Media adviser busted leaking court material ‘naive’
The leaking of privileged legal material by a media adviser amid a spat between a judge and a top prosecutor has been aired in a parliamentary inquiry.
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Reality star accused of killing partner awaits evidence
A significant amount of evidence must be processed before prosecutors can decide the final charges against a reality TV star accused of murdering her partner.
Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won’t be released
An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.
Dance teacher ‘betrayed’ teen with cocaine offer in pub
A prominent dance teacher who tutored some of Australia's best talent has been barred from the industry after giving cocaine to a teen girl in a pub toilet.
‘Hate preachers’ on notice as Bondi victims mourned
The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.
Rob Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, has appeared in court as he faces charges of murder in the killing of his parents.
Assange files complaint against Nobel winner Machado
Julian Assange has filed a complaint accusing the Nobel Foundation of facilitating "war crimes" by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado.
Childcare worker used kids to make sex abuse material
A failed police officer who was moonlighting as a childcare worker has admitted taking explicit images of children as young as four while in his care.
Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding
An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.
‘Not a victory’: Brittany Higgins bankrupted by ex-boss
Ex-senator Linda Reynolds' bid to have Brittany Higgins bankrupted has succeeded, but the former politician says it's not a victory.
‘He’s dead’: family destroyed by stolen car fatal crash
A man driving a stolen car at high speed ran a red light and slammed into an Uber vehicle, killing one passenger and "destroying" a family, a court has heard.
‘Overwhelming despair’: boat driver’s tears for fiancee
A man seen naked and drunkenly swerving his speedboat before a catastrophic collision that killed his fiancee has broken down in tears as he avoided jail.
Trump features in newly released Epstein photos
President Donald Trump is featured in three of 19 photos shared by the Democrats, who say they are reviewing 95,000 images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate.
Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university
Police in Rhode Island are hunting a gunman after a mass shooting at a US Ivy League university left two students dead and eight others critically wounded.
Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run
A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after a minor altercation escalated into a hit-and-run that left a woman critically injured.
Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount
At least 12 people are dead and 29 injured after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that was designed to target the local Jewish community.
Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims
A devastated community is mourning those killed in a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as loved ones of the victims say they have been robbed of their happiness.
Police to release man detained over US uni shooting
A man detained after a US university shooting that killed two students will be released after an investigation took authorities in a "different direction".
Possible charge upgrade after car ploughed into walkers
A Brazilian man has faced a court on eight counts of attempted murder, but one charge is pending a possible upgrade.
Families’ relief as Snowtown killer’s parole overturned
Notorious Snowtown killer James Vlassakis' parole approval has been overturned by a retired judge, who said his crimes were "gross" and "disgustingly unusual".
US actor-director and wife fatally stabbed in LA home
Investigators believe US director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were stabbed to death in their home, but are yet to detain anyone over the killings.
Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost
The deaths of three people and countless fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries have prompted a coronial inquiry into how to reduce the risks.
Olympic swimming physio’s massages queried by police
A former Swimming Australia physiotherapist has faced court on multiple child sex abuse charges to determine if there is sufficient evidence to go to trial.
Reiner’s son ‘responsible’ for parents’ deaths: police
Rob Reiner's son Nick has been charged over the deaths of the Hollywood filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
Jumping castle inquest ‘open to different findings’
A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.
US judge allows release of Epstein grand jury docs
Documents presented to the court in the trial against disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his friend Ghislaine Maxwell are to be made public.
Mother confronts son’s killer after decades of pain
The mother of a teenager killed almost three decades ago by a Molotov cocktail has spoken of the guilt and pain she has been forced to endure.
Man charged with murder over suburban park shooting
A man arrested after "hiding underwater amongst the reeds" following a fatal shooting in a suburban park has been charged with murder.
‘Revenge’ alleged motive for double murder of children
A group of teens who allegedly murdered two children are accused of targeting Sudanese males as "revenge" for the killing of another teen nine months earlier.
Fatal punch in car loan row leaves family traumatised
A man's death in intensive care started with an encounter on a night out that led to an argument about profits from selling a restored car, a judge has heard.
Indigenous deaths in custody reach ‘horrific’ high
Australia has recorded the highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979/80, with advocates calling for action on incarceration rates.