Cannabis crops seized as major drug syndicate shut down
Police have seized $60 million worth of drugs after two cannabis plantations were busted in central Queensland as part of a national drug syndicate.
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Body found after fire destroys rural camper trailer
Police are investigating the cause of a fatal camper trailer fire in southeast Queensland, with a body was found inside after fire crews doused the blaze.
Trump pleads not guilty to trying to overturn election
Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four federal charges relating to his attempts to have the outcome of the 2020 election rejected.
Man stalked neighbours for years on Queensland island
Ralph Eric Dunsmore has been released on parole after stalking or causing property damage to five residents of a small island off Queensland's coast.
More charges laid against wedding bus crash driver
A NSW man accused of causing one of the country's worst-ever bus crashes faces 63 charges over the Hunter Valley smash that left 10 passengers dead.
Lawyer couldn’t live without murderer hubby, jury told
Soon after his arrest for murder, a lawyer told her husband she "couldn't do life without him" before allegedly destroying evidence linking him to the crime.
Qld mulls next move after court overturns knife ban
Students will be allowed to carry knives in Queensland schools for genuine religious purposes after a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal.
Prosecutors signal they’re aiming for quick Trump trial
Legal scholars says US prosecutors are aiming for a fast trial against former president Donald Trump by not naming or charging six alleged co-conspirators.
Man locks teen outside ‘to treat her like a dog’
A 21-year-old man who has been violent towards two partners has been told to look at turning his life around after spending more than 16 months in custody.
Qld green light for ‘game-changing’ car immobilisers
Thousands of people have joined an engine immobiliser trial, with the Queensland government hoping the thief-busting devices will be made mandatory nationwide.
Trial begins over alleged killing of country postmaster
A man is on trial accused of killing a beloved country postmaster at a service station by allegedly throwing a one-litre drink at his head and kicking him.
Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.
Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action
A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".
Resort owners not liable after man urinated on workmate
The High Court has found a Queensland resort's owners are not liable after an employee took them to court over an incident in which a colleague peed on him.
Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws
The High Court has ruled against the South Australian government's move to prevent members of a bikie gang gathering at a rural property.
Calls for child abuse registry after ‘horrific’ case
Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.
Lawyer accused of hiding her husband’s link to murder
A solicitor told her husband not to do anything stupid before he committed murder and she allegedly tried to wipe CCTV footage linking him to the crime.
Murder-accused 92 year old to be moved to prison
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife after a care worker reported her death to police.
Almost 200 Victorian schools facing child abuse claims
A law firm is pursuing action against multiple Victorian schools after hundreds of former students made historical abuse allegations.
Embattled operator Star fined for casino breaches
Casino operator Star Entertainment has pleaded guilty to 11 criminal charges and been fined $140,000 for illegally facilitating gambling.
Trump charged after investigation into 2020 US election
Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted following an investigation into the 2020 presidential election.
Mum’s flashbacks to finding autistic son murdered
Megan Mowchanuk said it was a "truly shocking scene" finding her autistic son's contorted body after he had been bludgeoned to death by their neighbour.
Hit-run victim’s family hear mum and son’s guilty pleas
The cousin of an Indigenous woman partially buried after a hit and run has stared down a mother and son in court telling them they did the wrong thing.
Beale’s bail varied so he can chase French rugby offer
Suspended Wallaby Kurtley Beale has had his bail varied awaiting trial on sexual assault allegations, so he's able to take up an offer to play rugby in France.
Dark web link to childcare worker’s 1623 abuse charges
Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.
Pakistan suicide bombing death toll rises to 56
The death toll from the Islamic State-claimed suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has risen to 56.
Man on trial after father fatally stabbed on Xmas Day
Garth Michael Reid is on trial for murder after a father offended his daughter with a Christmas Day joke before being fatally stabbed, a jury has heard.
Cop awarded $1.8m after ‘catastrophic’ PTSD failures
A court has found NSW Police failed catastrophically at all levels to properly care for the head of a task force related to the child abuse royal commission.
Remains identified as girl police allege was murdered
DNA testing has confirmed remains found in Tasmanian bushland belong to 14-year-old alleged murder victim Shyanne-Lee Tatnell.
Charges ‘could still be laid’ over Hillcrest tragedy
A court hearing over document access relating to the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy has been told charges are still being considered.
Primary school teacher charged with indecent treatment
A primary school teacher has been charged with indecent treatment of children while working on Brisbane's bayside.