Judge heads gay, trans hate crime inquiry
NSW has appointed a Supreme Court judge to oversee a special inquiry to investigate gay and transgender hate crimes committed in Sydney between 1970 and 2010.
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Mum who dragged daughter could avoid jail
A Sydney mother who drunkenly drove into her daughter before dragging her along the ground could be spared jail time when she is sentenced in May.
NYC subway shooting suspect charged
Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged a man in connection with a gun attack on a New York subway train that left more than 20 people injured.
Four dead after car, truck collide in Qld
Four young female backpackers are dead after a horrific collision between a car and a semi-trailer in southern Queensland.
Woman guilty of looting during Bris floods
A 26-year-old woman found with stolen goods taken from outside damaged homes during the Brisbane floods has pleaded guilty.
Qld man acquitted of spiking date’s drink
A Brisbane man has been acquitted of drugging a woman he met on a dating app, but a jury has been unable to reach a verdict on two rape charges.
Cop chase that killed toddler ‘appalling’
A coroner has slammed police decisions during a pursuit that led to a toddler being crushed to death in her own Sydney backyard as appalling.
Jail term for violent, arrogant Tas rapist
A man jailed for 10 years after abducting and raping a woman in 2015 has been sentenced for an "arrogant and violent" rape he committed 22 years earlier.
Leifer wants jury to decide abuse charges
Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer has elected to have 90 charges of child sexual abuse heard by a jury in a trial now expected to begin in August.
Hunt continues for New York subway gunman
The gunman who opened fire on a New York train leaving 10 people shot is being hunted by police who are investigating a man whose rental van may be connected.
Star risk boss to continue casino evidence
A senior risk and legal manager at Star Entertainment will continue giving evidence at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence.
Five shot at New York subway station
At least five people have been shot and more injured during a violent attack at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York.
Alleged Tinder defendant was a ‘user’ but didn’t rape woman, his lawyer claims
A man is facing trial in a Brisbane court accused of spiking a woman's drink before raping her after the pair met on an online dating app.
Queensland native title claim recognised
The Federal Court has recognised the Wakka Wakka people's native title claims in southern Queensland, ending a 25-year legal battle.
Families slam ‘reckless’ pilot at inquest
The families of four people killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of NSW have slammed the aircraft's "reckless pilot" at an inquest into the accident.
Dog act: Surfers Paradise man jailed over dog’s violent death
A man who killed his flatmate's four-year-old service dog by throwing him into a roof or wall leaving blood splattered across the room has been jailed.
Students claim moral win on climate harm
Eight students who failed in a bid to win legal protection from climate change harms won't take the case further but say they've had a moral win.
Qld flood victims lose High Court fight
Queensland's 2011 flood victims have lost a High Court bid to challenge for another $440 million in compensation from a state government dam operator.
Palmer, WA premier seek aggravated damages
Billionaire Clive Palmer and West Australian Premier Mark McGowan are each seeking aggravated damages in their defamation case before the Federal Court.
Teacher who filmed doll sex videos jailed
A former primary school teacher who abused children and filmed himself having sex with a doll depicting a student's face has been jailed.
Qld man denies drink spiking and rapes
A man who allegedly spiked a woman's drink before raping her after the pair met on an online dating app is facing trial in the Brisbane District Court.
SAS soldier ‘threatened’ to give evidence
A fresh SAS witness in the defamation trial launched by Ben Roberts-Smith says he felt threatened to testify for the news outlets the war hero is suing.
Man lied about being ambo, Qld police say
A 32-year-old Queensland man will face court accused of rape and impersonating a paramedic to form relationships with women over a three year period.
Assault charges against NRL star dropped
Assault charges have been dropped against ex-Broncos star Anthony Milford who has also avoided being convicted for public nuisance and wilful damage charges.
Roberts-Smith witnesses allegedly colluded
Media outlets being sued for defamation by Ben Roberts-Smith have accused upcoming witnesses for the war veteran of colluding in their evidence.
McGowan, Palmer defamation trial wraps up
A defamation battle between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan could end without a clear victor, with a judge flagging both parties could receive nominal damages.
Alleged wife-killer Dawson to stand trial
The High Court has dismissed an application by accused wife-killer Chris Dawson, who pushed for a permanent stay of the matter.
Queensland violent crime soars in pandemic
Queensland's violent and DV-related crimes have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as other offences dropped.
Inquest closure for murdered teen’s family
As an inquest concludes, murdered Queensland teenager Annette Mason's sister says the fight to get answers into the 15-year-old's death in 1989 was worthwhile.
Witness denies Qld teen’s 1989 murder
A inquest witness has denied killing Annette Mason, who was bludgeoned to death in a house she shared with friends in Toowoomba in November 1989.
Bail for Qld inventor murder accused
A man accused of murdering a 89-year-old Gold Coast inventor in 1992 has been granted bail after being held in custody since his arrest in Tasmania in 2020.