‘Cowardly’ robbers leave elderly victim on death’s door
An elderly man is unlikely to survive his injuries after being pushed over onto a road by an alleged robber who left his victim for dead.
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Lethal punch in chips brawl ‘lawful’ defence, jury told
A defence barrister has told a Brisbane Supreme Court jury that his client threw a fatal punch in order to defend a mate during a brawl at Surfers Paradise.
International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Footy legend accused of girl’s ‘degrading’ sexual abuse
Australian rules footy great Barry Cable allegedly sexually abused a girl in club change rooms and at a public pool more than 50 years ago, a court has heard.
Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters
A trial has begun for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer who is accused of raping three Melbourne sisters at the Adass Israel School.
Jail over plan to import cocaine for ‘ridiculous’ cash
Two business owners aged in their 50s have been jailed for attempting to possess 33 kilograms of cocaine in Brisbane while being tracked by police.
Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review
A woman was able to visit a secure housing precinct for Queensland sex offenders despite a security overhaul following the alleged assault of a teenage girl.
Court told terrorist detention order ‘likely negligent’
Lawyers for convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika are arguing his continued detention after completing his prison sentence is a "deprivation of liberty".
Man found guilty over Surfers chip brawl manslaughter
Ricky Kevin Lefoe has been found guilty of unlawfully killing a Brazilian student who was felled by a punch in a Surfers Paradise brawl outside a kebab shop.
Higgins willing to appear in Lehrmann defamation case
Brittany Higgins says she is willing to appear as a witness in any civil action brought by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann alleging he was defamed.
Convicted murderer sentenced for contempt of court
Convicted murderer Jade Maree Clarke has been sentenced for contempt of court almost nine years after refusing to give evidence against a co-accused.
Inquiry told of ‘disturbing’ probe into gay-hate murder
Police missed crucial evidence in the investigation into the murder of a bisexual Sydney man who was allegedly killed by his friend, an inquiry has been told.
Court told embattled O’Keefe on ‘bender’ before assault
The former television presenter has had assault charges dropped after an alleged victim left the country, but Andrew O'Keefe's court dramas aren't over.
Vic magistrate stood down after fresh complaint
A magistrate previously counselled for his comments to a rape victim has been stood down after a fresh complaint over his in-court behaviour.
Iran’s supreme leader pardons ‘tens of thousands’
Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned tens of thousands of prisoners, according to state media.
Alcohol bans for crime-stricken Alice Springs camps
The Northern Territory government will introduce alcohol bans in central Australia to stop the sale of liquor in Indigenous communities and town camps.
Vet in gang, sleeping on floor ‘for protection’ in jail
An ex-soldier had to join a gang and sleep on the floor with his head near a toilet for protection in a Queensland maximum security prison, a court has heard.
Barilaro assault charge dismissed over mental health
The former NSW deputy premier was under significant stress when he allegedly assaulted a camera operator and "compelling" evidence has led to a dismissal.
Gang busted as police float new anti-bikie laws
Victoria Police have floated a ban on outlaw motorcycle gangs wearing club colours after the force's anti-bikie unit claimed a major organised crime scalp.
Teal MP to mediate with chief of staff over dismissal
Teal MP Monique Ryan and the Commonwealth of Australia have agreed to keep political staffer Sally Rugg employed for two weeks while they enter mediation.
Widow loses legal battle with magnate’s executor
Queensland mining magnate Ken Talbot's widow has lost her court battle with the administrator of the late Macarthur Coal founder's estate.
Italy sounds alarm on large-scale ransomware attack
Italian authorities have warned of a global ransomware hacking attack, saying thousands of computer servers around the world have been targeted.
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter
Actor Alec Baldwin and an armourer have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust.
PM eyes immediate response to Alice Springs crisis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to act as quickly as possible on the recommendations of a report into alcohol-fuelled crime in Alice Springs.
Record month for car thefts drives youth crime debate
Data showing Queensland had a record number of car thefts over the month of December comes as the state prepares to strengthen its youth crime laws.
Union call to widen scope of probe into Lehrmann case
Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff will lead an inquiry into the handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
Adversarial neighbour protests innocence at burnt club
A resident who lives near a controversial nightclub admitted he previously threatened to burn it down as the heartbroken owner vowed to rebuild.
Wife of Qld integrity review boss in court for protest
A group of climate change protesters including the wife of the man who led a Queensland government integrity review have appeared in court for the first time.
Lawyer spared jail for drugs and lying after speed trap
Shaune Kerry James Irving was observed buying drugs for friends and later lied about who was driving his Mercedes-Benz when it was caught by a speed camera.
Police bid to block Pell protest dropped, route changed
Organisers have agreed to change the route for a protest of George Pell's funeral so they don't enter the street outside the cathedral where he lies in state.
Fugitive behind bars after hiding inside yacht hull
Wanted fugitive Mark Horne has been arrested and thrown behind bars after trying to flee Australia by hiding in the hull of a yacht due to embark from Darwin.