Eric Trump says he relied on others to verify documents
Donald Trump's son Eric has been confronted in court with evidence showing he had signed off on the accuracy of his father's financial statements.
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Judge rejects order to repatriate Aust women from Syria
A Federal Court judge has ruled against forcing the Australian government to repatriate 31 women and children from Syrian detention camps.
‘None of this happened’: O’Keefe denies attacking woman
Andrew O'Keefe has told a court he did not kick and spit at a woman in a domestic incident, during which he thought he was having a heart attack.
Retiree loses appeal over ‘frenzied’ stabbing murder
A pensioner who twice faced trial over the murder of a 43-year-old Queensland man in 2016 has lost a second bid to appeal his conviction.
Teen bailed after bid to rob detention centre worker
A teenager was released on bail after trying to rob a youth worker while in detention for his attack on a man in his 60s in central Queensland.
Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring
An alleged ringleader of a $228 million Chinese money laundering syndicate has been released on bail despite fears he will flee the country in a private jet.
Palmer accused of ‘backdoor’ delay over fraud charges
Prosecutors have told a court their charges of alleged fraud against businessman Clive Palmer and his Coolum resort had been "on foot for a very long time".
Murder accused remains behind bars over mushroom deaths
Accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson remains behind bars after facing court over the deaths of three people who were allegedly served death cap mushrooms.
Trump’s sons tell trial they weren’t aware of fraud
Former US president Donald Trump's sons have given evidence in a New York trial saying they knew nothing of alleged fraud conducted by the family business.
Seven arrested after crackdown on Mongols bikies
Queensland Police have launched a crackdown on bikies in the state's far north, charging seven men with 17 offences after carrying out multiple raids.
Santos to temporarily halt ‘irreparable’ Barossa works
Australian gas giant Santos will not be permitted to begin laying the Barossa pipeline while the Federal Court determines whether there are cultural risks.
Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.
Woman charged with murder over mushroom deaths
Victorian woman Erin Patterson has been charged with murder over a suspected mushroom poisoning that left three people dead and another seriously ill.
Qld digital licence launch hit by glitch
The launch of Queensland's first digital licence has not been smooth after people received an error message when they tried to access it.
Doubt cast that stripping citizenship boosts security
Two constitutional lawyers have cast doubt stripping the citizenship of terrorists makes Australians safer after such laws were struck out by the High Court.
Trump Jr testifies at his father’s New York fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr is the first of Donald Trump's adult children to testify in a civil fraud trial accusing the former US president of inflating asset values.
Japan police detain man after post office hostage drama
An eight-hour stand-off with a gunman at a post office in Japan is over and a suspect has been detained.
Charges against NRL stars Latrell, Wighton thrown out
NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have beaten charges of fighting outside a Canberra nightclub and are now considering suing the police.
Terrorist set for release after citizenship restored
Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is expected to be released into the community after he won a High Court case to restore his Australian citizenship.
Woman can sue church for abuse in ‘monumental’ ruling
The High Court says a woman who claims she was abused by a Catholic priest more than five decades ago should be free to take a case against the church.
Police case against fatal bus crash driver finalised
Bus driver Brett Button has received the police brief of evidence against him after a crash in the NSW Hunter that cost 10 people's lives and injured 25.
Rape-accused Lehrmann given weeks to review police data
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's charges have been heard for first time since the Queensland Supreme Court ruled that he could be publicly identified.
‘Righteous rage’: O’Keefe abuses cops in heated arrest
A court has viewed footage showing former Seven Network TV host Andrew O'Keefe's fiery arrest over an alleged domestic assault.
Couple’s debt spirals after cousin’s house, land fraud
A Melbourne couple's debt has soared after their cousin defrauded them by offering a fake $388,000 house and land package, and pocketing the money for herself.
Ex-premier’s action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute
A lawyer for one of three men accused of performing Nazi salutes says that unlike former premier Dominic Perrottet his client didn't wear a uniform.
Whakaari owners convicted on NZ volcano safety charge
Four years after an eruption killed 22 people on New Zealand's White Island, Whakaari Management Ltd has been convicted on a workplace safety charge.
Carlton recruit avoids cocaine possession conviction
Carlton AFL club recruit Elijah Hollands said he made a mistake and is "extremely remorseful" after appearing in a Gold Coast court for possessing cocaine.
Concrete worker found guilty of murdering his boss
A man has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing and beating his boss who had visited his home to drop off a pay cheque.
Former footy club president denies knowing about abuse
Peter Gordon has claimed he was never told a former Footscray Football Club volunteer abused a 12-year-old boy at the club's oval.
Law reforms rob serial killer of any hope of freedom
Victoria has backflipped on its opposition to naming serial killer Paul Denyer in sweeping parole law reforms to be introduced to parliament.
Alcohol and racism fuelling ‘shocking’ NT violence
The Northern Territory's long-running coronial inquiry into domestic violence has resumed with experts desperately calling for funding.