Girlfriend accused of partner’s dad’s death
There’s been a development in the case of a woman who allegedly killed her partner’s dad after a judge found delays to her case were “out of the ordinary”.
Courts & Law
School admits failure over student’s death
A prestigious private school has admitted it failed to take appropriate steps to reduce risk to a student who died following a school trip to Vietnam.
Woman’s dramatic acts to avoid reporters
A woman facing court on hundreds of charges has hidden in a shop before bolting across the road into traffic to escape reporters.
Accused man named over wheelie bin death
The man accused of murdering a teacher has been named in court, after the woman’s body was discovered in green waste at a recycling centre.
Teen accused of fatal crash on the run
A 17-year-old boy who was allegedly behind the wheel in a fatal collision is missing after he was granted bail.
ISIS hopeful moved to ‘solitary’: court
A convicted terrorist who once planned to join Islamic State has been removed from the general prison population because of concerns he was radicalising others, a court has been told.
Major update after woman’s body stuffed in bin
Police have arrested a man after a woman’s body was discovered at a waste dump earlier in the week.
Alleged Burgertory firebug a ‘risk’: court
A man accused of setting fire to a pro-Palestinian activist’s burger shop will remain in custody after a magistrate said his alleged crime spree was “extraordinary”.
Dan’s backflip on phone records: court
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews has agreed to hand over phone records from the day his wife and a cyclist collided, just hours before a key court hearing.
Community mourns slain fisherman
Community members braved icy conditions to pay tribute to a father-of-three allegedly killed in a random attack.
Doctor killed, private schoolboy arrested
The victim of the horrific alleged hit-and-run crash has been identified, as his devastated family pay tribute to their beloved son and brother.
Charges after alleged theft of bizarre item
Villagers have hailed the return of ‘Garry the Gorilla’ after the 1.5m statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home.
Killer driver cries as he learns his fate
Found passed out next to his car holding his keys, a dad was shocked to learn he’d killed a mate while trying to get pizza.
Update after young driver killed in crash
A 17-year-old boy has been charged as police continue to search for others allegedly involved in a fatal crash.
First pics as TV hunk freed after attack
A former TV heart-throb who bashed a woman has been pictured for the first time, after a court was told his case would face a lengthy delay.
Couple recorded plot to lure slain man
Eight recordings were found on the phone of a killer discussing the plot to lure a man to their car, a court has been told.
Killer pilot attacked by inmate in prison
Freshly convicted of one count of murder, Greg Lynn has reportedly been attacked with human faeces in prison.
Bobcat killer’s last words to dying friend
A judge has found a drunk road worker ran over and killed his mate with a Bobcat while “foolishly and tragically playing chicken”.
Next steps for alleged GoFundMe thief
A man accused of stealing more than $60,000 in donations to the family of an allegedly murdered teacher’s aide has told a court of the next steps in his case.
TV hunk admits brutal attack on woman
A former TV heart-throb has admitted to “stomping” on the head of a woman during a suspected mental health crisis, a court has been told.
‘Awful person’: Daughter reveals anger
The daughter of the missing camper Greg Lynn was found not guilty of killing says she’s lost faith in the justice system.
Update after fisherman killed at pier
A homeless man has been charged with murder after an alleged early morning assault left a man dead at a popular fishing spot.
Breakthrough in drive-by shooting
Police have charged a man with murder after a 30-year-old dad-to-be was killed in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s southeast earlier this year.
Ex-pilot’s police tapes revealed
After Greg Lynn was found guilty of the murder of Carol Clay and not guilty of murdering Russell Hill, his police interview is now public.
Bitter feud erupts over left mattresses
A bitter bill dispute has resulted in legal action after a business owner left 26 mattresses on a customer’s driveway when they refused to pay an invoice.
Call to fix ‘reckless’ drunkenness laws
A police union has called on the government to fix ‘reckless’ public drunkenness laws when officers couldn’t help a man who was hit by a car and died.
Update after two killed in bus crash
There has been an update after a minibus rolled, killing two farm workers and injuring nine others in a rural area.
