Democrats release more new images from Epstein’s estate
Almost 70 new photos are among some 95,000 that Jeffrey Epstein's estate has released, as the deadline to release the full Epstein files looms.
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Australian man jailed for smuggling cocaine to Bali
Queensland man Lamar Aaron Ahchee has been jailed for 12 years in Indonesia for smuggling cocaine into Bali.
Man banned from Bondi after Jewish ‘threat’ mid-flight
A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.
Sea World crash survivors prepare for injury lawsuits
A teenage boy who lost his mother and a leg in a helicopter collision at Sea World has gone to court to maintain his chance to sue the theme park.
Gasps as man jailed 11 years for hit-and-run death
A man with a lengthy criminal history must serve at least 80 per cent of a heavy sentence after causing a man's death while driving a stolen vehicle..
Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail
A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks US court for prison release
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has asked a US court to vacate or amend her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
Assange files complaint against Nobel winner Machado
Julian Assange has filed a complaint accusing the Nobel Foundation of facilitating "war crimes" by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado.
Rob Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, has appeared in court as he faces charges of murder in the killing of his parents.
‘Hate preachers’ on notice as Bondi victims mourned
The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.
Dance teacher ‘betrayed’ teen with cocaine offer in pub
A prominent dance teacher who tutored some of Australia's best talent has been barred from the industry after giving cocaine to a teen girl in a pub toilet.
Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won’t be released
An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.
Reality star accused of killing partner awaits evidence
A significant amount of evidence must be processed before prosecutors can decide the final charges against a reality TV star accused of murdering her partner.
Media adviser busted leaking court material ‘naive’
The leaking of privileged legal material by a media adviser amid a spat between a judge and a top prosecutor has been aired in a parliamentary inquiry.
Rob Reiner’s son charged with murdering his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, accused of using a knife to kill his parents in their Los Angeles home.
‘Callous’ rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.
Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder
The devastation inflicted on Australia's Jewish community has been palpable at funerals for the Bondi victims, as an alleged terrorist is charged with murder.
No bail for ‘violent’ anti-Semitism material accused
A young man accused of seeking anti-Semitic material including guides on committing terrorist attacks had been on police radar for months, a judge has heard.
Hunt for US university shooter renewed as man released
US authorities have released a man and are again searching for a person seen on video walking away from a Brown University shooting that killed two students.
Driver could be freed in 15 months after girl’s death
A 25-year-old driver has been jailed after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a little girl after she was thrown metres into the air.
Diabetic driver’s bid for silence in five-death inquest
A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.
‘Cruel’ family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life
A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says.
Reiner’s son ‘responsible’ for parents’ deaths: police
Rob Reiner's son Nick has been charged over the deaths of the Hollywood filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
Olympic swimming physio’s massages queried by police
A former Swimming Australia physiotherapist has faced court on multiple child sex abuse charges to determine if there is sufficient evidence to go to trial.
Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost
The deaths of three people and countless fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries have prompted a coronial inquiry into how to reduce the risks.
US actor-director and wife fatally stabbed in LA home
Investigators believe US director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were stabbed to death in their home, but are yet to detain anyone over the killings.
Families’ relief as Snowtown killer’s parole overturned
Notorious Snowtown killer James Vlassakis' parole approval has been overturned by a retired judge, who said his crimes were "gross" and "disgustingly unusual".
Possible charge upgrade after car ploughed into walkers
A Brazilian man has faced a court on eight counts of attempted murder, but one charge is pending a possible upgrade.
Police to release man detained over US uni shooting
A man detained after a US university shooting that killed two students will be released after an investigation took authorities in a "different direction".
Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims
A devastated community is mourning those killed in a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as loved ones of the victims say they have been robbed of their happiness.
Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount
At least 12 people are dead and 29 injured after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that was designed to target the local Jewish community.