Roberts-Smith faces battle for High Court challenge
Disgraced special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's bid to take his legal battle to the High Court will be difficult but not impossible, legal sources say.
Crime Law and Justice
Diddy lawyer seeks to undercut prosecution’s rape claim
The singer Casandra Ventura has returned to the witness stand for more cross-examination by the defence team for ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Murder trial told how death cap mushrooms become lethal
A toxicologist has outlined to Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial the various factors that make consuming death cap mushrooms lethal.
Date locked in for drug kingpin’s appeal hearing
Underworld figure Tony Mokbel will have to wait another four months to have an appeal against his drug trafficking and importation convictions heard.
Residents to pursue class action over ‘toxic tap water’
Cancer-causing "forever chemicals" have likely been present in a tourist hotspot's drinking water for decades, a major investigation has found.
Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial
An international expert has told Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial it is "challenging" to identify which mushrooms are poisonous just from looking at them.
Meth user who ran over cop found guilty of manslaughter
A car thief who was under the influence of meth when he ran over and killed a police officer after a car pursuit has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Dumped food dehydrator shown to mushroom murder trial
Footage has been shown at a murder trial of a woman dumping a food dehydrator at a tip, two days after Erin Patterson served a poisonous mushroom lunch.
Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing
A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.
Judge dismisses juror in fatal mushroom cook trial
One of 15 jurors empanelled in Erin Patterson's trial has been discharged over fears they may have discussed her triple murder case with family and friends.
Immigration escapee breaks out under new management
Concerns are being raised about unsafe staffing during immigration detainee transfers as police search for a man who carried out a violent escape.
Dating app ambush attacks could be tip of the iceberg
Boys as young as 13 are being accused of using false profiles on dating apps such as Grindr to lure men into meetings before attacking and robbing them.
Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash
A suspicious cash purchase was enough to put police on the trail of an organised crime group allegedly trying to make an major drug import.
Forensic evidence may help solve historic double murder
Police are pouring resources into a cold case where two women were found dead, with potential forensic clues to be investigated 25 years on.
Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End
More prison beds and a crackdown on parents who don't send their kids to school are among a territory government's big-ticket budget promises.
‘They can just rot’: teen’s murderers face life in jail
Two men convicted of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey face life sentences after the boy was fatally bashed with a metal pole in an after-school attack.
Cricket legend backs ex-spinner over ‘biggest mistake’
Ex-spinner Stuart MacGill has described his role in a cocaine deal as his "biggest mistake" before being spared jail time for a "colossal lapse in judgment".
Mushroom cook’s co-parent relationship ‘very negative’
The teenage son of accused murderer Erin Patterson has described the relationship between his estranged parents before a death-cap mushroom-laced lunch.
Justice for murdered teen Cassius as men found guilty
A murdered Indigenous teen identified his killers before he "died for absolutely nothing", his mother says after a jury found three men guilty over the death.
Blow for footy legend over drunken assault claims
NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor faces a lengthy wait to fight allegations he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled altercation outside a pub.
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
The young daughter of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has described how her mother started feeling sick the day after a death-cap mushroom-laced lunch.
‘Tragedy’: grandmother awaits charges over boys’ deaths
A rural community has been hit hard by the deaths of two young boys, as their grandmother is treated in a mental health unit ahead of likely serious charges.
Justice plea as heartbroken family farewells slain son
Family and community members have farewelled an ambitious, caring teenager shot dead in a car park near a beach, calling for justice and answers over his death.
Doctor’s call to cops on mushroom cook played in court
A doctor's call to police about mushroom cook Erin Patterson after she discharged herself from hospital has been played to a jury in her triple murder trial.
Rural town to honour slain boys who ‘left us too soon’
A rural community is preparing to gather in collective grief after the deaths of two young brothers, with police set to press charges against their grandmother.
Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege
Police accuse a man of repeatedly throwing hot water and hitting three officers during a 14-hour siege after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a residence.
Erin Patterson shared love of mushrooms in online group
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson shared her love of mushrooms, photos of a dehydrator and plans to cook a beef Wellington with online true crime fans.
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
Dog’s sniff prompted unlawful festival strip search
Strip searches were allegedly routinely carried out at music festivals as a massive payout looms in response to a class action involving more than 3000 people.
Police close gaps that left troubled killer untreated
A forgotten email which meant a mentally ill man went without treatment before a mass stabbing has led to improvements by police to ensure there is no repeat.
Sole survivor of poisonous mushroom lunch speaks out
The only guest to survive a poisonous beef Wellington lunch has described in detail what happened on the day and how Erin Patterson served up the deadly dish.