Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine
A breakout Socceroos star has allegedly tested positive for cocaine, after police pulled him over in his BMW for speeding nearly 50km/h over the limit.
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Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed
There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.
Women ‘listed for sex’ on alleged AI deepfake posters
Detectives say a man hijacked women's faces for AI porn posters, advertising them for sex and leaving them humiliated, fearful and deeply distressed.
As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?
As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.
Native title exists: court hands back land to ancestors
A historically significant native title has been handed back to traditional ancestors following a long and difficult federal court judgment.
Sea World pilot ‘likely mildly impaired’ by cocaine
A pilot taking theme park tourists on a scenic flight may not have realised his impairment from drug and alcohol use before a fatal crash, a coroner has heard.
‘Fundamentally wrong’ man wore Nazi sign outside probe
A retiree now acknowledges he caused harm by wearing a swastika T-shirt outside a royal commission where Jewish Australians described rampant anti-Semitism.
French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead
A French modelling scout, whose name appeared 2000 times in the Epstein files, has died of a heart attack, prosecutors say.
Family violence victim’s legacy is saving women’s lives
On the eighth anniversary of Samantha Fraser's death, a charity set up in her honour is helping save women's lives by funding personal safety devices.
Family violence declining, breakthrough study suggests
Promising data has found women are experiencing less domestic violence, despite more instances of people reporting the social scourge to police.
Pizza workers slice up misleading Domino’s wage claim
Low-paid franchisee workers have been handed a landmark legal win after a fast food giant was found to have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion
Photos show the extent of injuries AFL legend Mick Malthouse suffered fending off alleged intruders and the injury he dealt to one of the accused.
True crime sleuth invited cold case suspect into home
A woman obsessed with crime podcasts started a relationship with a murder suspect in a bid to solve a cold case after a teen's death, an inquest has been told.
Sea World chopper ride safety tightened after tragedy
Safety has been overhauled for joyflights linked to one of Australia's most popular theme parks after a horrific crash claimed four lives.
Elderly alleged robber denied bail over ‘flight risk’
A magistrate believes a 78-year-old former rugby league international could abscond if granted bail while accused of a violent armed robbery three decades ago.
Test cricket star pleads guilty to Easter drink-drive
One of Australia's greatest cricketers has formally admitted to mid-range drink-driving after finishing his third wine and jumping behind the wheel.
Witnesses to Bondi Beach terror attack at ‘real risk’
Eyewitnesses as well as survivors of the Bondi Beach massacre have had their identities protected to ensure they are not re-traumatised or targeted.
‘Truth teller’ Rebel scores win in feud with co-star
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has emerged victorious from a hotly contested defamation battle with her co-star after insisting she was telling the truth.
Murdered ex-MP hit with hammer 21 times, UK court told
A UK prosecutor has told a court a camera inside Ann Widdecombe's home captured video of the former MP being repeatedly hit with a hammer.
Beckham-style romance dream turned to rape, court told
A young woman allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show wanted to marry the performer and dreamed she was Victoria Beckham.
Birth trauma change urged after ‘free birth’ inquiry
A coroner has called for hospitals to be more sensitive to women with traumatic past experiences after investigating an unassisted home birth resulting in death
Family rejects coroner’s newborn death finding
A family's three-year battle for answers about the death of their newborn daughter has ended in disappointment after coronial findings were released.
‘See and avoid’: inquest given crash site skies insight
Technology was critical when navigating crowded skies in a tourist hotspot but many pilots avoid collisions by "looking out the window," a coroner has heard.
‘Very sorry’: NRL player faces court for drink driving
A young NRL star "miscalculated" his blood alcohol level when getting behind the wheel hours after drinking alcohol, a magistrate has heard.
Minister ‘bias’ in major gas project extension approval
A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders ‘cockatoos’
AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go.
Family hears man was fatally stabbed ‘without warning’
A man was found with a large knife and sent texts about how he stabbed someone just minutes after his neighbour's friend was fatally wounded, a jury has heard.
‘Choked me’: rapper accused of violent rape after gig
A young woman has told a court she thought she was going to an after-party before she was allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show.
Alleged ‘ISIS bride’ on terror charges to walk free
An alleged "ISIS bride" accused of joining the terror group has been granted bail after her lawyer successfully argued she posed a relatively low safety risk.
Safety authority grilled over pilot drug testing gaps
A senior aviation safety official has been grilled over the lack of routine drug tests for joy flight pilots amid a probe into four deaths near Sea World.
Influencers Andrew, Tristan Tate expected in US court
Manosphere influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear in a US court as they fight extradition to the UK on sex offences.