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.
Courts & Law
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.
Lawyer X under 24/7 surveillance: court
A gangland barrister exposed as a police informer had every facet of her life controlled by police after returning from overseas, a court has been told.
Lawyer X reveals pressure from ‘Mokbel crew’
The former criminal barrister turned police informer has revealed her tense run-ins with infamous figures in Victoria’s criminal underworld.
Ex-police chief accused of failing Lawyer X
Lawyers acting for a gangland barrister turned police informant have accused a former police chief of “gross and reckless” failures.
Thief ‘sorry’ for gambling $64k GoFundMe
The cricketer who gambled away $64,000 raised to support the family of an allegedly murdered woman has said he “never meant for this to happen”.
‘Naive’: Lawyer X seeks damages after exposure
A former barrister for some of the country’s most dangerous underworld figures claims police took advantage of her vulnerability to turn her into an informant.
Ex-soldier groomed child online: court
A former soldier arrested on base after grooming a child online is fighting to stay out of jail, a court has been told.
’Hooning’ dispute sparks violent brawl
An argument over hooning has turned violent, with one man stabbed and two other men also taken to hospital.
Woman’s alleged horror RBT result
A woman’s alleged horror RBT reading ahead of the AFL Grand Final has been revealed after police stopped her driving on the wrong side of the road.
Four teens arrested after stolen car crash
A girl has been left with life-threatening injuries following a group of teenagers allegedly crashing a stolen car, before fleeing the scene.
Builder’s alleged boast to ex-wife’s husband
A builder allegedly forced his ex-wife’s new beau out of the country with claims that “I can do anything”, a court has been told.
Council candidate targeted in ‘racist’ attack
A council candidate says she has been left scared for the safety of her family after a campaign sign was smeared with racist rhetoric.
Seven accused of international scam plot
Seven people have been charged after allegedly assisting foreign scammers to swindle $14m from wannabe Australian investors.
$40k fine after boy’s scary fall
An indoor play centre has been fined a second time in court after a boy fell 4m suffering nightmare injuries, but says safety is its number one priority.
Teen allegedly ambushes, stabs cop
A teenager who allegedly lured police to his home and attacked them with a knife has been freed to attend hospital despite opposition.
Police announce huge Sam Murphy news
There has been a major update in the search for Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police scouring bushland near Ballarat.
‘Senseless’: Teen fatally stabbed at mall
Police have made a breakthrough after a teenage boy was allegedly fatally stabbed in the food court of a busy suburban shopping centre.
Thief stole from slain woman’s fundraiser
A gambling addict who pinched $64,000 raised for the parents of an allegedly murdered woman has been blasted for the most “self-indulgent act of greed”.
Man accused of fake mayday calls at airport
A man has been charged with interfering with the radio transmissions on commercial planes by broadcasting fake mayday calls.
Truckie’s request after journalist killed
A truck driver charged with failing to provide a blood sample after a fatal crash has revealed plans to appeal a licence disqualification.
Man walks free after 5 die in pub crash
A man charged following a horror car crash that killed five people sitting in the beer garden of a pub walked free from court for one reason.
Major update in ‘gruesome’ double murder case
Police describe the brutal killing of two women in their home as ‘absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied double murder that left a child motherless’.
Twist after fatal crash driver’s charges dropped
Victorian prosecutors have revealed they will review the decision to dismiss charges against a diabetic driver over a pub crash that killed five people.
‘Really upset’: Fury over pub crash verdict
Family members of one of the five people killed in a horrific pub crash have voiced their outrage after the diabetic driver behind the wheel at the time had his charges dropped at court.
Major Aus retailer sued over ‘junk’ warranties
Major Aussie retailer Harvey Norman is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations it sold extended warranties to customers on products that turned out to be “junk”.
Family’s tears over alleged killer’s act
The family of a slain teacher’s aide broke into tears as a court was told her ex-boyfriend was planning to fight a murder charge.
Fatal pub crash driver’s big move
The man police allege ignored blood sugar warnings before a fatal crash has asked a magistrate to throw out all criminal charges.
Driver ‘close to death’ before pub crash: court
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack was experiencing a hypoglycemic attack and “very close to death”, his doctor has said.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’: court
A wine store employee who rushed out after a driver allegedly slammed into a beer garden has told a court the man looked “bloody awful”.
30 Aussies hit in $14m investment scam
Police have charged seven people for their role in a shocking alleged international investment scam that swindled $14m from at least 30 innocent Aussies.
Tobacco chaos erupts with car smash fire
Police are investigating a ‘suspicious’ fire at a tobacco shop overnight, with photos from the scene showing a car smashed into a burnt-out storefront.
Protester wins court battle, cops $200k bill
A court found that a prominent activist was unlawfully arrested during anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne in 2020 but was ordered to pay substantial costs.
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