Money laundering law clerk helped ‘architects’ of scam
A women guilty of dealing in proceeds of crime was scammed of $600,000 years prior but there is no evidence she profited from her crimes, a court has been told.
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Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles
Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.
Raids targeting traffickers net millions in drugs, cash
Police have charged 11 people and seized millions of dollars worth of drugs and cash in a six-month operation targeting cocaine and ice trafficking in Brisbane.
Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges
A key figure in the Lawyer X scandal was prepared to testify against Victorian police officers in a proposed plea deal that fell apart over immunity concerns.
Teacher slapped with historical sex assault charges
An 82-year-old man has been hit with dozens of charges as part of a police investigation into historical sex assaults linked to a Melbourne primary school.
Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering
The NSW police minister has faced repeated questions over what she knew about a police decision to withhold key details from the public after a gran's tasering.
Trial date set in accused camper killer’s case
Former airline pilot Greg Lynn is set to face trial in Victoria's Supreme Court in February for the murder of campers Russell Hill and Carole Clay
‘No peace’: Denyer victims’ angst over parole law loss
A bill to ban serial killer Paul Denyer from re-applying for parole has been defeated in the Victorian parliament, leading to dismay from victims' families.
Police urge fatal assault witnesses to come forward
Detectives investigating the death an elderly man have released footage of a pedestrian and three vehicles who might have witnessed an alleged assault.
Woman fined for offering therapy while unregistered
A woman told the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency she was exempt from any legal requirement to be registered as an occupational therapist.
Olympic champion Brooks and wife to face fraud trial
Ex-Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks and his wife have been committed to stand trial in Brisbane District Court over an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud.
Minister under fire over police censorship of tasering
Documents show NSW Police removed mention of paramedics, a knife and a Taser in their first statement about the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother.
DNA lab scrambles to recruit scientists, clear backlog
Queensland's state-run forensic lab is scrambling to hire more scientists to handle a massive backlog involving more than 30,000 cases.
‘Waste of time’: Lawyer X investigator’s threat to quit
A special investigator says Victorian prosecutors have repeatedly shut down suggestions that criminal charges should be laid over the Nicola Gobbo affair.
Push to find missing NSW woman with $250,000 reward
On what would have been the 40th birthday of Niamh Maye, a $250,000 reward is being offered to help find out what happened when she disappeared 21 years ago.
Suspected smugglers deny Greece migrant boat charges
The search for hundreds of people missing after a migrant shipwreck off the coast of Greece continues as nine men charged over the tragedy appear in court.
School climate strike leader among arrested protesters
A former school climate strike organiser has graduated to more radical action in a third day of protests targeting east coast coal ports and facilities.
US president’s son Hunter to plead guilty to tax crimes
Hunter Biden, reportedly the first child of a sitting US president to be indicted, will plead guilty to tax offences and avoid prosecution on a gun charge.
Group ‘feared COVID fine, didn’t report missing friend’
A pig hunting group failed to report Jeremiah Rivers missing until the day after he disappeared because they feared a COVID breach fine, a court has heard.
Activist on bail after port railway blockade protest
A 22-year-old woman has been banned from travelling north of Gosford unless attending court after protesting at the Port of Newcastle.
Judge blasts ‘shambolic’ police at gay hate inquiry
The blood-stained jeans and shirt of murdered AC/DC manager Crispin Dye were never sent for analysis and evidence has been lost, an inquiry has been told.
Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged parole law changes as he apologises for the handling of an application by serial killer Paul Denyer.
Push to legalise personal marijuana use in three states
The Legalise Cannabis Party will introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for adult use in three states, but it faces resistance from premiers.
Man critical in Qld hospital after being shot by police
A man remains in critical condition in a Queensland hospital after being shot multiple times by police north of Brisbane.
Family’s witness plea after grandfather’s fatal bashing
Two serious assaults in Noosa, one of which left a 87-year-old grandfather dead, are being probed for links.
Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid
Three Blockade Australia protesters have been charged with numerous offences over their port disruptions, but members of the group have warned of more to come.
MP denies quid pro quo over COVID-19 jab for donor
The federal health minister has accused Liberal MP Warren Enstch of allowing a wealthy donor to use a COVID-19 vaccine dose intended for Indigenous people.
Lawyer jailed for fraudulently taking clients’ money
Veteran Brisbane lawyer Lance Geoffrey Rigley has been jailed after fraudulently taking almost $81,000 from clients over three-and-a-half years.
Court hears of ‘hopeless’ youth detention conditions
A 17-year-old boy with an extensive criminal record has been sentenced to an adult prison after engaging in riots in troubled youth detention facilities.
Man critically injured in police shooting at home
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.
Man critically injured after multiple shots from police
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.