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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.
Major development in lawnmower death
Frances Crawford has been remembered as a ‘loving mother, beloved daughter, sister and friend’.
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.
Boy, 15, killed in e-scooter crash
A 15-year-old boy has succumbed to his injuries days after his e-scooter collided with a truck.
CCTV emerges before babysitter, girl killed
CCTV footage has captured a car leaving a Brisbane home before a fire broke out at the property and claimed the lives of an eight-year-old girl and her babysitter.
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.
Cops probe 000 call in wife’s mower death
After the investigation into a woman’s death in a presumed ride-on mower accident became a murder probe, one key detail is yet to be explained, cops say.
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.
Dating app shock after woman’s mower death
Police claim the husband of a woman killed in an apparent ride-on lawnmower accident was messaging multiple women around the world on dating apps before his wife died.
Major update for baby attacked with coffee
The parents of the baby who had hot coffee poured on him in a “heinous” attack have revealed an update after the suspect behind the attack was identified.
‘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.
‘Illegal’ and ‘immoral’: Croc act blasted
A social media influencer has been slammed by authorities after she told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
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.
Man dies after alleged ‘coward punch’
A 22-year-old Gold Coast man has died after an alleged ‘coward punch’ during a night out, his heartbroken family have confirmed.
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.
‘Saved his life’: man allegedly shot in leg
Two people who allegedly fled the scene after shooting a man in the leg have since been arrested.
Update after baby attacked with coffee
The parents of the nine-month-old returned to the park for the very first time since the alleged attack, providing an update.
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.
Man charged with woman’s murder
The alleged murder marks the 59th woman killed in Australia this year to predominantly male violence.
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
Horror as bus driver allegedly stabbed
A bus driver has been rushed to hospital after they were allegedly stabbed outside a shopping centre.
‘Difficult’ next step in baby attacker probe
Police are still looking for a man who allegedly poured hot coffee over a baby before fleeing the country – but one expert says getting an extradition may be challenging.
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.
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.
‘Fake clues’: Disturbing coffee attack theory
A disturbing theory has emerged about a foreign national suspected of throwing hot coffee over a baby, as a major update emerges.
‘Peeling off’: Mum’s horror as baby attacked
The mother of a baby boy burned with coffee in a shocking attack by an unknown man has described her horror as his skin “peeled off”.
‘Vilification’: How coffee baby attacker fled
Political correctness may have cost Queensland cops valuable time in the hunt for a man who allegedly threw hot coffee over a baby.
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.
Incredible update after baby’s coffee attack
Australians have banded together to support the baby boy who was left with burns to up to 60 per cent of his body after a man poured hot coffee on him.
Parents’ devastation after baby attacker flees
A man accused of pouring hot coffee on a baby in a random attack was conducting “counter-surveillance activities”, police say.
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.
Grim detail after carpark bashing
A man has been assaulted by a group of unknown people while sitting in his car. A reminder of the attack is there for all to see.
Major update after baby burned in park
The mother of a baby boy burned by hot coffee in an alleged attack at a city park has revealed a major update.
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.
Air traffic controller falls asleep on the job
An air traffic controller who draped themselves in a blanket and slept on shift was fatigued by rostering issues and night shift, a report has found.
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.
Surprising group falling for crypto scams
New research has found one group are falling victim to crypto scams as they are “overconfident or overambitious”.
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.
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.
Man charged after alleged stabbing
A man has been charged after another man was found clinging to life in a Gold Coast shopping centre bathroom after an alleged stabbing.
Update after baby attacked with coffee
The mother of a nine-month-old burned with hot coffee in what police say was an unprovoked attack has shared an incredible update.
Two dead after ‘adverse reaction’ from drugs
A man will front court charged with murder after two bodies were found in a suburban home, hours after they allegedly took drugs.
Girl’s sad response to baby bro’s coffee attack
The three-year-old sister of a baby boy who suffered horror burns after a stranger poured coffee on him had a heartbreaking reaction to the tragedy.
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.
Man allegedly groomed, raped 14yo girl
A man has been charged after he allegedly groomed and raped a 14-year-old girl he met on an online chat platform.
Two bodies found in home
Police have swarmed a quiet suburban Brisbane street after two people were found dead inside a home.
Parents break silence on baby attack
The parents of a nine-month-old baby burned with coffee while on a picnic with his mum have broken their silence, as police share images of a man they want to speak to.
Grandmother’s body found 800km from home
Detectives are desperate to find a grandmother’s vehicle after revealing her body has been found four months after she was last seen alive.
Hospital chaos after armed intruder reports
A Queensland hospital was sent into lockdown after police were called to reports of an armed intruder, with a search of the premises turning up “no threat”.
Unthinkable caught on Aussie family’s CCTV
Worrying footage has captured the moment a masked intruder used a dog door to enter a Queensland home.
Care of 12yo ‘insufficient’ before death: cops
A man and woman have been charged with the murder of a 12-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in 2022.
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.
Heartbreaking plea for father of slain child
The community has rallied behind a father whose daughter was allegedly murdered by her own mother.
‘Scary’: Shopping centre evacuated after fire
Emergency services rushed to a shopping centre after reports of a car catching on fire in an underground carpark.
Outback hotel destroyed by blaze
An historic pub has been destroyed after an early morning fire broke out, forcing guests to evacuate.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Horror as caravan stolen with family inside
The family of five were inside the caravan when they heard their car start and felt the caravan beginning to move.
Armed man shuts down coastal suburb
Police have declared an emergency situation after a man armed with a knife made threats of violence.
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.
‘Serious concerns’ for missing teen boy
A teen boy has been missing for more than a month and the police hold ‘serious concerns’ for his welfare.
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