Aussie actor’s death linked to unapproved peptides
A Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.
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Brand says friends abandoned him after sex crime claims
Russell Brand has told a court allegations of sex offences had been "devastating" and not a single person would give evidence on his behalf.
In the US, Bolsonaro says he’s Brazil’s president-elect
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro has thanked Donald Trump after arriving in Miami after leaving his country following a defeat in the presidential election.
Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial
Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.
Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges
A man described as "Australia's worst pedophile" has been seen for the first time in years while being transported interstate to face more charges.
‘What the?’: friend recounts cop’s visit after deaths
A woman has broken down describing how a police officer friend turned up at her home and washed blood from a van after killing his ex and his new partner.
Jones’s alleged teen victim denies lying about groping
A man has hit out at claims he lied, standing firmly by his recollection of being kissed and groped by talkback titan Alan Jones as a 17-year-old boy.
Watchdog ‘spent millions’ as billionaire fined $10,000
Billionaire Clive Palmer says the corporate watchdog spent a decade pursuing one of his companies for a crime that resulted in a $10,000 fine.
Trump backs Bolsonaro’s move to US after loss in Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro is being given a US visa after his Brazilian election defeat, a move backed by Donald Trump that may widen the rift between the two countries.
Man broke into home before wife’s death, jury hears
A man accused of his wife's murder had a narrow preconception of domestic violence and told her "churches are full of sinners", a jury has heard.
Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex
Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.
Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive
Australia's biggest listed casino company has been slapped with a hefty fine for breaking money laundering and organised crime laws as it chased profits.
‘Degrading’: deepfake porn offender spared time in jail
An obsessed man who used artificial intelligence to turn a teen's graduation photo into a degrading pornographic deepfake will not have to serve time in jail.
Violence concerns ‘taken into account’ as poll looms
The man tasked with overseeing a state election has assured voters polling stations will be safe following concerns surrounding political violence.
‘Difficult, not exceptional’: Greg Lynn denied bail
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who denies murdering camper Carol Clay, did not have exceptional reasons to be released on bail, a judge has determined.
Romantic getaway days before wife’s death, jury hears
A couple's attempt to repair a failing marriage ended in recriminations the night before a woman was found dead, a jury has heard.
Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says
A woman who worked as Russell Brand's personal assistant 20 years ago has told a court the comedian used MySpace to find women for sex.
Cop’s arrest for murder shown, helpline call aired
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon rang a welfare line to report psychological injury while driving to a police station to hand himself in to detectives.
MPs revert to ‘snide remarks’ following day of unity
"Toxic, violent and inflammatory'': politicians have been accused of poor behaviour in parliament one day after uniting to honour a badly injured colleague.
Man allegedly faked burglary to conceal wife’s murder
A husband accused of bludgeoning his wife in their bed and blaming her death on a violent home invasion is standing trial nearly 30 years later.
Drive-by shooting: police rule out further attack risk
Police have called on the community to help catch offenders who carried out a drive-by shooting that left a young woman fighting for her life.
‘Master manipulator’ staged death on mower, jury told
A former pilot is accused of staging his wife's death in a ride-on mower rollover, but the defence told a jury the case against his client is circumstantial.
Killer cop told not to dump bodies in dam, jury hears
A friend of a police officer charged with double murder claims he advised against disposing of bodies in water, saying Google showed it would not have worked.
Murderer fails to overturn Vegemite prison ban
A murderer unable to eat Vegemite behind bars has lost a case arguing he was being denied his human right to enjoy his culture as an Australian.
Premier defiant despite bruising pre-election poll
Weeks out from a state election, a Labor premier remains optimistic despite polling that suggests the 12-year-old government will be shown the door.
Thomas Markle says he paid for sex in the Philippines
Meghan Markle's father Thomas admits he had sex with prostitutes in the Philippines but denies he had a stash of child sex abuse images.
Pub drive-by culprits at large as teen fights for life
Police are searching for at least three alleged suspects after a young woman was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting outside a boxing event.
Police, protesters clash in France after 400,000 rally
Demonstrators have taken to the streets of France under the watch of 70,000 police officers, with a rally in Paris erupting in violence near its endpoint.
Man extradited over grisly drug-debt killing
A man has been extradited from Poland and charged in relation to the killing of a Sydney tradie discovered dead in a submerged metal cabinet.
Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album
Post-punk exports Radio Free Alice have made a brief return to Australia to play at Pentridge Prison ahead of releasing their debut album, What's In Between.
Helen Haines’ condition has improved, hospital says
Federal MP Helen Haines' condition has improved, a hospital says, after she was critically injured when a car struck her outside her electoral office.