Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges
The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.
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Shooting suspect ‘sick guy’ with alarming views: Trump
A gunman allegedly sent a manifesto calling himself "Friendly Federal Assassin" just before attempting his attack on the White House correspondents' dinner.
‘Manosphere’ rise requires new gender equality approach
Gender equality activists have gathered for a landmark conference aimed at charting a new way forward as anti-rights movements gain traction.
Trump unharmed after shooting at correspondents’ dinner
Donald Trump and other top US officials have been rushed out of the annual White House correspondents' dinner after an armed man stormed the lobby outside.
‘It’s bigger than me’: Roberts‑Smith at Dawn Service
Accused war criminal and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has joined thousands to mark Anzac Day at the Currumbin Dawn Service.
‘Personal toll’: DV fighters step back from foundation
The parents of a woman killed by her partner have stepped down from a charity after successfully campaigning for laws against coercive control.
‘Sinister, threatening, vulgar’: jail for sextortion
A judge has lambasted a man who manipulated intimate images with AI then graphically threatened eight women, before sentencing him to jail time.
Murder charge over missing brother of football great
Police have made a major breakthrough in a 14-year missing persons case involving the fraudster brother of a former elite footballer.
Sniper who gunned down bikie boss unmasked by court
The name of a former army reservist who killed a Rebels bikie kingpin with a 365-metre shot fired from a sniper rifle has been revealed in court.
Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced
A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.
Rebel accused of leaking actor’s nude photo amid feud
A rising star who is suing Rebel Wilson claims the Hollywood star was behind a hack on her social media account that led to a nude photo being leaked.
US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files
The US Department of Justice's internal watchdog is reviewing the department's compliance with a law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
King Kyle holds court as trial date set in legal stoush
Kyle Sandilands has proven he doesn't need a radio microphone to draw an audience as he played up to a procession of media outside his latest court appearance.
Ben Roberts-Smith ‘never planned’ to flee overseas
Ben Roberts-Smith's partner says while they took steps towards a new life overseas before his arrest, the war veteran always wanted to return if he was charged.
Search delay for missing Indigenous man, coroner hears
The search for a missing Indigenous man faced a delayed start and premature end due to police making errors and following a false lead, a coroner has heard.
Dirty dozen list boosts ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws
Sweeping additions to a state's "adult crime, adult time" laws have been introduced while giving police new powers to crack down on anti‑social behaviour.
Police to continue to use potentially faulty pistols
A state police force will continue to use a service-issued pistol despite a potentially fatal fault, saying it is only an issue if the weapons are used.
Man bailed despite ‘brutal’ stomp that hospitalised cop
A man who stomped on a police officer's head so hard that a crack could be heard will be released from prison as he prepares to appeal his sentence.
Ratings slump as Kyle and Jackie O sued for millions
As their once-dominant morning slot on KIIS FM loses listeners, Kyle and Jackie O's former employers are going after the pair for millions in lost revenue.
‘Very difficult’: actor’s teary court claim about Rebel
A rising star has been left on the verge of tears discussing the breakdown of her relationship with Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson as the pair face off in court.
‘Lost’ rule opens door to Indigenous sovereignty
A "lost" rule has upended legal precedent, opening the door for Indigenous communities to ask the High Court to rule on sovereignty, fresh research has found.
Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor
A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".
Teen terror accused has ‘limited access’ to lawyers
Lawyers for a teenager accused of preparing a terrorist attack against a political leader are trying for longer meetings with their client, a judge has heard.
Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says
Prosecutors have again portrayed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a power player who used his sway as a tool for sexual assault.
‘Believed in me’: actor’s dream break before Rebel row
A rising star felt like her dreams were coming true when she was cast in Rebel Wilson's directorial debut but they are now on opposite sides of a legal feud.
Fatal Molotov attack after mother not considered risk
A woman had been assessed as not a homicide risk to the father of her children before she killed him with a Molotov cocktail, a coroner has found.
Man jailed for mimicking ‘gut-wrenching’ Bondi shooting
A man who impersonated the alleged terrorists behind the Bondi attack before launching into a drug-fuelled anti-Semitic tirade will serve months behind bars.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes
Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.
Rebel hired security amid fight over directorial debut
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson hired personal security after raising concerns about a young actor's alleged complaint of sexual harassment against a producer.
Police did their all in teen terror tragedy, probe told
An inquest into the death of a state police employee and his Islamic State-driven shooter has been told nothing could have been done to avoid the tragedy.