Extraordinary reason for $330k theft
A young NSW mother who stole more than $330,000 from a charity has made an extraordinary claim about why she had to do it.
Courts & Law
Man guilty of IS-inspired stabbing
An IS-inspired terrorist has been found guilty of a 2016 stabbing in suburban Sydney, which he described as “like eating a chocolate bar”.
Salim’s lawyers scolded by judge
The judge didn’t hold back when the lawyers for disgraced Sydney deputy mayor Salim Mehajer were late to court this morning.
Judge lashes out at drug dealer tricks
A fired-up judge has hit out at tricks used by dealers to escape the law, as a teen who smuggled 394 MDMA caps into a festival has avoided jail, again.
Killer mum’s ‘supernatural power’ claim
Convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg told an inquiry her babies’ deaths were beyond her control, after “they decided they didn’t want to be with me.”
Weightlifter caught with 110 MDMA caps
A world record-breaking powerlifter with thousands of Instagram fans has avoided jail after being caught with 110 MDMA caps in his car.
Senator never heard ‘all men are rapists’
A Greens senator has described “unacceptable” attacks by former senator David Leyonhjelm against Sarah Hanson-Young.
Killer says her babies ‘didn’t want to stay’
A supermarket clairvoyant told Australia’s worst female serial killer she was surrounded by happy child spirits shortly after the death of her babies.
Man gets 33 demerits in one go
A man driving a panel van has received a whopping 33 demerit points in a single stop after police glanced in the back of his vehicle.
Drug importer made ‘fool’ of judge
A former topless waitress has sobbed in court after a judge lashed her for making a “complete mockery” of his decision to keep her out of jail.
Man jailed for killing innocent bystander
A man who gunned down an innocent bystander on a street in southwest Sydney while feuding with two brothers has been jailed for at least 10-and-a-half years.
‘I killed her’: Man’s admission after wife’s death
A father accused of stabbing his wife to death in their Sydney home has admitted to the act, but will argue it was self defence, a court has been told.
Muslim brothers reject Aussie law
Two Muslim brothers who claim their faith meant they were exempt from Australian law have laughed in court as they were fined $100,000.
Child rapist’s chilling text before attack
The “gillie suit” rapist who dressed in camouflage before dragging a schoolgirl into bushland and raping her sent chilling texts before he struck.
How bikini model hid jail inmate fling
A former prison guard and part-time bikini model has been convicted over an “intimate” relationship with an inmate in a Sydney jail.
Teen with 400 pills got off lightly: court
Cops say the sentence handed down to an 18-year-old woman who smuggled almost 400 pills internally at a music festival was far too lenient.
Wife had affair before stabbing death
A man has revealed in court how he had an affair with the wife of his friend before she was fatally stabbed 14 times.
Alleged killer ‘wrapped and dumped body’
A US man has been denied bail after he was accused of killing a Sydney cafe worker whose body was found in a mattress protector by a road.
William’s family felt marked by suspicion
William Tyrrell’s birth family say the stain of suspicion has lifted after years of rumours wrongly implicating them in the toddler’s abduction.
Final tragic hours of slain mum’s life
In the hours before she died Maria Lutz had no idea her husband was rigging up her Sydney home to be deathtrap to kill her and her two kids.
Couple arrested for having sex on bus
A couple have been arrested for stripping, masturbating and engaging in lewd behaviour on a public bus in Lake Macquarie.
Toddler killer sentenced to 44 years
Mohammed Khazma who was responsible for 114 injuries to the child including burning her genitalia will not be eligible for parole until 2049.
Murder dad’s ‘evil plan’ to kill family
A Sydney father spent weeks concocting an “evil plan” to slay his wife and two young children in their sleep while he sent money to a teenage lover, an inquest has heard.
Geoffrey Rush wins defamation suit
Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush has won his defamation suit against The Daily Telegraph over reports of alleged inappropriate behaviour.
Beloved mum’s hard life before murder
A Sydney mum already faced “constant battles” before her husband decided to take her and her children’s lives.
Teen ‘dragged’ into car by two men
Two men allegedly punched, kicked and dragged a 15-year-old boy into their car, to teach him a lesson about misbehaving in school.
