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".
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago: Trump
US President Donald Trump has expanded on remarks he had made about banning Jeffrey Epstein from his private club in Florida two decades ago.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
I turned down an invitation to Epstein’s island: Trump
The White House is under growing pressure to release more information about the Justice Department's investigation into convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Nephew allegedly murdered elderly man in home invasion
An elderly man was murdered and his wife bashed in a midnight home invasion by two extended family members on the prowl for cash, a jury has been told.
‘Doesn’t bring her back’: death in custody preventable
Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says.
‘Senseless violence’: boy attack fast-tracks law reform
Tough youth justice laws will be introduced "urgently" after a 15-year-old was accused of stabbing another teenager in front of shocked show-goers.
‘Crisis of trust’: Epstein furore to hurt Republicans
US President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with his administration's handling of the furore around Jeffrey Epstein, the Washington Post reports.
Not guilty plea from Outback Wrangler after fatal crash
Outback Wrangler's Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice more than three years after a fatal helicopter crash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleaner charged over stealing elderly people’s jewels
A woman who cleaned multiple homes has been charged with stealing jewellery from her elderly clients.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.