Top secret: orders made in Ben Roberts-Smith case
More than 200 court orders have been made to protect top secret material being handled in the criminal proceedings of veteran SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies
The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.
‘What I did was a mortal sin’: jury hears secret audio
A second alleged confession secretly recorded by police has been played to a jury as a woman denies murdering her parents with insulin.
Man guilty over AI deepfake nude images of schoolgirls
A man told police it was "fun" to use AI to change public photos of girls and adult education staff into nude images before emailing the results to the victims.
Palmer seeks real estate in claim lawyer stole millions
Businessman Clive Palmer's former solicitor unlawfully took $34 million and used it to buy gold bullion and a large property portfolio, a judge has heard.
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murdering Tupac
A former gang leader is facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.
‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones
Broadcaster Ray Hadley says a radio staffer broke down in tears and feared the loss of his career after he was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones.
Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist
A teen has testified about being exposed to extremist material on TikTok before planning a mass-casualty terrorist attack reminiscent of the 2013 Boston bombing
Uni student killed in possible mistaken identity hit
Investigators are considering whether a fatal home invasion shooting was a case of mistaken identity after a man was gunned down in bed in his family home.
‘It clicked’: how a cop cheated death one wintry day
Jim Hermiston has been recognised with more than 50 other Australians for acts of bravery in protecting the lives of others on National Wattle Day.
‘Distressed’ Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint
A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.
Police under fire after murderer let loose for 20 years
A judge has questioned how police let a prime suspect in a brutal murder live freely in Australia for 15 years and overseas for another five before his arrest.
Teen accused of fatally running over man to supply DNA
A teenage boy accused of murdering a man by luring him on social media before assaulting and running him over had opposed police efforts to collect his DNA.
Residents shocked, quizzed after baby-in-bin tragedy
A resident of an apartment block has spoken of her shock after the body of a baby was found in a nearby rubbish bin as police try to find the mother.
Ex-premier’s brother accused of lying at ICAC
A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.
State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders
Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.
Molly Ticehurst’s murderer will not face life in jail
The man who murdered childcare educator Molly Ticehurst is set to face a sentencing hearing more than two years after her death made national headlines.
Women, children released in Haiti after mass kidnapping
Women and children kidnapped during a deadly attack on a farming community near Haiti's capital have been released, says UNICEF.
Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait
Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.
‘Karl and Jackie O’ back-up plan revealed in court
Radio executives discussed replacing Kyle Sandilands with a high-profile TV presenter after the shock jock's fiery split with co-host Jackie O.
Identity of high-profile Queensland man stays secret
The Supreme Court has refused a media bid to identify a high‑profile man linked to an alleged domestic violence extortion case.
‘Overlapping errors’: tourist’s last wilderness moments
An investigation has shed more light on the final movements of a 31-year-old tourist from Belgium who went missing on a wilderness track in 2023.
Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack
Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.
Tough-on-crime state backs ‘breach bail, go to jail’
Mandatory 12‑month sentences for serious offences on bail are at the centre of a new crime crackdown, with a victims' advocate urging other states to follow.
Death in custody after police chase, stand-off
A death in custody investigation is underway after a police pursuit of a man accused of stealing two cars ended in tragedy.
Small-time author argues Indiana Jones stole her plot
An author has claimed her original ideas around time travel and an ancient Greek mathematician have been used without permission for a Hollywood blockbuster.
Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon
A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.
US states, Meta agree to settle claims over child harms
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a settlement in a US lawsuit concerning the use of its platforms by children, according to a court document.
Coach directors convicted as crash grief laid bare
The directors of a bus company at the centre of a deadly crash have been convicted and fined after hearing emotional accounts from several heartbroken victims.
‘Heinous’ alleged rape deepens crisis in state care
A teenage girl has allegedly been sexually assaulted in state care, piling pressure on a system already under intense scrutiny.
Man fatally stabbed, hit in head during home invasion
A 19-year-old woman has been accused alongside two boys of causing a man numerous injuries during a violent home invasion that resulted in a fatal stabbing.