US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim
Donald Trump's lawyers have claimed in court that he is immune from criminal charges because he is a former US president.
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Ex-teacher charged with abusing boy at school in 1980s
A man in his 70s has been extradited to NSW from Queensland after a year-long investigation into historical abuse allegations at a Sydney school.
Trump’s property values boosted by millions, trial told
In the witness stand, a former Trump Organisation controller has shed light on calculations central to Donald Trump's New York civil business fraud trial.
Corrupt ex-minister Eddie Obeid loses bid for freedom
Ex-NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald, as well as Obeid's son Moses, have failed in an attempt to have their convictions quashed.
Man charged with online child abuse after US tip-off
A Queensland man has been charged with online child abuse offences after an international tip-off.
Hate inquiry claims absolute rubbish, says ex-top cop
A controversial interview by an ex-detective has been the focus of an inquiry into gay hate crimes as it examines the high-profile case of Scott Johnson.
Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals ‘severe’ sentence
A Queensland man operated an unlicensed airline that transported politicians from Katter's Australian Party around their electorates over a five-year period.
Qld ready for summer bushfires despite chief’s exit
State Minister Mark Ryan says Queensland will be ready ahead of what looms as a hot summer following fire chief Greg Leach's resignation.
Accused TV personality called ‘rock spider’, court told
TV networks and newspapers have argued a woman charged with child sex offences should be named after Queensland's laws were changed.
‘People want to kill me’: Thorpe hits out at Nazi video
Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.
Qld A-G seeks legal advice on watchdog report release
After a former deputy premier won a court battle to keep secret an anti-corruption watchdog's report, Queensland's Attorney General is seeking legal advice.
Thai teen charged with murder over mall shooting spree
Thai police say a 14-year-old boy suffered a psychological breakdown in the run-up to a shooting in a mall that left two people dead.
Judge angry at Trump lawyers’ ‘ridiculous’ questioning
Donald Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial for a third day, with the judge becoming frustrated by the former US president's lawyers.
Jail term cut after kidnapper wins appeal over violence
A man who was involved with others in the kidnapping of a young man has appealed his jail sentence as it references charges that were dropped.
Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni
At least five people were wounded in a shooting as students from Baltimore's Morgan State University were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.
Evidence sought in hacking of alleged childcare rapist
Criminal allegations against a woman have been mentioned in court, connecting her to a man accused of being Australia's worst pedophile.
Review reveals 7000 more cases affected by forensic lab
Queensland Police have discovered another 7000 cases have been affected by failings at the beleaguered state-run forensic lab, taking the total close to 40,000.
Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman
Prosecutors have confirmed a brief of evidence has been provided to lawyers for a police officer charged after tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
Man charged after being accused of stealing police van
A 37-year-old man has been charged, accused of stealing and crashing a police van following an altercation with officers north of Brisbane.
Trump labels New York fraud case ‘scam’ as trial begins
Donald Trump has looked on with crossed arms as a lawyer for New York's attorney general called him "materially inaccurate" in describing his finances to banks.
Mum behind lover’s plot to kill ex gets 26 years’ jail
Biannca Edmunds will spend at least 20 years in prison after a plot to murder her ex-partner ended in his death as well as the death of her husband.
Activist fined for anti-China placards deemed ‘adverts’
An activist opposed to China's Communist government tried to argue that his right to protest outside that nation's consulate overruled a city council's laws.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
Man accused of stealing and crashing police van
A 37-year-old man has been accused of stealing and crashing a police van north of Brisbane after a 20-minute joy ride following a confrontation with officers.
Qld fire chief leaving after ‘the toughest of times’
Queensland's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has resigned and will leave his post by the end of the month.
14-yr-old suspect arrested after Bangkok mall shooting
Thai police have arrested a 14 year old, after three people were killed, and shoppers ran for their lives, in a shooting at a Bangkok mall.
Boy, 14, held after two killed in Thai mall shooting
Thai police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a shooting at a luxury mall in the capital Bangkok that authorities say left two women dead.
Mourners gather to remember mushroom poisoning victim
Heather Wilkinson has been remembered at a public memorial service, almost two months after she died from suspected mushroom poisoning.
Gag order imposed on Trump after he lashes out at clerk
Former US president Donald Trump has been hit by a gag order after making - then deleting - a disparaging social media post about a judge's top law clerk.
Accused murderer ‘threw elderly resident from balcony’
A man has been charged with murdering an elderly resident by allegedly throwing him off a balcony in an attack described by police as callous and unprovoked.
Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial
Former President Donald Trump has lashed out on social media against the judge presiding over a non-jury trial against him in New York.