Camper’s wife’s brutal spray for killer
The widow of missing camper Russell Hill said she hopes killer Greg Lynn ‘suffers for the rest of his life’ after he was found not guilty of murdering her husband.
‘Rid of bodies’: Slain camper’s widow erupts
New details have emerged about the mysterious death of camper killer Greg Lynn’s first wife, as a grieving widow breaks her silence on the shock verdict.
‘Ivan Milat’ theory in missing campers probe
After Carol Clay and Russell Hill vanished at a remote camping spot, investigators began exploring cold cases linked to the region — which led to one wild theory.
‘Butt naked’: Lynn’s secret car tapes revealed
After Greg Lynn was found guilty of the murder of Carol Clay and not guilty of murdering Russell Hill, wild new details of the police investigation can be revealed.
Families of campers ‘devastated’ after verdict
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been found guilty of the murder of one camper, but not guilty of a second. The camper’s families have broken their silence.
Why missing campers saga not over yet
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has been found not guilty of killing one of two elderly campers, but this may not be the end of the legal saga.
Ex-pilot’s key claim in camper murder trial
Facing a double-murder trial over the deaths of two elderly campers, Greg Lynn offered a simple defence: “I haven’t killed anyone.”
How campers search exposed 50-year lie
One was a country bushman, the other preferred the city life — so how did Russell Hill and Carol Clay end up on a fatal camping trip?
‘Mad driving’: Wild moment couple flee cops
Wild dashcam footage has captured the alleged moment a couple lead police on a wild chase through a busy suburb.
Killer’s callous pizza run after attack
A man who brutally bashed his partner drove to his local pizza shop to pick up an order as she lay dying or dead in their home.
Jury in ex-pilot’s trial sent home
The jury deliberating the double-murder trial of former pilot Greg Lynn have been sent home for the weekend, as the presiding judge delivered three important reminders.
Driver cops $1120 fine for simple act
The Melbourne man was hit with the fine after he was caught in the act while driving.
Man’s elaborate $60k Covid fraud: cops
Police say they have uncovered an elaborate Covid-19 fraud after a man allegedly obtained more than 500 grants worth almost $60,000 using false names.
Man accused of CBD bomb hoax named
A man charged with bomb hoax and explosives offences has appeared limping in court after a major CBD street was locked down.
Fugitive arrested after 10-day search
A Victorian man has been taken into custody 10 days after fugitive squad detectives appealed for public help.
Jailed MP lost $220k to gambling in a year
A former parliamentarian’s jail sentence for gambling away taxpayer cash is “excessive”, his lawyers have argued.
Judge’s warning in missing campers trial
The judge presiding over the double-murder trial of a former Jetstar captain has issued a message to the jury.
Fresh blow for Aussie ISIS brides, children
The Federal Court has again rejected an effort to force the federal government to bring home Aussie women and children in Syrian refugee camps.
Reason grandmother bludgeoned to death
A young man who bludgeoned his own grandmother to death with a garden tool was in a drug-induced psychosis, a court has been told.
‘Depraved’ teacher wants jail term slashed: court
A music teacher who shared “extreme” child abuse fantasies and preyed on students has argued his jail sentence should be cut “by years” because it’s excessive, a court has been told.
Woman shot by police in public park
A woman has been shot by police at a public park after she allegedly ran at officers with a kitchen knife.
‘Might still be alive’: Anguish at brutal death
A woman who suffered through years of physical and emotional abuse before being found dead was failed, her mother says.
The 17 issues in Greg Lynn’s trial: court
In his final remarks to the jury, former pilot Greg Lynn’s barrister claimed there are 17 issues with the double-murder case. Here’s what he said.
Jury deliberates in ex-pilot’s murder trial
The jury in the double-murder trial of a former Jetstar pilot have begun their deliberations.
Moment pair pepper-sprayed at court
The man and woman were chased down a busy street and pepper sprayed before they were arrested.
Twist as missing campers trial comes to end
The judge presiding over the double-murder trial of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has advised the jury of a major change, as they get set to deliver a verdict.
Ex-pilot ‘overcharged’ with murder: defence
Lawyers acting for double-murder accused former Jetstar pilot have told a jury the whole trial “could have been avoided”.
