Crown denies catastrophic failures in mushroom trial
A top prosecutor has rejected a triple murderer's claim she suffered a "fundamental irregularity" in her trial as she fights to have her convictions quashed.
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‘Lovable rogue’ Mick Gatto sues integrity champion
Underworld identity Mick Gatto is suing barrister Geoffrey Watson for defamation over a 60 Minutes interview about the CFMEU.
‘Savage’ coverage not enough to stop Warner conviction
Cricket great David Warner's status as a convicted drink driver could have profound consequences on his commercial earnings overseas, a court has been told.
Alan Jones held ‘extraordinary power’, accuser says
A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting
The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.
Missing man’s body found under backyard cubby house
The remains of a man missing for four years have been located in a box under children's play equipment, triggering two arrests.
LA gang leader masterminded Tupac’s murder: prosecutor
Jurors have heard opening statements in the Las Vegas trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in 1996.
Four charged over pork meat industry ‘financial crimes’
Four people in the pork meat industry have been accused of keeping $10 million off the books and moving $30 million interstate over almost 10 years.
Rapist talent manager’s prison ‘hell’ in daily lockdown
A talent manager to the stars, now convicted rapist, has complained about being in "living hell" as he details the struggles in prison cell lockdown.
Teens accused of online ambush murder oppose DNA test
Police have sought DNA samples from seven teenagers to match it to footwear and a car linked to a man who was allegedly lured to his death via online messages.
Alan Jones decried as ‘grub’ to famous media rival
A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.
Private prison plan slammed as inmate numbers balloon
With a territory's prison system bursting at the seams, critics argue that plans for a new privately operated facility amounts to admission of defeat on crime.
Report failed to spot alleged killer’s violent history
Reports assessing serial abusers' risk of reoffending do not routinely include expired protection orders taken out against them, an inquest has been told.
‘Appalling’ violence: armed group fires arrow at police
Police have condemned what they have described as an "appalling display of violence" after officers were allegedly confronted by a large group of armed men.
Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life
Police are on high alert for possible retaliation after a Melbourne crime figure was shot and discovered lying beside his car in a "pool of blood".
Another state shoots down funding national gun buyback
Another state has rejected the national gun buyback, saying it won't divert money from core services and cost‑of‑living pressures to a federal scheme.
Beleaguered gun buyback costly, inaction costlier: PM
A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.
Police arrest teenager over university campus shooting
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting at a university campus that left five people injured.
French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.
Mangione pleads guilty, admits killing insurance CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal US stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.
Accused rapist takes the stand to deny girl’s claims
An accused rapist has given evidence in his own trial to deny he had sex with a underage girl without her consent.
Seven teens charged over man’s murder remain in custody
Seven children facing life sentences under a state's controversial legislation will remain in custody after being charged with murder over an alleged assault.
Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants
The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.
Alan Jones’s accuser felt silenced by ‘golden goose’
The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.
Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes
A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.
Murder charge for seven teens after serious assault
A week after a man died following an alleged attack, seven children have been charged with murder and face life sentences under a state's controversial laws.
Minister under pressure as alleged DV murders mount
A domestic violence murder case has been mentioned in court, adding to mounting pressure on a senior state minister.
‘How’s ya missus?’: teen girl confronted alleged rapist
A man who denies raping a 16-year-old girl at a regional house party is facing trial in the County Court, with messages between the pair detailed to a jury.
Retrial for baby death accused doctor delayed by a year
Jury members ignored a court order not to do their own research into a doctor accused of negligent manslaughter during a home birth, a judge has heard.
Alan Jones accuser’s mum ‘in shock’ over allegations
The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.
‘Extremely serious’: ex-NRL star to face assault trial
A former Maroons and Kangaroos player has been accused of an "extremely serious assault" that left marks on a young child and has been committed to stand trial.