‘No conviction prospects’ over Gold Coast balcony death
Prosecutors have decided there are no reasonable prospects of securing a murder conviction against a man whose girlfriend died when she plunged off a balcony.
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Tow truck driver jailed over ‘predatory’ sex assaults
A tow truck driver sexually assaulted a woman in her home while on bail for the same offence against a teenager in almost identical circumstances.
Drugs valued at $475 million seized in police raids
Illicit drugs worth nearly $500 million have been seized as part of a week-long national police crackdown, with almost 1000 people arrested.
Man jailed over Christmas stabbing of girlfriend’s dad
A man who was acquitted of murder has been sentenced for manslaughter over the stabbing death of his partner's father during Christmas Day festivities.
Appeal denied for man who raped and murdered neighbour
A man has argued his conviction for murder should be overturned because there was evidence to suggest an unnamed burglar had killed his elderly neighbour.
Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
‘Less than lethal’ bean-bag round killed woman: police
NSW Police will suspend the use of bean-bag rounds after a woman shot during an attempted arrest died after the contents of the round entered her heart.
Man faces court over uni stabbings, frying pan assaults
A man has faced court charged over the stabbing of two university students and assaults on two other people at the Australian National University.
Former premier’s cop son anxious about his treatment
Ex-premier Kristina Keneally's police officer son says statements that led to a man's arrest were an error rather than an attempt to mislead the justice system.
Jury told fatal robbery was ‘no Ocean’s 11’ plot
Three men who allegedly tried to steal drugs from a rural home should be found guilty of murder after one of them shot an occupant, the prosecutor says.
Boy injured in scooter crash loses fight for life
A 12-year-old boy has died two weeks after being hit by a ute while riding a scooter, with a charge expected to be upgraded against the driver.
Cricket star denies ‘stealthing’ woman during sex
A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.
Tasered woman’s family slam ‘disturbing’ police actions
NSW Police are under fire after the family of a woman who was tasered and died in hospital described officers' actions as heartbreaking and disturbing.
‘Sorry doesn’t cut it’ AFL players launch class action
Seven former players have launched a class action lawsuit against the AFL, alleging years of racism tolerated within the sport left them with severe trauma.
Teen in coma after allegedly dragged two km by car
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was allegedly dragged by a car two kilometres through Sydney's western suburbs.
Man charged after woman dies in crash with stolen car
A man has been charged after an alleged carjacking and high-speed collision that killed a woman on the Sunshine Coast.
Bikie boss refused leave to appeal trafficking sentence
Queensland bikie boss Ian Crowden has failed in a bid to seek leave to appeal against a trafficking sentence after pleading guilty to an "array of criminality".
JP admits forging warrants, child removal orders
A Queensland woman has been sentenced over forged arrest warrants and orders for the removal of children that authorities thought were valid.
Jury finds boyfriend guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
Woman helped hide grandmother on the run with boy
A 72-year-old woman has been sentenced after admitting she helped a grandmother hide a child from authorities by giving them a place to stay.
Arrest after woman dies in collision with stolen car
A man has been arrested after a carjacking and a high-speed collision that killed a woman on the Sunshine Coast.
‘Unlawful’ confession after stabbing sparked riots
A judge has ruled a teenager's confession was unable to be used at his murder trial because Queensland police unlawfully obtained the interview.
Defence in court over soldiers’ crocodile mauling
The Department of Defence has faced court accused of failing in its work health and safety duties after two soldiers were attacked by a crocodile in 2021.
MacGill charged over drug deal tied to ‘kidnapping’
Ex-Australian cricket star Stuart MacGill will face court charged over an alleged cocaine deal that led to his purported kidnapping.
Boyfriend found guilty of Melbourne mum’s murder
Ricardo Barbaro, the boyfriend of Melbourne mum Ellie Price, has been found guilty of her stabbing murder in 2020 following a third trial.
Biden’s son Hunter hit with criminal gun charge
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three charges over a weapons violation.
Dawson to wait longer for parole after sex with student
Convicted wife-murderer Christopher Dawson has had one year added to his non-parole period for having a unlawful sexual relationship with one of his students.
‘Immature’ teen took part in bikie gang home invasion
A court has heard "naivety" led an 18-year-old with no criminal record to join in a violent home invasion with a group calling itself the Mongrel Mob War Dogs.
Man jailed after ‘callous father-son road rage attack’
A man has been jailed after hitting a motorist multiple times with a baseball bat in a misguided attempt to help his dad in a road rage attack.
Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state
Victoria must apologise and pay more than $400,000 to students who experienced anti-Semitic bullying and harassment at a state school, a judge has ordered.
Death in police van a ‘preventable tragedy’: coroner
A heartbroken mother has cried as a coroner found her son's death in a police van was a "preventable tragedy" and recommended sweeping changes to police policy.