Doubts tougher penalties will deter crime gangs
A former cop and criminologist warns new laws increasing jail time for criminal syndicates won't deter them or the teens they hire to do their dirty work.
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‘Extremely difficult’: principal speaks after stabbing
A school principal has praised the courage of staff who rushed to his aid after being stabbed, as the teacher who attacked him was handed a jail sentence.
Assault charges against media boss detailed in court
Antony Catalano's full assault charges have been made public after the media boss was excused from attending court in person because of mental health concerns.
Man bailed despite ‘brutal’ stomp that hospitalised cop
A man who stomped on a police officer's head so hard that a crack could be heard will be released from prison as he prepares to appeal his sentence.
Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor
A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".
Two critical after garden tool ‘used in suburban brawl’
A suburban brawl in which a gardening tool was allegedly used as a weapon has left two men in hospital in critical condition.
Thousands march in calls to end domestic violence
Australia has been urged to take stronger action on men's behaviour as thousands of people joined rallies calling for an end to domestic and family violence.
‘Blood streaming’ on face after alleged slave beatings
An alleged slave spoke to a nurse about bloodied assaults, days after she escaped a home where a jury has been told she was being kept.
‘Smashed him with a hammer’: no bail on hospital attack
A stolen set of ashes were the motive for a brutal, late-night attack on a man while he was in hospital, a court has been told.
Ex-NRL star cleared to punch on after assault charges
Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott will be allowed to participate in a bare-knuckle fight after he denied assaulting a teenager and a police officer.
Police officer stabbed, man arrested after pursuit
A 26-year-old man is accused of stabbing a police officer in the arm and torso during his arrest, following a car chase and an attempt to escape on foot.
Accused couple only let ‘slave’ eat Weet-Bix, jury told
A man is on trial for allegedly keeping a woman as a slave and assaulting her, depriving her of food and medical help, with his wife accused of assisting him.
Differing accounts in case against AFL champions
More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.
Footy legend thrilled to keep unblemished record
Two drunken blow-ups, three charges, zero criminal record. Dual international Wendell Sailor has walked from court after mental health issues were aired.
Nine cops called in to take down ‘hostile’ NRL legend
Australian rugby league and union star Wendell Sailor flaunted his fame in a drunken bar fight before requiring a cadre of cops to take him into custody.
Labor figure’s accused killer beats bail booze reading
Labor strategist Tim Picton's accused killer remains on bail after prosecutors withdrew a bid to revoke it over alcohol consumption.
Labor figure’s alleged killer wins bid for freedom
The man accused of punching and killing Labor strategist Tim Picton is set to be released from custody after he was granted bail for another alleged attack.
Bail bid for Labor figure’s alleged killer fails
Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.
Ex-NRL player’s child-choking and assault charges heard
Josh McGuire's solicitor has pressed for "pertinent" evidence to be disclosed to his legal team after the ex-NRL star was charged with assaulting a child.
Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby
A new development has emerged in the search for a man who allegedly burnt a baby with hot coffee in a park more than a year ago.
Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder
A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.
AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn
Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.
Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days
Authorities have closed multiple Sydney beaches as a man fights for his life following the third shark attack in just two days.
Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike
Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.
Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won’t be released
An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.
Fatal punch in car loan row leaves family traumatised
A man's death in intensive care started with an encounter on a night out that led to an argument about profits from selling a restored car, a judge has heard.
League great blames injuries for failure to comply
NRL and Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister has avoided a conviction after a sporting injury allegedly impeded him when told to "get on the ground" by police.
Two stabbed as wild brawl erupts in shopping mall
A teenager is in a critical condition after being stabbed during a brawl in a shopping centre during Black Friday sales.
Daughter speaks about ‘false’ claim she murdered father
A woman accused of stomping on and murdering her father has given a rare interview outside court during her last moments of freedom.
‘If I end up dead’: Molly knew brutal ex would kill her
Molly Ticehurst told police her former boyfriend had threatened to break into her house and kill her just weeks before he carried out that exact plan.
Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge
Years in jail and store bans are among tougher penalties flagged by a state government tackling a troubling surge in attacks and threats on retail shop staff.