New probe for alleged Pam the Bird artist
The man police allege is behind Melbourne’s infamous Pam the Bird graffiti is being probed by police over a knife attack, a court has been told.
Courts & Law
Wife ‘asleep’ when stabbing husband: court
A murder charge has been dropped against a woman accused of the stabbing death of her husband after a major finding in court.
Twist as body found after alleged break-in
A homeless man has been named in court after allegedly breaking into the home where an elderly great-grandfather was later found dead.
Mum’s heartache as tragic milestone looms
The mother of Samantha Murphy says she still holds hope her daughter will be found as the one-year anniversary of her disappearance nears.
Granddad dies in alleged burglary
A great-grandfather killed during an alleged burglary was “so excited” to set sail on his dream cruise just days later.
Man charged over double fatal shooting
Three men now stand charged with murder after a man and woman were allegedly fatally shot in Melbourne’s south.
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti artist named
A controversial piece of graffiti plastered in seemingly impossible places across Melbourne is solely the work of one man, police believe.
Woman to fight alleged drug death case
A woman accused of manslaughter months after a man died from a suspected “adverse” drug reaction has revealed plans to fight the allegations, a court has been told.
Huge update after student dies on school trip
A Melbourne private school has been fined $140,000 after 16-year-old student Lachlan Cook suffered fatal diabetes complications while on a school trip to Vietnam.
AFL legend’s son learns fate for $144k rort
The son of AFL great Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico has learned his fate after he was caught ripping off his employer to fuel a gambling addiction.
Strange car detail in gangland killing
A second vehicle with a strange distinctive detail has been linked to the killing of a former underworld figure.
New details after underworld figure shot
A prominent former gangland figure was walking to his car with his girlfriend when he was shot multiple times, police allege.
Albo’s $6.4m promise to battle anti-Semitism
The Albanese government has made a multimillion funding promise to battle anti-Semitism in Australia with investment in education initiatives.
‘Skull f***’: Tradie’s vile emails to cop
A former tradie who told a police sergeant to “suck my balls” and threatened to “skull f*** those you love” has been denied a gun license.
Tragic update on missing swimmer
Police have issued a tragic update on the search for a swimmer missing after having difficulties at a busy river.
Worker crushed to death by forklift
A warehouse worker suffered fatal injuries after being crushed to death by a forklift while on a job – with his colleague now being convicted for failing to take care of his colleague.
Cops’ shock arrest over historic rape case
Police have made a breakthrough in an alleged historic rape case – arresting a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her.
Man charged after teen allegedly abducted
Police will rely on DNA in the case against a Queensland man accused of abducting a teenager in Melbourne, a court has been told.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer admits drunk crash
The man police allege murdered Samantha Murphy has been slapped with a fine after pleading guilty to an unrelated drunk motorcycle crash.
‘Go die’: Accused firebug’s alleged demand
A woman who allegedly set fire to the homes and cars of her former housemates issued one demand for the fires to stop, a court has been told.
Alleged model killer’s courtroom request
A young fish and chips shop worker charged after allegedly killing a model while leaving a rave has asked a court for one thing.
Alleged activist kidnappers set to face trial
A man allegedly kidnapped and bashed by pro-Palestinian activists later claimed to have been offered a payment by a burger chain boss to drop the case, a court has been told.
PM’s plan to confront anti-Semitic attacks
The Prime Minister has revealed how he plans to tackle a rise in alleged anti-Semitic incidents across Australia after coming under fire in recent weeks.
Teen almost shot during gangland execution
A mother has described the horror when her family home was caught in the crossfire of a gangland execution, saying her 15-year-old son is ‘very lucky to be alive’.
Tragic find in search for missing man
The disappearance of a Melbourne man who was last seen by his family almost a year ago sparked months of searching, with police now alleging he was murdered.
Man’s thumbs up after murder charge
A man has appeared bewildered as he faced court accused of murder just days after police discovered the body of a 49-year-old man in Melbourne’s southeast.
Serial killer loses frypan legal fight
An Australian serial killer with a very specific diet has had his hopes to have cooking equipment in his cell dashed in court.
