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.
Courts & Law
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.
25yo woman charged after 67yo found dead
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a woman in her 60s died after being found with a major head injury.
Teacher faces fresh rape, grooming charges
A high school maths teacher charged with rape and child grooming has fronted court for the first time since his arrest in July.
Grieving dad launches heartbreaking TV ad
A grieving dad who lost his son, daughter-in-law and unborn grandchild in a shocking Australia Day crash has just released a chilling new ad.
Murdered toddler made to ‘eat her own faeces’
A court judgment has revealed the vile act a man made a toddler perform before he tortured and murdered her. WARNING: GRAPHIC
YouTuber’s emotional reaction in defo suit
An Australian YouTuber fighting a defamation claim brought against him by an American gamer fought through tears after giving evidence for nearly two days at court.
Police seize alleged Russian spies’ devices
A Russian husband and wife accused of spying on Australia have had multiple devices seized as investigations continue into their alleged espionage, a court has been told.
Donkey Kong champ ‘taken out of context’
Contradictory claims about the stress faced by an American gamer suing a Brisbane YouTuber for defamation have been revealed in court.
YouTuber ‘mocked’ Donkey Kong champ: court
An American gamer suing for defamation has told a judge an Australian YouTuber “just kept coming” with defamatory claims against him.
How woman stopped alleged getaway
A man who police allege forced a woman into his car before fleeing was stopped after another woman bravely did this.
Concerning find in juice bottles
Police made a startling find after an investigation into an alleged transnational crime syndicate led them to a shipment of juice bottles.
Donkey Kong legend sues over ‘total lie’
A professional gamer who held the world record score for arcade game Donkey Kong is suing a Brisbane YouTuber.
Driver charged over horror crash
A driver has been charged with drink and drug driving following a horror crash that left five people fighting for life in hospital.
Major update after mum set alight by ex
A jury has returned their verdict in the trial of a man accused of the murder of a woman, who was doused in fuel and set on fire by her estranged ex-husband.
Australia’s worst paedophile‘s secret life
Neighbours were shocked to learn the man, who has pleaded guilty to more than 300 child abuse offences, was hiding in plain sight.
Grim update after coffee thrown on baby
Police are investigating a new line of inquiry after a man allegedly scalded a nine-month-old baby with hot coffee during a terrifying random attack.
‘Stopped it’: Man’s regret over mum’s death
A driver charged with the murder of a woman by “aiding” her killer made a bombshell statement about what allegedly happened when interviewed by police.
Driver’s alleged role in unspeakable ‘murder’
A jury has been told of the role a man allegedly played in the “murder” of a Gold Coast mum, who was doused in fuel and burned to death.
Bombshell detail in ‘worst pedo’ case
The actions of a man dubbed “Australia’s worst pedophile” had been on the police radar before – but it would be years until police had enough evidence to arrest and charge him.
‘Bag of bones’: Tragic detail in 8yo’s death
The father of a young girl who made the fatal decision to stop administering her insulin has told a court of his “biggest regret” two years after she died.
‘Sleeping’: Dad’s tears over 8yo’s death
A dad charged with his daughter’s murder after allegedly withholding her insulin medication for days has broken his silence at court.
Casino giant’s fresh financial woes
Thousands of jobs are potentially in limbo after Australia’s gambling giant The Star was suspended from the stock exchange.
Alleged child killers’ surprise court move
Members of a cult-like church group accused of fatally withholding a young girl’s insulin for days – resulting in her death – have made a surprising move at their trial.
Alleged $1k motive for dad’s ‘murder’
The alleged reason a 48-year-old father was stabbed to death before his house was set on fire has been detailed in court.
Teen charged over plot to attack school
A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly plotting to attack a school.
Major update on baby burned in park
The mother of a baby boy burned by coffee in a horrific alleged attack has made a heartwarming update.
Stepmother’s role in girl’s death revealed
A four-year-old girl with down syndrome died from severe malnourishment after her stepmother failed to care for her in the months leading up to her death, a court was told.
Childcare worker’s sex abuse revealed
A monstrous predator who abused young children in his care at multiple childcare centres has pleaded guilty to hundreds of abuse offences.
‘Must not be in vain’: Cop families’ plea
The families of slain cops executed in regional Queensland believe their deaths were “preventable” despite a coronial investigation hearing contrary evidence.
Cop’s last words before cult ambush
A police officer recorded a message of love to her family on her body-worn camera when she knew she was likely to die, an inquest has been told.
Woman accused of stealing 18-month-old
A woman charged with stealing a baby while the mother was outside the car has learned of a major update to her case during a bail application.
