Rich-lister hits back on hooning claim
An Aussie rich-lister has hit back at hooning allegations, saying he had an “embarrassing” explanation.
Courts & Law
Dramatic measure to recruit more cops
One police force has scrapped the entrance exam for a specific group of recruits in a bid to stem the frontline worker shortage.
Mum killed by son after simple request
A man who killed his elderly mother after he was invited over to help flip a mattress could walk free in as little as three years, a court has been told.
Bikie’s appeal over innocent man’s killing
A bikie jailed over the freeway execution of an innocent father on his way to work has learnt the outcome of his effort to overturn the conviction.
Jet skiers accused of dangerous act
Jet skiers who allegedly endangered the lives of swimmers at a popular snorkelling spot face a string of charges over a series of dramatic events.
Terrifying moment woman flees carjacking
Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a woman was allegedly punched and chased during an attempted carjacking at a car wash.
Man‘s role in slingshot damage spree
A man has faced court on his 51st birthday as he learnt his fate over a slingshot spree that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Football fans’ pre-game Nazi salute: cops
Charges have been laid against seven men who were allegedly photographed performing a Nazi salute on their way to a soccer game.
Update on alleged Easey St killer case
The man police allege was responsible for the brutal Easey St killings of two young housemates almost 50 years ago has returned to court as lawyers sought one thing.
Woman allegedly set on fire in dispute
The horror incident allegedly began with a neighbourhood noise dispute before spiralling.
Update on alleged Sam Murphy killer
The Ballarat man police allege killed Samantha Murphy has returned to court just weeks after her disappearance reached a grim milestone.
’Wreak havoc’: New claims about graffiti artist
The alleged graffiti artist behind the notorious Pam the Bird murals has returned to court for a second crack at being released from custody.
Australia’s biggest super fund fined $27m
Australia’s biggest superannuation fund has been fined $27m for charging duplicate fees to tens of thousands of customers.
Teens accused of fatal warehouse fire
Police have been slammed for unacceptable delays in the case of three teenagers charged after a factory fire killed two men.
Comment that sparked brutal DJ bashing
A popular DJ was left in an induced coma days after he was set upon in a vicious attack sparked by one comment.
Killer’s big call just days from trial
Just days before he was set to face trial, a man has made an admission in relation to a 21-year-old who vanished more than two years ago.
Father-in-law killer maintains innocence
A woman found to have brutally murdered her partner’s elderly father continues to claim she is innocent and that she knows who is responsible, a court has been told.
Australia’s worst pedophile priest dies
He was convicted of abusing more than 70 children over three decades as a parish priest in Victoria’s west.
Teen accused of Jewish MP office attack
A 19-year-old accused of vandalising the electoral office of a Jewish MP has revealed plans to fight the allegations after a deal with prosecutors was thrown out.
Update after lifeguard bashed at pool
The lifeguard, 19, was patrolling a public pool when he was approached by a group of teenagers and allegedly assaulted.
Reason alleged killers’ identities hidden
The identities of two men accused of murdering an underworld figure who shot back have been suppressed for this reason.
Businessman‘s $3.4m kickback on property deal
A “highly regarded” businessman and community leader has learnt his fate for paying out a kickback during an international property deal.
Call for alcohol delivery curfew
Following the death of a 30-year-old from alcohol poisoning, a coroner is calling for curfews for booze home delivery.
Warning to conwoman who inspired film
A notorious conwoman, once the subject of a documentary, has abandoned plans to appeal her latest fraud conviction after a judge delivered a simple warning.
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
First pic as alleged graffiti artist jailed
The man allegedly behind Melbourne’s infamous Pam the Bird graffiti has been spotted heading to jail after a court found no conditions could reduce his risk of offending.
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.
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.
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