Man on trial after pub patron’s death from single punch
Bradley Peter Cooper says he acted in self-defence when he punched fellow Sunshine Coast pub patron Darren Young who died three days later from head injuries.
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Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison
The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.
Ben Roberts-Smith had ‘motives to lie’ about murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was "not an honest and reliable witness" who had reason to lie in his failed defamation cases over war crimes reports, a judge has found.
Murder accused could have ‘turned around’ before fight
The teenager accused of murdering Balin Stewart in a jealous rage over an ex-girlfriend has denied making up large parts of his testimony about a fatal brawl.
Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder
A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murder over a fatal shooting outside a Melbourne boxing match and the victim's father is happy with that outcome.
Jubilation as free Folbigg walks ‘into the sunshine’
Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg say justice has been done, with her pardon and release following two decades in jail over the deaths of her four children.
Chris Dawson and teen had ‘bodies together’ in pool
Former teacher and convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson "kissed and cuddled" his teenage student in a swimming pool, a court has heard.
Kathleen Folbigg ‘in the sunshine’ after jail pardon
Two decades after being jailed for killing her four babies, Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released.
Eight teens accused of Gold Coast carjacking
Police have arrested eight teenagers after a woman's car was allegedly stolen during a violent carjacking on the Gold Coast.
‘Firearm used’ before Qld teen disappeared in 2019
Queensland Police have interviewed a witness who told them teenager Linden Malayta said he was in fear for his life before he disappeared in 2019.
Lehrmann’s ‘world blown up’ since Higgins allegations
Bruce Lehrmann has broken his silence following allegations of rape at Parliament House by his colleague Brittany Higgins.
NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.
Denmark looks to dissolve Bandidos motorcycle club
Denmark's government wants to investigate whether the Danish arm of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club can be dissolved.
Police launch probe into 12 stolen puppies
Twelve puppies were allegedly stolen from a play pen in south east Queensland, sparking a police probe.
Lehrmann inquiry exposes delicate balance of justice
Walter Sofronoff is considering recommendations to repair the ACT's justice system following an inquiry into the handling of Brittany Higgins' rape allegation.
Murder accused ‘didn’t realise’ he stabbed teen
The teenager accused of murdering 16-year-old Balin Stewart told a jury he was left in shock after accidentally causing a fatal wound to the boy's heart.
Boat breakdown helps cops bust 800kg cocaine shipment
The discovery of a huge haul of cocaine on a vessel off the West Australian coast appears to be an example of how cartels have changed their distribution plans.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill vindicated in intimidation case
Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill has been cleared of stalking and intimidating a friend's ex-partner after bumping into her on a Sydney street.
Family express hurt over accused murderer’s release
The family of a man police allege was murdered more than 16 years ago are distraught by a judge's decision to release one of his accused killers on bail.
Man accused of one-punch fatality remains behind bars
A man charged over a deadly one-punch assault of a Gold Coast dad has been remanded in custody before a bail application.
Commissioner defends choice to publicly support Higgins
The likely final hearing into how the justice system handled Brittany Higgins' rape allegations has examined the balance of human rights and victim support.
Roberts-Smith broke moral and legal rules, judge finds
SAS veteran Ben Roberts-Smith committed multiple war crimes including murder while deployed in Afghanistan, a Federal Court judge has found.
Former soldier’s towering presence absent judgement day
Ben Roberts-Smith was nowhere to be seen when a court ruled the recipient of Australia's highest military honour had disgraced his nation.
Media herald Roberts-Smith finding critical for justice
Journalists have welcomed the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation findings as a win for justice and democracy, amid calls to strip the SAS veteran of his medals.
Girl ‘confronted accused killer at home’ after stabbing
A girl has told a jury she confronted a boy accused of murdering Balin Stewart at his home because she wanted answers about the 16-year-old's fatal stabbing.
Police thought McLeod child ‘coached’ on abuse claims
Friends of a woman, who later died with her four children in a crash, said police did not pursue claims that her partner had abused one of their daughters.
Man admits holding woman at gunpoint after drug bender
A man threatened to kill a woman who refused to have a relationship with him and kept her in her car for hours while armed with a gun, a court has heard.
Qld bus driver charged with 117 child sexual offences
More than 100 child sex charges have been laid against a Queensland bus driver over alleged offending involving 15 children spanning three decades.
Man dies after serious assault on the Gold Coast
A man has been charged over the death of another man he allegedly killed with a single punch to the face on the Gold Coast.
Murder charge after ute allegedly rammed off the road
A man is in custody after having his charge upgraded to murder following the death of a 22-year-old in a traffic crash in southern Queensland.
Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder
Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.