‘Less than lethal’ bean-bag round killed woman: police
NSW Police will suspend the use of bean-bag rounds after a woman shot during an attempted arrest died after the contents of the round entered her heart.
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Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
Appeal denied for man who raped and murdered neighbour
A man has argued his conviction for murder should be overturned because there was evidence to suggest an unnamed burglar had killed his elderly neighbour.
Man jailed over Christmas stabbing of girlfriend’s dad
A man who was acquitted of murder has been sentenced for manslaughter over the stabbing death of his partner's father during Christmas Day festivities.
Drugs valued at $475 million seized in police raids
Illicit drugs worth nearly $500 million have been seized as part of a week-long national police crackdown, with almost 1000 people arrested.
Tow truck driver jailed over ‘predatory’ sex assaults
A tow truck driver sexually assaulted a woman in her home while on bail for the same offence against a teenager in almost identical circumstances.
‘No conviction prospects’ over Gold Coast balcony death
Prosecutors have decided there are no reasonable prospects of securing a murder conviction against a man whose girlfriend died when she plunged off a balcony.
‘Sorry doesn’t cut it’ AFL players launch class action
Seven former players have launched a class action lawsuit against the AFL, alleging years of racism tolerated within the sport left them with severe trauma.
Teen in coma after allegedly dragged two km by car
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was allegedly dragged by a car two kilometres through Sydney's western suburbs.
Man charged after woman dies in crash with stolen car
A man has been charged after an alleged carjacking and high-speed collision that killed a woman on the Sunshine Coast.
Watchdog seeks law change after court blocks report
Queensland's anti-corruption watchdog is calling for law changes to allow it to continue releasing "vital" reports following a High Court ruling.
Angry rangers fine man for feeding dingoes on K’gari
Frustrated rangers have renewed warnings to tourists not to feed dingoes on K'gari after fining a man for interacting with the animals.
Teen shot while sleeping ‘extremely lucky’ to be alive
Possible getaway cars are being examined by police investigating the shooting of a sleeping teen in his family home who is "extremely lucky" to have survived.
Bronco’s brother bailed due to ‘extremely weak’ case
A judge who granted Zeda Haas bail said there was no evidence of one charge against him and no basis to keep him in custody on another as police await briefs.
Lawyers snap up millions from toxic foam settlement
Landowners affected by toxic firefighting foam will receive around 60 per cent of a $132.7 million settlement after legal fees and other costs are deducted.
Victims call for changes to crime-tackling committees
People affected by youth crime in Queensland want more say in how the state government deals with the ongoing issue.
Childcare centre owners fined after child left in bus
The owners of a north Queensland childcare centre have been fined $35,000 after a four-year-old girl was left in a bus for more than an hour.
Mum feared she would be killed by bikie, daughter says
The daughter of Tina Louise Greer has told an inquest her missing mother often told her she could not leave bikie Lesley Sharman because he would kill her.
Liquid meth disguised as oil seized near rural town
Police are appealing for help tracking down who is responsible for a 312kg consignment of liquid methamphetamine disguised as vegetable oil.
Convicted wife killer claims DNA tests ‘inconsistent’
A man convicted of killing his wife has applied to cross-examine forensic experts over the results of new DNA testing on the murder weapon.
Death in police van a ‘preventable tragedy’: coroner
A heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son's death in a police van was a "preventable tragedy" and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.
Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state
Victoria must apologise and pay more than $400,000 to students who experienced anti-Semitic bullying and harassment at a state school, a judge has ordered.
Man jailed after ‘callous father-son road rage attack’
A man has been jailed after hitting a motorist multiple times with a baseball bat in a misguided attempt to help his dad in a road rage attack.
‘Immature’ teen took part in bikie gang home invasion
A court has heard "naivety" led an 18-year-old with no criminal record to join in a violent home invasion with a group calling itself the Mongrel Mob War Dogs.
Dawson to wait longer for parole after sex with student
Convicted wife-murderer Christopher Dawson has had one year added to his non-parole period for having a unlawful sexual relationship with one of his students.
Biden’s son Hunter hit with criminal gun charge
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three charges over a weapons violation.
Boyfriend found guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
MacGill charged over drug deal tied to ‘kidnapping’
Ex-Australian cricket star Stuart MacGill will face court charged over an alleged cocaine deal that led to his purported kidnapping.
Defence in court over soldiers’ crocodile mauling
The Department of Defence has faced court accused of failing in its work health and safety duties after two soldiers were attacked by a crocodile in 2021.
‘Unlawful’ confession after stabbing sparked riots
A judge has ruled a teenager's confession was unable to be used at his murder trial because Queensland police unlawfully obtained the interview.
Arrest after woman dies in collision with stolen car
A man has been arrested after a carjacking and a high-speed collision that killed a woman on the Sunshine Coast.