Murder-accused NT cop’s partner testifies
A policeman with Constable Zachary Rolfe when Kumanjayi Walker was shot says he did not need to draw his pistol because the teen was not trying to stab him.
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Roberts-Smith ‘weak dog’ over letters: PI
A private investigator has testified in court that Ben Roberts-Smith facilitated threatening letters to a soldier and was a "weak dog" for covering it up.
Bail for 2009 Aust Day murder accused
One of four men charged over the fatal shooting of a Gold Coast father of two has been granted bail by a Queensland court.
Roberts-Smith ‘told SAS to kill prisoners’
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith told SAS troopers during a training session to execute Afghan prisoners, the Federal Court has been told.
Qld man on trial for rape of son, daughter
A Queensland man is on trial for allegedly having a sexual relationship with his daughter and raping both her and his son more than 10 years ago.
Palmer, McGowan trial delay due to borders
Defamation hearings involving Clive Palmer and Western Australia's premier have been delayed due to Western Australia's border reopening.
Metal bar found in Queensland murder probe
Queensland Police are investigating the murder of Darling Downs woman Krishna Chopra after a metal bar was found near where she was discovered.
Search for Qld man after footpath shooting
Queensland police are hunting for a man in relation to an alleged daylight shooting in the southern town of Warwick last week.
NSW man charged over bashing murder
A man who is accused of bashing a man on the NSW far north coast earlier this month has now been extradited from Queensland and charged with murder.
‘Walker not dangerous’: Rolfe’s partner
Sergeant Adam Eberl has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial he did not consider Kumanjayi Walker dangerous moments before the teen was fatally shot.
Fugitive Potter to be extradited to Vic
Fugitive killer Graham Gene Potter will be extradited to Victoria following his far north Queensland arrest after more than a decade on the run.
Star loses appeal for pandemic loss payout
Star Entertainment Group has lost an appeal over a decision denying it compensation by its insurer for losses suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.
Murder charge in Qld missing person case
A man has been charged with murder following the disappearance in Brisbane of Lachlan Griffith, whose mother reported him missing on Australia Day.
Qld sawn-off leg murder accused identified
The man charged with murder over the death of a 66-year-old after his leg was allegedly sawn off as part "an arrangement" has been identified.
Accused Syrian fighter granted bail in Qld
A Brisbane man accused of terrorism-related offences, lecturing Muslims on jihad and joining the fight in Syria, has been granted bail.
Tas quarantine escapee loses jail appeal
A NSW man who sparked a lockdown in Tasmania has lost his appeal against a jail sentence for breaching public health requirements and domestic violence orders.
Grazier’s killer partner jailed for 30 yrs
Natasha Darcy, who faked her partner's suicide to inherit his NSW property, will spend at least 30 years in jail for the "stupid, clumsy and ugly" murder.
Queensland woman attacked with hammer, saw
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly attacked with a hammer and saw in Brisbane's south.
Qld man dies after leg sawn off in park
Police have charged a man with murder after alleging he cut off another man's leg with a circular saw in a far north Queensland park.
Qld principal admits fraud but not greed
A Brisbane principal has admitted using a government credit card to buy gifts for Japanese dignitaries and taking cash he couldn't account for from students.
Qld judge condemns ‘prejudiced’ treatment
A Queensland Supreme Court justice has lashed federal authorities and granted bail to a Brisbane man accused of terrorism-related offences.
Body found after Queensland shed fire
A badly burnt human body has been found after a fire destroyed a demountable shed on a property in Queensland's southeast.
SAS witness denies fabricating bullying
An SAS soldier who says he was threatened and bullied by Ben Roberts-Smith has denied he fabricated the claims, while giving evidence in the Federal Court.
Second man charged with Qld island murder
A second person has been charged with the murder of a 64-year-old man who was found dead after sustaining a head injury at a home on Queensland's Palm Island.
Judge wrote about harassment amid claims
A retired Victorian Supreme Court justice wrote a paper on the importance of workplace harassment while an investigation into his own conduct was underway.
Olympic boxer charged with weapon offences
Victorian boxer Jason Whateley, who represented Australia at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, has been charged with weapons offences.
Stepfather accused of toddler’s murder
A man charged with murder over the death of a Queensland toddler last month remains in custody after his case was mentioned in court.
Prince Charles investigated by police
Police have launched an investigation into the Prince of Wales and his former valet over an alleged cash-for-honours scandal.
Teen jailed for burnout that injured boy
A Queensland teenager is behind bars after a burnout caused a wheel to fly off his car and hit a child at Caboolture, causing life-threatening injuries.
‘Cowardly’ killer given nine-year sentence
A killer who stabbed a man to death in a car south of Brisbane has been sentenced to nine years in jail by a Queensland court.
Murder charge over death of Qld toddler
Police have charged a man with murder over the death of a Queensland toddler last month.