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.
Courts & Law
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.
‘No excuse’: Crackdown to take ‘knives off streets’
Police in one state will be given expanded powers to search and seize weapons in a move designed to hold “opportunistic offenders” to account.
Man accused of hiding teen’s body
The man accused of assisting an alleged killer hide the body of a young woman will walk free after spending six days in custody.
Major update on drug kingpin’s appeal
Jailed drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is one step closer in his bid to overturn his convictions after a judge found a “joint criminal enterprise” took him down.
Cleaner helped hide teen’s body: court told
The cleaner accused of helping to hide Isla Bell’s body was allegedly found with “unexplained wealth” and other people’s identity documents, a court has been told.
Murder charge after fatal stabbing
Detectives have charged a man with murder four months after a fatal stabbing during what police will allege was a burglary.
AFL star’s ‘breathing’ calls to ex: court
A former AFL gun sacked after off-field antics made 32 calls to his ex, with the woman hearing only “heavy breathing” down the line, a court has been told.
Biscuit killer’s big court win
A wife who killed her husband with drugged biscuits after a decade of “insidious” abuse has secured a huge court win.
Ex-cop faked drug case evidence
A “wrongly prosecuted” woman’s life was thrown into disarray after the actions of a dodgy detective implicated her in a drug trafficking case. Now he’s behind bars.
Camper killer drops court bombshell
Convicted missing camper killer Greg Lynn has launched a new court case seeking to overturn the jury’s murder verdict and his sentence.
Swimmers’ near miss with jet ski hoons: cops
Jet ski hoons allegedly endangered the lives of swimmers before one of the men allegedly assaulted a police officer at a nearby boat ramp.
Tradie charged after woman killed
A neighbour has been charged with murder after a mother was stabbed to death in front of three children.
Big update after suburban siege horror
The police have slapped a young man with a raft of serious charges after he allegedly took another man and a toddler hostage in a dramatic suburban standoff.
Killer hid girlfriend’s body after slaying
The mother of a woman murdered by her boyfriend in a drug-fuelled attack had told a court of the pain of not knowing where she was buried.
Update after woman shoved on train tracks
A man who pushed a random stranger off a train platform during peak hours has had his hopes to walk free from custody dashed in court.
Slain wife ‘repositioned’ after shooting: court
The trial of a man accused of the “horrific” murder of his estranged wife has been told her body was repositioned and covered with a pink blanket.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer’s new court move
The man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has made a big decision as he returned to court.
Mum slain in alleged property row: court
A husband accused of murdering his estranged wife allegedly stood to lose a “substantial” amount of money, a court has been told.
Note on cop car divides Australians
A message on a Victoria Police car has caused a stir online, as officers prepare to walk off the job for the first time in 25 years.
Ex-TV hunk walks after ‘disturbing’ assaults
An Aussie soap star will not return to jail, despite a judge’s reservations, after he appealed a sentence for two “disturbing” assaults.
Partner’s dad killed in ‘vicious’ attack
A woman left her elderly father-in-law lying alone in his home with fatal injuries for more than five hours after a brutal attack, a jury has found.
Man jailed for stranding wife overseas
A university lecturer tricked his wife into travelling overseas before abandoning her “like chattel”, a court has been told.
Dad of slain woman reacts to killer’s move
The father of a slain Melbourne woman has welcomed a decision by her killer’s lawyers to ditch their request for a gag order.
Mum’s tragic call after unborn baby killed
The parents of an unborn boy have pleaded with one state government to recognise him as a human following a horrific car crash that ended his life.
Aussie coffee war erupts over jar detail
A major legal fight has erupted between Aussie coffee brand Vittoria and the second largest coffee company in the world, all over a single detail in the company’s instant coffee glass jar packaging.
Neo-Nazi reacts to jail term for salute
The first person convicted and jailed under laws banning the public display of Nazi gestures has labelled the ordeal “insane”.
Man accused of nightmare sex attack
A man has been charged almost 23 years after allegedly attempting to rape a woman after hours at a furniture store.
Crying killer jailed for sex worker deaths
A Chinese student was seen sobbing in court as he was slammed for the merciless killing of two sex workers within 24 hours.
Mystery as driver killed in fiery crash
Police have launched a major appeal for assistance after a driver was killed in a fiery stolen car crash, who is still yet to be identified.
Major update in alleged father-in-law murder
The fate of a Melbourne mother has been left in the hands of 12 jurors tasked with deciding if she killed her father-in-law or was wrongly blamed after a lie.
Nurse suspended over Covid ‘mistake’
An aged care nurse has been suspended after a “mistake” he made during Covid lockdown, with an outbreak following that killed 38.
Boyfriend’s ‘merciless’ slaying of dancer
A killer boyfriend has been slammed for the “cruel, vicious and entirely merciless” slaying of his girlfriend of six months, whose body was not found for five days.
Driver allegedly caught performing a sex act
An Aussie woman has revealed her disgust at an alleged vile act her rideshare driver performed in front of her, as she and her friends rode in the car.
‘We hit him’: Dan Andrews’ triple-0 call
The bombshell release of Dan Andrews’ triple-0 call after he collided with a teenage cyclist has raised questions about a claim made by the former Premier.
