Cops probe horror light plane crash
A man has been killed and another fighting for life after a recreational plane crashed after takeoff.
Sailors killed in yacht race identified
The two sailors tragically killed overnight during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race have been identified.
Messages that sparked drill rap killing
A social media beef between two rival western Sydney drill rap groups has been revealed as the catalyst behind a wild brawl that ended in a 19-year-old being stabbed to death.
‘New intel’ blows Shire cold case wide open
A new witness has come forward over the disappearance of two teenage girls in Sydney’s south, breaking the case open again after more than four decades.
Billionaire charged over asbestos crisis
A billionaire developer and owner of a popular chocolate chain has been charged over the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw Sydney parks, schools, and hospitals closed.
Bucks party rapist ‘bashed’ in jail
A man convicted of a series of rapes alongside his groom-to-be brother was assaulted while waiting to learn his fate.
‘Inhumane’: Top Gun pilot surrendered to US
An Australian who previously served as a US marine pilot has lost his lengthy fight against extradition to the US over allegations he illegally trained Chinese pilots.
Dramatic chicken shop feud aired in court
A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.
Man alleged horror act to 98 kangaroos
A man has been charged after dozens of kangaroos were found shot on an Australian military base.
Aussie ‘tortured’ in Thai jail: court
A kickboxer involved in the murder of a father of two was tortured in a Thai jail after his arrest over another man’s death, a court has been told.
Wheelie bin killer’s chilling jail claim
A man who killed his ex-girlfriend and left her body to rot upside down in a wheelie bin made a disturbing confession to his cellmate, a court has been told.
Latest salvo in bid to stop NYE train strike
Fears for public safety could scuttle plans by a powerful rail union to carry out industrial action over New Year’s Eve.
Blow for cop accused of murdering two men
A police officer will spend the holidays behind bars after he allegedly murdered his ex-boyfriend and the man’s new partner with his service weapon.
Byron ‘guru’ makes wild move after death
An alternative therapist has been caught by the medical watchdog trying to conduct similar retreats following the death of a man in 2021.
Google search after acid bath murder
A man killed his pregnant wife and then attempted to dispose of her body and cover up his shocking crime by dousing her in acid, before making a chilling Google search.
Fresh charges for accused murderer
The man accused of the domestic violence murder of a childcare worker is facing new sexual assault charges.
Latham calls for details of MP’s sex life
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
New details of complaint against Alan Jones
What veteran broadcaster Alan Jones is accused of doing to a 10th alleged victim of historical abuse has been revealed in court.
Shock location of magic mushrooms lab
Four people have been charged after police allegedly uncovered a large magic mushrooms lab hidden in a major city.
Underbelly star busted with $12.5m of meth
The career of a former child star who featured in the TV series Underbelly and Hollywood hit Hacksaw Ridge was derailed by his use of drugs, a court has been told.
Big call on Australia’s youngest murderer
A man, who at 13 became Australia’s youngest convicted murderer, has been told he will find out next year when he could be released from prison.
Cops’ AVO bid over Ibrahim brothers
Police have applied for a flurry of apprehended violence orders against the brothers of Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim.
Guilty cop’s shock new legal move
A police officer convicted of the manslaughter of a 95yo grandmother has lodged new legal proceedings in a bid to get his job with NSW Police back.
‘I made it clear’: Judge’s spray over Lisa delay
A judge has lashed out at lawyers for journalist Lisa Wilkinson amid an ongoing dispute over an $1.8m legal bill following Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation lawsuit.
Influencer fights festival punch allegation
An Instagram-famous bodybuilder has appeared in court to fight charges relating to a brawl at a festival, with his counsel telling a court he acted in “self defence”.
Robbie Waterhouse’s big win on bet claims
One of Australia’s best-known bookies has beaten claims from the gambling regulator he induced a punter to keep placing bets after receiving a request to cancel his account.
Major claim over rail strike chaos
NSW Premier Chris Minns’ government has been slammed by the rail union for “attacking the bargaining system” as an 11th hour bid to stop further industrial action returns to court.
Disgraced judge has ‘lost everything’
A judge who presided over cases in a state’s highest court has landed on the other side of the law for a second time.
Alleged horror find on schoolteacher
A 23-year-old schoolteacher has been arrested following a horror alleged discovery at a school.
Man arrested over shock alleged act in pub
Police have arrested a 68-year-old man for allegedly making a Nazi salute while out at the pub.
Vigilante threats after sex acts with 14yo
A rugby player who engaged in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl has been threatened by “vigilantes” in the street, a court has been told.
Man loses toes after accident with NRL star
A rising NRL star has been sentenced in court over his role in a car accident that resulted in a man having two toes amputated.
Dramatic scenes after man shot in public
Video footage has captured the moment charges were laid over the death of a 20-year-old man who was shot dead on the street.
Guy’s ex-manager secures $960k payday
The former manager of pop star Guy Sebastian has secured a major win after he was accused of defrauding his famous client.
NRL’s massive legal win over ex-ref
The NRL has scored a massive legal win over former referee Tim Alouani-Roby after a court threw out the English ex-whistleblower’s unfair dismissal case.
Horrifying detail in mum’s alleged murder
A man who has been charged with the alleged murder of his wife after her body was discovered inside a Belmore unit has appeared in court for the first time.
‘Hired help’ arrested over Kirribilli shooting
An alleged gunman and another man have been arrested over a Kirribilli shooting that targeted a man with links to organised crime and bikies last year.
‘Sl*t’: Moment teen model unleashed on mum
Court documents reveal what went on at a ritzy Sydney apartment that saw Paris Ow-Yang charged with assault.
Teenage OnlyFans star on assault charges
One of the adult content site’s top earners appeared in court where her lawyer tried to have assault and intimidate charges dismissed.
‘Despicable’: Hayne supporter’s fresh blow
A Jarryd Hayne supporter who spat towards the NRL star’s alleged rape complainant has suffered a bruising defamation loss to Channel 7.
‘Rehearsed’: Star’s friends lashed after attack
Friends of a Bondi Rescue star, including a former White Ribbon ambassador, have had their evidence criticised as “rehearsed”.
Woman accused of butchering husband
A woman is alleged to have killed and butchered her husband before discarding his remains in bins in the suburbs around her home.
Sneaky place airline worker hid drugs: cops
An airline worker has been charged after allegedly trying to smuggle drugs hidden in shampoo bottles into Sydney Airport.
Restaurateur learns fate over Nazi symbol
The restaurateur who brandished a Nazi symbol during a pro-Palestinian rally has expressed his deep remorse.
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.
Shock twist in Tyrrell inquest
The final block of hearings in the William Tyrrell inquest have been vacated, with the coroner to hand down her findings at a later date.
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.
‘In complete shock’: Parents’ horror ordeal
The parents of a nine-month-old girl who was allegedly shaken at a daycare centre by a worker in Sydney have broken their silence about the incident.
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.
Warning for Sydney train commuters
Despite the Federal Court granting the injunction on Sunday night, commuters can expect some delays and cancellations.
Murder charge laid after home invasion
Police were led on a 50km chase up the New South Wales coast after a man in his 50s died in a home invasion on Saturday.
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.
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.
Taser cop seen in public after 95yo’s death
Kristian White was found guilty in the NSW Supreme Court of the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, and was sacked from the police for last week.
Why Chris Dawson says he’s not guilty
Chris Dawson will appear before the state’s highest court next year in a bid to have his conviction for engaging in an unlawful sexual relationship with a teenage student overturned on appeal.
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