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.
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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.
Ultra-Orthodox teacher Leifer ‘teary’ after stood down
Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish teacher Malka Leifer was teary and claimed she'd done nothing wrong when stood down over sex abuse allegations, a court has heard.
Man grabbed knife for ‘self-defence’ after mob burst in
Joshua Lindsay Elkerton-Sandy grabbed a knife because it was the first thing he could find when a mob invaded his Brisbane apartment, a court has heard.
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North Qld mayors urge holistic approach to youth crime
A Far North Queensland mayor says children as young as eight are out late at night because they're unsafe at home as the state weighs harsher youth laws.
Cordingley murder suspect to be charged in Queensland
Queensland police are set to charge Rajwinder Singh with murdering Toyah Cordingley when he arrives in the state after his extradition from India via Victoria.
Fears of unrest after Kumanjayi’s death questioned
Police were not informed that an Indigenous teenager who left an alcohol rehabilitation unit wanted to return, an inquest into his shooting death has heard.
Unlicensed pilot charged over fatal Qld plane crash
A man has been arrested and charged with killing an 83-year-old male passenger in his plane when he allegedly crashed into a north Queensland beach.
Qld cops with an eye for detail identify 1000 offenders
Police officers with an extraordinary ability to recognise faces have caught more than 1000 offenders in Queensland, and are considered the best in the world.
Couple mentioned on murder charges for baby’s death
Two people charged with the murder of a baby boy at a caravan park south of Brisbane will return to court later this year.
Renee Ferguson spared jail over Cricket Tas theft
Renee Ferguson, the woman embroiled in the texting saga with cricketer Tim Paine, has been sentenced to home detention after stealing from Cricket Tasmania.
Cordingley suspect extradited over DNA, phone evidence
A man who was extradited from India over his alleged involvement in the death of Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley will be flown to Cairns in the coming days.
Arsonist jailed for ‘terrorising’ apartment building
A serial arsonist started lighting fires at houses and apartments in Brisbane's inner south the day after being released from a lengthy jail term.
Grieving parents question slow pace of hospital change
The parents of Aishwarya Aswath say a coroner's report into the seven-year-old's death has vindicated their concerns about Perth hospital staffing.
Native title claim for Torres Strait islands decided
Native title over Torres Strait islands Warral and Ului is shared by the Badulgal and Mualgal peoples but not the Kaurareg group, the Federal Court says.
Kumanjayi arrest unsound and unsafe, senior cop says
A senior police officer has told the Kumanjayi Walker inquest that a special unit deviated from a plan to arrest him and it should have used different tactics.
Man arrested in alleged $5m bushfire extortion attempt
Police have arrested a man in Victoria's northeast after he allegedly threatened to light a bushfire unless $5 million was paid in crypto currency.
Qld man charged with child sex crimes spanning decades
Far north Queensland police have arrested a man and charged him with dozens of sex offences against 14 victims over a 22-year period.
Man jailed for life for savage murder of estranged wife
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his estranged wife Samantha Fraser, who was due to give evidence against him in a rape case a week later.
GPs back Queensland plan to offer illicit pill testing
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has backed the Queensland government's plan to roll out illicit pill testing to minimise harm to users.