Olympian learns fate over failed drug plot
An Olympian and his brother have learned their fate after pleading guilty to a failed plot to smuggle up to more than 500kg of cocaine into Australia.
Courts & Law
‘Hundreds of years’: Key in Tyrrell mystery
The inquest into the disappearance of William Tyrrell has heard there is no forensic evidence pointing to the fate of the young boy, 10 years after his disappearance.
‘I want to die’: Man stabs ambo 55 times
The family of a paramedic say “there is nothing” they can do after a court has been told the man’s killer could avoid criminal responsibility.
Surgeon ‘did not get consent’ before surgery
A cosmetic surgeon has claimed he did not intend to cause “any harm or distress” to patients who filed complaints against him.
Major update after Bondi massacre
A new development has emerged after six people were stabbed to death at Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction earlier this year.
Texts before horrific gang rape
Messages a woman sent in the hours before an horrific gang rape in her own home have been revealed as the men accused learn their fate.
Major rule change after cop’s murder charge
NSW police have implemented new gun handling rules after an off-duty officer was charged with allegedly murdering two men with a service weapon.
’Significant danger’ warning on protest: court
NSW Police have raised the risk of protesters being injured as they attempt to stop a blockade of the Port of Newcastle later this month.
‘No explanation’ for gym coach’s vile abuse
A once well-respected gymnastics coach who sexually abused teen girls over decades gave “no explanation” for his actions, a court has been told.
Hanson’s huge court loss over racist tweet
Senator Pauline Hanson has been found by a court to have racially vilified Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a tweet telling her to “piss off back to Pakistan”.
Cop’s sick request for 15yo girls on Snapchat
A baby-faced constable made a vile request when he sent two 15-year-old girls thousands of dollars while grooming one of the teens for sex.
Why ‘animal’ cop basher could be freed
A police officer left for dead after she was beaten with a brick by an addict has pleaded with the parole board to keep the “animal” behind bars.
Taekwondo instructor accused of triple murder
A taekwondo instructor accused of killing a married couple and a child is weighing up “expert evidence”, a court has been told.
Senator ordered to pay as court battle begins
A controversial senator has been ordered to pay the legal fees of an Aboriginal land council chief executive for a court date as a defamation case begins.
How woman escaped alleged sexual assault
Fresh details about a horror alleged sexual assault have been revealed in court after a man was arrested on a roof during a dramatic manhunt.
3 reasons why cops and courts clash on bail
A new study has revealed the three key reasons why police and magistrates often come to different decisions on bail.
Inside notorious crooked cop’s last days
Roger Rogerson’s final days have been revealed during an inquest into the notorious crooked cop’s death.
Major update after alleged Bluey coin theft
A third person has been charged in relation to the alleged theft of 63,000 limited-edition dollar coins imprinted with Bluey’s famous image.
Traveller arrested after cops smash meth lab
An international traveller has been arrested after police smashed what they say was a clandestine meth lab.
Sticky Fingers frontman’s bizarre alleged act
The controversial rocker has been accused of nicking a roast chicken and an iced coffee.
Jewish group takes Islamic cleric to court
Australia’s leading Jewish group is taking court action against an Islamic preacher, claiming the cleric racially vilified Jews in sermons at a Sydney mosque.
Rugby player admits to supplying cocaine
A women’s rugby player who travelled to Fiji to compete has had her trip unexpectedly extended after she was refused re-entry into Australia while facing charges of drug supply.
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.
‘Betrayal’: Texts reveal $4.1 million scam
Court documents have exposed how an investor used dodgy cheques, forged bank transfers and fake account balances to swindle millions.
Inside dramatic rise and fall of Salim Mehajer
Salim Mehajer, a little-known politician from Sydney’s west, exploded into the public consciousness in August 2015. Within years, things had taken a turn for the worst.
Huge payout after boy bashed by 12 students
The student, who was 14 at the time, had to undergo surgery after he was bashed by 12 other students at his NSW school.
‘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.
Exiled NRL player to fight DV charges
Former Penrith Panthers outside back Taylan May will appear in a Sydney court next year where he will fight allegations he assaulted his wife.
‘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.
Bondi Rescue star in court over DV claims
Bondi Rescue star Andrew Reid has appeared in court facing domestic violence charges stemming from three alleged assaults.
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