NT chief’s crepe attacker speaks after assault charge
A woman charged with assaulting the Northern Territory's chief minister with a cream-covered pancake says she was driven by frustration over a health issue.
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Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria begins
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
‘System in crisis’ sparks action on domestic violence
A day of action has been called against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory where organisers say they hear of a system in crisis.
Commonwealth disputes ability to repatriate women, kids
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Three men found guilty of home invasion murder
Three men have been convicted of murdering Michael Zanco who died in hospital after being shot in the back of the head at a rural property in 2020.
Sex ‘changeable’: commission backs trans woman’s case
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner is supporting a trans woman's lawsuit against a social media platform that blocked her after classing her as male.
Mistress sues jilted wife over dangerous driving
A woman who drove into her husband and his mistress after discovering their affair has been taken to court in a $350,000 civil claim.
Security concerns ‘red herring’ in Syrian repatriations
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Jury discharged in sledgehammer murder trial
The trial of a man accused of murdering his estranged wife by hitting her on the head with a 1.8kg hammer has been aborted for legal reasons.
You stole from me, mum says after home invasion murder
Three men have been convicted of murdering Michael Zanco who died in hospital after being shot in the back of the head at a rural property in 2020.
Council cannot be charged over drownings, court told
A regional council has attempted to prevent a criminal trial over alleged negligence in the drowning deaths of a father and son at an artificial lagoon.
Hundreds rally for domestic violence ‘system in crisis’
A day of action has been held against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory, where organisers say the system is in crisis.
Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case
A New York judge has ruled that former US president Donald Trump is liable for committing fraud by illegally inflating his assets and net worth.
Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Woman bribed guard to smuggle drugs to jailed partner
A judge has told a woman who admitted bribing a prison officer to smuggle drugs she would be going to jail herself had she not co-operated with authorities.
Woman used fake degree to become teacher, court told
A woman who ordered a fake bachelor's degree was able to work as an early childhood teacher until a routine check outed her.
Sexual assault verdict looms for star Sri Lankan batter
International cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is about to learn if he's been found guilty of raping a woman by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
Star Sri Lankan batter not guilty of ‘stealthing’
International cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been acquitted of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
Soldier King in US custody after North Korea expels him
Private Travis King has been transferred to United States custody after being expelled from North Korea, US officials say.
‘Can’t wait to play’: Sri Lankan batter cleared of rape
International Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
Olympic medallist avoids jail for harassing ex-partner
Four-time Australian Olympic cycling medallist Gary Neiwand has copped a fine and been warned he'll be jailed again if he continues to harass women.
Accused ACT murderer admits burglary but not killing
A Melbourne man will be extradited to the ACT in policy custody to face justice over the murder of Irma Palasics almost 24 years ago.
Climate activist disobeyed cops amid fears for her job
A climate activist fighting data access charges disobeyed a WA police order over fears she would be sacked by her employer, the Australian Greens.
Man changes plea, admits murdering young mother
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 23-year-old woman whose body was found in a home on Tasmania's northwest coast.
Woman jailed for ‘web of lies’ over flatmate’s killing
A court has heard a woman told her flatmate's daughter that her mother had gone overseas while knowing she had been killed and her body hidden in bushland.
Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt
A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.
Senator won’t stop at ‘no’ in bid for ‘X’ vote to count
Votes marked 'X' will remain informal at the upcoming voice referendum after the Federal Court dismissed a bid to have them regarded as 'no'.
No plan to kill in rural shooting, defence lawyers say
Prosecutors have told jurors three men should be found guilty of murdering 22-year-old Michael Zanco who was shot in the head at a rural property.
Cricketer accused of ‘stealthing’ condom in ‘wild’ sex
An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.
Victorian judge to oversee ex-DPP Drumgold’s legal bid
A Victorian Supreme Court judge has been put forward to oversee a legal challenge by the ACT's former top prosecutor against the territory's government.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.