Man accused of sex attack on plane
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman aboard a flight into Australia has been banned from leaving the country, a court has been told.
Teacher’s body allegedly dumped in bin
The man accused of killing a teacher before her body was allegedly dumped in a bin has revealed plans to fight the charge, a court has been told.
Alleged Caulfield Racecourse arsonist named
The man accused of lighting a fire that allegedly left a $1m damage bill for an iconic racecourse has been named during a brief court appearance.
Mystery over grim discovery at home
An urgent investigation is underway after a man’s body was found after police were called to a suburban address.
Update after woman pushed on tracks
A man who shoved a stranger off a busy train platform has been told to expect an almost year-long jail sentence.
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’.
Thieves bash shop staff in brazen act
Dramatic footage has emerged of supermarket staff being attacked and their store trashed by a group of thieves, forcing them to fight back.
Twist after fire exposed alleged drug plot
Police have levelled a wild new claim in court after two men were allegedly found fleeing a bushfire with trucks full of cannabis on Christmas Eve.
‘Chilling’: Aussie doctor preyed on kids
An Australian doctor used his “God-like” status to prey on the children of cult members with a panel of judges finding his explanation for the crimes was “delusional and chilling”.
Woman accused of stabbing murder named
A woman who allegedly stabbed a man to death at her home has faced court for the first time.
Teen’s chilling ‘vow’ amid alleged terror plots
A young university hopeful allegedly promised “I will not hold back” in a series of notes detailing plans for a school shooting and bombing.
‘Not surprised’: Inside Sam Murphy search
Samantha Murphy’s disappearance quickly became one of Australia’s high-profile missing persons cases – but the progress of the case has the nation frustrated.
Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban
A man has been charged with intentionally setting fires in an area that has been gripped by bushfires and extreme fire danger.
Update after neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne
The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House.
Exiled MP booted from party room
An MP who won a defamation suit against her former party leader has had attempts to rejoin the party squashed by the same leader she defeated in court.
Update in pop star’s bitter feud with mum
An Aussie pop sensation’s bitter feud with her mother over claims her finances were mismanaged has finally come to an end in a Melbourne court.
‘Utterly terrifying’ detail of mum’s murder
The “full force of the law was not enough” to protect a woman from a “vicious and entirely merciless” attack that orphaned her daughters last year.
Alleged neo-Nazi’s court ‘panic attack’
An alleged neo-Nazi accused of assaulting and threatening to kill a young police officer was removed from court after suffering a ‘severe panic attack’.
Horror decision daughter was asked to make
A dad who murdered his wife with an axe in front of their teen kids gave his daughters an unthinkable decision to make after the killing.
‘Grave danger’: Killer driver learns fate
A drunk driver was speeding at more than 100km/h when he slammed into a family’s car, killing a 16-year-old girl and injuring several other people.
Latham calls for details of MP’s sex life
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
Freed terror boss’ supervision slashed
A jihadist Muslim cleric convicted of leading a homegrown terror group will have strict conditions limiting his freedom in the community lifted.
New details after man accused of negligent death
New details of the police investigation into the death of a woman have been aired in court as her neighbour was charged with negligent manslaughter.
Dump-and-dash killer ‘psychotic’ at time
A lifelong cannabis user who had started using meth stabbed his roommate and dumped his body at a hospital after ceasing treatment for schizophrenia.
Most violent day of the year revealed
Grim new figures show this day to be one of the most violent and busiest for police who describe the behaviour as “unacceptable”.
Teen accused of Jewish MP office attack
A teenager charged after a Jewish MP’s office was allegedly attacked and painted red with slogans has sought to make a deal, a court has been told.
Woman ‘bait’ in Saudi prince kidnap plot
A former childcare worker enlisted in a plot to kidnap and ransom a Saudi Arabian prince has learnt her fate for being the “bait”.
Woman ‘bait’ in Saudi prince kidnap plot
A former childcare worker enlisted in a plot to kidnap and ransom a Saudi Arabian prince has learnt her fate for being the “bait”.
