Gold Coast fund manager jailed for fraud
A Queensland fund manager who defrauded investors of $299,600 over 13 months from November 2012 has been jailed following a lengthy investigation by ASIC.
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SAS soldier had ‘doubts’ about evidence
An SAS soldier says he told Ben Roberts-Smith's lawyers he had doubts about a crucial piece of evidence in his outline before they filed it, a court has heard.
Roe v Wade US abortion law ‘to be revoked’
Landmark US legislation that for almost 50 years has allowed a woman's right to choose to have an abortion could be overturned, reports suggest.
Gay mathematician’s Sydney killer jailed
The murderer of a gay US mathematician in 1988 has been jailed for more than 12 years for a hostile act a Sydney judge found didn't amount to a hate crime.
Qld man to face court for attempted murder
A man will face a Gold Coast court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack at a public bathroom.
Tragedy relived in Manly gay hate murder
Family members of a gay man found dead at the bottom of a Sydney cliff in 1988 have described the terror and tragedy of their 34-year-long fight for justice.
Woman dies after assault reported in Melb
Detectives from Victoria Police's homicide squad are investigating after a woman died in Croydon North in Melbourne.
Disputes turn violent in NSW, Queensland
Police have responded to two separate incidents of disputes turning violent in NSW and Queensland, one between housemates and another involving neighbours.
Tennis great Becker jailed by UK court
Tennis great Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail by a court in London after being convicted of bankruptcy offences.
Judge dismisses bid in Higgins rape case
A man has failed in his bid to halt court prosecution for the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
Pair plead guilty over Qld drug deal death
There was no clear evidence why a drug deal spilled into violence ending the life of a 53-year-old man in a hotel car park, a Queensland court has been told.
Melbourne plaza murderer jailed 32 years
Underworld figure George Marrogi has been jailed for 32 years for murdering Kadir Ors, firing 13 shots at him outside a Melbourne shopping centre.
Roberts-Smith friend denies Afghan murder
A former SAS soldier and friend of Ben Roberts-Smith has told a court he is under investigation for an alleged murder in Afghanistan that he denies.
Woman poisons flatmates’ dairy after fight
After an argument over her kittens, a cat lover has tried to poison her Brisbane flatmates by spiking their milk and yoghurt.
Roberts-Smith witness: KKK outfit ‘funny’
An SAS soldier appearing for Ben Roberts-Smith at the defamation trial he launched says his Ku Klux Klan outfit won him a fancy dress competition.
Qld child manslaughter accused denied bail
A 36-year-old woman accused of manslaughter following the death of a 15-year-old boy after allegedly ingesting a prescription opioid has been denied bail.
Star boss to continue on witness stand
A former managing director of The Star Sydney will resume his testimony at a gaming inquiry into whether the venue should be stripped of its casino licence.
Addicts hired as Plutus directors: Crown
Attracting clients with zero fees and rewards programs, Plutus Payroll allegedly hired drug addicts as straw directors as a front for a $105 million tax fraud
Suu Kyi jailed five years for corruption
A Myanmar court has found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison, a source says.
NRL player Kamikamica cleared of assault
Melbourne NRL forward Tui Kamikamica's assault charge has been dismissed in Brisbane Magistrates Court after the prosecution offered no evidence.
Reward of $500,00 over missing NSW woman
A reward for information about the 1997 disappearance of NSW woman Marion Barter has been increased to $500,000.
Roberts-Smith’s SAS witness charged
One of the witnesses testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith in his defamation case has appeared before court accused of attacking a police officer.
Qld Police policies ‘inadequate’: coroner
Queensland Police procedures were "inadequate" and officers were not properly briefed before a violent offender was shot at a hospital, a coroner says.
Plutus Payroll tax fraud trial kicks off
A trial over the alleged $105 million Plutus Payroll conspiracy has commenced with a jury hearing the scheme was described as the "Ben Hur" of tax fraud.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
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Indonesian teen smugglers’ names cleared
Teenage Indonesian fishermen jailed in Australia as adults for people smuggling offences have cleared their names.
Roberts-Smith’s friend probed on images
Ben Roberts-Smith's former patrol commander denies he is giving false evidence in court to counteract flaws in his story about key allegations in Afghanistan.
Qld man charged after knife threats
A Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly threatening four people, including a 15-year-old girl, with a knife in Bundaberg.
Westpac fined $113m for compliance failure
Westpac has been fined $113 million by the Federal Court for a series of compliance failures that included charging advice fees to thousands of dead customers.
Man intimidates MP, avoids conviction
A man who intimidated NSW minister David Elliott while following and filming their conversation about the legality of COVID-19 lockdowns has avoided conviction.
Qld sex offender indefinitely jailed
Queensland Corrective Services have come under fire after a repeat sex offender had his 10-year supervision order cancelled and was indefinitely jailed.