Play centre fined after girl’s horror fall
An Aussie dad has shared the horror moment he learned his young daughter was severely injured after falling seven metres at an indoor play centre.
Huge call on fatal pub crash driver
Victorian prosecutors have ruled out directly indicting a diabetic driver after charges over a horror pub crash were thrown out of court.
Key question over boy’s school crash death
New details have emerged about the circumstances which led to 11-year-old Jack losing his life when a car crashed into his school.
Woman dead after eating garden mushroom
The tragic death of a woman who unknowingly ingested poisonous mushrooms has prompted renewed warnings about the dangers of foraging.
Gin distiller cops fine after explosion
A gin distiller has been fined $50,000 in aggregate after an explosion at a gin-making event injured workers and customers.
Horror details of alleged Aussie slave farm
A farmer accused of enslaving his family through beatings, threats and intimidation allegedly told one child; “I could kill you at any time”, a court has been told.
Why fatal assault accused wasn’t in court
The man accused of killing a “vibrant” man in a CBD assault was not in court as his lawyer offered this explanation for his absence.
Shock claim about criminal migrants in court
The Victorian government is probing “disturbing” reports magistrates were advised to give light sentences to criminal migrants to avoid deportation.
Farmer accused of family slavery: court
A Victorian father allegedly forced his family into slavery-like conditions, working on their regional property under the threat of beatings. a court has been told.
Brother’s grief after woman found dead
The family of Nikkita Azzopardi are grappling with her shock death as police arrest a 33-year-old man who was known to her.
Student kills two women in 24 hours
A double killer had recently moved to Australia on a student visa hoping to find “better prospects”, a court has been told.
Threats to alleged Thorpe attacker: court
A woman charged after senator Lidia Thorpe was allegedly assaulted at the MCG has received “threats”, her lawyer has told a court.
Horror alleged abduction caught on CCTV
A terrifying alleged abduction attempt in Victoria has been caught on CCTV which appeared to show a 27-year-old woman breaking free.
Major development in alleged Thorpe assault
Victorian police have laid charges over an alleged assault on Senator Lidia Thorpe outside an AFL game earlier this year.
Woman charged in alleged Thorpe assault
A 27-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly assaulting Senator Lidia Thorpe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier in the year.
Horror husband killed with poison biscuits
A woman jailed after feeding her abusive husband drug-laced biscuits with a cup of Milo is now seeking to overturn a murder conviction, a court has been told.
Ex-soccer coach sobs through rape case
A former coach at an Australian A-League soccer club has sobbed in court as he was jailed for the “appalling” rape of a woman he’d met on a dating app.
‘Talented’ pharmacist found dead in home
A Melbourne pharmacist who was allegedly killed by a homeless man in his Bellfield home has been identified as a talented 29-year-old pharmacist.
Man ‘can’t remember’ alleged flight chaos
A young man charged after allegedly attacking a crew member while on a flight to New Zealand has claimed he ‘can’t remember’ what happened.
The unluckiest woman in Australia
Four terrifying incidents in a year at the home of a domestic violence victim are mere coincidences, unrelated to her ongoing abuse, police say.
Pilot spotted after camper murder sentence
Former pilot Greg Lynn has been spotted leaving court hours after he was handed a huge sentence for the “violent, brutal and horrific” murder of a 73-year-old camper.
Update on pop star’s court feud with mum
Singer Vanessa Amorosi is deadlocked with her mother after suing her over the ownership of two homes bought with proceeds from her music career.
New details after model killed at rave party
An unlicensed drug-affected driver mowed down a young model after attending an illegal rave party, police allege in court.
8yo girl’s horror fall from climbing wall
An indoor play centre has admitted it breached safety laws after an eight-year-old girl suffered a horror injury in a 7m fall.
Terrorist’s courtroom message to family
An ISIS hopeful who lit fires and filmed propaganda videos threatening to burn Australian cities passed a brief message to his family in court.
Man who performed Nazi salute’s next move
A neo-Nazi expected to be jailed after he was the first person convicted under laws banning Nazi gestures has revealed his next move.
Double killer’s eyebrow raise at sentence
The ex-deputy mayor jailed after slaying his mother and brother in a two-state shotgun rampage raised his eyebrows as he was led past family.
Wild Melbourne arrest caught on camera
A man who allegedly punched a police officer in the face has been violently arrested in Melbourne, and it’s all been caught on camera.
Jury sees video of scene after fatal attack
The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her father-in-law has been shown a “confronting” video of the crime scene, after visiting the home themselves.
First man guilty of banned Nazi salute
The first man charged after Victoria banned public Nazi salutes has been found guilty, declaring on the court steps: “I am a Nazi.”
Teen arrested after school set on fire
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.
‘Her, her, her’: Dad’s alleged dying words
An elderly grandfather found with fatal injuries in his home allegedly tried to tell his son his wife was responsible, a court has been told.
Teen allegedly plotted terror acts: court
A Melbourne teenager has been accused of plotting ‘horrendous’ attacks after a tip-off from the FBI, a court has been told.
Lawyer X reveals years spent in hiding
A gangland scare, aggressive goat and a mice-infested house — Nicola Gobbo details her years spent in hiding after Lawyer X reveal.
Beloved tradie killed celebrating birthday
A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.
Beloved tradie killed celebrating birthday
A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.
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