Not a ‘he said, she said’ case: Trump rape trial begins
Former US president Donald Trump is unlikely to testify at or even attend a trial in which he is accused of historic rape against a former magazine columnist.
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Man hit with rape, numerous sexual assault charges
A 66-year-old man has been charged with rape and 14 counts of sexual assault for alleged offences over four-and-a-half years.
Suspended jail terms for pair involved in home invasion
Matthew David Taylor and Phoenix Nugent have received suspended jail terms for their involvement in a shooting death in a home invasion south of Brisbane.
Good Samaritans ‘prevented’ hatchet killing, jury told
A man accused of attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend with a hatchet in a multi-storey car park allegedly did not count on the kindness of strangers.
Hollingworth ‘fit for ministry’ despite abuse findings
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth concedes he failed to appropriately respond to child sex abuse complaints while archbishop of Brisbane.
Plaintiff takes to stand in contraceptive class action
Patrice Turner has taken to the stand in a class action against Bayer International over an implant contraceptive device she says caused her great pain.
Gangland shooting murder accused ‘involved in planning’
A Sydney man stopped allegedly attempting to fly to Vietnam will stay behind bars for now after being charged with murdering a man in front of his son.
Hospital to probe man’s shooting death after discharge
A "comprehensive clinical review" will be undertaken by a Queensland hospital after a man was fatally shot by police after being discharged.
Roberts-Smith probes defence meetings with journalist
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is seeking diary entries about alleged meetings between the Department of Defence and a journalist he has sued for defamation.
Police use double jeopardy laws for Qld murder charge
Police are seeking to use Queensland's double jeopardy laws to re-charge a man with a 2009 murder.
Probe under way after man shot dead by police
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating after Queensland police shot dead a man in Townsville, with the force confident officers acted appropriately.
Man charged after woman dies of injuries in Perth
A man has been charged with murder after a woman found with serious injuries at a home in the Perth suburb of Kewdale later died in hospital.
Man shot dead by police responding to a disturbance
A man has died after being reportedly shot multiple times by Queensland Police officers responding to an incident in Townsville in the state's north.
Suspended jail term for man posing as a lawyer
Paul John Crowley has received a suspended jail term for engaging in legal practice when not entitled, more than 20 years after being struck off.
Woman threatened to kill dog after demanding drugs
A woman threatened to kill a dog before a man fired his handgun into a Queensland home after they demanded drugs, a court has heard.
Driver released on bail after crash that killed five
A man who allegedly drove into a car which hit a truck, killing five people, has been granted bail after a magistrate found he was not an unacceptable risk.
Hatred sparked murder of former son-in-law, court told
A married couple on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009 has pleaded not guilty.
‘We won’: Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free speech.
Optus hacking victims launch action against telco
100,000 Optus customers are taking part in a class action against the telco claiming financial losses and distress.
Optus lawsuit a ‘wake-up call’ to corporate Australia
Optus customers, many of whom say they fear for their privacy and safety in the wake of a data breach at the telco, are suing for "substantial" compensation.
‘Items of interest’ not related to Lesley Trotter
Queensland police have confirmed items found at a Brisbane landfill aren't related to their search for the body of Lesley Trotter, who went missing in March.
Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld
Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.
Man jailed for e-bike crash that injured motorcyclist
A 20-year-old has been jailed after causing an accident with an electric bike in Brisbane and leaving the scene as a motorcyclist lay seriously injured.
Old is new as Qld police attempt to lure back retirees
Retired police officers will be able to return to the front lines in Queensland under a program designed to provide relief to the state's stretched service.
Men jailed for robbery via ‘armed riot’ at unit complex
Two men have been jailed up to three years for their part in a gang that stormed an inner-Brisbane apartment building and assaulted and robbed residents.
Man charged over death threats to Higgins and fiance
A 49-year-old man will appear in court accused of making threats online to kill former political staffer Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog.
Pair on kidnap charges over car stolen with baby inside
A woman who allegedly stole a car with a baby in the back seat has been charged along with a man over the incident police say has deeply distressed the family.
Man surrenders to police after Qld siege
Queensland Police have revoked an exclusion zone in Logan after arresting a man who was holed up in a home and believed to be armed.
Man strangled fellow inmate in bid for ‘notoriety’
A mentally ill Queensland prisoner told police he killed his cellmate after watching a Mad Max film prompted him to act on a long-held fantasy.
Man guilty of attempted murder after shooting couple
Brendyn Wade Clark has been found guilty of attempted murder after shooting a couple seven times with a sawn-off rifle in a confrontation over a stolen bike.
Man ‘suspected of lying about name’ fatally stabbed
Freedom Mona Maunsell Anderson fatally stabbed Nicholas Braid after feeling that he was lying to her about his name, a Brisbane Supreme Court jury has heard.