Trump will talk to US justice dept about Maxwell pardon
On the same day the US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction, Donald Trump said he would speak to the DOJ.
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Courts ‘will not see’ humiliated rapist ex-MP again
A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.
Decades old outback triple-murder mystery in spotlight
Three young friends left for an outback motorcycle trip 47 years ago, only to be later found dead in remote bushland from gunshot wounds.
A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam
An award-winning A-League Men's captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.
TV star, podcaster under fire for Israel genocide post
A former close friend of Abbie Chatfield has sued the television personality claiming he was publicly vilified over his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal
Drug and betting charges against NRL player Brendon Smith will return to court in December, with the league star yet to see the evidence in the case.
Man lured to death over ‘forbidden’ marriage, jury told
A man was disgusted with his uncle over what he saw as incest and fatally stabbed him during an ambush in the dark outside his own home, a jury has been told.
Former pilot to face trial over wife’s lawnmower murder
A former air force pilot accused of murdering his wife under the guise of a lawnmower accident is facing an "extraordinary weak" case, a magistrate has heard.
Second double child homicide accused freed on bail
A second person accused of unlawfully killing two toddlers and injuring a third after leaving them alone minutes before fire engulfed the home will be bailed.
Calls for gel blasters to be licensed guns after death
Police who fatally shot a man who took hostages and aimed a gun at officers had no way of knowing he was using a realistic looking toy pistol, a coroner says.
Cops foil alleged daycare murder plot in gangland feud
Police have intercepted alleged hitmen they say were on their way to kill a man picking up a child from a daycare centre, as a city's gangland war escalates.
Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four
Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.
‘Quick google’ weakens mower murder case, court told
A pathologist who examined a woman allegedly murdered by her husband in a staged lawnmower crash has denied his autopsy findings were influenced by police.
Accused body-in-fridge killer pushes for dropped charge
A man accused of murdering 19-year-old Isla Bell and stowing her body in a fridge is fighting to have his murder charge thrown out.
Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert
A man allegedly murdered after being tortured in multiple locations is being remembered by his family as kind and loving as his alleged killers face court.
New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities
The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.
Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.
Australian police expecting more ‘ISIS bride’ arrivals
More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.
No Opera House ‘free-for-all’ after court’s protest ban
Police have vowed to crack down on anyone defying a court order that banned a planned pro-Palestine rally at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire
Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.
‘Lower the aggro’: lawyers clash over accused shooter
As a man faced court on a raft of charges, including shooting with intent to murder, a battle broke out between two lawyers trying to represent him.
Why prosecutors are appealing Erin Patterson’s sentence
Prosecutors have called for mushroom cook Erin Patterson to remain behind bars for longer than her "manifestly inadequate" 33-year non-parole period.
Young woman’s body compacted after alleged murder
A man accused of murdering a young woman and hiding her body in a fridge has listened as grisly details about the condition of her corpse were disclosed.
Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon
A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.
Prosecutors to appeal mushroom murderer’s jail term
Prosecutors have filed the paperwork to appeal Erin Patterson's jail term, describing the 33-year non-parole period as manifestly inadequate.
‘Fight Labor’: Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation
Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.
Alleged gunman charged after street shooting spree
A man will face court on a raft of charges including shooting with intent to murder after allegedly spraying a busy Sydney shopping strip with bullets.
Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending
Prisoner numbers in one state have risen by almost two-thirds in 20 years, with analysis linking the rise directly to people increasingly being held on remand.
Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire
A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to appeal convictions
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson has formally indicated she will appeal her convictions after she was found guilty of serving a deadly mushroom lunch.
Man cleared of accused killer link as search ramps up
Additional officers have been deployed to a popular national park to search for an alleged police killer, as a man is cleared of links to fugitive search.