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.
Courts & Law
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.
‘Horror movie’: Lehrmann’s huge call
Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer says his defamation suit loss to Lisa Wilkinson and Ten should be overturned because of a key finding.
Footy star son’s alleged drug shame
Son of rugby legend allegedly part of a large drug supply operation, including cocaine and MDMA.
Ex-Home and Away star’s meth mistake
A troubled former Home and Away star had meth in his system when he lost control of a ute and struck a median at a busy intersection.
‘Scary trouble’: MacGill’s frantic texts
The text messages former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill sent to associates in the hours before he was allegedly kidnapped have been revealed in court.
Fury at cop’s lie in NRL star’s case
A court decision suppressing the name of an ex-cop who lied under oath during legal proceedings against Jack de Belin has sparked fury among one of the families.
Inside one of Australia’s most notorious jails
The maximum-security prison quickly became one of the country’s most infamous jails thanks to a torrent of riots, stabbings and smuggled drugs.
Ex-cop’s gun on pillow during attack: court
Horrific allegations concerning a former senior constable accused of child sex abuse include one act that truly “frightened” the alleged victim.
MacGill’s texts over drug deal gone wrong
Stuart MacGill is standing trial over allegations he helped facilitate a $330,000 drug deal underneath his Neutral Bay restaurant.
Huge change to controversial Aussie prison
A huge change is coming to one of Australia’s most controversial privately-run prisons.
City streets trashed after Mardi Gras
Busy Sydney streets have been trashed, and four men arrested, in the aftermath of a chaotic Mardi Gras parade.
Shoe repair shop hides dark secret for 25yrs
For decades, a “beloved” shoe repairer worked out of a small hole in the wall at a Sydney shopping centre. Now, the sick truth has emerged about what really happened inside.
Sydney realtor ordered to pay back $1.3m
A Sydney real estate agent who convinced his dying mother to “gift” him hundreds of thousands of dollars while she was dying of breast cancer has been blasted by a judge.
Minister’s brother hit with drug charges
The brother of a state police minister has been charged with a number of drug offences in Northern NSW overnight.
‘Rot’: Tearful Lattouf slams ABC
Journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf has slammed the ‘rot’ at the ABC outside of court.
CCTV of anti-Israeli ‘hate crime’ revealed
CCTV footage of a part of a crime spree in which a car was torched and buildings were vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti has been revealed in court.
How $1500 drug debt led to murder
A court has been told how a botched home invasion, which was intended to be used as an “intimidation tactic”, escalated into murder.
Major update in Deputy PM staffer saga
The Deputy Prime Minister’s chief of staff has fought in court to uncover a conversation between her boss and the Prime Minister’s right-hand man.
Sacked host hits back on ‘activist’ claim
Antoinette Lattouf’s legal team has hit back in court at former ABC chair Ita Buttrose’s claim the radio host was an “activist”.
Former MP charged with child sex act
The former Liberal Party MP is accused of having sex with a teenage boy and is expected to stand trial later in the year.
Cop admits to lying in NRL star’s rape case
A former police officer has pleaded guilty to giving false evidence during an NRL star’s sexual assault criminal proceedings, a court has been told.
Rapists ‘can get away with their crimes’
Orders to keep some of Australia’s worst offenders in check after they’re released from prison have been breached hundreds of times in the past five years.
2yo killed after trying to pat dogs
The two-year-old’s body was found in an area where two dogs were being kept.
Cop admits to lying in NRL star’s case
A former police officer has pleaded guilty to giving false evidence during an NRL star’s sexual assault criminal proceedings, a court has been told.
Tears after boxer’s violent attack on referee
There were tears and sobs as an amateur boxer learned his fate for breaking a referee’s jaw in a “cowardly” and “senseless” attack after a soccer match.
Model accused of shock restaurant act
A model and aspiring social media influencer has allegedly been captured on CCTV throwing a lamp at her ex-boyfriend inside a swanky restaurant.
Prosecutors hit back at sex assault case flak
There have been “no findings of misconduct” after a review of sexual assault cases in one state following criticism from judges.
Brother begs court to free Thai sugar baby
The brother of Siriluck Fatima Chimmalee, who has been charged with 57 counts of financial deception, has told a court the allegations against his sister are “a lie” in an emotional letter.
Huge cost of ABC’s sacked host case
The ABC has revealed the eye-watering figure the national broadcaster has spent defending an unfair dismissal claim filed by a former presenter.
Ex-NRL star ‘ashamed’ of ‘disgusting’ act
The former NRL young gun wishes he could “turn back time” after the “appalling” incident in the pokies room of a pub last year.
Bali Nine member’s big legal win
A Bali Nine member has escaped without any further punishment after he was arrested and charged over a joy ride 20 years ago.
Boxer’s vile words before referee attack
The horrific words an amateur boxer uttered to a referee before breaking his jaw at a soccer match have been revealed in court.
Wilkinson’s cheeky post after $1m call
Lisa Wilkinson declared it “celebration day” in an Instagram post a day after Ten were ordered to pay legal costs associated with Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation lawsuit.
Three chilling words as Aussie dad executed
A army veteran vowed to kill his daughter’s fiancee just two days before executing him in cold blood, a court has heard.
Boxer’s apology not ‘genuine’: court
A judge has been urged not to accept the apology of an amateur boxer over a brawl that left a soccer referee with a broken jaw.
Janine Balding killer’s big court win
Evidence in a decades-old murder case is set to undergo DNA testing that could quash the conviction of a jailed-for-life killer.
Janine Balding killer’s big court win
Evidence in a decades-old murder case is set to undergo DNA testing that could quash the conviction of a jailed-for-life killer.
‘Unprecedented‘: Top cop issues warning
One state’s top cop has called an emergency meeting to address overcrowded holding cells putting an “unprecedented strain” on the police force.
‘Bury you’: Vile threats to Brittany Higgins
Shocking messages threatening to “bury” Brittany Higgins and her husband David Sharaz – and even harm their dog – have been revealed in full for the first time.
Realtor’s drunken crash caught on CCTV
A Sydney real estate agent who got behind the wheel of his BMW after spending four hours at a brewery has been sentenced over the horrific crash.
Key evidence in anti-Semitic ‘hate crime’
A man who is alleged to have played a role in an anti-Israel graffiti attack in Sydney’s eastern suburbs was identified due to a cast on his arm, prosecutors have claimed.
Man dies after assault involving fork
A homeless man confessed he had ‘f**ked some bloke up in his house and shoved a fork in his head’ only hours after a deadly assault.
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