‘Bully, liar’: Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been decried as a bully who has made malicious and grotesque allegations about the young star of her directorial debut.
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Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges
Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.
War on illegal tobacco needs more ‘boots on the ground’
Huge enforcement gaps between jurisdictions mean illicit cigarettes and tobacco products are still too easy to access, experts warn.
Court denies Aboriginal woman’s ‘on Country’ request
A magistrate has rejected an Aboriginal woman's request for a hearing on culturally significant land, saying the case can be fairly determined without doing so.
Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds
A former ambulance officer who murdered two women died in a hospital bed after being transferred out of prison for cancer treatment, a coroner found.
‘Tragic case’: damning report on boys found in squalor
Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.
Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail
A man dragged out of a ute at gunpoint and arrested for allegedly ramming the gate of an inner city synagogue will soon apply for bail, a judge has heard.
Katy Perry investigated over Ruby Rose sex abuse claims
Australian actor Ruby Rose has accused singer Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her over a decade ago in a nightclub, claims the pop star denies.
Rebel Wilson to be grilled over ‘disgusting’ smear site
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been accused of lying about her involvement in a website that attacked a co-producer of her embattled directorial debut.
Farmers warned over fuel theft after 1000 litres stolen
A man is accused of stealing 1000 litres from a property amid diesel thefts spanning two states, prompting a warning to farmers from police.
Wife’s vow as ex-Top Gun pilot loses extradition fight
The family of a former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel have pledged not to give up as his extradition looms closer.
Ex-top silk ‘shunned’ over attempted class action fraud
A former top barrister has been "shunned" by colleagues over attempted fraud committed while representing retirees who say they've been through years of hell.
Roberts-Smith released as ‘war crime’ details emerge
Australia's most decorated living soldier has been released from prison on bail as more details of his alleged war crimes are revealed.
Calls to drop charges as anti-protest laws struck down
Prosecutors could be forced to withdraw charges against protesters brutalised by police after a court ruled limits imposed on attendees were unconstitutional.
Second Turkish school shooting death toll rises to 10
A tenth victim has died after Turkey's second school shooting in the same week, with police arresting dozens of would-be copycat shooters.
‘Troubled man’ overdosed before alleged smoothie murder
A man allegedly murdered by his mother giving him a drug-laced smoothie was taking strong painkillers but not the same type found at autopsy, a jury has heard.
Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret
Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard.
‘River to sea’ accused claims charge over banner insane
A barefoot anti-war activist claims the charge against him for using a phrase banned by anti-Semitism laws cannot be taken seriously, a magistrate has heard.
Wife’s tearful testimony at love triangle murder trial
A woman whose ex-husband's body was found weighed down by rocks in a river has broken down in the witness box while her spouse's accused murderer watched on.
‘Internet rabbit hole’: why man sent threats to mosque
An isolated man who sent threatening letters to Australia's largest mosque spurred by alcohol and right-wing views will serve out his sentence in the community.
Duo face trial for ‘planned underworld hit’ at cafe
Underworld figure Gavin Preston's broad daylight execution while eating breakfast at a cafe was "planned, prepared and targeted", prosecutors have told a jury.
Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in
Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.
Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion
An 18-year-old man who allegedly attacked a man and woman inside a suburban home will face court charged with attempted murder.
Murder charge after woman dies in ‘crash with kangaroo’
Days after a man rang emergency services and claimed his partner had been injured in a car crash with a kangaroo, the 33-year-old has been charged with murder.
‘No animosity’: skydiving instructor’s grieving dad
The family of an experienced skydiving instructor killed in a catastrophic mid-air fall hope his death leads to safety changes across the industry.
‘See it through’: killer teen’s sentence cut challenged
A High Court appeal has been launched over a reduced sentence granted to a teenager jailed for fatally stabbing a mother in a brutal Boxing Day home invasion.
‘Barbaric’: sickening moment man stomps on cop’s face
Three men have been sentenced after they brutally assaulted two off-duty police officers in a violent altercation captured in a horrifying video.
Murder charge over shooting at apartment tower
A man has been charged with murder and two others have been arrested after a fatal shooting at an apartment building.
‘It stays with you forever’: massacre heroes honoured
Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards.
‘Smashed him with a hammer’: no bail on hospital attack
A stolen set of ashes were the motive for a brutal, late-night attack on a man while he was in hospital, a court has been told.
Higgins’ relief as Lehrmann rape finding stands forever
A refusal by Australia's highest court to hear Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against his defamation loss brought finality to a painful chapter, Brittany Higgins says.