Workmate says murder accused ‘broken’ by family dispute
A murder accused's workmate thought his friend was "torn" between his daughter's health and adopting his family's religious ban on medicine, a judge heard.
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CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk
Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.
Former cop ‘foolishly’ leaked confidential information
A woman has been given a suspended jail sentence for disclosing confidential information and misuse of a restricted computer while a Queensland police officer.
Family of hit and run victim: it was a ‘cowardly act’
The family of a young mother killed in a hit-and-run in Brisbane's south say it was a "cowardly act".
‘Not an accident’: murder charge after fatal 4WD crash
A woman will face court accused of being behind the wheel of a 4WD that police say deliberately mowed down and killed a 23-year-old mother.
Trump’s former doc gives new details on gunshot wound
Donald Trump's former physician Ronny Jackson has shed light on Donald Trump's ear injury.
Man jailed over ‘toolbox’ killings wins verdict appeal
A man jailed over the killing of two drug dealers who likely drowned while trapped in a toolbox south of Brisbane has been acquitted on appeal.
10 grand in assets: Higgins’ finances revealed in court
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has been granted court access to details of a trust which manages Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million taxpayer-funded settlement.
Mother on trial for girl’s death acted on Bible ‘facts’
A woman accused of killing her daughter by withholding medication told her prior trial for near-fatal child neglect the Bible's "facts" showed God could heal.
CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch
National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.
Residents weigh next steps after losing mine dust fight
Residents have lost a court battle over fine dust and other pollutants emitted by an open-cut coal mine in NSW but the fight may not yet be over.
Prosecutors appeal Trump classified documents case
US prosecutors have filed an official notice of appeal in the case over classified documents retained by Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
Drug trafficker admits sex offences against teen girl
A drug trafficker has admitted indecently dealing with a 13-year-old girl he met online while he was pretending to be a teenager.
Drunk cop who fled crash and lied ‘should be sacked’
A senior NSW police officer who downed 23 drinks, crashed his police car and then left the scene before lying about it should be sacked, a watchdog has found.
Boss tells murder trial of hard worker’s ‘brainwashing’
A bakery boss says he feared a valued employee and friend had been "brainwashed" by a fringe Christian group before the man allegedly murdered his own daughter.
Deadly factory fire ‘a mistake’ accused teen claimed
Two teens applying for bail after being charged over a fire that killed two people were allegedly paid $4000 by a prisoner for the job, a court has been told.
Trial against Toyah Cordingley murder-accused delayed
The murder trial of a man charged with murdering Toyah Cordingley on a far north Queensland beach has been delayed until next year.
CFMEU worksite ‘reign of terror’ must end: contractors
Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.
Millions of Australians hit by prescription cyber hack
One of Australia's largest cyber hacks resulted in the theft of personal details and health information belonging to almost 13 million people.
Camper killer may use rare legal move to delay sentence
Greg Lynn's lawyer indicated he will appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay and may use a rare legal manoeuvre to delay sentencing.
Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions
The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared.
Two charged after 300 weapons seized in knife crackdown
A marketplace in central Sydney has been selling hundreds of weapons including sheath knives, push daggers and blades for a decade, police say.
Gasps in court as accused teen arsonists freed on bail
Two 19-year-old men charged over a large fire that left two men dead have been granted bail and must abide by a night time curfew.
Teen died after entering ‘impenetrable’ forest: coroner
A First Nations teenager who has been missing since 2023 died after walking into a rainforest, a coroner has found, but the cause of his death remains unknown.
Girl ‘miraculously healed’ of diabetes before death
A church group member charged over an eight-year-old girl's death said the child had earlier been miraculously healed of her diabetes, a court has been told.
Gasps in court as teens freed on bail over fatal fire
Two 19-year-olds charged over a fire that left two men dead have been granted bail but a magistrate warned it could be revoked if they are caught out at night.
Bangladesh to impose curfew, deploy army
The Bangladesh government is set to intervene as more than 100 people died in violent student protests over government job quotas.
‘No secrets’: CFMEU ‘bikie-fication’ dates back decades
Political leaders have expressed shock at revelations of bikie links within the CFMEU but they were a matter of public record long before the latest reports.
Wall St Journal calls reporter’s Russia sentence ‘sham’
The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.
Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying
A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.
UN court says Israel’s Palestinian settlements illegal
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's presence in Palestinian occupied territories is "unlawful" and should stop immediately.