Moment cops drag shirtless man from bed
Dramatic footage shows the moment a shirtless man was arrested inside his caravan over a string of alleged offences against children.
Courts & Law
TikTok mum’s ‘bald-faced lie’: court
An Aussie influencer charged with drugging and harming her child for online clout had allegedly gone against doctors’ wishes, a court has been told.
‘Red flags’ before young girl left to die
Serious questions have been raised about child safety authorities in the years before a young girl died.
Inquest to be held into child’s cult death
A coronial inquest will be held into the death of a young girl who was left to die by her parents and members of a killer cult who took away her insulin.
Basketball coach ‘groomed’ child, police
A 67-year-old basketball coach was arrested at a suburban home after a report was made to police, alleging historical sexual assaults.
‘Horrific’: Woman allegedly tortured girl
Police will allege a woman tortured and harmed a four-year-old girl over an extended period of time, and attempted to conceal the abuse by constantly moving homes.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
Man killed ex with ‘delusional regard’: court
A man who killed his estranged wife while the pair were celebrating a friend’s birthday weekend was “determined she would die”.
Man killed ex with ‘delusional regard’: court
A man who killed his estranged wife while the pair were celebrating a friend’s birthday weekend was “determined she would die”.
‘Happy for her’: Remorseless dad’s police tape
Chilling never-before-seen footage of a father who killed his daughter by taking away her insulin has emerged, where he tells police moments after the child’s death he is “happy” for her.
Moment killer dad baptised into cult
The moment a father was baptised into a fringe religious circle in the months before he caused the death of his daughter by withdrawing her insulin has been revealed.
Bombshell verdict in killer cult trial
A judge has returned a bombshell verdict in the trial of 14 members of a cult-like religious circle who were accused of killing an eight-year-old girl.
Chilling look inside Aussie ‘house of horrors’
For the first time, never-before-seen images from inside the home where Elizabeth Struhs suffered and died have been released.
Tiktok mum allegedly seen drugging kid on CCTV
An Aussie social media influencer accused of drugging her own baby and fundraising online to cover medical bills has learned whether her bail bid was successful.
TikTok mum allegedly drugged sick child
An Aussie social media influencer charged with torture allegedly went to great lengths to give her child unauthorised medication despite it causing the child to get seriously sick.
Shock details after 9yo’s alleged murder
A nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered at a regional property – with police revealing he allegedly suffered “blunt-force trauma” has been named.
Ex-LNP candidate on grooming charges
A former LNP candidate for the local government election has been charged with child exploitation and grooming offences.
Infant dies after horror call-out
A two-month-old has died after being rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a regional property.
Huge move in Lehrmann rape trial
Former parliamentary staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who will be standing trial for rape in Toowoomba, has indicated he’d prefer to face a judge-alone trial.
Inquiry launched into monster pedo
A major review has been launched into the Blue Card system to find out how monster pedo Ashley Griffith was able to work in childcare undetected for so long.
‘Agitated’ man allegedly shoots cop
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer and a man were allegedly shot during an altercation.
Moment cops find teens hiding in cupboards
Bizarre footage has captured the moment police pull several teenagers from their hiding spots and charge them over an alleged crime spree.
Twist in footage of man ramming e-bike boy
Police have explained why a man will not be charged for ramming a 12-year-old boy off an electric bike with his car.
Man shot in head in ‘targeted’ attack: cops
A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot a man in the head before fleeing the scene on an e-scooter.
Man charged after woman allegedly set alight
A man will front court over the alleged attempted murder of a woman who was set alight in a home south of Brisbane.
Three charged after hours-long police chase
Two men and a 15-year-old boy have been charged after allegedly trying to evade police in a stolen car.
Update for celeb accused of poisoning child
A lawyer for an Australian social media influencer accused of poisoning her one-year-old daughter for online clout has flagged fears for his client’s safety in custody.
Mum charged with drugging 1yo baby
A high-profile mum has been charged after she allegedly gave her one-year-old child “unauthorised” medication to gain online followers and donations.
Stabbed Coles worker’s family breaks silence
There’s been an update on the condition of the woman allegedly stabbed by a teenager while working at a Coles supermarket.
Woman charged with vile act to toddler
A high-profile woman has been charged with torture after allegedly drugging a toddler with unauthorised medication and exploiting the child on social media.
Australia’s worst pedo’s next move
A monster childcare pedophile who abused young girls over a decade and faced 307 charges isn’t finished with the courts just yet.
New detail before alleged Coles stabbing
A 13-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a Coles employee inside the supermarket was seen doing a strange act just hours earlier.
Astonishing move in 7 star’s abuse case
A magistrate has thrown out abuse-related charges against a Channel 7 star at the tail end of a lengthy committal hearing.
Crucial CCTV after 23yo shot in street
Lawyers for two brothers who allegedly fatally shot a woman in the street before fleeing interstate have revealed their next step in court.
Man fighting for life after alleged shooting
A man is fighting for life in hospital after he was allegedly shot in the chest at a suburban address.
Chilling reason diabetic girl left to die
Two years after an eight-year-old girl was found dead in her family’s home, the church members accused of causing her death broke their silence.
Man dead after kidnapping and torture, cops
A 31-year-man man is facing a string of charges after he allegedly kidnapped, tortured and killed a man during an extortion and robbery attempt.
Alleged killer helped by religious groups: cops
A man charged over the cold case murder of his former partner has fronted court, with police alleging he received help while at large.
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.
Brothers make bombshell claim in case
A lawyer for one of the men charged with the shooting murder of a young woman has made a bombshell claim following a court appearance.
Major update after teen jailed for horror fatal
There’s been a new development in the case of a teen who was behind the wheel of a stolen car that caused a horror crash, claiming three lives.
