‘Wicked weapon’ used in rugby star’s home invasion
Prosecutors have called for a sentence of not less than 10 years detention for two teenagers who stabbed an ex-Australian rugby player during a home invasion.
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Daughter tells trial of missing camper’s 14-year affair
The daughter of a woman allegedly murdered while camping with her childhood sweetheart has spoken about her mother's 14-year relationship with the married man.
Judges begin mulling ‘problematic’ Chris Dawson verdict
Three judges will now consider whether the conviction of Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife should be overturned or remain in place despite its issues.
Schoolgirl’s alleged murderer threatened to ‘kill’ mum
Threatening voicemails by Charlise Mutten's alleged killer to her mother the morning after he is accused of shooting the girl dead have been played to a court.
‘Dictator douchebag’: Cohen grilled over Trump insults
Michael Cohen has told a court he talked with Donald Trump in the Oval Office about a plan for a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial
Fifteen jurors have been selected in the trial of a former airline captain accused of killing two campers in Victoria's alpine region.
‘No justice’ in teen’s home invasion murder sentence
A teenager who fatally stabbed a mother of two in a home invasion has been jailed for 14 years for their "particularly heinous" offending.
Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says
The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.
Accused killer says mum pulled the trigger on her girl
A man on trial for murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten allegedly told her mother he was searching for the girl, while attempting to dispose of her body.
Musk ‘not trying to win anything’ fighting internet cop
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X was ordered to hide videos of a stabbing during a church sermon but a judge has decided not to extend the ban.
Hanson racism lawsuit reopened to attack Muslim denial
A Greens senator can file new evidence aiming to prove Pauline Hanson knew she was a Muslim when she sent an allegedly racist tweet on the day the Queen died.
Wallabies star’s wife plagued by home invasion memories
The wife of a former Australian rugby player has told a Brisbane court about the impact of a violent home invasion that left her husband fighting for his life.
Dawson murder verdict based on ‘impoverished’ evidence
A 40-year delay deprived Chris Dawson of a fair trial and the chance to prove his wife Lynette was still alive in 1982, his barrister argues.
Cohen testifies Trump signed off on hush money payment
Donald Trump's former '"fixer" has told his hush money trial the then-US president said "women are going to hate me" when Stormy Daniels' sex scandal aired.
Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift
A presumption of bail for high-risk NSW domestic violence offenders will be reversed and those who are released will be electronically monitored.
Pilot claims hunting dispute led to ‘accidental deaths’
A pilot has admitted he was involved in the "accidental deaths" of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay after fighting over two weapons, a jury has heard.
‘Possessive, obsessed’ Dawson killed wife, court told
There was "no significant possibility" Chris Dawson was innocent of murder as his obsession with a teen student led him to kill his wife, a court has been told.
Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged
David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.
Memorial unveiled to honour ambushed police officers
Almost 18 months after the tragedy, a memorial for two young constables gunned down in cold blood in rural Queensland has been unveiled.
Man arrested and extradited in historic murder case
After 16 years on the run, a man is facing charges over the murder of another man at an 18th birthday party in Adelaide.
Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
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Internet watchdog questions X’s free-speech credentials
Elon Musk's X continues to defend its stance against removing a church stabbing video, after a judge was told its free-speech policy was illusory.
Ex-soldier on parole after admitting to DV assault
A man who was medically discharged from the Australian Defence Force has been released on immediate parole after admitting assaulting and choking his wife.
Woman sues personal safety device provider after attack
A woman is suing the supplier of a personal safety device and a security firm claiming she did not receive help when violently attacked by her ex-partner.
PM defends student protests as police warn of violence
Anti-Semitism in all forms has been condemned by all sides of politics but politicians are warning against using the term to label peaceful protests.
Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert
As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.
New laws questioned after court keeps Iranian locked up
A High Court ruling blocking an immigration detainee who failed to co-operate with his deportation being freed is raising questions about the need for new laws.
‘No real winners’: Lehrmann to pay most of Ten’s costs
Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.
Commonwealth liable for sacred site damage: High Court
A long-running legal dispute over damage to an Indigenous sacred site in Kakadu National Park has been brought to a close, ruling the Commonwealth is liable.
Church rioter unleashes on media, police outside court
A man who took part in a violent riot following a church stabbing attack has been arrested for a second time after an outburst outside court.
US man linked to Qld police shootings offered plea deal
US prosecutors have been given time to negotiate with a man accused of links to a family who shot dead two Australian two police officers and a neighbour.