Dawson allegations ‘tailored’ by lover
Evidence against Chris Dawson used in his murder trial had been tailored by his spurned teenage lover to create further suspicions, a judge has heard.
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Teens found not guilty over GC stabbing
Three teenagers charged over 17-year-old Jack Beasley's fatal stabbing on the Gold Coast in December 2019 have walked free from court.
Cyberstalker “creep” spared jail after pestering friend and underage girl
A 23-year-old man has avoided jail after cyberstalking a woman for almost four years before asking a 13-year-old girl for sex on social media.
Mother’s cruel actions before baby’s death
A woman has been sentenced over the death of her five-month-old niece from head injuries after the baby was taken to hospital with numerous broken bones.
Qld man charged with mum-of-four’s murder
A man has appeared in court charged with the 2014 murder of Queensland mother of four Kirra-Lea McLoughlin.
Daniel Johns avoids jail for drunk crash
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has been spared jail time after he was three times over the legal limit when he crashed his car in the Hunter region.
Twelve face court over Qld girl’s murder
Twelve people have been charged with murder for allegedly withholding a diabetic Queensland girl's medication for six days, and praying over her instead.
Ex-AG Porter in new ABC defamation case
Former attorney-general Christian Porter is involved in another ABC defamation case, this time representing underworld figure Mick Gatto in a High Court appeal.
Qld opposition rejects Williams’ poll run
Queensland's deputy opposition leader has ruled out a Liberal National Party mayor running at the next state election after she was charged with drink-driving.
Crown outlines Chris Dawson murder plot
Crown prosecutors have laid out the alleged dominoes put in place by Chris Dawson that led to the murder of his wife in January 1982.
Indebted Qld resort manager jailed
A 67-year-old man has been jailed after taking almost $220,000 from a trust account over two years from 2017 to pay a Queensland resort's business expenses.
Alleged people smuggler refused bail
A man charged with bringing groups of non-citizens into Australia over his alleged involvement in the 2001 people smuggling operation has been refused bail.
Kyrgios faces assault allegation in court
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face court on an assault allegation as he seeks success at Wimbledon.
Dawson argues murder case ‘nonsensical’
Chris Dawson's barrister has attacked murder allegations brought against him as nonsensical and extraordinary as she argues his innocence.
Man to face trial for 1999 police shooting
A man accused of a bank robbery during which a policeman was shot more than 20 years ago has been committed to stand trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Suspect caught in fatal US July 4 shooting
US police have arrested a person of interest after a gunman opened fire on a July 4 parade in Chicago, killing six people and injuring more than 36.
Lyn Dawson set husband up, court told
Lynette Dawson deliberately left home without taking any belongings to make it look like she was killed by her husband, a court has heard.
Qld mayor under pressure over DUI charge
Redland Mayor Karen Williams has taken unpaid leave as she prepares to face drink driving charges, but local campaigners want the Queensland mayor to resign.
Denmark in shock as gunman kills three
Danish police say three people were killed and three others are in critical condition after a shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen.
New Qld crime and corruption watchdog boss
Bruce Barbour has been permanently appointed as chairman of the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission.
Fatal shooter admits ‘wicked behaviour’
A man who surrendered to police with a gun down his pants has been sentenced while handcuffed and shackled but apologised for "wicked and lawless behaviour".
Inquiry launched into Adelaide casino
South Australia's gambling regulator has launched an independent investigation into the operations of the Adelaide Casino.
Assange lodges appeal on US extradition
Julian Assange's brother says the WikiLeaks founder has appealed to the UK High Court to block his extradition to the US.
National coercive control approach needed
Inquests into the deaths of Queensland women Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham have put the spotlight on the need to combat controlling behaviour.
Drink-driving court date for Qld mayor
Police have issued a Queensland mayor with a notice to appear after allegedly returning a a blood alcohol test of 0.177 per cent.
Drink-driving Qld mayor to take leave
Redlands Mayor Karen Williams allegedly crashed her car while over the legal blood alcohol limit, hours after meeting with families of drunk driving victims.
‘Cover-up’ in baby’s 2013 death: coroner
A coroner has found family members know what transpired the night a seven-month-old baby died in a northern Queensland home, although no one has been charged.
NSW woman guilty over SA poisoning
A Supreme Court judge has handed down a guilty verdict in the case of a NSW woman accused of the poisoning murder of her partner at their Adelaide home.
Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager faces jail time
Titus Day, the former manager of Guy Sebastian, has been found guilty of dozens of charges that he fraudulently embezzled money out of the pop star.
Woman dragged 350m in Qld carjacking
A woman suffered potentially fatal friction burns and hit her head so hard her hair was embedded in the kerb when dragged 350m in a carjacking, a court heard.
Murder mural painted against Chris Dawson
Crown prosecutors have described how bruises seen on Lyn Dawson before she disappeared were one piece of a larger picture showing she was killed by her husband.