‘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.
Courts & Law
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.
Cop’s bombshell after human remains found
Police have delivered a major update after human remains were found in a paddock in Sydney’s northwest.
Why Aussies could head for referendum
Aussies could be going for another referendum if a controversial proposal to deport people convicted of anti-Semitic hatred is blocked by the High Court.
Major update on child murderer
The killer, who was just a teenager when he stabbed a three-year-old girl in the middle of the night back in 2001, has learned of his future.
Australia’s youngest killer’s chilling warning
He was just 13 when he stabbed a three-year-old girl to death, now a judge has refused to keep him behind bars.
Key detail in MacGill trial revealed
A key piece of evidence in the Stuart MacGill trial can be revealed for the first time after the ex-cricketer was found guilty of facilitating a drug deal.
Cricketing great’s role in cocaine deal
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of facilitating a cocaine deal underneath his Sydney restaurant.
‘Cool chick’: Ex-Socceroo’s text to woman
A former Socceroo messaged a woman after he allegedly sexually assaulted her that he still wanted to be friends, a court has been told.
Minns’ new crisis over ‘terror caravan’
The NSW Premier is facing calls for a parliamentary inquiry into “draconian” racial hatred laws passed amid investigations into an explosives-laden caravan.
Ex-Socceroo bragged about sex: court
A former Socceroo and his friend are accused of bragging on social media after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman.
‘Even the PM’: Blowup on caravan bomb hoax
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has told a parliamentary committee she is “not going to” reveal when she knew the Dural caravan was a hoax, despite the PM doing so.
Major update in MacGill cocaine trial
After Stuart MacGill stood trial over allegations he facilitated a 1kg cocaine deal, a District Court jury has retired to consider its verdict.
‘Mental harm’: Major update on Charlie Teo
A family brought a civil case against famous neurosurgeon Charlie Teo last year claiming damages for mental harm, now there’s been an update.
‘Remarkable’: Key detail in MacGill drug trial
Stuart MacGill will soon learn his fate as he stands accused of facilitating a drug deal in the underground carpark of his restaurant.
Teo’s ‘unrealistic advice’ before surgery
High-profile neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has settled a civil case with a WA family after he allegedly gave their sick mother “unrealistic advice”.
Explosive court claim in Jones assault case
A lawyer representing former radio giant Alan Jones has raised fears about an “an anti-Jones crusade” as he makes a bold claim of police.
Payday after NRL star’s charges withdrawn
Police have been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in legal costs for an exiled NRL star after domestic violence allegations against him were withdrawn at the last minute.
Bitter neighbour feud sparked over trees
The neighbour launched court action as he claims the three trees are blocking his lakeside views.
Dad breaks silence on son’s ‘senseless’ death
A father whose son was murdered during a botched home invasion says the pain of losing his boy is “beyond words”.
Alan Jones hit with new charge
Radio giant Alan Jones has been slapped with a fresh charge after an 11th alleged victim came forward to police.
‘Catastrophic’: Tears after fatal P-plater crash
Multiple people broke down in tears as a P-plater learned his fate over a fatal crash which killed one woman and severely injured another.
MacGill grilled over alleged $330k drug deal
Stuart MacGill has denied facilitating a cocaine deal between his brother-in-law and a street-level dealer but revealed his reasons for introducing the pair to a jury.
Notorious rapist kept horrific spreadsheet
Sickening details of how one of Sydney’s worst rapists lured his “young, vulnerable” victims have been revealed in court.
‘Going to kill me’: MacGill breaks down
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has become emotional as a court was read details of his alleged kidnapping as he battles allegations he facilitated a drug deal.
‘Never forgive’: Child’s vow after deadly crash
A child says she can ‘never forgive’ the driver in a horrific crash that injured her and left two children dead after a dangerous drag race on a busy road.
Mistress appears in millionaire’s will fight
A woman from Athens has come forward after the tragic death of a beloved Sydney football figure in an attempt to gain a portion of his estate.
Four murder charges after crash
A man has been charged with four murders after an alleged attempted robbery caused a fatal crash that killed four people.
Former Socceroo defends rape allegations
The former A-League defender has fronted a Sydney court charged with aggravated sexual assault in company.
Controversial rehab centre shuts down
An alleged drug dealer has been left in limbo amid the closure of a controversial rehabilitation centre patronised by a disgraced former television host.
Raygun’s brother hit with court charge
The brother of Australian Olympian Raygun has been charged with dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Bizarre detail in anti-Semitic attack
A bizarre detail has been revealed in court after a man was charged over his alleged role in an anti-Semitic graffiti attack.
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