Reasons for secret jailing of former spy revealed
The reasons why former spy Witness J was jailed have been made public after the unprecedented secrecy of his case sparked a review of national security laws.
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Fox settles Dominion defamation lawsuit for $A1.2b
Fox Corp has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, saying it wanted to avoid the "acrimony of a divisive trial".
Police searching tonnes of rubbish for woman’s body
The enormous search for the body of retired teacher Lesley Trotter is under way in Brisbane, with investigators to comb through 200 tonnes of rubbish a day.
Police made ‘mistakes’ as Gordon Copeland drowned
Police have been urged to fix mistakes made around the death of Indigenous man Gordon Copeland who drowned while trying to evade officers in northern NSW.
Trial adjourned for woodchipper murder plan accused
A trial has been adjourned until October for a Queensland woman accused of organising the murder of an ex-partner who was found in a woodchipper.
Man jailed for robbing own elderly father at knifepoint
A Queensland man held a knife to his 87-year-old father's throat before demanding they drive to the bank to withdraw cash.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
US charges two over NYC ‘secret Chinese police station’
The Chinese government has been accused of "establishing a secret police station in the middle of New York City" by a federal US prosecutor.
Putin critic jailed in Russia treason case for 25 years
A Putin critic who spoke out about Russia's war in Ukraine and lobbied Western governments to intervene has been jailed for 25 years on treason charges.
Rail operator charged, faces big fine over fatal crash
Queensland's railway operator will not contest charges by the national regulator over a 2021 crash that left a locomotive driver dead.
Crime gangs blamed for spate of brutal kidnappings
A series of violent alleged kidnappings have rocked NSW this year with criminal groups attempting to extort cash and cryptocurrency in brutal fashion.
‘Tough going’: gruelling search for Qld woman’s body
The hunt for the body of retired teacher Lesley Trotter could take months, Queensland's police warn, as they prepare to sift through tonnes of landfill.
$50m payment to stolen generation families approved
A $50 million settlement compensating families of the stolen generation ripped from their homes in the Northern Territory has been approved by a NSW court.
Jail for promoter promising high returns to pensioners
An investment promoter on the Gold Coast has been jailed for a scheme involving cold-calling pensioners and other victims with promises of 20 per cent returns.
Businessman gave China spy reports on AUKUS, court told
A businessman allegedly received cash in envelopes in Shanghai cafes in exchange for handwritten reports on AUKUS and lithium mining, a court has been told.
Lehrmann trial inquiry hears of justice system tensions
An inquiry into the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is expected to hear evidence of a tense relationship between ACT police and prosecutors.
Japan PM evacuated unhurt after man throws ‘smoke bomb’
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been ushered to safety after an object was thrown at him and a loud explosion was heard near where he was speaking.
Sydney man faces court on foreign intelligence charge
A Sydney man who allegedly compiled reports for members of a foreign intelligence service has appeared in a Parramatta court.
Queensland woman charged with assaulting baby
Child protection detectives have charged a woman over the alleged assault of a baby in Brisbane's southern suburbs.
Accused killer in hospital as ‘kind’ paramedic mourned
The family of Steven Tougher say the paramedic and father will be remembered for compassion as his alleged killer remains in hospital after being charged.
FBI arrests National Guardsman for intelligence leaks
A US National Guard member is in custody over a leak of highly classified documents, an alarming breach that has Washington on edge over the potential damage.
Police after firearms trafficking syndicate bust three
Three people are facing a total of 35 offences as part of a Queensland Police investigation into a syndicate allegedly responsible for trafficking firearms.
Queensland police banned from using ‘sleeper’ chokehold
A Queensland Police decision to ban a controversial chokehold often applied during difficult arrests has been challenged by union officials.
Beasley family’s relief after killer’s appeal blocked
Jack Beasley's death, aged 17, from stab wounds after a fight broke out between two groups of teens later inspired legal changes to help prevent knife crime.
Ambos mourn mate killed in car park stabbing
A 29-year-old paramedic and father is dead after being stabbed at a fast food restaurant in southwest Sydney where police arrested a knife-wielding man.
Hayne ‘remarkably’ still on bail before judge jails him
Jarryd Hayne will be behind bars awaiting sentence on two counts of rape after the Supreme Court revoked his bail, finding no "special" reason to continue it.
Man went into ‘survival mode’ as he and girlfriend shot
A Queensland man has denied he was shot because he tried to carry out an pre-planned attack on a Brisbane home while armed.
Man sentenced for ‘frightening’ attack over littering
A 20-year-old Queensland man used a baseball bat to smash the windscreen of a 72-year-old man's car after he complained about a passenger littering.
MP waits nearly a year for trial on sex assault claims
Recently returned MP Gareth Ward will face one trial in Sydney over two alleged incidents after a judge prevented another trial being held in Nowra.
Coroner investigates ‘bone room’ found at health office
Human remains belonging to multiple people have been found inside a disused room at a Melbourne health service's corporate building, a court has been told.
Court orders permanent injunction against ‘ASX Wolf’
The Federal Court has issued a permanent injunction against a social media influencer who posted stock tips to paid subscribers.