Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale ‘false narrative’
A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.
crime, law and justice
Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away
A man has been arrested over a "politically motivated" synagogue firebombing, with international and local criminals investigated in relation to the attack.
Jail for sex offender MP despite ‘risk of degradation’
A state MP's claims he could suffer violence in prison have failed to prevent sheriffs escorting him to jail before sentencing for historical sexual abuse.
Mushroom killer’s house restrained after guilty verdict
Prosecutors have successfully sought to restrain mushroom cook Erin Patterson's property after she was found guilty of murdering three people.
Colombian faces deportation over Canada meth import
A man was willing to deceptively involve innocent people in his money-making scheme to transport meth that had been smuggled into Australia, a judge has said.
Trump pushes for release of Epstein, Maxwell testimony
US federal prosecutors say unsealing the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell materials would be appropriate given the "abundant public interest".
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.
US shooter’s note blamed NFL for brain injury: mayor
A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the NFL headquarters but took the wrong lift, New York City's mayor says.
Family anguish as cop who killed gran avoids jail again
A former police officer convicted for killing an elderly woman with a Taser strike will not be jailed after a court dismissed prosecutors' sentence appeal.
Former nightclub owner spared jail over cocaine supply
A nightclub owner who was caught on police surveillance obtaining cocaine from a crime syndicate has been cleared of a more serious charge of drug trafficking.
‘Aggrieved’ sextortionist of 49 teens wants out of jail
A man who tricked 49 teens into sending him explicit images or videos is fighting for parole because he wants to be reintegrated into the community.
Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower
Detectives believe a gunman who killed four people at a New York skyscraper was targeting NFL headquarters, as authorities search for answers to the killings.
‘Confusing’: war of words over victim of crime numbers
A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.
Still suffering: family grieves murdered grandmother
Murdered grandmother Vyleen White's family say they take comfort in how her death brought about tougher bail and prison terms for juveniles.
Husband not co-operating with probe into wife’s murder
Police renew pleas for information on the unsolved murder of a mother who was stabbed as she walked home alone through a city park at night.
Young woman third person charged with murder of husband
Another young person allegedly involved in the death of a 57-year-old man in a quiet, close knit suburb has been charged with murder.
US Justice Dept asks Maxwell to speak to prosecutors
The US Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence, a senior official says.
Indigenous kids in focus for ‘broken’ care system probe
The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.
Has someone asked to ‘rent’ your bank account?
Australians are being urged to swerve requests to rent or buy their bank details, as cybercriminals double down on securing money mules.
Teen on alleged crime spree before man’s break-in death
A young woman has been accused of a four-day crime spree, becoming the third person charged with murder after a beloved husband was fatally stabbed.
Trump was told he is in Epstein files, WSJ reports
A US House Committee will subpoena all Justice Department files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the White House concedes Donald Trump is named in them.
Women greenlit to sue Qatar Airways over strip searches
A group of Australian women allegedly subject to invasive strip searches have been given the go-ahead to sue an airline over a Qatari airport incident.
‘Pam’ swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid
Prosecutors have more than tripled the number of charges against alleged graffiti vandal "Pam the Bird", who changed into a Spider-Man suit to leave court.
‘Didn’t do this’: NBL player’s DV charges withdrawn
Former Cairns Taipans player Jackson Makoi has been cleared of assaulting and choking a woman after the charges against him were withdrawn at the 11th hour.
Highway pursuit ends with ‘traumatic’ dog bites for man
Two men have allegedly led police on a pursuit through several suburbs before one of them suffered a "traumatic event" during an arrest involving a police dog.
Search for man’s head called off after TV star charged
Police have failed to find a man's decapitated head, calling off an exhaustive search to allow the victim's family to move on and make funeral arrangements.
Cleaner charged over stealing elderly people’s jewels
A woman who cleaned multiple homes has been charged with stealing jewellery from her elderly clients.
Lehrmann’s solicitor slams police after court loss
Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has taken aim at police after withdrawing a bid to prove that officers had illegally recorded calls with his former legal team.
MP’s future in doubt after convictions for sexual abuse
A state MP has been found guilty of sexually abusing two men - including a teen - during his time in office, with a question mark now hanging over his future.
Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia
Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.
Doctor accused of filming staff in toilets denied bail
A trainee surgeon has been refused bail after he was charged with filming hundreds of staff through a concealed camera in a hospital toilet.