Fresh update in search for missing mum
Police revealed they spent two days searching for the missing mum, as they continue to investigate her disappearance.
‘Disgraceful’: AI nude scandal slammed
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
Pair accused of Facebook scam
The pair have been accused of staging a robbery during the sale of a designer handbag, set up via Facebook Marketplace.
‘Hopeless mess’: Pilot’s lawyer unleashes
The trial of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn over the deaths of two elderly campers has been marred by a “hopeless” prosecution team, his defence has argued.
‘Disgusting’: Cops anger as rally turns ugly
Police have slammed “hostile and disgusting” behaviour at a pro-Palestine rally after officers were allegedly pelted and one spat on.
Pilot’s bombshell claims on slain campers
Over three days, Greg Lynn’s double-murder trial has heard his account of the deaths of two elderly campers and the steps he took to hide his involvement.
’Didn’t hide them’: Lynn’s claim on campers
The pilot at the centre of the deaths of two campers has made major claims about how he thought things would play out, a jury has heard.
Major update in missing campers trial
Former Jetstar captain Greg Lynn will give evidence as he faces murder charges over the deaths of campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill, a jury has heard.
Campers’ ‘fun in bed’ before deaths
A former Jetstar captain accused of killing two campers told police he believed the pair were “trying to have fun in bed” before the fatal incident, a jury has heard.
Eerie theory after Sam Murphy’s phone found
An eerie detail in the discovery of Samantha Murphy’s phone will raise more questions for investigators as they continue to search for the mum.
Melbourne sex worker ‘humiliated’ by letter
A Melbourne sex worker was asked over the phone about his occupation. What happened next shocked him.
‘Finish this’: Why missing campers burned
Sitting in a police interview room, former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn said he felt he needed to “finish this”, months after two campers vanished, a jury has heard.
Fake cop arrested after brazen act: police
A man allegedly stole police clothing, including shirts and boots, before making his way to a pub.
Wild find after cops storm suburban home
Police have seized cocaine, steroids and phones from an alleged drug trafficker’s home, whom authorities say was trafficking across Melbourne.
Expert accused of lying in campers trial
A police expert giving evidence in the double murder trial of Greg Lynn has been accused of using “half-baked theories” to derail the trial.
DNA found in pilot’s shotgun, court told
Forensic testing was done on a shotgun belonging to former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn after “brown staining” was found inside the barrel, a jury has been told.
Why tobacconists are choosing to be fined
Tobacconists afraid of potential arson attacks are reportedly choosing to be fined amid one city’s ongoing gangland conflict.
Campers murder trial shown pilot’s gun
Complete with a pistol grip, laser sight and extendable stock, a jury has had a first-hand look at accused double-murderer Greg Lynn’s 12-gauge shotgun.
Claim on alleged camper killer photo: court
The murder trial of pilot Greg Lynn has heard missing camper Russell Hill’s phone was tracked to “within 100m” of the same road the accused man was photographed on.
Landlords urged to dob in letter from cops
Police, in conjunction with councils, have sent letters to landlords in one state, warning them about the risks.
Wild revelations on missing campers affair
A ripped-up Viagra prescription found in a woman’s bathroom bin has shone a light on an elderly couple’s decade-long affair, as the trial of their alleged killer continues.
Killer’s chilling act after six-knife frenzy
A minute after murdering his partner in a “frenzied” attack, Sven Lindemann pulled out his phone and did something “particularly calculated”. Warning: Graphic
Pro boxer’s life threatened in shooting
Police are investigating whether two car fires are linked to shots being fired at the former Mongols bikie as he was leaving his home.
Burnt teeth linked to missing camper: court
Five burnt teeth and a dental prosthesis located in remote bushland were linked to slain camper Russell Hill, a jury has been told.
First pic of pilot after alleged camper killings
The jury in the trial of former pilot Greg Lynn has seen pictures of the pilot taken soon after he allegedly killed missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Alleged mushroom killer returns to court
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson has made her first appearance in Victoria’s Supreme Court after she pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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