Foster claims hackers breach emails
Peter Foster's legal fight over an alleged multimillion-dollar Bitcoin scam faces more delays amid claims hackers have breached privileged legal emails.
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Seven dead in new California shootings
A suspect is in custody after seven people were killed in shootings at two locations near San Francisco, just days after a gun massacre in southern California.
Convicted axe killer seeks bail
Queensland woman Emma Louise Ney, who killed her boyfriend with an axe 15 years ago, has sought bail on new charges including for an alleged violent act.
Bail for doctor on choking charges
A Queensland doctor who faces multiple charges of choking and serious assaults against his wife has been granted bail with "minimum" conditions.
Motive unclear in US dance club shooting
The suspect in a Los Angeles-area dance club shooting that killed 10 people and wounded 10 more has been found dead as police say his motive remains a mystery.
Bail denied over ‘terrifying’ Qld robbery
A woman has been denied bail over her alleged role in armed robbery of fast food outlets across Ipswich and Brisbane's southside with two co-accused men.
Cop killers were ‘gentle’, daughter says
The daughter of people involved in a deadly Queensland mass shooting has said her parents were gentle, with one hating guns and another a military enthusiast.
Secret campsite recordings before arrest
More than 5000 secret recordings from accused camper killer Greg Lynn's home, car and campsites were examined by police investigating the case.
Cordingley suspect’s extradition delayed
A green light for the extradition of Toyah Cordingley's suspected killer from India to Australia has faced delays due to a the absence of a specialist judge.
Beale ‘strongly denies’ sex charges
Rugby Union star Kurtley Beale has been granted bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney's east last year.
Clarke, girlfriend fined over public fight
Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke and girlfriend Jade Yarbrough have been fined with public nuisance after their public fight in Noosa.
Police plea over torture and kidnapping
Police investigating an assault and kidnapping from a Gold Coast car park have appealed for dash cam footage.
Accused camper killer’s bid for secrecy
Lawyers representing accused double murderer Greg Lynn have asked a court to keep significant parts of the case against him hidden from the public.
Qld teen jailed for robbery at knifepoint
A Queensland teenager robbed two boys at knifepoint north of Brisbane months after hospitalising a food courier in a racist attack, a court has heard.
Pair charged over Queensland truck crash
Two alleged rock throwers accused of causing a truck to crash on a major Queensland highway have been charged with endangering safety and wilful damage.
Crypto firm owes creditors more than $78m
Administrators appointed for a Gold Coast cryptocurrency platform do not know where the company's founder is, or exactly how large its debts are.
Trio in court over Indigenous teen death
Two men and a woman have faced Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey.
‘Grumpy’ victim seen before campers killed
A witness has told a court about a grumpy man speeding, a "creepy fella" seeking a campsite, and a drone, before Russell Hill and Carol Clay were found dead.
Teens accused of murder remain in custody
Two boys will remain in custody after they were accused of murdering a Queensland mother during an alleged Boxing Day home invasion north of Brisbane.
Sentence delay for ‘complex’ abuse case
Queensland Supreme Court Justice has adjourned sentencing for man who admitted encouraging a woman overseas to film her son while she abused him.
Superyacht owner’s son bailed in drug plot
A bailed 21-year-old is bound for Queensland after a failed alleged drug importation left a Brazilian diver dead and bricks of cocaine floating in a NSW port.
Man wearing Halloween mask robs store
Police are on the hunt for a man who stole money and cigarettes from a Queensland tobacconist while wearing a Halloween mask and carrying a Mickey Mouse bag.
Accused killer allegedly returned to scene
The man accused of killing Melbourne campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay allegedly tampered with their remains at least once after they died in March 2020.
Body found on Brisbane suburban block
Brisbane police have not identified the person whose body was found on a vacant block near homes in the city's southern suburbs.
Man given ‘second chance’ on taxi assault
A Queensland man pleaded guilty to punching a taxi driver and leaving him with multiple facial fractures on New Year's Day in 2020.
Man rams ‘stolen car’ outside cop station
A Queensland man tried to stop what he believed was a stolen car by driving into it outside a police station north of Brisbane, a court has heard.
Serial sex offender to remain in custody
A man jailed and subject to control orders for repeat sexual attacks on women in public places has been returned to custody.
NSW Plutus jury’s ‘long journey’ nears end
The jury in the long-running trial over the Plutus Payroll tax scheme has retired to consider verdicts for the five fraud accused.
Indigenous teen’s murder case in WA court
Jack Brearley has briefly appeared in a Perth court over the alleged murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey as he walked home from school in October.
Mum’s accused killer spared facing court
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend Dayna Isaac in western Sydney has had his case briefly mentioned in court for the first time.
Qld man jailed for abuse of five-year-old
A 28-year-old Queensland man has been sentenced to five years in jail for a 12-month period of abuse that "broke the soul of an innocent child".