Ben Roberts-Smith to learn defamation fate
The Federal Court will soon hand down a highly anticipated judgment in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits over media reports of alleged war crimes.
crime, law and justice
Government appeals $2.7m order for couple’s lost home
A couple were awarded $2.7 million after a court ruled they bought a home that was obtained by fraud but the Queensland government denies it is liable to pay.
Qld man jailed over fraud for fertility treatment
A man who was promoted during the years he defrauded his company of nearly $100,000 used the money for IVF treatment, a Brisbane court has been told.
Man may have been ‘tricked into being drug courier’
Osman El-Houli may have been tricked into being a drug courier by a syndicate hoping to collect $141 million worth of cocaine in Queensland, a court has heard.
Boy charged over ‘unthinkable’ high school shooting
A teenager has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly driving to a school unlicensed before shooting at a classroom as students hid in fear.
‘Reunite them’: Morcombes’ plea on missing children
The parents of murdered Queensland teenager Daniel Morcombe say there are dozens of families who just want to know what happened to their children.
Court win bittersweet for Indigenous group, lawyer says
A $22 million settlement is "bittersweet" because the Indigenous people of Wreck Bay are still dealing with irreparable damage to their land, their lawyer says.
DNA boss formally sacked after months on suspension
The scientist in charge of Queensland's embattled state-run forensic laboratory has been sacked after months on suspension.
Man and woman charged in relation to missing NT man
NT police have charged a man and a woman in relation to the alleged disappearance of a 36-year-old man, who was last seen at a Darwin pub almost a year ago.
Four officers hurt after stolen truck rams vehicles
A man is in custody after an allegedly stolen truck rammed three police vehicles, leaving four officers injured including two seriously.
Grandmother killer closer to gaining parole
Martin Harrod, who was jailed for murdering 89-year-old Gretchen Smith more than three decades ago, is seeking to have his release on parole reinstated.
Man details ‘scary’ arrest with accused drug courier
A man has described the "scary" moment heavily armed police arrested Osman El-Houli, who has been accused of attempting to pick up drugs set to arrive from PNG.
Teen in custody after shots fired at former school
A 15-year-old is in police custody after he allegedly fired three shots from a rifle at his former private school in Perth's northern suburbs.
Outpouring of grief after tasered grandmother’s death
Local residents and politicians are paying respect to beloved 95-year-old grandmother Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered by police in her nursing home.
Inquiry told of police ‘confusion’ about when to charge
An officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations has conceded her understanding of when to charge a suspect was incorrect.
Caddick’s death remains mystery after inquest findings
A coroner investigating the disappearance of Melissa Caddick has found the Sydney fraudster is dead but cannot determine how or where she died.
Man charged with attempted murder after police ramming
Two Queensland officers are in hospital with serious injuries and a man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly hitting police with a stolen truck.
‘Ibis are not to be eaten’, magistrate warns accused
.A Sydney man who allegedly killed two Ibis' has been released back into the community on strict orders to not approach any Australian birds.
Indigenous teen’s murder accused plead not guilty
Three men and a woman have pleaded not guilty to the bashing murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey and been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court.
Man hit by car after ‘scorned lover ordered attack’
Majok Chol Majok has been charged with attempted murder after a "scorned lover" allegedly ordered an attack on her ex-boyfriend on the night of their break-up.
Lead detective reveals he is a sexual assault survivor
The lead investigator of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations has disclosed his personal experience as a sexual assault survivor to an independent inquiry.
Police shoot dead man in front of family after stabbing
Police in Brisbane have shot an Indigenous man dead while responding to reports of domestic violence at a property in the city's north.
Police felt ‘significant pressure’ during Higgins case
A senior detective who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegation says police erred in providing her counselling notes to prosecutors and the defence.
Driver caught with magic mushroom drug in fatal crash
A man has been charged with dangerous driving and drug offences after a man was killed and another critically injured north of Brisbane.
Police officer guilty of assaulting Indigenous teen
An Indigenous teenage boy yelled "you don't have to hurt me" while being assaulted by a NSW police officer, a Sydney court has been told.
Ex-CEO behind waste cartel still working for firm
The former CEO of a Sydney waste firm caught fixing prices in a criminal cartel still advises the company's management team as a "consultant".
Court paves way for compensation for traditional owners
The Federal Court has rejected the Commonwealth's arguments regarding the potential for compensation to Gumatj people over leasing land to a mining company.
Man ‘drove to Qld to pick up drugs that never arrived’
Osman El-Houli has been accused of driving from Melbourne to Queensland to pick up drugs that never arrived after a plane loaded with cocaine crashed in PNG.
Top cop in Higgins case details tense relationships
The lead officer who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says police felt the chief prosecutor would proceed with the case no matter what.
Attempted murder charges after alleged hit and run
A man has allegedly hit two people with a car then drove away following an altercation on a road in southeast Queensland.
Court throws out evidence from ‘illegal’ traffic stop
A Supreme Court judge has accused senior police of instructing officers to misuse their powers to search vehicles without reasonable suspicion or a warrant.