First Nations class action discontinued due to funds
The Queensland government is no longer facing a federal lawsuit from Indigenous families after litigation funding ran out.
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Teen’s tragic cricket death won’t lead to rule changes
The parents of a 17-year-old boy fatally struck in the neck during cricket training have responded after a coroner determined the death was a tragic accident.
Resolution afoot as accused media baron moves overseas
Anthony Catalano is charting a move overseas and wants to demonstrate remorse as he tries to reconcile with his wife after being accused of assault.
Bystander shoots US teen who fatally gunned down four
A 16-year-old has opened fire at a US school, killing three children and a teacher before being shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside.
Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had ‘snake-like’ body
A jury has been played a police interview of a woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her saying she "found his body quite snake-like, disgusting".
Trump says military execution will not be livestreamed
The execution by of a former US army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 at a military base in Texas will not be livestreamed, President Donald Trump says.
Brand’ rape trial hears from first alleged victim
A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.
Plan to send girl to cult triggered ‘extreme’ warning
Child safety officers were warned a young diabetic girl's mother would refuse her insulin two years before the child was found dead, a coroner has heard.
Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings
Alleged jealous murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon bonded with an anti-vax friend over a shared love of tracking A-listers before making a concerning request.
Tennis players who compete in, have competed in, or will compete in any ATP-sanctioned or WTA-sanctioned tennis tournaments or any of the four Grand Slams may be members of a class action settlement.
NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and JW Quinn ADL LLC announce:Are you a tennis player who competes in, has competed in, or will compete in any ATP-sanctioned or WTA-sanctioned tennis tournament or any of the four Grand Slams between March 18, 2021 until the court enters a final judgment in this case? There is a class action Settlement with Defendant Tennis Australia Limited to resolve claims for monetary...
Widower’s compassionate wish for killer stuns courtroom
A man has offered compassion for a youth who killed his wife of almost 50 years while speeding and affected by drugs, as she drove home from church.
Investigation into recording device in navy ship cabin
An investigation is under way after a recording device was allegedly found in a cabin aboard a navy ship that was docked in far north Queensland.
Child safety ‘misunderstood’ cult before girl’s death
A child safety officer did not fully understand diabetes or the anti-medical beliefs held by the mother of an insulin-dependent girl, a coroner has heard.
Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a "ruthless and manipulative" predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.
Accused killer faces court after young woman found dead
A man accused of killing a 21-year-old woman will remain in custody as police seek to analyse months of CCTV footage.
Expert rejects killer cop’s ‘impossible’ gunshot theory
A theory promoted by Beau Lamarre-Condon's lawyer about how one of his alleged murder victims died has been rejected by a ballistics expert.
Prisoner’s landmark egg freezing win in High Court
The High Court has opened the door to more women freezing their eggs behind bars after it overturned a state's decision banning a prisoner from the procedure.
Mum’s tears as daughter’s brutal murder faces appeal
A man jailed for at least 25 years for slashing the throat of a young woman walking her dog has claimed the crime was no more serious than other murders.
Consumer watchdog cracks down on alleged egg cartel
Australia's biggest egg suppliers have been accused of banding together to block their competitors and inflate prices, allegations the companies deny.
Tributes grow for ‘deeply loved’ woman allegedly killed
A handmade memorial wall continues to grow outside an inner-city apartment complex where a beloved 21-year-old woman was allegedly killed.
Missing gran’s family mourns after stockyard body find
A grandmother is believed to have been murdered and left in a remote stock bath, as the identification of her remains brought an eight-month search to a close.
‘Feral flesh’: pedophile screamed at before extradition
One of Australia's most notorious former childcare abusers has had vitriol hurled at him before the pedophile was extradited interstate to answer more charges.
Molly’s family heartbreak over murderer’s shock appeal
The family of slain woman Molly Ticehurst has been hit with yet another shock, learning of her murderer's appeal via media reporting.
Vanishing gun marks on body probed in officer’s trial
How marks consistent with an "execution-style" killing of Beau Lamarre-Condon's ex vanished between the body's discovery and its autopsy has been questioned.
Cyberattack hits French store fridges, sparks fires
A cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets belonging to several major French food retail chains, turning up the heat inside.
UK PM says Iran’s IRGC likely behind base incident
Australia and the US have condemned "Iran's use of violent attacks" as the UK blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps for an air base security incident.
Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial
The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.
‘Really bad’: woman driving with five kids unrestrained
A baby being held by a five-year-old was allegedly among five kids who were found to be unrestrained in a car driven by an unlicensed woman caught speeding.
‘False accusations’: Imam speaks out after hijack link
The head of an Australian mosque linked to a recent attempted plane hijacking has spoken out, referencing "false accusations".
Effort to keep young girl from mum’s cult ‘stonewalled’
Before a young girl died, medical experts warned she faced "extreme risk" if returned to a mother whose religious beliefs forbade insulin, a coroner has heard.
Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial
British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.