Bikie boss broke court order almost immediately: police
The boss of the Comanchero bikie gang has been arrested on the Gold Coast after allegedly contravening a NSW court's serious crime prevention order.
Crime Law and Justice
Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse claims
Barry Cable, a legend of Australian Rules football, is set to face a civil trial in Western Australia over historical child sexual abuse allegations.
Woman in court facing ‘distressing’ child murder charge
A woman has faced court in Melbourne charged with the murder of a three-year-old boy whose body was found in the city's northwest suburbs.
Footy legend accused of girl’s ‘degrading’ sexual abuse
Australian rules footy great Barry Cable allegedly sexually abused a girl in club change rooms and at a public pool more than 50 years ago, a court has heard.
Vic magistrate stood down after fresh complaint
A magistrate previously counselled for his comments to a rape victim has been stood down after a fresh complaint over his in-court behaviour.
Police ministers to work on national gun register
National cabinet has agreed on the need for an increase in information sharing about guns across states and territories after a fatal Queensland shootout.
Police bid to block Pell protest dropped, route changed
Organisers have agreed to change the route for a protest of George Pell's funeral so they don't enter the street outside the cathedral where he lies in state.
Fugitive behind bars after hiding inside yacht hull
Wanted fugitive Mark Horne has been arrested and thrown behind bars after trying to flee Australia by hiding in the hull of a yacht due to embark from Darwin.
Professional misconduct complaint over Lehrmann trial
Bruce Lehrmann has made a formal complaint about the conduct of the ACT director of public prosecutions over the handling of his sexual assault trial.
NT alcohol ban report to be released next week
A report handed to the federal and Northern Territory governments has recommended alcohol bans while management plans are put in place, media reports suggest.
Prosecution referral over death in custody
A coroner has declared Veronica Nelson's death preventable, called for bail law reform and found corrections had failed to provide her with adequate healthcare.
Torture charge over bathroom barricade
A man has been charged with torture and other offences after he was allegedly barricaded inside a bathroom with a woman for more than four hours.
NSW parties vow domestic violence support
The major parties are proposing different policies to help domestic violence victim-survivors in NSW ahead of the March state election.
Protests and ceremonies mark Australia Day
Australia Day events have been held across the nation while Indigenous protesters have called for a renewed focus on treaty.
Pilot to stand trial for campers’ killings
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has been ordered to stand trial in the Victorian Supreme Court for the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in March 2020.
Dating apps put on notice over violence
Police and government representatives have met with dating app companies to considers ways of stamping out sexual violence facilitated by technology.
NT alcohol restrictions amid crime crisis
The Northern Territory government will restrict the sale of alcohol in Alice Springs and central Australia in a bid to curb surging youth crime.
Cop killers were ‘gentle’, daughter says
The daughter of people involved in a deadly Queensland mass shooting has said her parents were gentle, with one hating guns and another a military enthusiast.
Secret campsite recordings before arrest
More than 5000 secret recordings from accused camper killer Greg Lynn's home, car and campsites were examined by police investigating the case.
Right to ask about partner’s DV proposed
A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election.
Beale ‘strongly denies’ sex charges
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Accused camper killer’s bid for secrecy
Lawyers representing accused double murderer Greg Lynn have asked a court to keep significant parts of the case against him hidden from the public.
Crypto firm owes creditors more than $78m
Administrators appointed for a Gold Coast cryptocurrency platform do not know where the company's founder is, or exactly how large its debts are.
Rugby star charged over sex assault
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Murder charges over Indigenous teen death
Police have charged three more people with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey in Perth.
‘Grumpy’ victim seen before campers killed
A witness has told a court about a grumpy man speeding, a "creepy fella" seeking a campsite, and a drone, before Russell Hill and Carol Clay were found dead.
Superyacht owner’s son bailed in drug plot
A bailed 21-year-old is bound for Queensland after a failed alleged drug importation left a Brazilian diver dead and bricks of cocaine floating in a NSW port.
Accused killer allegedly returned to scene
The man accused of killing Melbourne campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay allegedly tampered with their remains at least once after they died in March 2020.
NSW Plutus jury’s ‘long journey’ nears end
The jury in the long-running trial over the Plutus Payroll tax scheme has retired to consider verdicts for the five fraud accused.
Mum’s accused killer spared facing court
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend Dayna Isaac in western Sydney has had his case briefly mentioned in court for the first time.
Qld teens in custody after shots fired
Queensland police say four teenagers have been taken into custody in Tara following reports a car had been shot at.