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.
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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.
Prison isolation looms for cop after fatal Taser shot
An officer who fatally tasered an aged-care resident is waiting to learn if he will be put into isolation in custody after his manslaughter verdict.
Ex-footy star faces court over alleged drunken rampage
A former rugby league and union great is looking to have at least one assault charge dropped following an alleged rampage at a bar.
Taser cop devastated by pain of elderly victim’s family
A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman says he remains 'devastated' by her death, after learning his bail will be continued over Christmas.
Slain woman’s mother urges ‘solidarity’ to end violence
Thousands of people, including family members of Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, have descended on major cities to protest against gendered violence.
Jury verdict still to come for cop who tasered 95yo
A jury has gone home for the day after three hours of deliberations failed to produce a verdict for a police officer who tasered an elderly woman.
Jury still considering verdict for cop who tasered 95yo
After its first full day of deliberations, a jury has not decided if a police officer who tasered a 95-year-old will be convicted or acquitted of manslaughter.