Mystery over murder dad’s body
The position of the body of a dad suspected of killing his family in a murder-suicide has raised questions about whether he intended to die.
Sinister trips to Bunnings before murders
A Sydney father suspected killing his wife and two children made several trips to purchase what police believe was equipment he used in the murder-suicide.
Racist threats on picnicking family
A man who allegedly yelled Islamophobic threats at a picnicking family and drove in circles around the group faced court today.
Four more rape charges for swim coach
Sydney swim coach Kyle Daniels, who is already facing dozens of sex abuse charges against children, will face four additional charges.
‘Drunk’ woman wins her job back
A woman who was sacked after getting drunk and vomiting at a work event at the Sydney Opera House has won her job back.
Cheerleader’s lavish world trip on bail
She’s been charged over alleged insurance fraud, but this former cheerleader was allowed to go on an extravagant overseas holiday while on bail.
Alleged Macca’s car bomber’s catfish plan
A fake Facebook profile and a visit to the police station was all a couple needed to allegedly hunt down a couple after they beeped at them in a Macca’s drive-through.
Building manager hid cameras in apartments
A building manager has been jailed for installing hidden spy cameras throughout a Pyrmont apartment block.
Arrests over crime spree in Mercedes
The crime spree included a fiery Mercedes crash, carjackings and one man hiding on a school roof, now police have arrested four people.
KFC fined after worker falls in fryer
A KFC franchise has been ordered to pay $60,000 after a 20-year-old worker suffered third degree burns during his morning shift.
Liam’s murder trial supposed to be ‘faster’
It’s been five months since Liam Anderson was allegedly bashed to death by one of his best mates — but the case is still stuck in early stages.
Judge’s harsh words for violent driver
A judge has unleashed on a woman after her violent road rage attack warning she could be “punching her way into prison”.
Driver thought homeless man was blankets
A garbage truck driver who ran over an emaciated homeless man sleeping in a Sydney laneway mistook him for a pile of blankets.
Islamic State gesture to Sydney judge
A Sydney man who plotted to kill “five, six or seven” people a month in the name of Islamic State, gave the terror group’s salute in court.
William’s birth dad: ‘Something was wrong’
The birth father of William Tyrrell has spoken publicly for the first time about the disappearance of his son. And revealed who he blames.
Hidden camera found in Bondi bathroom
A man is facing court today after a woman discovered a hidden camera concealed in a deodorant stick in a hostel bathroom.
100 charges in alleged child sex attack
Police have laid further charges against the man accused in the horrifying Kogarah dance studio assault on a girl, 7.
Swim club’s disturbing all-staff memo
A swim club sent a memo telling staff not to touch children near the groin after receiving a sex assault complaint against a teacher.
Man accused of having sex with 2 dogs
A NSW man has faced court accused of having sex with a golden retriever, among 200 other stalking, assault and sex offences.
Bomb plot accused ‘tried to stop terror’
One of two Sydney brothers accused of plotting to blow up a plane with a bomb hidden in a meat grinder was actually trying to prevent a terrorist attack, a jury has been told.
Shock police find during RBT
Police were shocked to find a six-shot revolver in the car of a driver who sped off after being pulled over for a standard RBT.
Judge blasts serial baby killer’s lawyer
The lawyer acting for Australia’s worst serial killer has been lashed by the judge presiding over her bid for freedom.
Text crash driver jailed for two years
A young Sydney driver who rammed into two police officers while texting his girlfriend — causing one cop to have his leg amputated — has been jailed.
Murder charge in horror axe attack
A pedestrian has been hit by a car and killed in a grisly fight involving an axe pulled from the car of an elderly driver, police allege.
Swim teacher charged with rape of 8yo
A young swimming instructor from a prominent Sydney family has been charged with sexually abusing two girls aged 6 and 8 at a Sydney pool.
‘Stop killing us’: Vigils for murdered dentist
More than 60 people have attended candlelight vigils around Australia tonight to mourn the tragic loss of slain dentist Dr Preethi Reddy.
Dramatic arrests over boxing shooting
Two men fleeing the law have been dramatically arrested in NSW in connection with a shooting at a crowded boxing match in Victoria.
