Veteran paroled early for treatment after assaults
A judge has released a defence veteran on parole four months early so he can get mental health treatment after he admitted violent offences against his partner.
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Raiders star cleared after cops’ assault in street fight
Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.
Man avoids jail, deportation after junior footy brawl
A man has avoided jail and deportation after being involved in a brutal assault at a junior footy match in front of children that hospitalised a rival fan.
Neighbour ‘avoided’ O’Keefe before alleged unit assault
Police have told a court ex-TV presenter Andrew O'Keefe appeared "agitated" when they found him lying on the ground outside a Point Piper apartment building.
Court told embattled O’Keefe on ‘bender’ before assault
The former television presenter has had assault charges dropped after an alleged victim left the country, but Andrew O'Keefe's court dramas aren't over.
Kyrgios ‘deeply regrets’ assaulting former girlfriend
Nick Krygios has apologies after pleading guilty to pushing over his former girlfriend and having the assault charge dismissed.
Barilaro assault charge dismissed over mental health
The former NSW deputy premier was under significant stress when he allegedly assaulted a camera operator and "compelling" evidence has led to a dismissal.
Fugitive behind bars after hiding inside yacht hull
Wanted fugitive Mark Horne has been arrested and thrown behind bars after trying to flee Australia by hiding in the hull of a yacht due to embark from Darwin.
Police unit in fatal US bashing disbanded
The Memphis police chief has disbanded the US city's specialised Scorpion unit that included the officers who kicked, punched and struck Tyre Nichols to death.
US braces for protests over police bashing
Graphic video has been released of a violent encounter between police officers and a Black man who later died of his injuries in the US state of Tennessee.
Convicted axe killer seeks bail
Queensland woman Emma Louise Ney, who killed her boyfriend with an axe 15 years ago, has sought bail on new charges including for an alleged violent act.
Bail for doctor on choking charges
A Queensland doctor who faces multiple charges of choking and serious assaults against his wife has been granted bail with "minimum" conditions.
Right to ask about partner’s DV proposed
A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election.
Man given ‘second chance’ on taxi assault
A Queensland man pleaded guilty to punching a taxi driver and leaving him with multiple facial fractures on New Year's Day in 2020.
Man jailed for torturing woman in hotel
Queensland man Trent Wayne Lawson has been jailed for keeping a woman captive in a Brisbane hotel room, and assaulting and torturing her for hours.
Qld man tried to kill partner, police say
A 23-year-old Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his partner multiple times and then attacking a man in a home.
Man released after murder charge dropped
Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropped.
John Barilaro court case delayed a week
A court case concerning former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's scuffle with a cameraman at a beachside Sydney suburb will return to court next week.
Man bashed ‘while singing nursery rhymes’
A man has told Brisbane District Court he was forced to sing nursery rhymes and was bashed every time he got it wrong while being held captive for 20 hours.
Duo jailed over Qld campsite armed assault
Two men who were attacked at their Queensland campsite over a land dispute have been jailed for their "excessive" response in the form of armed assault.
Woman flees home after Qld stabbing
A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly stabbed before fleeing a home in far north Queensland.
Slater convicted, labelled domestic abuser
Former Test cricketer and commentator Michael Slater has been convicted of domestic violence offences, with a magistrate finding little evidence of contrition.
Cowboys NRL forward to challenge charges
A domestic violence assault case against benched NRL and Samoan forward Luciano Leilua cannot proceed in its current form, his lawyer says.
Ex-NRL player Scott guilty of DV assault
Former NRL player Curtis Scott has been found guilty of domestic violence offences against his ex-girlfriend, long jumper Tay-Leiha Clark.
Kyrgios asks for mental health adjournment
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will make an application to have common assault charges against him dismissed due to his mental health.
Prison officer stabbed at Melbourne jail
A prison officer has been stabbed at a Melbourne jail, with police investigating and justice officials warning attacks would earn inmates more time behind bars.
Cycling star pleads guilty to assault
A Sydney court has fined cycling star Mathieu van der Poel $1500 after he assaulted two girls in the hours before the men's world championship road race.
NRL player in custody pending sentence
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has lost a last bid for freedom after being found guilty of stabbing a church leader at a Mormon event in October 2019.
Man’s throat cut over drug smoking pic
A man had his throat slashed after tensions boiled over when he took a photo of a female friend smoking drugs, a Queensland court has heard.
Dad breaks man’s jaw over noise complaint
A Queensland dad has avoided jail after he broke a man's jaw when he armed himself with a tree branch and complained about the noise at his neighbours' party.
Kyrgios faces assault allegation in court
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face court on an assault allegation as he seeks success at Wimbledon.