Action after alleged gas cartel attempt
A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.
Crime Law and Justice
Confusion over whether to report Houston
Hillsong's general manager told his boss Brian Houston about an allegation of sexual abuse against his father, but did not feel he had to report it to police.
Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.
NSW teen rapist claims sex was consensual
A teenager convicted for raping a fellow school student at a house party west of Sydney has claimed the act was consensual, attacking the victim's credibility.
Bali bomb maker release a ‘difficult day’
The deputy prime minister says the Australian government will advocate for constant surveillance of the Bali bomb maker after his release from prison.
Houston ‘shocked’ by abuse report, twice
Hillsong founder Brian Houston was "shocked" by an allegation his father committed child sexual abuse both times he was told about it, a court has heard
No bail for truckie who planned NT escape
A Queensland truck driver charged over a fatal crash in 2004 has lost his bid for bail after talking to his partner about fleeing to the Northern Territory.
Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case
A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.
John Barilaro court case delayed a week
A court case concerning former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's scuffle with a cameraman at a beachside Sydney suburb will return to court next week.
Pastor kept Houston abuse report secret
A pastor told her grandnephew she would support him reporting child sexual abuse committed against him to the church, but not to police, a NSW court has heard.
Bester faces court over Tame ‘harassment’
The man who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has faced a Tasmanian court for allegedly harassing her via social media.
Court reform to combat ‘disgrace’ of abuse
A newly expanded court program will aim to better identify child abuse and domestic violence victims.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Prakash charged with six terror offences
Alleged Australian terrorist Neil Prakash will face a Melbourne court for six terrorism charges which could mean he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Higgins’ story sparks reform conversation
Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.
Chris Dawson eyes appeal after sentence
With Chris Dawson likely to spend his last years of life in jail for murdering his wife Lynette, attention now turns to his appeal bid to regain his freedom.
NT inquest focus on killer cop questioned
After three months of hearings, the intense focus at Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death inquest on the policeman who killed him has been praised and criticised.
Accused jihadist Prakash silent in court
Melbourne-born Neil Prakash, who is accused of travelling to Syria to fight with Islamic State, has faced a Darwin court over terrorism charges.
Accused jihadi Prakash faces life sentence
Neil Prakash has faced court on terrorism charges that could see him jailed for life after the Melbourne-born alleged jihadi was deported from Turkey.
Territories given euthanasia voting rights
Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Wife-killer Dawson likely to die in jail
Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.
WA pregnant mum hit with brick has died
A pregnant Perth mother who was hit in the head with a concrete block in an unprovoked attack this week has died in hospital along with her unborn child.
Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages
A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.
Back to battle for ex soldier seeking help
A former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veterans' affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.
Long road ahead to end harassment at work
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins is urging employers and workers to continue the momentum to end workplace harassment for future generations.
UN pushes for Australian smacking ban
A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.
Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder
A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.
Angry woman used car to kill ex, jury told
A Sydney woman's anger at infidelity was so extreme she murdered her ex-partner by driving at him with her car and pinning him to a wall, a jury has heard.
Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
Gladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.
COVID fines worth millions are withdrawn
Fines worth millions of dollars issued for breaching COVID-19 restrictions will be scrapped, following a landmark decision by the NSW Supreme Court.