Group’s sickening attack on pub guard
Four arrested after a group violently attacked a security guard and brawled out the front of a pub in Sydney’s inner west last night.
3000 prison guards walk off the job
All prison guards across NSW have walked off the job claiming a spate of inmate violence is not being adequately dealt with.
Bikini prison guard admits everything
A bikini model who allegedly had a relationship with an inmate while working in jail has admitted everything, but wants the charges dropped.
Guitar tutor ‘touched girl through uniform’
A music teacher has faced court accused of sexually assaulting two 15-year-old female students, including during their lessons.
Cleaner charged with murdering client, 92
A house cleaner who allegedly stabbed and bashed her 92-year-old employer to steal money has been charged with murder.
Court battle over iconic Aussie song
Music has been in the air at a Sydney court where several songs have been played to compare them to the Aussie classic Love Is In The Air.
Uber driver charged with rape
A driver for the ridesharing service Uber has been charged with rape after an alleged incident in his vehicle on Saturday night.
Church’s defiant act in favour of Pell
A Sydney cathedral has ignored calls to remove any association it has with the now disgraced former archbishop. It hasn’t gone down well.
Reality TV star’s bizarre claim
Eccentric MAFS star Nasser Sultan has sensationally joked he tried to give money to a NSW cop in a bizarre court appearance.
Former MP walks free after quashed conviction
Emotions are running high after a former NSW Labor minister who was jailed for 10 years misconduct in public office had his conviction quashed.
Dead toddler’s injuries like a ‘car crash’
A toddler allegedly killed by his mother had “catastrophic internal injuries” similar to being in a car crash or falling from a building, a court told.
Jailed aged care attacker wins appeal
A man who was jailed for assaulting a dementia patient with a shoe at a Sydney nursing home is set to walk free after appealing his sentence.
Border Force boss girlfriend pleads guilty
The partner of former Australian Border Force boss Roman Quaedvlieg has pleaded guilty to misleading corruption investigators.
Dead bodybuilder’s troubled past
The bodybuilder who died in a home invasion was the subject of a restraining order, taken out by a woman who was his personal training client.
Ex-cop spared jail for sharing nude pics
A former Sydney police officer who accessed intimate photos on the phone of a woman he’d arrested and shared them on social media has been spared jail.
Alleged Scientology killer to stay in hospital
A teenage boy, who allegedly stabbed a Scientology to death in the church’s driveway, will continue to be held in a mental health facility.
Ex-cop ‘blackmailed victims into sex’
A former NSW police officer blackmailed four women into having sex with him by threatening to leak explicit photos he had of them.
Cheryl Grimmer murder trial dropped
A man accused of murdering missing toddler Cheryl Grimmer almost 50 years ago has succeeded in having a crucial piece of evidence against him ruled inadmissable.
Guard sacked over inmate ‘relationship’
A bikini model and Sydney prison officer has been sacked and charged over an alleged “inappropriate” relationship with an inmate.
Chris Dawson arrives at court
Chris Dawson has arrived at a Sydney court over the alleged murder of his wife Lynette, who vanished from the couple’s home in 1982.
Driver sent 29 texts before horror crash
A man sent 29 text messages while driving before he crushed two police officers with his car causing one to have his leg amputated.
Clive Palmer sued over ‘annoying song’
We’ve been forced to listen to it over and over again. Now Clive Palmer is being sued for the advertisement he’s flooded our airwaves with.
‘Bipolar’ Salim abandons appeal
Controversial Sydney businessman Salim Mehajer is “not well” in jail but his legal team has had to abandon its appeal against his jail term.
Bali Nine smuggler convicted over chase
Convicted drug mule Renae Lawrence has been convicted over a high-speed stolen car chase committed just weeks before her Bali Nine arrest.
‘I have a feeling someone’s going to die’
The gruesome details of how a toddler was allegedly tortured and killed by her de facto father have been revealed in court. Warning: Graphic
Alleged stabber said blood was ‘beautiful’
The Sydney man who was stabbed by an alleged ISIS terrorist has described the frightening ordeal during a court appearance.
Alleged killer of Angry’s son stays in jail
Mathew Flame, the man accused of beating Angry Anderson’s son Liam to death will spend another two months in jail.
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