Man accused of murder over wife’s sledgehammer death
A Queensland man accused of hitting his estranged wife on the head with a sledgehammer has pleaded not guilty to murder at the start of a Supreme Court trial.
crime, law and justice
‘Nothing to cover up’: surgeon denies ‘illegal’ clinics
An Australian medical pioneer of prosthetic limb implants has faced a court grilling over his allegedly illegal and unethical consultations with US patients.
ABC tries to end defamation case due to ‘few readers’
The ABC claims only one person likely read a years-old story about a failed airfare booking company just before its former director sent legal letters.
Ruined bones reasoning tests ‘no body, no parole’ law
One of the people convicted of abducting and killing a man has claimed Queensland's parole laws don't apply to him as the victim's remains were destroyed.
‘Firm whack to the face’: Fyles left with blackened eye
A woman accused of shoving a cream-covered pancake into the face of Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has been charged with assault.
NT chief minister attacked with crepe at Darwin market
Police are investigating after after a woman shoved a pancake into the face Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles near her electoral office in Darwin.
Supporters urge freedom for Assange in UK bike protest
Supporters of Julian Assange has taken part in a bike ride around London, urging authorities to release the WikiLeaks founder from prison.
Mushroom poisoning victim released from hospital
A Victorian man who fell ill after eating a meal suspected to have been poisoned by mushrooms has been released from hospital as his recovery continues.
Man jailed for mid-air brawl, $7000 of damage on flight
A 24-year-man has been jailed for assaulting passengers on a flight from Queensland before punching the inside of an aircraft.
Trump lawyer says NY attorney-general has no fraud case
A judge is considering arguments by Donald Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric that his case should be thrown out because there was "no fraud".
Military leader warns war in Sudan could cross borders
Sudan's army chief has urged the United Nations General Assembly to designate the northeast African country's rival paramilitary force as a terrorist group.
Drone loaded with drugs ‘crashed’ during prison flight
Two prisoners and a parolee hatched a plan to attempt a drone delivery to the exercise yard of drugs and a USB drive full of adult entertainment.
We’re already labelled: group accused over girl’s death
Members of a religious group charged over the death of a girl by withholding diabetes medication say they've already been labelled so "won't seek a jury trial".
Mum admits ‘confronting, disgusting’ cruelty to toddler
A judge has told a mother-of-six she failed miserably in providing support, care and love for her entirely reliant toddler who was found living in squalor.
Retrial in Father’s Day stabbing murder case
A man jailed for life for murder over the stabbing death of a dad on Father's Day is to face a retrial after the Appeal Court set aside a jury's verdict.
Charges for man found in water drain after fatal crash
A man police discovered in a stormwater drain has been charged over a fatal collision that killed an elderly woman in Queensland.
‘Inadequacies in DV response’ before mum disappeared
Lili Greer should be commended for her perseverance and resilience advocating for her mother and other victims of domestic violence, an inquest has been told.
Family of slain woman urges offender to come forward
After a man accused of murdering Irma Palasics two decades ago faced court, her family has called for a second offender to come forward.
Woman jailed for ‘web of lies’ over flatmate’s killing
A court has heard a woman told her flatmate's daughter that her mother had gone overseas while knowing she had been killed and her body hidden in bushland.
Man changes plea, admits murdering young mother
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 23-year-old woman whose body was found in a home on Tasmania's northwest coast.
Climate activist disobeyed cops amid fears for her job
A climate activist fighting data access charges disobeyed a WA police order over fears she would be sacked by her employer, the Australian Greens.
Accused ACT murderer admits burglary but not killing
A Melbourne man will be extradited to the ACT in policy custody to face justice over the murder of Irma Palasics almost 24 years ago.
Olympic medallist avoids jail for harassing ex-partner
Four-time Australian Olympic cycling medallist Gary Neiwand has copped a fine and been warned he'll be jailed again if he continues to harass women.
Victorian judge to oversee ex-DPP Drumgold’s legal bid
A Victorian Supreme Court judge has been put forward to oversee a legal challenge by the ACT's former top prosecutor against the territory's government.
Cricketer accused of ‘stealthing’ condom in ‘wild’ sex
An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.
No plan to kill in rural shooting, defence lawyers say
Prosecutors have told jurors three men should be found guilty of murdering 22-year-old Michael Zanco who was shot in the head at a rural property.
Senator won’t stop at ‘no’ in bid for ‘X’ vote to count
Votes marked 'X' will remain informal at the upcoming voice referendum after the Federal Court dismissed a bid to have them regarded as 'no'.
Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt
A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.
Teen charged with murdering man on late-night dog walk
A murder charge has been laid over the death of a father who was found with head wounds after embarking on a late-night dog walk in Geelong's CBD.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.
Human rights advocates demand end to strip searches
Queensland's human rights watchdog is calling for an end to routine strip-searching of women in prisons, saying they're dehumanising and don't improve safety.