Man admits kidnapping kids for $1m ransom
Ji Jiang, who kidnapped two Melbourne children last year and demanded a $1 million ransom, will stand trial over allegations he assaulted their mother.
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Serial thief in court for ‘cowardly’ punch
A man with an extensive history of stealing jewellery from partners and selling it has been sentenced for a "smorgasbord" of crimes including punching two men.
Man stabbed during fight in Brisbane unit
A 33-year-old man is fighting for life after he was stabbed multiple times in a fight that allegedly broke out between a group in a Brisbane unit.
Successful appeal for reality TV star
Following a Brisbane hotel lobby fracas, reality TV contestant Suzi Taylor has had an assault conviction overturned on appeal.
Qld man admits assault on brother who died
A 49-year-old man has admitted kicking his brother with considerable force, but a charge of unlawful striking causing the sibling's death has been dropped.
NRL player Kamikamica cleared of assault
Melbourne NRL forward Tui Kamikamica's assault charge has been dismissed in Brisbane Magistrates Court after the prosecution offered no evidence.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
Traumatised man fractures partner’s spine
A Queensland man traumatised by a home invasion choked and kicked his partner so hard she suffered a spine fracture after a night of drinking.
Ex-Block star appeals assault conviction
Former reality TV contestant Suzi Taylor has lodged an appeal after being convicted last year of assaulting a furniture removalist in a Brisbane hotel lobby.
Assault charges against NRL star dropped
Assault charges have been dropped against ex-Broncos star Anthony Milford who has also avoided being convicted for public nuisance and wilful damage charges.
Man attacks Qld medics, steals ambulance
A patient has stolen an ambulance after attacking two paramedics taking him to a hospital south of Bundaberg.
Qld man killed brother at child’s party
A man who killed his brother with a single punch at a birthday party has been sentenced to a decade behind bars by a Queensland court.
Storm prop to deny assaulting Qld woman
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica is due to face a two-day trial in Queensland next month after being charged with assaulting a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
Ex-TV presenter O’Keefe refused bail
Former Seven Network presenter Andrew O'Keefe who is charged with kicking and punching a woman has been refused bail.
‘Spaceless’ abuse a threat to rural women
Technology-based domestic abuse poses a larger threat to rural women than their urban counterparts, new research says.
Man admits abducting Cleo Smith
A man has pleaded guilty to abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's WA campsite in the latest chapter of the high-profile case.
Storm prop to fight Qld assault charge
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica will plead not guilty to allegations he assaulted a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
Teen shot in legs in suburban Brisbane
A teenager has been shot in the legs in suburban Brisbane, with the perpetrators fleeing on foot.
NSW man dies after Gold Coast assault
A man who hit his head on the pavement after an assault in Surfers Paradise has died in hospital.
Alleged car thief runs over Qld cop’s leg
A man who allegedly ran over a police officer's leg during a wild chase in a stolen car has been charged.
Man injured in Melbourne CBD stabbing
Two men are on the run after attacking a man in a street in central Melbourne, leaving him with serious stab wounds.
Driver who allegedly ran down biker speaks
Glen Anthony Eaves who is accused of running down a motorcyclist has given evidence that it was an accident after the bike rider punched him in the face.