Update on body in fridge case
The man police allege murdered a missing teenager has made an animated appearance in court as the case was pushed back almost three months.
Courts & Law
Rapper killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
The man who killed a rapper during a home invasion planned a second armed attack months later, with a court hearing he “wanted to become a gangster”.
Musk’s X in new fight with e-safety
Elon Musk’s X has challenged an Australian court’s judgment that found it was required to comply with reporting obligations over child exploitation material.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend’s murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
3yo girl killed crossing road with family
An alleged killer driver has revealed plans to fight charges stemming from the death of a three-year-old girl fatally injured crossing a road with her family.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Teen kills mum in deluded ‘prophecy’
A teenager murdered his mother because he feared she could foil his God-given mandate to form an army for “politically-inspired violence”, a court has been told.
Mum dead in teen’s anti-communist plan
Obsessed with restoring “Christian values” to the country, a Melbourne teenager killed his mother as the first step in a plan to build an anti-communist army, a court has been told.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
Gangland lawyer flags legal flight after arrest
A gangland lawyer arrested last week after she was allegedly caught up in a global sting maintains she is innocent, a court has been told.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Driver admits killing model at rave
A young man who hit and killed a Melbourne model with his car after attending a rave has admitted responsibility for her death.
Dad feared son would ‘do me in’
A man who was fatally beaten by his son confided in his employer that he feared his son would kill him days before his death.
Young tradie killed in drunk MMA ‘playfight’
After a huge night out in Melbourne, tragedy struck as a life was cut short when two young mates began playfighting in their CBD accommodation.
Update after journalist killed in truck crash
The truck driver behind the wheel when a respected sports journalist was struck gave police one reason why he refused to allow them to take a mandatory blood sample.
‘Lambo guy’ beats hooning charge
The flashy billionaire, known for his buying sprees on The Block, has been cleared of a hooning charge after a four-year court battle.
Corrupt cops flag new fight to hide identities
Two police officers who formed a “joint criminal enterprise” with gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo have revealed they may take their fight to remain anonymous to Australia’s highest court.
Healer who fed mum mushrooms sentenced
A “respected” wellness guru has avoided a criminal conviction after admitting she supplied magic mushrooms to an event where a woman died.
Killer could be released in months
A man involved in the cold-case killing of a Victorian dad could be released from prison in months, a court has been told.
‘Absurd’ theory about ex-lover’s murder
A wife jailed after both her husband and ex died in a botched assassination has had her hopes of overturning a murder sentence dashed.
Talented basketballer killed in horror attack
Two brothers have been slammed as cowards after a rising sportsman was killed in an unprovoked attack while out celebrating his birthday.
Alleged hijacker exposes security holes
A teenager allegedly slipping through a security fence and threatening to blow up a plane has exposed gaps in security at Melbourne’s second airport.
Dodgy builder’s $46,000 bill after $400 job
A “volatile” builder who left clients needing tens of thousands of dollars in repairs hugged his lawyer as he walked free from court with a fine.
Company boss accused of upskirting 150
A regional accounting firm director allegedly filmed underneath the skirts of about 150 women and girls, a court has been told.
Cops seek ‘expert’ help in protest flag case
Police have called in “expert analysis” in their case against a man accused of waving a terror group’s flag during a pro-Palestine rally.
‘Lambo Guy’ denies lying in court
The flashy Melbourne billionaire has disputed he invented an innocent explanation to help defend himself against hooning charges.
Rich-lister hits back on hooning claim
An Aussie rich-lister has hit back at hooning allegations, saying he had an “embarrassing” explanation.
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