Qld seeks ‘urgent’ advice over councillor murder charge
Queensland's deputy premier has sought urgent legal advice over a Gold Coast city councillor charged with murder.
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O’Keefe on ‘sincere endeavour’ to be clean after arrest
Ex-TV personality Andrew O'Keefe has been released from jail after receiving another chance from a magistrate for knowingly breaching a court order.
Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser’s family
The Catholic Church has lost its challenge over a ruling opening it to liability for damages in a claim brought by the father of an alleged sexual abuse victim.
Trump’s mugshot released after booking in Atlanta
Former US president Donald Trump has been booked in Atlanta on election fraud charges, with authorities releasing his much anticipated mugshot.
Trump to turn himself in for processing at Georgia jail
Donald Trump is set to turn himself in at Georgia's Fulton County jail to be processed on charges he tried to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.
Father and son charged after raid on major MDMA lab
A father and son have been charged after police discovered what they say is the largest MDMA lab of its kind ever found in Queensland.
Builder sues $3.6 billion resort for cost ‘breaches’
The builder delivering Brisbane's new Queen's Wharf resort and casino has sued the project's backers claiming more than $400 million in additional costs.
Man had crowbar for ‘scare tactics’ before fatal punch
Michael Collins says he grabbed a crowbar for "scare tactics" in a confrontation with two men before Shannon Finemore was fatally punched in November 2020.
Judge urges mediation in Reynolds’ defamation cases
A judge has urged for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation cases against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz to go to mediation amid mental health concerns.
Ardent settles shareholder suit over Dreamworld tragedy
Dreamworld's parent company has settled a shareholder lawsuit that claimed losses following the deadly accident at the Gold Coast theme park in 2016.
Three people, gunman dead in California bar shooting
Four people including a gunman have been killed in a shooting at a Southern California biker bar, Orange County Sheriff's officials say.
Sisters validated after ultra-Orthodox abuser jailed
Sisters sexually abused and groomed by their former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt validated as a judge jailed her for 15 years.
Outrage as child watch house changes pass parliament
Disputed laws that will allow watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres have passed Queensland parliament.
Bail for man charged over bikie shooting murder
One of 10 men charged with murder after the "execution style" shooting of bikie gang defector Shane Bowden in October 2020 has been granted bail.
New top cop, review after ‘tumultuous’ years for NT
The NT hopes to draw a line in the sand after three tough years for police, with a new chief and a comprehensive review of the force.
Gold Coast councillor to plead not guilty to murder
A Gold Coast city councillor intends pleading not guilty to murdering his mother's partner amid claims of domestic abuse, his lawyer says.
Sisters hope to put trauma behind them as abuser jailed
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer has been jailed 15 years for sexually abusing two Melbourne sisters when they were students between 2004 and 2007.
Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act
A last-minute announcement of planned legislative amendments to the Youth Justice Act have outraged opposition parties in Queensland.
Forensic retesting reveals new murder case evidence
New evidence has been found by forensic retesting of a hammer at the centre of Andrew John Cobby's murder case in Queensland, a court has been told.
High-profile rape accused seeks to keep name suppressed
A high-profile man accused of rape will seek a suppression order in response to pending legislative changes in Queensland that might release his name.
Memorial service to honour poisonous mushroom victims
A public memorial service will be held for two Victorians who died after eating suspected poisonous mushrooms cooked by their daughter-in-law.
Stepson on murder charge over ‘mummified’ remains
A man has been charged with murdering his stepfather following the discovery of decomposed remains at a Gold Coast home.
Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court
A West Australian MP on trial for the alleged sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl wrote a tragic note to his wife admitting the crimes.
Man ‘so incensed he grabbed crowbar after exchange’
Michael Collins was armed with a crowbar when he and his mate confronted two men before Shannon Finemore died following a punch to the head, a jury was told.
Dad of woman found dead overseas says body was moved
The family of a Melbourne woman killed in Mozambique seven years ago are hopeful an Australian inquest will finally give them closure on how she died.
Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit
Lachlan Murdoch will pay $1.3 million for Crikey's costs in his settled defamation case as the publisher agrees to pass on funds donated by its supporters.
Person of interest found in AC/DC manager’s 1993 murder
Forensic testing on a bloodstain found on the back pocket of musician Crispin Dye's jeans has uncovered a person of interest in his unsolved murder.
Trump to turn himself in on Thursday in Georgia
There will be a "hard lockdown" of the area surrounding the Rice Street Jail in Atlanta, Georgia when former US president Donald Trump surrenders there.
Ex-taxman’s son jailed a decade for ‘Ben Hur’ of frauds
Adam Cranston will spend at least a decade behind bars for his role in a $105 million tax fraud, which he committed while his dad was deputy ATO commissioner.
‘Cruel’ killer UK nurse jailed for rest of her life
A judge has sentenced nurse Lucy Letby to spend the rest of her life in prison for murdering seven babies in a case that has shocked the United Kingdom.
‘Sadistic’: UK nurse jailed for life after baby murders
Nurse Lucy Letby, Britain's most prolific serial child killer in modern times, will spend the rest of her life behind bars for murdering seven newborn babies.