Concerns for children lead to vapes and tobacco seizure
An alleged illegal tobacco and e-cigarette operation has been disrupted in Queensland after investigations pointed to peak sales before and after school.
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‘Delinquent’ mum slept as kids died in hot car
Queensland woman Kerri-Ann Conley has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two young daughters by leaving them in a hot car for nine hours in 2019.
Prisoner stands trial accused of raping three inmates
Accused serial sex offender Raymond Henry Garland allegedly raped a fellow inmate a day after the man arrived at the Queensland jail, a court has been told.
Raiders star cleared after cops’ assault in street fight
Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.
Point blank killer who burnt woman’s body jailed
Nicholas James Cross, who shot a Victorian woman at point-blank range and then burnt her body, has been jailed for 27 years for his horror crimes.
Young man jailed over stabbing boy in gang fight
A Melbourne teen has been jailed for two years for fatally stabbing 15-year-old Solomone Taufeulungaki during a fight inside a shopping centre car park.
Third alleged sex victim to testify against footy great
Another witness is expected to accuse Australian rules football great Barry Cable of sexually abusing them during a civil trial.
Protester in hospital after Iran embassy police tackle
A video posted to social media shows a protester outside the Iranian embassy in Canberra being thrown to the ground by police after a verbal altercation.
Palmer company ordered to repay $44.6m private jet loan
Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel has been handed a court order to pay for a private jet that the businessman used for his 2013 federal election campaign.
Man charged with murder over young woman’s death
Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder over the death of 19-year-old Krystle Monks west of Brisbane, after a suspected domestic violence incident.
Alleged shooter found hiding out in roof
A man charged over a shooting in Sydney's south-west was caught after police found him hiding out in a roof cavity.
Inquiry over deaths of Folbigg’s four children resumes
Scientific evidence and Kathleen Folbigg's diaries will be examined in the next hearings of the second inquiry into her convictions for killing her children.
Woman’s body found in grass by neighbour mowing yard
Police are investigating after a 38-year-old woman's body was discovered in grass at a far north Queensland property.
Man jailed for ‘savage and cowardly’ murder of stranger
Paul John Conoley murdered a grandfather and tried to put his body in a garbage bin following an unprovoked attack in a suburban street south of Brisbane.
Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was ‘lucky’
Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.
Man avoids jail, deportation after junior footy brawl
A man has avoided jail and deportation after being involved in a brutal assault at a junior footy match in front of children that hospitalised a rival fan.
Baby fights for life as police investigate her injuries
A baby is fighting for life in hospital more than a week after being found with internal injuries, unable to breathe and in cardiac arrest at a Gold Coast home.
Bikie boss broke court order almost immediately: police
The boss of the Comanchero bikie gang has been arrested on the Gold Coast after allegedly contravening a NSW court's serious crime prevention order.
Ex-Orthodox teacher Leifer’s trial behind closed doors
The trial for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer has headed behind closed doors for the first of the complainant's evidence.
MH17 probe ends, ‘indications’ of Putin BUK role
A team of investigators say they have insufficient evidence to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin or any other suspects in the downing of MH17.
Three more teens charged over violent Toowoomba robbery
Three more teenagers have been charged after a 75-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in southern Queensland, leaving him with critical injuries.
Woman faces attempted murder after balcony stabbing
Police have charged a 44-year-old Brisbane woman with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the chest while sipping a cup of coffee.
Mother says she had to choose which child to save first
A Queensland man has been sentenced to six years in jail after starting a blaze that destroyed a home and forced a mother to choose which child to save first.
Video of brawl over chips played at manslaughter trial
Video footage has been shown of a brawl over stolen hot chips that led to the death of a Brazilian man and a manslaughter charge against his alleged attacker.
Hunt for prison escapee in far north Queensland
A man guilty of breaking and entering with threats or violence is on the run after escaping a far north Queensland correctional centre overnight.
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Star Entertainment faces shareholder class action
Star Entertainment is facing a shareholder class action over its failure to disclose money laundering, links to organised crime and fraud to the market.
Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse claims
Barry Cable, a legend of Australian Rules football, is set to face a civil trial in Western Australia over historical child sexual abuse allegations.
Woman in court facing ‘distressing’ child murder charge
A woman has faced court in Melbourne charged with the murder of a three-year-old boy whose body was found in the city's northwest suburbs.
‘Sophisticated’ Brisbane meth syndicate smashed
An alleged drug syndicate has been dealt a "knockout blow" by police who seized kilos of meth and hundreds of thousands of dollars over a 14-month operation.
Neighbour ‘avoided’ O’Keefe before alleged unit assault
Police have told a court ex-TV presenter Andrew O'Keefe appeared "agitated" when they found him lying on the ground outside a Point Piper apartment building.
Woman accused of attempted murder to remain in custody
A Queensland woman did not apply for bail after being charged with attempting to murder a 43-year-old man by stabbing him while he drank his morning coffee.