Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial concludes
The defamation trial launched by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has concluded more than a year after it began with the judge reserving his decision.
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Truck driver bailed over SA freeway crash
A Queensland truck driver has been granted bail after being charged with a string of offences related to a major crash on Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway.
Man charged over stabbing in north Qld
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a home in South Townsville.
Manly NRL player denies stab in the back
Manly hooker Manase Fainu is accused of using a steak knife to stab another man in the back outside a Mormon dance party in Sydney's southwest.
Ex-health boss’s nepotism case in court
After an alleged nepotism scandal involving his daughter, a former boss of Queensland's biggest public hospital service is facing corruption charges.
Manly NRL player accused of stab in back
Manly hooker Manase Fainu is accused of using a steak knife to stab another man in the back outside a Mormon dance party in Sydney's southwest.
Fury over Newmarch COVID failures
Relatives of residents who died during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House were angry and concerned about the aged care home's response to the disease.
Kurtjar win native title claim in Qld
The Federal Court has recognised the Kurtjar People as holding native title over 1.2 million hectares in Queensland's Gulf Country.
Dead backpacker’s partner to be extradited
The boyfriend of German backpacker Simone Strobel, whose body was found near a Lismore caravan park in 2005, will be extradited to NSW from Western Australia.
WA mother accused of murder faces court
A mother has faced a West Australian court accused of murdering her three children who died in a house fire in the regional town of Port Hedland.
Father-in-law jailed over Bris River death
A 48-year-old NZ citizen has been jailed and faces deportation over the death of his daughter-in-law, killed when a dinghy hit a jetty on the Brisbane River.
Roberts-Smith alleged kick due to ‘laugh’
The motivation for Ben Roberts-Smith allegedly kicking an unarmed Afghan prisoner off a cliff was because he laughed at him, the Federal Court has been told.
Anglicare scrutinised in COVID-19 inquest
Where Anglicare chose to treat COVID-positive residents will be a key focus of an inquest into 19 deaths during an outbreak at Newmarch House in early 2020.
Police raid cocaine house linked to cartel
Federal and state police have raided a cocaine production house in country Queensland which they say is linked to a Columbian cartel.
Housing shortage impacts Qld DV victims
A shortage of social housing is forcing women to stay in violent relationships, an inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard.
Woman who tried to suffocate dad jailed
A woman must serve at least 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to murder her brain-injured father by smothering his face with a cushion.
Roberts-Smith’s lawyer says witnesses lied
Ben Roberts-Smith's lawyer says evidence given against him had not established any of the grave allegations made by the newspapers he is suing for defamation.
Jail for ‘horrific’ rape, imprisonment
Robert Wilson has been jailed for more than 22 years for holding a woman he was dating captive in his home, and violently raping and beating her over five days.
Bannon convicted of US Congress contempt
Steve Bannon has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee probing the riot at the US Capitol.
Ex-TV journalist jailed over fatal crash
Ex-journalist Trent Evans has been jailed for more than seven years for killing his friend in a car crash by driving while speeding and heavily intoxicated.
Ex-lover feared Roberts-Smith, court told
The former lover of Ben Roberts-Smith both loved and feared him after an alleged attack and stereotypical reactions should be rejected, a judge has been told.
WA town grieves children after fatal fire
A mother is being flown to Perth for treatment as she assists police after her three children died in a house fire in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region.
Premier Perrottet urges Sidoti to resign
The NSW premier has urged former Liberal minister John Sidoti to resign from parliament after the ICAC found he engaged in serious corrupt conduct.
Lie alleged to cover up Afghan execution
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of colluding with four of his witnesses by inserting a lie into evidence to cover up an alleged war crime.
Sydney man jailed over $2 million fraud
A Sydney businessman has been jailed after defrauding $2 million from a Queensland printing business through shell companies and false directorships.
SAS soldiers ignored ‘despicable crimes’
SAS soldiers who eventually testified against Ben Roberts-Smith were willing to turn a blind eye to alleged crimes due to a code of silence, a judge has heard.
Accused terror group boss goes on trial
Hamdi Alqudsi is on trial in Sydney for his alleged role leading the Shura, a terror group accused of planning attacks on Israeli diplomats and the mardi gras.
‘Someone is lying’ in Roberts-Smith case
Closing submissions have begun in the defamation trial launched by Ben Roberts-Smith, describing a sustained media campaign to discredit an exceptional soldier.
Prime suspect excused from giving evidence
A Victorian coroner has excused Peter Jenkinson from testifying at an inquest into the disappearance of Krystal Fraser after being told he's the prime suspect.
Attempted murder charge over Qld stabbing
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed multiple times in central Queensland.
Jail cut for killer driver ‘so unjust’
Samuel Davidson who was speeding, drunk and drug-affected when he killed four children walking on a Sydney footpath has had his prison sentence slashed.