Woman punched in the face on walking track
A teenager has been charged with intent to commit sexual assault after he allegedly attacked a woman while she was walking her dog on a popular track.
Horror claim about woman’s fatal assault
More details about a man charged with assaulting his partner – leading to her death in hospital on Christmas Eve – have been outlined in court documents.
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’.
Chilling CCTV reveals arson attacks on home
Police have released chilling surveillance footage of two masked and hooded figures pouring accelerant on homes during a series of terrifying arson attacks.
Police appeal to find ‘lost’ weapon
One state’s police force has issued a public appeal to help find a weapon which they say was “lost” during an operation.
Plan to name child sex offenders
One state has revealed its plan to have a public child sex offenders list to help protect children from possible harm.
Childcare rapist whistleblower’s ‘heroic’ act
A childcare manager who exposed allegations against a man considered Australia’s worst pedophile has been found not guilty after her former employer “vigorously” pursued her in court.
New delay in alleged Russian spies’ case
A former ADF member accused of spying on Australia for Russia is facing “significant” delays in the case against her, a court was told.
Infamous Aussie crypto figure dealt big blow
An Australian man who planted himself into one of the great mysteries of the digital age has been found in contempt of court.
Bombshell claim on Australia’s worst pedo
A parent has revealed a bombshell claim about how police allegedly dismissed her complaint about one of Australia’s worst pedophiles abusing her son more than a decade ago.
New claim in love triangle hit-and-run case
A young mum accused of mowing down her boyfriend’s ex-partner also allegedly tried to cover up her actions, a court has been told.
Aus surf coach accused of sick child act
A top Aussie surf instructor has been accused of sexually abusing children.
‘Sadistic’ torturer’s appeal hits snag
A man serving multiple life sentences for the “sadistic” torture and rape of a woman faces a major obstacle in his appeal against his conviction.
How ‘rumour’ led to teen’s horrific act
A court has been told how a “ridiculous rumour” about an unfounded $10,000 hit on a woman led to a teenager taking part in a man’s murder and arson of his home.
Alleged armed bank robber to be extradited
Police allege the man walked into a bank branch armed with a knife and demanded cash.
Lawsuit lodged after young girl’s death
The older sister of a young girl allegedly left to die at the hands of her faith-healing religious circle has lodged a new lawsuit against the government.
Man brutally murdered over lunch insult
An aspiring rapper convicted for the brutal murder of another man over a perceived insult about lunch has revealed his next court move.
‘So tired’: Mum’s court bid after kids drown
A mum who was found guilty of manslaughter after her two sons drowned in a river says she’s “so tired” after hitting a stumbling block in court.
Next step after teen cleared of murder
The Attorney-General has responded after a teen thug who was cleared of murdering a mum of two on Boxing Day walked free from court.
14yo’s ‘dumb’ choice before fatal crash
A now-14-yo boy responsible for a horror triple fatal crash that left three women dead told police he knew his actions were “dumb” a court was told.
Teen critical in allegedly stolen car crash
Two teenagers have been charged and two remain in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly stealing a car and crashing it in a Queensland suburb.
Baby allegedly left to die during drug binge
A man who was on a days-long drug binge when an infant in his care died will stand trial nearly six years after the tragedy.
Sick note childcare pedo sent to parents
The sick note a former childcare worker dubbed Australia’s worst pedophile sent to parents has been revealed in court. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
Man extradited to NSW over alleged fatal assault
A man has been extradited to NSW to appear in court after being charged with the alleged fatal assault of a 39-year-old man at Tweed Heads.
‘Justice’: Aust’s worst pedophile jailed
The families of a former childcare worker dubbed one of Australia’s worst pedophiles say the man they entrusted their children’s safety with ‘significantly breached their trust’.
‘Catastrophic’: Childcare worker preyed on kids
The victims of one of Australia’s most horrific pedophiles have shared how the former childcare worker has irrevocably eroded their trust in people as he’s sentenced.
Where are the hotspots? What are the solutions? Qld youth crime explained
A youth crime crisis is gripping the state – so what can we do about it? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Huge court move for NRL star’s mum
A major court development has emerged in the case of an NRL star’s mum, who is accused of killing three people in a horrific triple fatal crash.
First teen sentenced with new Aussie law
A new law recently introduced into Queensland legislation has been used for the first time.
Twist in case of Australia’s worst paedophile
A woman who alerted police to a prolific Australian paedophile is herself in court accused of leaking details of his alleged crimes to the media.
‘Hot chip’ killer cops epic slapdown
‘Hot chip’ coward punch killer Ricky Lefoe has copped a sharp slapdown in his appeal against a conviction for the death of a Brazilian man in a kebab shop brawl.
Teacher’s alleged vile Snapchat act
Lawyers have revealed the next step for a maths teacher who is facing rape and child grooming offences after allegedly posing as a girl on social media.
Child predator’s vile ‘50 Shades’ brag: court
A child predator who raped and abused vulnerable young girls made a disturbing brag to police when he was caught with a compromising video. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS
Ex-cop allegedly accessed child abuse
The former constable fronted court for the first time after he allegedly accessed and distributed child abuse material.
Wild moment cops confront knife-armed teen
Bodycam footage has captured the moment a teen was confronted by cops while holding a knife at a busy CBD bus stop.
Aussie celeb allegedly ‘drugged’ own child
The woman has been accused of drugging her child while documenting the one-year-old’s medical issues on social media.
Court twist in Ch7 stars’ abuse case
A major twist has emerged in the case against two Channel 7 identities, who are both facing a raft of abuse-related offences.
Mum’s desperate plea to find son’s body
The family of a man who was killed nearly three years ago is hoping they’ll one day get closure, when his body is found.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
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