Convicted sex offender found not guilty of prison rapes
Accused of raping three inmates in a Queensland jail, convicted sex offender Raymond Henry Garland has been found not guilty after a judge-only trial.
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Federal Court Dropout: Kanye’s burger case thrown out
The US rapper formerly known as Kanye West has had a lawsuit against a Melbourne burger restaurant named after his 2004 album The College Dropout thrown out.
Man jailed over violent bashing, carjacking crime spree
Elias Natano has been sentenced to at least 12 years jail for a crime spree which included injuring two people and carjacking a police vehicle in Easter 2021.
Prosecution of freeway crash trucking boss ‘oppressive’
A trucking boss charged over the deaths of four police won't stand trial after a judge blasted prosecutors handling of his case as "oppressive".
Teal MP tells staffer of ambitions to be prime minister
Political staffer Sally Rugg will have to wait until next week to find out if she can keep her job while she pursues legal action against teal MP Monique Ryan.
Man jailed after group harasses woman for gym ownership
Edward Harold Alan Wilson made a threatening call amid a campaign of intimidation to make a woman hand over ownership of a gym, a court has heard.
Jury to be discharged in lawyer’s corruption trial
After a series of rulings, the jury for Brisbane lawyer Sam Di Carlo's corruption trial will be discharged.
Hero neighbour recognised for bravery in police killing
The highest Queensland police honour available to civilians has been handed to the family of Alan Dare, who was killed in a religiously motivated attack.
Police foil plan to bring $1b of cocaine into Australia
Police have stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine worth $1 billion from coming into Western Australia and have arrested 12 people over the alleged shipment.
Man to face court over death of teenage motocyclist
A man has been charged with manslaughter, inflicting grievous bodily harm and failing to stop at the scene after the death of a motorcyclist south of Brisbane.
Solar panel dumping ban on the agenda for Queensland
An expected surge in solar panel waste by the end of the decade has pushed the Queensland government to consider a ban on dumping the technology into landfill.
Indonesia poll body rejects election delay court ruling
Elections scheduled for February next year to elect an Indonesian president and parliament should be delayed, a district court has ruled in a surprise decision.
Extradited, murder-accused man in custody after court
A man accused of murder more than four years ago remains in custody after facing court for the first time in Queensland, following his extradition from India.
Financial Ombudsman staffer jailed over fake threats
An ex-Financial Services Ombudsman staffer cost his bosses more than $150,000 when he fabricated what a judge described as bizarre threats from a client.
Man gunned down in front of son outside Sydney gym
A 40-year-old man has been shot while sitting in a car with his son outside a Sydney gym in what police say was a callous, gangland-style killing.
Botched Walker arrest ‘had look of military operation’
A senior officer has defended a police unit being heavily armed as the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death heard of a "military" look to his bungled arrest.
Developer spent hundreds on dining out with mayor
A jury has heard former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was a "VIP customer" at several leading Brisbane restaurants but property developers usually paid his bills.
Child detention alone won’t work, Queensland mayor says
Townsville's mayor says child offenders should be in rehabilitation programs in detention or sent to live in more structured environments away from the city.
Man serving 7 life terms for rapes, torture to appeal
A Queensland man who received seven life terms for raping and torturing a woman over 23 days in Brisbane is trying to appeal his sentence and conviction.
Woman ‘distraught’ disclosing alleged Leifer abuse
One of three sisters who were allegedly sexually abused by ultra-Orthodox former principal Malka Leifer was distraught when exposing her, a social worker says.
Former AFLW star sues Collingwood over concussion
Ex-Collingwood AFLW vice-captain Emma Grant claims the club was negligent in allowing her to return to training after a head knock.
Fights erupt after Australia Day manslaughter acquittal
Joshua Lindsay Elkerton-Sandy has been found not guilty of manslaughter after an 18-year-old was fatally stabbed at a 2020 Australia Day party.
Lisa Wilkinson responds to Lehrmann defamation action
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins says media organisations were "recklessly indifferent to the truth", court documents reveal.
Mayor held ‘unusual’ meetings for developer, jury told
An Ipswich town planner told a corruption trial former mayor Paul Pisasale took more interest in a service station and childcare centre than any other proposal.
Man jailed for arranging sham marriage in visa bid
Chao Hsien Hung has been jailed after organising a sham marriage in a bid to help a man and woman obtain Australian visas and permanent residency.
Rajwinder Singh charged with murder of Toyah Cordingley
Rajwinder Singh has been charged with murdering Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley in October 2018 after he was extradited to Australia from India.
Super fund hauled before court over greenwashing claims
Australia's corporate watchdog has taken the unprecedented step of launching court action against Mercer Superannuation over alleged investment greenwashing.
Victoria won’t follow Qld on pill-testing site trial
Premier Daniel Andrews has ruled out Victoria embarking on a pill-testing trial after Queensland flagged plans to roll out a site within the next six months.
Veteran paroled early for treatment after assaults
A judge has released a defence veteran on parole four months early so he can get mental health treatment after he admitted violent offences against his partner.
Revolving door risk in tougher bail for young offenders
Proposed laws that would likely put Queensland children in detention may increase the risk of reoffending and not improve safety, an inquiry has been told.
Man shot dead at Sydney police station after attack
A man is dead, another is in hospital with stab wounds and two police officers are being counselled after a knife-wielding man went on a rampage in Sydney.