School principal arrested on grooming charge
The principal of a primary school on the Gold Coast has been charged with possessing child exploitation material and allegedly grooming children
Two bodies found in home
Police have swarmed a quiet suburban Brisbane street after two people were found dead inside a home.
Slain cops died in ‘act of terrorism’: court
The events of the Wieambilla mass shooting are being investigated as an act of terror, a coronial inquest has been told.
Wife killer breaks silence on rape charges
A court has been told of the alleged vile act a man committed against his wife in the years before he murdered her by setting her on fire.
Man’s chilling act before murdering wife
The alleged chilling act of a convicted murderer in the months before he doused his wife in fuel and set her alight, has been detailed in court.
New legal woes for ex-Block star
A former reality TV star has found herself back before the courts accused of a five-month drug trafficking stint, as well as possessing a number of weapons.
‘Shot my husband’: Wife’s call to triple-0
Harrowing audio of the wife of a man killed in a horrific ambush attack speaking to triple zero operators has been released.
Grim details emerge after mine tragedy
A coal mine has suspended its operations after a second worker was killed on site within weeks.
Woman’s statement after 8yo girl’s death
A woman charged over the death of a young girl whose insulin was allegedly withheld for days questioned how the child’s death affected people who did not know the family.
Devastating finding after 4 kids die in crash
A coroner has delivered bombshell findings into the death of a mum and her four children five years after they perished in a fiery head-on collision.
Dad’s charge dropped over son’s snake death
The case against a man who was charged with the manslaughter of his 11-year-old son after he was bitten by a snake has been dropped.
Sovereign citizen taunts cops from yacht
A controversial sovereign citizen has filmed another bizarre interaction with police “harassing” him while behind the wheel of a boat.
Sobbing mum’s admission about 4yo girl
The stepmother of a little girl who was allegedly “malnourished and severely mistreated” before her death has made a tearful admission in court.
Woman’s act after diabetic girl’s death
A woman charged over the death of a young girl whose insulin was allegedly withheld for days told police she didn’t know how the child died, other than it was a “sickness”.
Man charged after horror bus crash kills 3
Charges have been laid after a ‘tragic’ bus crash along a major highway that killed three passengers.
DV-accused cricketer’s bid for rehab
Lawyers for a former Australian cricket legend charged with a raft of domestic violence-related offences have revealed his rehab plans in a completely new state.
Wild claim before girl, 8, died
A man charged with withholding a young girl’s insulin, resulting in her death, allegedly claimed his church group could ‘wean’ the child off the drug.
‘Meat suits’: Cop killer’s descent into madness
For the first time, the inner workings of the minds of three people who murdered two cops and a bystander have been examined.
Grim find inside unit block
A man has been charged with murder after a 61-year-old man’s body was found inside a Brisbane unit block on Friday morning.
Preacher’s legal fight for refusing Welcome
A Christian preacher says he has been hauled before the Human Rights Commission after refusing to perform the Welcome to Country.
‘Sovereign citizen’ in bizarre cop showdown
Bizarre footage shows the interaction between a driver – who calls himself a sovereign citizen – and two Queensland police officers.
Mum may never face trial over 10yo’s death
A Queensland mother has been charged with the brutal murder of her daughter at their home. But legal experts say she may never face a jury.
Cop killer’s ‘strange’ behaviour before ambush
A man who murdered two police officers had stopped contacting key people in his life in the months leading up to the horror ambush, an inquest has been told.
Mum’s chilling TikToks before alleged murder
Police are investigating disturbing TikTok videos allegedly made by a Gold Coast woman before she allegedly murdered her daughter.
Mum charged with daughter’s murder named
A mother charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter who was found dead with her throat slashed has been identified.
Woman charged: 10yo girl dead, throat cut
A 46-year old woman has been charged with murder after a girl, 10, was found dead with her throat slashed at a Gold Coast home.
Cop killers planned for ‘final battle’: court
A trio of fanatical cop killers were fixated on a “final battle” as part of their belief in the second coming of Christ, believing they were at war with police as soon as two officers entered their property.
‘See ya’: Aussie fined after police act
A man was issued with more than $3900 in fines after allegedly filming himself ignoring a police officer who pulled him over.
Teens’ ‘unforgivable’ alleged act
A group of teens have been arrested after an “unforgivable” alleged act left a community reeling.
Bizarre reasons cop killers shared delusion
The trio who gunned down two police officers and their neighbour shared a persecutory delusion which stemmed from a bizarre list of beliefs, an inquest has been told.
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