Father of NRL Broncos star arrested on drugs charges
The father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Payne Haas is facing extradition to Indonesia after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines.
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Trio ‘acted as a pack’ during fatal stabbing, jury told
Jurors have been shown graphic videos of a man being stabbed to death at a popular tourist precinct as part of a trial of three men on murder charges.
Shooter claims mental impairment over mother’s death
Paul Cohrs has not denied killing his mother and brother but he has told a Supreme Court jury he was mentally impaired at the time of their deaths.
Jailed man’s digger drug-haul story ‘makes no sense’
A construction boss claimed to have no idea an excavator he paid far too much for and then cut into for several days contained MDMA when he bought it.
Knifepoint abduction of mum and baby at shopping centre
The hunt is on for a man who randomly abducted a mother and baby at knifepoint from a shopping centre and forced them to drive him to electronic stores.
Ex-Manly coach Hasler set for court showdown with club
Ex-Manly coach Des Hasler will have to wait another six months for a hearing in his bitter court case over his sacking from the club.
Shot Slovak PM Fico can speak a little, ally says
Hospitalised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is able to speak a little, the country's president-elect says after a man shot him five times at close range.
MP’s aide avoids jail despite ‘delusional’ abuse denial
Frank Zumbo cynically abused a clear power imbalance over younger women he hired for a federal MP, holding onto a belief they were out to get him.
Trump’s lawyer accuses Cohen of lying at trial
Michael Cohen has been questioned on his criminal history as Donald Trump's lawyers argue his testimony in a hush money trial cannot be trusted.
Star skipper charged over A-League betting scandal
Three players at A-League club Macarthur are facing serious charges after suspicious betting triggered an investigation into alleged yellow-card manipulation.
Man shot in neck, car fired at in separate incidents
A man is in hospital after being shot in the neck during a robbery and a driver has fired at a packed car in separate incidents south of Brisbane.
NRL talent arrested on way to training in drug bust
Former Wests Tigers player Brandon Wakeham is facing drug-supply charges after a police strike force froze $10 million of one of his co-accused's assets.
Moment suspect confronted over schoolgirl’s death
A jury has been shown video of the moment police asked Justin Stein if he had anything to do with the death of nine-year-old schoolgirl Charlise Mutten.
Accused jihadi to stand trial for terrorism offences
An alleged Australian terrorist will go on trial although, the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been told, he does not recognise the criminal justice system.
Cops ‘not touching’ pursuit of officer over fatal crash
A sergeant charged over the death of an Indigenous teen will argue he was just doing his job when the boy hit his unmarked police car and died.
Prosecutors drop murder charge against 12-year-old girl
A child will no longer face a charge of murder after prosecutors decided her age meant there was no reasonable prospect of conviction.
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Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects
The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.
Shot Slovak leader stable after assassination attempt
The prime minister of Slovakia has survived being shot five times in the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in more than 20 years.
Slovak PM hurt in shooting after govt meeting: reports
Media reports say Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been injured in a shooting and taken to hospital.
Man cried for help before river drowning, coroner told
A coroner has heard a young Indigenous man drowned in an attempt to evade police by crossing a river after being caught up in a stolen car pursuit.
Judge bails murder accused over ‘weak’ prosecution case
A woman charged over the murder of a Colombian national has been released on bail after a Supreme Court justice found the case against her was not strong.
Man jailed over drugs in shipping container wins appeal
A man who was sentenced to more than a decade in jail for allegedly trying to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from a warehouse has had his conviction overturned.
‘Dictator douchebag’: Cohen grilled over Trump insults
Michael Cohen has told a court he talked with Donald Trump in the Oval Office about a plan for a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
Schoolgirl’s alleged murderer threatened to ‘kill’ mum
Threatening voicemails by Charlise Mutten's alleged killer to her mother the morning after he is accused of shooting the girl dead have been played to a court.
Judges begin mulling ‘problematic’ Chris Dawson verdict
Three judges will now consider whether the conviction of Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife should be overturned or remain in place despite its issues.
Daughter tells trial of missing camper’s 14-year affair
The daughter of a woman allegedly murdered while camping with her childhood sweetheart has spoken about her mother's 14-year relationship with the married man.
‘Wicked weapon’ used in rugby star’s home invasion
Prosecutors have called for a sentence of not less than 10 years detention for two teenagers who stabbed an ex-Australian rugby player during a home invasion.
Aussie internet cop can’t police the global web: judge
Australian laws would be "ignored or disparaged" if enforced outside its borders, a judge has said while siding with Elon Musk's X against the local watchdog.
Slain schoolgirl ‘really liked’ her alleged murderer
Charlise Mutten never knew her biological father and once asked if her alleged killer Justin Stein would make a good dad, a murder trial has been told.
Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged
David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.
‘Possessive, obsessed’ Dawson killed wife, court told
There was "no significant possibility" Chris Dawson was innocent of murder as his obsession with a teen student led him to kill his wife, a court has been told.