Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations
A trial date has been set for ex-federal ministerial staffer Bruce Lehrmann who has been charged with raping a woman he met at a regional nightclub.
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Bondi shooter’s family ‘fearful’ after death threats
The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a court has heard.
‘Significant challenges’: ex-NRL player’s family speaks
Former NRL star Chris Walker's family has spoken out after he was charged with multiple offences and released on bail following his Gold Coast arrest.
‘I killed the person I love’: life for champagne murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his lawyer girlfriend with a champagne bottle in a hotel room because she wanted to split up.
Murder charges after mother, baby daughter found dead
A man has been charged with two counts of murder after he allegedly stabbed his partner and their daughter.
Attorney-General Pam Bondi subpoenaed in Epstein probe
US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed for closed-door testimony on the Epstein probe, amid scrutiny of her handling of the release of the files.
Murder accused needs medical help in custody: lawyer
A man charged with the murder of his fiancee and his baby daughter remains in hospital after being charged by police.
Focus on deportations after killer’s High Court win
A PNG-born murderer has successfully overturned his curfew, prompting a major adjustment to how the government manages criminal asylum seekers.
Ex-NRL star has ‘come to Jesus’ moment while in custody
Disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott and his mother have both been charged following a violent incident outside the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Men charged over fatal crash after scrap thief pursuit
A suspected scrap metal thief and a man accused of pursuing him on a major highway before a fatal crash have both been charged with manslaughter.
‘Surplus to requirements’: ex-top spy quits Bondi probe
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has revealed the trigger for his sudden resignation from the anti-Semitism royal commission, weeks before a report is due.
Family’s torture after fatal brawl probe ‘goes nowhere’
An inquest's disappointing failure to identify who fatally punched a 23-year-old during a late-night brawl caps years of torment, his family says.
Fatal mine crash likely had medical cause, coroner told
There were two plausible theories for why a drill rig worker suddenly accelerated his ute before fatally crashing into a mine truck, a coroner has been told.
‘Police state’: hate speech laws arrests spark anger
A government has been accused of overseeing an "authoritarian police state" after the Australia-first arrests of activists for reciting banned slogans.
Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured
Police are investigating the death of a mother and her baby daughter after an injured man was hit by a car close to the grisly scene of the crime.
‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
Girl returned to killer parents despite ‘cult’ warning
A family's extreme religious beliefs against medical treatment were known to authorities years before their "cult" killed a little girl, a coroner has heard.
Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die
Two teenagers riding an e-bike have died in a horrific head-on collision with a Harley Davidson, raising more questions about the safety of the devices.
Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits
A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.
Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap
A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has been shot dead after ramming his truck into a Michigan synagogue in what investigators said was a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds
An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.
Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate
A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.
Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown
A teenager forcibly arrested at a protest for wearing a shirt marked with six words says new laws cracking down on slogans don't protect anyone.
‘Real hero’: mourners honour slain security guard
Flowers and heartfelt messages honouring an off-duty security guard were laid during a candlelight vigil held near the spot where he was allegedly murdered.
Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no ‘silver bullet’
Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.
Mum sobs as Chinese spy asset loses bid to stay on bail
A man groomed by two suspected members of Chinese intelligence has been jailed before sentencing as sheriffs tried to console his distraught mother.
Parents and carers swarm on sex offender register site
Parents and carers have flocked to check one state's recently launched child sex offender register in huge numbers.
Gambler’s regret as Star-dudded suit loses millions
Casino giant Star Entertainment will be millions out of pocket after appearing to sue the wrong party in a court case over dangerous combustible cladding.
Denying workers meal breaks – did somebody say KFC?
A long-running class action brought by KFC workers alleging they were denied payments for breaks has been settled for $28.8 million.
Teen on trial for murder over ‘handing knife’ to killer
A 15-year-old boy handed his older friend a kitchen knife or saw him brandish the weapon just before the pair entered a fatal street brawl, a jury heard.