Melbourne plaza murderer jailed 32 years
Underworld figure George Marrogi has been jailed for 32 years for murdering Kadir Ors, firing 13 shots at him outside a Melbourne shopping centre.
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Roberts-Smith friend denies Afghan murder
A former SAS soldier and friend of Ben Roberts-Smith has told a court he is under investigation for an alleged murder in Afghanistan that he denies.
Roberts-Smith witness: KKK outfit ‘funny’
An SAS soldier appearing for Ben Roberts-Smith at the defamation trial he launched says his Ku Klux Klan outfit won him a fancy dress competition.
Star boss to continue on witness stand
A former managing director of The Star Sydney will resume his testimony at a gaming inquiry into whether the venue should be stripped of its casino licence.
Addicts hired as Plutus directors: Crown
Attracting clients with zero fees and rewards programs, Plutus Payroll allegedly hired drug addicts as straw directors as a front for a $105 million tax fraud
Reward of $500,00 over missing NSW woman
A reward for information about the 1997 disappearance of NSW woman Marion Barter has been increased to $500,000.
Roberts-Smith’s SAS witness charged
One of the witnesses testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith in his defamation case has appeared before court accused of attacking a police officer.
Plutus Payroll tax fraud trial kicks off
A trial over the alleged $105 million Plutus Payroll conspiracy has commenced with a jury hearing the scheme was described as the "Ben Hur" of tax fraud.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
Star manager denies high roller blindness
A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over claims of a conflict of interest in dealings with a controversial high roller at The Star Sydney.
Roberts-Smith’s friend probed on images
Ben Roberts-Smith's former patrol commander denies he is giving false evidence in court to counteract flaws in his story about key allegations in Afghanistan.
Friend denies plotting with Roberts-Smith
A former SAS soldier has told a Federal Court trial he never colluded with his friend Ben Roberts-Smith and other soldiers over crucial evidence in the case.
Witness denies plotting with Roberts-Smith
A former SAS soldier has told a Federal Court trial he never colluded with Ben Roberts-Smith in order to lie about alleged war crimes of murder in Afghanistan.
Drugs bought after stabbing: witness
A man accused of murdering his housemate in North Gosford travelled to Sydney to buy heroin a few hours after the stabbing, a jury has heard.
Military probe a witch hunt: SAS soldier
Ben Roberts-Smith's former patrol commander has described as a witch hunt the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force's probe into Afghanistan.
Ex-fugitive’s charge details revealed
Archived charges against former underworld fugitive Graham Gene Potter have been released by a court months after his arrest in Queensland.
Coroner rules child killings ‘preventable’
A South Australian coroner has ruled that the killings of two children in 2016 by their mother's partner were preventable if authorities had intervened earlier.
Roberts-Smith’s witness opposes key claims
The first SAS witness to testify on Ben Roberts-Smith's behalf in the Federal Court has contradicted a number of key allegations the VC recipient faces.
Judge heads gay, trans hate crime inquiry
NSW has appointed a Supreme Court judge to oversee a special inquiry to investigate gay and transgender hate crimes committed in Sydney between 1970 and 2010.
Mum who dragged daughter could avoid jail
A Sydney mother who drunkenly drove into her daughter before dragging her along the ground could be spared jail time when she is sentenced in May.
DVA failing veterans, secretary admits
The head of Veterans' Affairs has been frank about the department's failings, telling an inquiry it's not delivering for past and present defence members.
Pilot error cause fatal crash: inquest
Pilot error was responsible for a helicopter crash near Newcastle in 2019 that killed five people, a coroner has found after an inquest probing the accident.
Cop chase that killed toddler ‘appalling’
A coroner has slammed police decisions during a pursuit that led to a toddler being crushed to death in her own Sydney backyard as appalling.
Jail term for violent, arrogant Tas rapist
A man jailed for 10 years after abducting and raping a woman in 2015 has been sentenced for an "arrogant and violent" rape he committed 22 years earlier.
Star risk boss to continue casino evidence
A senior risk and legal manager at Star Entertainment will continue giving evidence at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence.
Families slam ‘reckless’ pilot at inquest
The families of four people killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of NSW have slammed the aircraft's "reckless pilot" at an inquest into the accident.
Students claim moral win on climate harm
Eight students who failed in a bid to win legal protection from climate change harms won't take the case further but say they've had a moral win.
Senior Star boss denies ‘shielding’ casino
A senior manager at Star Entertainment has rejected claiming legal privilege over documents in an effort to protect The Star Sydney from regulator oversight.
Teacher who filmed doll sex videos jailed
A former primary school teacher who abused children and filmed himself having sex with a doll depicting a student's face has been jailed.
Paperwork delays hitting veterans’ cases
An inquiry into defence and veteran suicides has been told of the delays in claims for assistance from agencies including the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
SAS soldier ‘threatened’ to give evidence
A fresh SAS witness in the defamation trial launched by Ben Roberts-Smith says he felt threatened to testify for the news outlets the war hero is suing.