Diddy’s lawyer says charges ‘badly exaggerated’
A defence lawyer says in his closing argument that the US government "badly exaggerated" its evidence against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces at least 15 years behind bars if convicted at his sex trafficking trial.
Indon police outline activities of Aust murder suspects
Indonesian police have outlined what they believe happened on the night one Australianwas shot and killed and another injured at a private villa in Bali.
Love you: daughter’s touching tribute to slain officer
Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.
‘They’re monsters’: teen’s murderers get life in prison
The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.
‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran
Lawyers for an ex-policeman who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman have rubbished claims that jailing him would deter other officers from similar conduct.
Teen held on murder charge after businessman’s stabbing
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after the multimillionaire co-founder of a national clothing chain was killed at a packed house party.
‘Forever’: family of murdered GP’s wish for teen killer
The heartbroken family of a doctor stabbed to death will start to move forward but will never move on after his teenage killer was found guilty of his murder.
Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts
A judge is continuing his directions to jurors as a mushroom cook's triple murder trial winds up, explaining how to assess the evidence of expert witnesses.
Families ‘shattered’ by wait for toolbox murder justice
The loved ones of a man and a woman who were drowned in a toolbox say they have been unable to grieve properly during multiple murder trials over nine years.
Teen’s mum says heinous murder left community in fear
An Indigenous high school student's racist murder has "torn at the fabric of society" and left a community fearing for its children, the victim's mother says.
Mushroom jury told to ‘disregard’ kids leftovers claims
Jurors in Erin Patterson's murder trial have been told to ignore claims her kids would have become sick if they ate leftover meat from toxic beef Wellingtons.
‘Embarrassed’: ABC’s Lattouf legal bill to top $2m
Defending its sacking of a radio presenter will likely cost the Australian public broadcaster more than $2 million, a year after rejecting a settlement offer.
Student couldn’t hack parking fees before $40k ‘ransom’
An aggrieved student has allegedly taken out her frustrations on her university, engaging in a years-long campaign of cyber attacks and financial extortion.
Coroner slams evidence, rules shooting death accidental
Witnesses to young woman's fatal shooting gave inconsistent or "reprehensible" evidence to protect friends or family from criminal charges, a coroner found.
Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to declare police "illegally" recorded his previous lawyers' phone calls ahead of his rape trial.
‘Unacceptable risk’: no bail for teen gang rape accused
Two young men accused of joining a prolonged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl have been denied bail after they were found to be a danger to the community.
‘Cancel culture’: fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k
The ABC could face significant penalties after being ordered to pay $70,000 in damages to a fill-in radio host fired for posting about Israeli actions in Gaza.
Diddy confirms he won’t testify, praises trial judge
Sean "Diddy" Combs has praised the judge at his sex trafficking trial as he confirmed he will not be testifying.
Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing
A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann has applied to halt the former Liberal staffer's trial on rape charges and claimed police have illegally recorded conversations.
Jailing is failing: youth prison numbers under scrutiny
Tough on crime approaches are failing to make communities safer, instead undermining the rights of children and increasing incarceration rates, advocates say.
Govt help sought for slain mother’s parentless kids
An advocate has called on the federal government to help bring family of an allegedly murdered mother to Australia so they can look after her two young boys.
‘Selfish’ driver’s jail term for killing nurse upheld
A driver's bid for a reduced sentence has failed after he deliberately veered into oncoming traffic, killing a nurse who was coming home from working late.
MAFS ‘adventure’ sours as screen couple face court
A Married At First Sight groom has lamented how the program wasn't the "adventure I had planned" after taking out protective orders against his on-screen bride.
‘Not a court of morals’: judge to mushroom cook jury
A judge has urged the jurors who will decide the fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson not to let prejudice or sympathy impact their verdict.
Syrian president condemns ‘despicable’ church attack
A deadly attack on a church in Damascus has been condemned by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as targeting innocent worshippers.
‘Explicit’ sex videos shown as Diddy trial winds down
The prosecution is set to rest in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after 29 days of testimony.
Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis
Tradies will be able to complete their apprenticeships for free as a state government tries to ease the housing crisis.
Fracking company hits out at ‘failed’ legal challenge
A bid to stop a key fracking project has been dismissed as another "failed" attempt to deny economic and social benefits to a long-overlooked community.
‘Spectacular fall from grace’: elder jailed for abuse
A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.
Latest technology for police amid crime crackdown
A state government will maintain its crime crackdown in a milestone budget, with police to get the latest technology including tasers and body worn cameras.