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.
Courts & Law
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.
Broncos star charged after car crash
Police have charged a Brisbane Broncos star with drug driving after he was allegedly involved in a car crash.
‘Wolf Creek’-style rapist’s court win
A man who kidnapped, drugged and raped a backpacker in an attack compared to being from the film Wolf Creek has secured a win following a protracted legal battle to keep him behind bars.
‘Down Under Barbie’s’ wild $18k fraud spree
A would-be Instagram influencer’s massive fraud spree – where she used stolen personal information to set up lines of credit – has been revealed in court.
Two charged after fatal car crash
A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in a crime spree that led to a fatal car crash last week, which claimed the life of a beloved 69-year-old grandmother.
Men killed in ‘vigilante justice’ act: court
The families of a 35-year-old man whose body has never been found and another man also killed are one step closer to closure after major update in court.
Why teen cleared of mum’s murder
A judgment has revealed the bombshell reason a teenager who took part in a fatal home invasion that resulted in a mum’s death was found not guilty of murder.
Family’s heartbreak after shocking crash
The family of a woman killed when a 16-year-old allegedly driving a stolen car smashed into her vehicle has been remembered for her ‘kindness and generosity’.
Woman killed, cops in hospital
A teenage boy is under police guard following a car crash that killed a 69-year-old woman and injured two officers.
Shock phone call after alleged home invasion
A woman accused of taking part in an alleged horror home invasion was allegedly recorded making demands of the victim on prison phone calls, a court has been told.
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.
Mum’s fury at missing son’s killers
A mother has revealed her horrifying nightmare about where her missing son’s remains might be as two of his killers learnt their fate over what happened before his death.
Major development in alleged mower murder
A major development in the police case against a man accused of his wife’s murder – following a ride-on mower “accident” – has been detailed in court.
Business owner’s horror acts to slain men
A court has been told the horrific acts a business owner performed on two slain men – one of whom remains missing while the other was found encased in concrete.
‘Sadistic’ torturer’s appeal bombshell
A man jailed for life for the “sadistic” torture and sexual assault of a woman has secured funding for his appeal against his conviction – despite pleading guilty years earlier.
Corby relative stung in huge drug bust
A court has been told how two men – one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby – acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.
Killer’s ‘apology’ over missing man’s death
A man involved in causing the death of a missing man whose body has never been found has broken his silence in court.
Test cricketer’s sister allegedly killed by son
The nephew of a former Test cricketer has appeared in court charged with the alleged domestic violence murder of his mother.
Next step in wife’s alleged mower murder
Lawyers for a man charged with the murder of his wife – who was allegedly found dead near a ride-on mower – have told a court of the next step they will take.
Man’s ‘unspeakable’ torture of 3 kids
A court has been told of the “unspeakable” acts of pain and suffering a man deliberately inflicted on his children for months. Warning: Confronting
Chilling body cam clip six days before death
Disturbing vision from a police officer’s body camera exposes the shocking extent of repeated failures by authorities that ultimately cost a woman her life.
Ex-MAFS star’s ‘cowardly’ assault on woman
A former MAFS star’s violent and “cowardly” assault on a woman during a month-long pattern of “abusive and controlling behaviour” has been revealed.
Nurse’s chilling act over alleged rape
A nurse’s chilling threats while trying to smash her way into the house of a man at the centre of a rape allegation have been revealed in court.
CFMEU officials fined for unlawful conduct
Two CFMEU officials have been fined by the Federal Court for unlawful conduct at a Brisbane construction site.
Driver arrested over alleged hit-and-run
A 19-year-old Gold Coast man has been arrested and charged after an alleged hit and run early on Sunday morning in which a man sustained serious injuries.
Alleged cop shooter shot after tense standoff
A man has been shot after allegedly firing at police, sparking a tense standoff that closed down parts of a major regional city.
Woman’s horror act while baby slept in car
A court has been told of a woman’s horror act after a mum left her sleeping baby in a car parked inside her office car park for just moments.
Olympic kayaker’s shock drug admission
A former Olympic medallist has been accused of taking part in a bungled $200m drug import plot alongside another man.
Grim theory on outback trip disappearance
A coroner has revealed what likely happened to a man who mysteriously disappeared on an outback pig hunting trip with a large group.
Wild twist in Olympian brother’s drug plot
A shock court twist has emerged in the case of the brother of a former Aussie Olympic kayaker accused of taking part in a bungled $200m cocaine importation plot.
Man allegedly planned ex’s fatal hit-and-run
A man and woman are charged with the murder of a 23-year-old in an alleged love triangle hit-and-run.
Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
Donkey Kong champ’s $450k fight to clear name
A famous arcade gamer is suing an Australian content creator after claiming his reputation was damaged in a video uploaded to YouTube.
Man moved body after mower ‘murder’: court
Police have outlined a new allegation in court documents against a man accused of murdering his wife following a suspected ride-on mower incident.
Mum’s drug binge as baby son left to die
A mum who left her baby son to die while she was on a days-long drug bender will be eligible for parole in less than a year. WARNING: Distressing
UK rapper touring Aus charged with rape
A UK rapper and YouTuber, known as Yung Filly, was arrested on Tuesday with police alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.
Ex to testify in Influencer’s shooting death
A man previously charged over the shooting death of a Gold Coast influencer will give evidence in his ex-girlfriend’s coronial inquest.
Donkey Kong champ’s ‘joke’ reputation: court
An American arcade gamer suing for defamation has been accused of having an “untrustworthy” reputation in the gaming community.
Man accused of drug-supply murder
A man has faced court charged with the murder of two people who allegedly suffered fatal “adverse reactions” to drugs he supplied.
Man’s bizarre excuse during knife bust
A man has given a bizarre excuse for why he was stopped allegedly carrying around seven knives during a police crackdown on knife crime.
‘Absolute joke’: family’s fury over Uber killing
The family of a slain Uber driver has called for harsher punishments for the two teenagers who fatally stabbed him during their “wicked” armed robbery plot.
Mum’s big question as coffee motive revealed
The mother of a baby boy attacked by a stranger with hot coffee has asked a blunt question after his identity was revealed – and the motive for the horror crime.
Teen’s ‘cowardly’ act over bullying row
A woman’s “cowardly and abhorrent” acts to three teenagers and their foster mum during a violent home invasion have been revealed in court.
Teen accused of fatal assault named
A teenager accused of assaulting a man on a night out with friends – leading to his death a week later in hospital – has fronted court for the first time.
Teen arrested over alleged coward punch
A teenager has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 22-year-old man (pictured) and left him for dead.
Alleged granny stabber’s bid for freedom
A woman who allegedly tried to kill her grandmother in a stabbing attack in her home has learnt whether she’ll be back in the community.
‘Questions remain’ over baby’s 2011 death
A coronial inquest will search for answers into how a six-week-old baby died years after his father was acquitted twice for his death.
Woman’s horror alleged act to grandmother
A court has been told of the disturbing events that led to a woman allegedly trying to kill her grandmother in a stabbing attack in her home.
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