Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor
Four men involved in a gang rape have heard their victim recall the devastating impact their sexual assault has had on her.
Crime Law and Justice
Family mourns couple killed by truck crash into home
A farming couple killed when a truck crashed into a home would want their community to keep working to make the world a better place, their family says.
Alleged illegal tobacco ringleader walks from court
A man arrested at an airport for allegedly running an illegal tobacco syndicate has been released by a court after a magistrate found he was not a flight risk.
Defamation trial between opposition leader and MP ends
A judgment in the defamation case against Victoria's opposition leader is expected before Christmas, with predictions his position hinges on the outcome.
Man charged with domestic violence murder in Sydney
A man is in custody facing a domestic violence-related murder charge after a 64-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in western Sydney.
Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop
Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.
No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years
Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.
‘Cover up’ after killing of gang-linked home invader
The alleged shooting murder of a man involved in a home invasion was concealed by the gunman's organised-crime associates, police say.
Fine line widens between penalty amounts and inflation
Inflation may have caused a cost of living crisis, but the price of many fines have stayed the same for nearly 20 years in Victoria.
Hit-run sentence ‘won’t heal pain’ for top cop’s family
A judge has handed a suspended jail sentence to the teenage driver who caused the death of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son Charlie in a hit-run crash.
Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has hit The Star with a $15 million fine after a second probe revealed a series of breaches at its Sydney operation.
‘Monster’ accused of sadistic acts with teenage girl
A man allegedly groomed a teenager before threatening her into supplying videos of sexual and violent acts.
Australian-first Airbnb bookings tax clears last hurdle
Holidaymakers will soon have to pay an extra 7.5 per cent fee on Airbnb and Stayz bookings under an Australian-first levy ticked off by Victorian parliament.
Greg Lynn jailed for 32 years but appeal on the cards
Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has already flagged an appeal as he starts a 32-year jail term for the murder of Victorian camper Carol Clay in March 2020.
Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape
Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.
Greg Lynn’s first night in jail after murder sentence
The Victorian Supreme Court room was packed with family and friends of murdered camper Carol Clay when former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn learnt his fate.
Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home
Stolen Generations survivors are calling for Kinchela Boys Home to become a place of truth-telling and healing on the institution's 100th anniversary.
Man charged over ‘horrific’ 1988 rape of teenager
A man extradited to Victoria from Queensland has been charged over the "horrific" kidnap and rape of a teenager more than 35 years ago.
Officers ‘breached right to silence’ in botched arrest
Three police officers face possible demotion after their arrest and questioning of a man with intellectual limitations was criticised by a NSW judge.
‘Coercive’ judge found guilty of assaulting ex-partner
A Supreme Court judge has been found guilty of assaulting and intimidating his ex-partner, with a magistrate describing his version of events as "contrived".
MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates
A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.
Major loophole might have helped hundreds access guns
Police have dismantled a scheme allegedly involving fraudulent documents being used for gun licences, but it might have put weapons in the hands of crime gangs.
‘Efficiency’ required for tech-based DV policing move
People accused of serious domestic violence will either be behind bars or electronically monitored and NSW leaders believe the police force can handle the job.
Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum
Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.
Push for fairer speeding fines based on driver’s income
A think tank is calling for speeding fines to be proportional to a driver's income, suggesting that the current system is unfair to low income earners.
More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen
A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Ex-Liberal leader quits parliament after drugs charges
After weeks of being embroiled in an evolving drugs scandal, former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has officially quit politics.
Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge
A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.
Businessman accused of poisoning wife with laced tea
A Sydney man will remain behind bars, prohibited from contacting his wife after he allegedly tried to poison her with a cup of tea spiked with ant-killer.
Son jailed for mum’s murder believes it was justified
Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.
Gobbo claims she didn’t know about Mokbel’s escape plan
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has contradicted Tony Mokbel's claims she was aware the drug kingpin was planning to abscond to Greece during his trial.