Brothel owner sold cocaine during ‘downward spiral’
Police started surveillance of a former Gold Coast brothel owner after clients complained about drug use at his business.
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Seven’s loss as Ben Roberts-Smith legal bill looms
Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' firm will hand over material to three news publishers pursuing them for legal costs over Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation loss.
Court backs green light on Narrabri coal mine expansion
Climate activists say a court's decision to dismiss their bid to stop Whitehaven's Narrabri coal mine expansion was "out of step with community expectations".
Consumers misled about ‘guaranteed’ parking, ACCC says
A company which owns over 450 car parks across Australia falsely claimed consumers could reserve parking places by booking them, the consumer watchdog has said.
Dad sues over crash that killed his four children
A Queensland father whose four children were killed in a head-on collision is suing his deceased wife's estate and insurer over claims she caused the crash.
Father’s bullying claims left Shyla Heal ‘traumatised’
Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.
Cars ‘drove by during 35-minute attack on disabled man’
Motorists drove by without offering to help while Benjamin Peter Twine assaulted a disabled man in a 35-minute attack, Brisbane District Court has heard.
Three held in custody over violent robbery, dog killing
A group of men have appeared in court for their alleged involvement in an armed confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter in Brisbane.
Relative charged with SA couple’s medication murders
South Australian police have charged a 62-year-old woman with the murders of an elderly Adelaide couple who were related to her.
Suspect held after four killed in Philadelphia shooting
A man apprehended wearing a bulletproof vest is in police custody after four people were shot and killed in the United States city of Philadelphia.
Insurance providers fined $13.5m for misrepresentations
Three insurers found to have misrepresented life, funeral and accidental injury coverage have been fined $13.5 million, with ex-boss Russell Howden also fined.
Pilot killed along with pregnant wife was unlicensed
Safety authorities say a pilot killed alongside his pregnant wife when their light plane went down in rough weather did not hold a licence to fly.
Man jailed for ‘escalating’ drugs and gun offending
A Queensland man continued to deal drugs and then armed himself with a pump-action rifle despite being repeatedly caught by police.
France riots less intense overnight, fewer arrests
A huge police presence in French cities appears to have calmed a fifth night of anger over the police shooting of a teenager, as mourners attended his funeral.
Man charged with murdering elderly grandfather
Ryo Jay Anan, 27, of Gympie, has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old John Kerr, who was found unconscious near the Noosa beachfront.
Two die, children among hurt in Baltimore mass shooting
At least 14 children are among the dozens injured during mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore in which two people died.
Berejiklian’s former flame defends ‘tenacity’ in office
The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.
Flames coach’s harsh words for ‘selfish’ players
Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.
Bodies found in two burnt-out cars prompt police probe
Police are investigating after the remains of two people were found inside two burning vehicles in Sydney's south and west, with gunshots heard at one site.
Three men stabbed and dog slaughtered in savage robbery
A violent confrontation over the sale of an e-scooter at a home south of Brisbane has left three people with knife wounds and a dog dead.
Zip ties, bleach, blades found with alleged kidnappers
Two men allegedly kidnapped a man and a woman before being arrested in a car containing items including zip ties, bleach, hacksaw blades and a blowtorch.
Family ‘gutted’ by Crown casino thug’s 10-year sentence
Luke Francis' killer will spend at least eight years behind bars for his cowardly attack on the 29-year-old tradie in Melbourne's Crown casino food court.
‘Systems failed’ in rheumatic heart disease deaths
An inquest has found health systems failed three women from a remote Queensland community who had rheumatic heart disease and died within 18 months.
Unrest rocks France ahead of shot teenager’s funeral
The French government says all options are on the table to restore order after another night of rioting ahead of a funeral for a teenager shot dead by police.
Guilty verdict in cold case murder of Michelle Bright
A 53-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering NSW teen Michelle Bright and choking another young woman with intent to rape her more than two decades ago.
Calls for special investigator as Lawyer X sues cops
Barrister Nicola Gobbo is suing Victoria Police, claiming officers were negligent and put her safety at risk.
Grieving parents’ plea as driver jailed for fatal crash
Truck driver Matthew Livingston will be in jail for at least seven-and-a-half years over a crash north of Melbourne that claimed a two-year-old girl's life.
Flames ‘manhandled’ Shane Heal’s daughter, court told
Basketball coach Shane Heal's court action against the Sydney Flames has been told of a complaint by his daughter about being harassed by a team staffer.
Palmer lawyers accused of bid to ‘derail’ criminal case
Queensland businessman Clive Palmer faces years-old charges that he acted dishonestly when trying to buy out timeshare investors in his resort.
Officer charged over shooting as French riots spread
President Emmanuel Macron has convened a crisis meeting as protesters and police clash across France after an officer shot a teenager during a traffic stop.
Murder probe into death of Gold Coast father of two
A homicide investigation is under way after the body of a man was found at a home in the Gold Coast hinterland.