JK Rowling throws support behind Aussie
One Australian woman’s defamation win in court this week has gone viral, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling praising the victory to her 14.2m followers.
‘Be aware’: Warning after four killed
The warning comes after the group decided to go for a quick dip before being caught in a rip.
Vic Liberal leader’s vow after $300k loss
Victoria’s opposition leader John Pesutto has denied there is any challenge to his leadership after a scathing defamation judgment in favour of ousted MP Moira Deeming.
‘Surprise’ derails billionaire’s hooning case
Both prosecution and police copped a fierce spray from Portelli’s lawyer, while fans of the billionaire searched for an ‘exclusive surprise’ hidden outside the courthouse.
‘Finally got him’: Husband’s cold-case killing
Years after a mum of three was found dead in an execution-style killing, her family say justice “finally got him” as her husband was convicted of murder.
One thing convicted terrorist may fight
One of Australia’s most infamous convicted terrorists may challenge this plan while he is out in the community.
Cops ‘picked on’ Block buyer: lawyer
The billionaire known for his extravagant purchases on reality TV series The Block is disputing claims he was hooning around a roundabout and arguing police “picked on” him.
Jury’s query in alleged ex-wife killer trial
Jurors in the murder trial of a man accused of the “well-planned execution” of his ex-wife have returned to court to ask a series of questions.
Driver’s act leads to road rage: police
A car windscreen and mirror were allegedly smashed in what police believe could be a road rage incident following a simple act.
Killer blasted as ‘worthless’ by daughter
A young woman whose mother was murdered by her ex-partner has told a court she will not say the “disgustingly worthless” killer’s name.
Major update on synagogue firebomb
The burning of a Melbourne synagogue – described as a callous and horrific attack – has officially been deemed a terrorist act.
Twist after Woolies pickets halted
One of Australia’s biggest unions has responded to orders from a tribunal ordering an end to the “unlawful picketing” of Woolworths, as the grocery giant promises to get its empty shelves restacked.
Teen’s alleged terror notes found in cell
Notes scribbled on paper and the walls of a teenager’s prison cell allegedly detail threats to attack police and transgender people, a court has been told.
Bombshell update in grisly 47yo cold case
The sister of one woman slain in the notorious Easey St double-homicide almost 50 years ago has come face to face with the alleged killer.
Driver ‘traumatised’ as child critical: court
The driver accused of causing a horror crash which has left a toddler fighting for life in hospital was allegedly on bail for a “similar” crash two months ago, a court has been told.
Man named after carer dies in alleged assault
A man accused of fatally assaulting his carer has mouthed “I love you” to family members as he appeared in court.
Mum’s ‘mercy’ plea for deadly marriage
A mother jailed after forcing her youngest daughter to marry the man who would kill her just months later has asked a court to find her daughter’s death was “punishment enough”.
Key details as camper killer drops bombshell
Facing the prospect of spending much of the rest of his life behind bars, convicted killer Greg Lynn has revealed how he believes he will overturn the verdict.
Update on accused Sam Murphy killer
The man accused of murdering a missing Ballarat mother has made his first appearance in Victoria’s Supreme Court since pleading not guilty.
Accused killer points finger at dad: court
The father of a man accused of killing his estranged wife had motive to orchestrate her execution, a jury has been told.
Serial rapist’s 6 words to victim after attack
A serial rapist said to his victim “I’ve ruined your life, haven’t I?” after a vile attack that was described as a “woman’s worst nightmare”.
Ex-AFL star faces manslaughter charges
Former Collingwood star Shannon John Cox faces manslaughter charges over a car crash that killed two elderly women in June.
Killer ex’s new court move
The woman at the centre of an assassination plot that left two men dead has asked a court to find self-defence should have been available.
New details after camper killer jailed
Details of why jailed pilot Greg Lynn is hoping to overturn his murder conviction for the death of missing camper Carol Clay have been revealed in court documents.
‘Deserved better’: MP’s fury at man’s release
A federal politician has expressed outrage after the man accused of helping hide Isla Bell’s body was released into the community.
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