Teammates heard Titmuss screaming before training death
A former Manly player says their training was a "nine out of 10" for intensity on the day Keith Titmuss had a seizure and later died.
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‘Hottest ever’ training: Manly teammate tells inquest
An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.
‘Making money’: insurers scolded over flood payouts
Insurers have been accused of failing to protect and compensate Australians devastated by floods during a fiery parliamentary hearing.
Final man sentenced over Australia’s biggest tax fraud
Tax cheats have been warned they cannot evade the law forever after a final jail sentence was issued over the $105 million Plutus payroll fraud.
Second man charged with murder of missing Colombian
A Brisbane man has been arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with the murder of a Colombian man who went missing from Victoria more than four months ago.
Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing
The operator of a jumping castle company has pleaded not guilty to workplace safety breaches after the deaths of six Tasmanian primary school students.
Journos’ secret calls to former judge under spotlight
Lawyers for the ACT's former top prosecutor are seeking to expose communications between a high-profile journalist and the man investigating his conduct.
No ‘magic number’ to reduce hung juries, inquiry told
The merits of shortening mandatory jury deliberation times are being examined in a bid to reduce instances of hung juries and retrials.
Westpac to pay millions after ‘unconscionable conduct’
After being taken to court by the corporate watchdog, Westpac has been penalised for engaging in in unconscionable conduct in 2016.
Teen death inquest halted as charges mulled against cop
Prosecutors will examine potential charges against a sergeant whose unmarked police car was involved in a fatal crash with an Indigenous teen on a trail bike.
Insurance fund for flood-prone areas: legal advocates
Advocates say a fund to help people in flood-prone areas afford insurance premiums should be considered as a parliamentary inquiry looks at insurer practices.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Tasmanian teenager
A man accused of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was discovered in Tasmanian bushland, has pleaded not guilty.
‘Foul play’: no charges yet over missing Colombian man
Police are yet to press charges over the mysterious disappearance of a Colombian man suspected of meeting foul play, releasing one of two men after questioning.
Three hospitalised after taking MDMA spiked with opioid
Three people presented to NSW hospitals over the weekend after taking tablets sold as MDMA that contained a potent opioid.
No return to Labor for banished MP cleared of assault
Victoria's sexual crimes squad has closed its case into Victorian MP Will Fowles, with police saying he won't face charges over a serious assault allegation.
Two arrested over missing Colombian man feared dead
A Colombian man is feared dead after vanishing in suspicious circumstances as police arrest two men they believe could help with answers.
Four in custody after man drowns at Hobart waterfront
Police have taken four people into custody after a 27-year-old man drowned at Hobart's waterfront after allegedly being pushed.
Mother confronts man who stabbed her daughter to death
A forensic specialist has contradicted the claims of a murderer, that some of the 23 stab wounds suffered by Celeste Manno were caused by breaking glass.
Charges possible for cop in fatal Indigenous teen crash
Police were told not to pursue a trail bike that Indigenous teen Jai Wright was riding before he crashed into an unmarked car and died, an inquest has heard.
ACCC to ‘forensically’ probe supermarket prices
The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.
Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support
A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.
Ex-NRL star Hayne in second bid to quash rape verdicts
Jarryd Hayne will watch on as lawyers fight to overturn his convictions following three trials and a guilty verdict on two counts of rape.
Accused kidnapper granted bail over $1b cocaine bust
An alleged attempted kidnapper of a man with over 700kg of cocaine has been bailed after lawyers asked how four men could carry all those drugs in a Yaris.
Lawyer hit in brazen shooting tight-lipped with police
Investigators hope the release of CCTV showing the lead-up to lawyer Mahmoud Abbas's Sydney shooting will help them find the gunman.
Three people drown near unpatrolled island caves
Two women and a man have died and another woman is fighting for her life after being pulled from the water at Victoria's Phillip Island.
Cops charged over bar brawl with now-cleared NRL star
NRL player Tom Starling is seeking compensation over a brawl in which he was repeatedly punched by police officers, two of whom are now facing assault charges.
Woolworths CEO defends Australia Day merchandise choice
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has backed the supermarket's choice not to stock Australia Day merchandise as staff report more and more abuse.
Beale’s sexual assault accuser set to give evidence
Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty before a jury that is expected to hear from the woman he is accused of groping and sexually assaulting at a Sydney pub.
Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault
The jury judging if Kurtley Beale groped and sexually assaulted a woman has seen CCTV from the night as his lawyer argues a "quite different version of events".
Man on trial over ‘reckless’ bid for 143kg of heroin
A Sydney man used power tools to access 143kg of heroin hidden in imported bakery equipment despite AFP officers removing the drugs earlier, a jury has heard.
‘Harrowing, shocking’ police pedophile report released
A once-trusted Tasmania Police officer used his role to groom and abuse children with impunity for more than three decades, an interim report has found.