Ex-Test star’s domestic violence jail term suspended
Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater will be released after more than 12 months in custody following his sentencing for assaulting and choking a woman.
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Probe into motive after mum’s body burnt, son assaulted
A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.
‘Playing on him’: appeal set for Taser cop jail call
A police officer who tasered an elderly woman could be hit with jail time as prosecutors get a hearing locked in to try to overturn his community sentence.
Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges
A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.
‘Slap on the wrist’: grandma-killing cop spared jail
The family of a great-grandmother who was killed by a police officer are disappointed and struggling to comprehend a decision to spare him jail.
AFL star Noah Balta sent bashing victim flying
Security footage shows the moment AFL star Noah Balta shoulder-charges and repeatedly punches a man who ended up in hospital with head injuries.
Tradie not facing jail after mate dies ‘play fighting’
An evening of cocaine, booze and play fighting on a boys trip turned deadly when a man died after being placed into a chokehold by his friend.
Aust-first machete ban more ‘political optics’ than fix
A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.
Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star’s return
Ex-Penrith Panthers player Taylan May's domestic violence charges have been dropped after his wife did not come to court, costing taxpayers $20,000.
‘Broke my jaw’: referee’s shock after soccer assault
A referee was left bloodied and in shock after an "inexcusable" assault at a suburban soccer match which has ended with his attacker being thrown behind bars.
Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women
A woman accused of assaulting two Muslim women at a shopping centre has been bailed, as details of a previous assault on a woman in a hijab was aired in court.
Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised
A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.
Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances
A convicted killer told police he regretted changing his mind and not taking the life of a young woman after assaulting her for turning down his advances.
Man jailed after ill-fated daylight abduction of dad
A man's daylight abduction of his own father in the middle of a street in an attempt to gain money resulted in catastrophic injuries, a judge has heard.
Footy legend denies drunken assault, intimidation
NRL and rugby great Wendell Sailor has denied drunkenly assaulting two people and refusing to leave a city-centre bar during a late-night incident.
Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault
Richmond defender Noah Balta has admitted an assault after a man was sent to hospital with a head injury just before the end of the year.
Alleged threat as battered off-duty cop lay unconscious
The youngest of three men accused of brutally bashing a pair of off-duty police officers allegedly returned to the scene to deliver a chilling final warning.
Cop blames tumour for ‘unjustified, excessive’ assaults
A suspended senior constable has tried to argue that he punched two intoxicated civilians while on duty in separate incidents in 2023 because of a brain tumour.
Arrests after ‘despicable’ attack on off-duty cops
Arrests have been made after an off-duty police officer was repeatedly kicked and punched in the head by a group of men as he was returning home from a concert.
‘Significant force’: accused off-duty cop attacker held
Two men charged with an alleged attack on off-duty police will be kept in custody after one of the officers was nearly killed in the melee.
Family ‘devastated’ after woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a woman allegedly set on fire say they are trying to stay strong amid a "living nightmare" from the alleged attempt on her life.
Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders
A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.
Teen remains in custody after supermarket stabbing
A teenage boy will stay in custody until his next court appearance on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a supermarket worker in the back.
Dictator’s daughter agrees to booze ban on flights
The glamorous daughter of ex-Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Sr has agreed not to drink alcohol on planes following an alleged drunken incident.
‘A hitting man’: ex-cop punched and stomped on woman
A former senior constable has admitted assaulting a woman multiple times over two years, causing her bruising, bleeding and on one occasion knocking her out.
Woman struck with axe handle before death: police
A man has been accused of using an an axe handle to strike his partner who died in hospital a day after the alleged assault.
Fiji ‘tarnished’ after alleged assault on flight crew
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
Booze and bad attitudes a recipe for holiday violence
Drinking cultures and alcohol regulations are in the sights of anti-violence campaigners amid data showing domestic violence spikes during the festive season.
Jail for man over ‘vile and protracted’ home invasion
A man has been jailed for six years after a violent home invasion in which a woman was tortured, with an accomplice allegedly threatening her with a gun.
Athletics Australia calls on other potential victims
Disgraced pole vault coach Alex Parnov is accused of engaging in alleged predatory behaviour during his time at the West Australian Institute of Sport.
Cop who tasered 95yo in ‘terrible tragedy’ faces jail
A serving police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman is facing jail after being found guilty of manslaughter but will keep his job for now.