Ex-soldier denies bid to avoid murder rap
A former SAS soldier has denied concocting a story with friend Ben Roberts-Smith to hide an alleged murder of an Afghan prisoner they are both accused of.
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McLachlan jury shown ‘bottom touch’ clip
Craig McLachlan has responded to a clip appearing to show him touching a fellow actress on the backside, saying it was just "gags for the crew".
DV inquiry to probe Qld police culture
The Queensland government has appointed the president of its children's court to head an inquiry into the police response to domestic violence incidents.
Dead diver found near cocaine at NSW port
A diver, identified as a foreign national, has died after being found unconscious near cocaine worth $20 million at the Port of Newcastle.
Shooting getaway car owner hears of grief
A Queensland man who provided the getaway car for a 2018 Father's Day fatal shooting has received a suspended jail term in Brisbane Supreme Court.
Roberts-Smith witness backs cornfield shot
A former SAS soldier has supported Ben Roberts-Smith's testimony that an insurgent was lawfully shot in a cornfield and was not a prisoner who was murdered.
Ex-cop denies Whiskey suspect was beaten
A former detective says a confession was not beaten out of a man convicted of the 1973 Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing in which 15 people died.
McLachlan trial played musical ‘bed scene’
Craig McLachlan has told a court there were physical displays of affection backstage on The Rocky Horror Show including "smacks on the bottom" and "wedgies".
Qld inquiry to examine police DV responses
A Queensland royal commission will probe police responses to domestic violence with the government also allocating funds to justice, support and education.
Sex offender caught after prison release
A sex offender has been sentenced to four years' jail after being caught with child exploitation material just months following his release from prison.
Affair led Dawson to kill wife: Crown
Former rugby league player Chris Dawson killed his wife in 1982 to have an unfettered relationship with one of his students, a judge has heard.
Sergeants wanted war hero’s VC rescinded
Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial has been told a group of sergeants expressed reservations about the SAS soldier's receipt of the Victoria Cross.
‘Busy’ LNP candidate faces police probe
The Australian Electoral Commission has referred a federal election candidate to police after concerns were raised over his enrolment and nomination.
Sister left ‘broken’ after Whiskey attack
Visions of her parents dealing with her brother's death in the Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing are etched in Helen Palethorpe's mind, an inquest has been told.
Man faces court over Brisbane shooting
One of two men charged with attempted murder has appeared in court with police to allege up to six shots were fired at a vehicle in Brisbane's north last year.
Fresh appeal over Smykalla murder in Qld
Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information about the 1981 murder of Deborah Smykalla in Brisbane.
The devil they shouldn’t know: Satanic teachings disallowed in Queensland schools
A Noosa Temple of Satan founder has been ordered to front court, while another leader of the group has lost legal action against the Queensland government.
Teacher bailed ahead of exploitation trial
A Queensland teacher who is facing nearly 100 charges relating to child exploitation material has been released on bail after seven months behind bars.
Qld toddler left on bus wakes in hospital
A Queensland toddler found unconscious after being left on a bus for six hours has woken up in hospital, as authorities investigate the incident.
Mokbel judges order police, Gobbo scrutiny
The Court of Appeal has ruled a judge should look at whether the conduct of Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo was improper or illegal in Tony Mokbel's drug case.
NSW police find $3m worth of drugs in car
A Queensland man will face court in NSW after police allegedly found drugs and a sawn-off shotgun in his car on the state's north coast.
Australian woman missing in Mexico
Mexican authorities say an Australian woman is missing after her two-year-old daughter was found wandering alone in the resort city of Cancun.
Man admits Qld mum’s manslaughter
A man set to stand trial for murder has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter after the death of a Queensland mother shot in her rural home.
Five scenarios for sewer death: coroner
A coroner has closed the inquest into the death of a drug addict whose decomposed body was found in a sewage tank in southeast Queensland in 2019.
Girl left on Qld bus recovering: hospital
A Queensland toddler found unconscious after being left on a bus for six hours is now recovering in hospital in a stable condition, as authorities investigate.
Ex-teacher jailed over student sex assault
A former teacher has been unsuccessful in appealing his sentence after pleading guilty to indecently touching students in his class in the 1970s and '80s.
Qld man admits assault on brother who died
A 49-year-old man has admitted kicking his brother with considerable force, but a charge of unlawful striking causing the sibling's death has been dropped.
Guy Sebastian testifies against ex-manager
Pop star Guy Sebastian has begun giving evidence against his former manager Titus Day who is accused of embezzling and defrauding the singer nearly $1 million.
Woman stole $1.8m for gambling addiction
An accountant stole almost $2 million from a car dealership to feed her gambling addiction, a Brisbane court has been told.
Gangland hits pile up in southwest Sydney
Sydney's gangland tensions have included 11 murders in the city's southwest over the past two years, with police pointing to drugs as the cause of the problems.
Brisbane man jailed after helping stuff body of 61 year-old woman in a wheelie bin
A Queensland man has been jailed after helping his mate stuff a body in a wheelie bin before using the victim's mobile phone to order pizza.