‘Woman’ refers to biological sex, top UK court rules
Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision "does not remove protection from trans people".
crime, law and justice
‘Lucky he came, he saved you’, teen murder trial told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he found his co-accused standing over the bloodied boy after earlier spotting him with a pole.
Meta’s landmark trial could dismantle huge tech empire
Meta faces a historic antitrust trial which may force it to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought that have become social media powerhouses.
Trio of shooters in home attack that killed grandmother
A grandmother has been shot and killed after three people opened fire in what police describe as a targeted attack on her home on the city outskirts.
Pilot ‘manipulated’ lawnmower death scene, judge told
A woman said she felt "very unsafe" before her husband strangled her and placed the body at the scene of a ride-on lawnmower accident, a prosecutor alleges.
Six killed in mall rampage loved and missed one year on
Flowers have been left near the shopping centre where one of Australia's worst mass killings unfolded one year ago as loved ones commemorate six people killed.
Tobacco war could put pressure on emergency departments
Violence linked to the illegal tobacco trade could lead to serious injuries and more work for busy emergency departments, doctors warn.
Olympian’s ‘lack of empathy’ angers his widow’s sister
Olympian Rohan Dennis has not apologised to the family of his wife Melissa Hoskins over the "tragic accident" that led to her death, a court has been told.
Ex-state Liberal leader ‘used cocaine to escape stress’
A former Liberal leader who has admitted supplying cocaine to friends says his reputation has been destroyed and he does not deserve further punishment.
Callous foster child killer found dead in jail cell
A man who was serving a life sentence for the callous murder of a 12-year-old girl under his foster care has been found dead in jail.
Axe falls on loggers’ plan to avoid battle over gliders
The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.
Court scrutinises media use of rampage victims’ images
Media outlets' ability to publish dead people's images without explicit permission will be tested by families of Bondi Junction shopping mall stabbing victims.
Man accused of partner’s hit-and-run murder denied bail
A man spoke about how he wanted his ex-partner "no longer on this earth" months before she was allegedly run over on purpose by an SUV, a judge has heard.
No bail for accused getaway driver in bikie ‘execution’
A man accused of driving two gunmen to the fatal shooting of a former bikie has tattoos dedicating his life to an outlaw motorcycle gang, a judge heard.
Hackers delay US trial linked to Wieambilla shootings
The trial of a US man accused of links to the Wieambilla shootings in rural Queensland has been delayed after a ransomware attack on his lawyer's office.
Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges
A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.
Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen’s murder
A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey tried to frame an innocent man for the alleged killing, a jury has been told.
Palmer-supported vaccine injury case ‘incoherent’
A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".
Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum’s murder
A teenager who murdered his caring mother in cold blood as part of a deluded plan to take over Australia will spend at least 10 years behind bars.
Aussie designer shows pop star ‘it’s never really over’
An Aussie fashion designer has been given another chance to prove allegations that US pop star Katy Perry infringed her trade mark during the Prism tour.
Indigenous teen’s alleged killers were ‘mucking around’
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen has told a jury he and his co-accused were mucking about, drinking and doing burnouts before the incident.
Teenager alleges human rights abuse in watch house
Children should not be held in watch houses for more than 24 hours, a report has found, after a boy was allegedly deprived of his basic human rights.
‘Ridiculous’ probe into science fan’s plutonium import
Border Force has been slammed for its role in the prosecution of a collector who shipped a 'harmless' amount of radioactive material to his parents' unit.
Producer claims Seven lied about Lehrmann massage
Details of Bruce Lehrmann's luxury lifestyle paid for by Seven have been revealed in court documents as an ex-producer sues the broadcaster for defamation.
Dying man murdered by painkiller overdose, police say
A man with a terminal nervous system disorder discussed lawful assisted dying with his family before his partner allegedly murdered him, police have alleged.
Blood discovered in car boot after teen’s mystery death
Police did not seem interested in key evidence after a teenager's body was found on train tracks, forcing family to investigate, an inquest has been told.
Clue in hunt for ‘lowlife’ arsonists over deadly attack
A tip-off to police and a new image of a person of interest could help investigators find those responsible for a firebombing that killed an innocent woman.
Crime spiking in regions as youth crackdown challenged
One state faces a "regional crime crisis" with roots in family dysfunction and a tougher laws and crackdowns will not fix it, a leading youth advocate says.
Work on TikTok deal in a good place: US vice president
US Vice President JD Vance says a deal for non-Chinese ownership of TikTok will emerge before a weekend deadline.
Freed Mokbel all smiles amid ‘very strong’ appeal case
Underworld figure Tony Mokbel walked out of court to applause, tasting freedom for the first time in 18 years before his long-awaited Lawyer X appeal.
Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find
Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.