Ex-soldier in court after defending friend
An ex-soldier used excessive force defending a friend in a casino fight after experiencing hyper-vigilance and PTSD as an Afghanistan veteran, a court heard.
crime, law and justice
Manslaughter charge over Qld death
A 37-year-old woman charged with interfering with a corpse has had her charge upgraded to manslaughter, following the death of a man in Queensland.
AFP, ATO target ‘dodgy’ tax software
Businesses allegedly using software to avoid paying tax have been targeted by the AFP in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Mum helped son sail away before drug trial
A mother who bought a yacht so her son could flee the country to avoid a drug trial has appeared in court for her "appalling and deeply disturbing conduct".
Brooks set to learn more on fraud charges
Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks and his wife are set to learn whether fraud charges levelled against them will be dropped next year.
Action after alleged gas cartel attempt
A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.
Confusion over whether to report Houston
Hillsong's general manager told his boss Brian Houston about an allegation of sexual abuse against his father, but did not feel he had to report it to police.
Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.
NSW teen rapist claims sex was consensual
A teenager convicted for raping a fellow school student at a house party west of Sydney has claimed the act was consensual, attacking the victim's credibility.
Human remains found under Qld unit complex
A body has been found tightly wrapped in bedding and clothes under a unit complex in Brisbane's north where investigators are working to determine the identity.
Carnival sued over norovirus outbreaks
Carnival has been sued by passengers who say they suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting after being unnecessarily exposed to norovirus on eight separate cruises.
Qld man shares fatal fire marshmallow joke
James Morton Mason shared a joke about getting marshmallows for a house fire that killed his partner in audio played in Brisbane Supreme Court.
Bikies arrested after Qld home invasion
Police say they have arrested six alleged bikies after a violent home invasion south of Brisbane involving a case of mistaken identify.
Indonesia releases Bali attacks bomb maker
An Indonesian official says Bali attacks bomb maker Umar Patek has been freed from prison on parole after serving about half his 20-year sentence.
More German coup plot arrests to come
Police in Germany are set to make further arrests as investigations into a thwarted plot to overthrow the government continue.
Bali bomb maker release a ‘difficult day’
The deputy prime minister says the Australian government will advocate for constant surveillance of the Bali bomb maker after his release from prison.
Houston ‘shocked’ by abuse report, twice
Hillsong founder Brian Houston was "shocked" by an allegation his father committed child sexual abuse both times he was told about it, a court has heard
No bail for truckie who planned NT escape
A Queensland truck driver charged over a fatal crash in 2004 has lost his bid for bail after talking to his partner about fleeing to the Northern Territory.
Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case
A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.
Man ‘tried to save’ woman from house fire
A neighbour has fought back tears as he told Brisbane Supreme Court the moment he tried to save Alexis Parkes from her burning home in February 2020.
Racist woman in 4WD pursued, threatened cyclist
Shelley Anne Alabaster has been released on parole after a cyclist she pursued and threatened in her 4WD asked for the 46-year-old to be shown compassion.
John Barilaro court case delayed a week
A court case concerning former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's scuffle with a cameraman at a beachside Sydney suburb will return to court next week.
Pastor kept Houston abuse report secret
A pastor told her grandnephew she would support him reporting child sexual abuse committed against him to the church, but not to police, a NSW court has heard.
Man bashed ‘while singing nursery rhymes’
A man has told Brisbane District Court he was forced to sing nursery rhymes and was bashed every time he got it wrong while being held captive for 20 hours.
Hillsong founder accused of abuse cover-up
Many people knew about Frank Houston's sexual abuse of a child and did not tell police, Hillsong founder Brian Houston's lawyer has told a NSW court.
Bester faces court over Tame ‘harassment’
The man who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has faced a Tasmanian court for allegedly harassing her via social media.
Court reform to combat ‘disgrace’ of abuse
A newly expanded court program will aim to better identify child abuse and domestic violence victims.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Prakash charged with six terror offences
Alleged Australian terrorist Neil Prakash will face a Melbourne court for six terrorism charges which could mean he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Qld man dies two weeks after hit-run
Queensland detectives are considering new charges after a man struck by a car died in hospital two weeks after the collision.
Higgins’ story sparks reform conversation
Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.