PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise efforts to free Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins from Russian custody with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine
A captured Australian fighter jailed for 13 years by Russian forces was given a "sham trial" and should be treated as a prisoner of war, the government says.
‘Naked greed’: body-in-box murderer obsessed with cash
Fixated on money and having a lavish lifestyle, Yang Zhao strangled his flatmate and put her body in a tool box before stealing nearly $500,000 from her mother.
Diddy lawyer seeks to undercut prosecution’s rape claim
The singer Casandra Ventura has returned to the witness stand for more cross-examination by the defence team for ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Roberts-Smith faces battle for High Court challenge
Disgraced special forces veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's bid to take his legal battle to the High Court will be difficult but not impossible, legal sources say.
Man who stabbed Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Hadi Matar, who was convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie in 2022, has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison.
Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine
Russia has jailed Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins for 13 years for fighting with Ukrainian forces, prosecutors in occupied Ukraine say.
Murder-accused mum’s matter in court after house fire
More than a week after a horror house fire that killed three of her children, a mother-of-five charged with murder has had her matter heard in court.
Ex-Liberal leader’s $2.3m bill sparks by-election fears
Former state opposition leader John Pesutto has been ordered to pay Liberal MP Moira Deeming $2.3 million in costs, raising bankruptcy and by-election concerns.
Date locked in for drug kingpin’s appeal hearing
Underworld figure Tony Mokbel will have to wait another four months to have an appeal against his drug trafficking and importation convictions heard.
Murder trial told how death cap mushrooms become lethal
A toxicologist has outlined to Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial the various factors that make consuming death cap mushrooms lethal.
Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court
Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation's highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.
‘Willing participant’: Diddy’s chief accuser challenged
Casandra Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has faced cross-examination at the hip-hop mogul's criminal trial.
Mother hit with charges over fatal primary school crash
A woman whose car rammed through a suburban school fence into a group of children, killing an 11-year-old boy, is facing two driving charges.
Immigration escapee breaks out under new management
Concerns are being raised about unsafe staffing during immigration detainee transfers as police search for a man who carried out a violent escape.
Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims
A settlement has been reached between a parents' climate action group and one of Australia's largest energy companies over greenwashing claims.
Judge dismisses juror in fatal mushroom cook trial
One of 15 jurors empanelled in Erin Patterson's trial has been discharged over fears they may have discussed her triple murder case with family and friends.
Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing
A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.
‘You should be ashamed’: Weinstein accuser slams lawyer
Former model Kaja Sokola alleges abuse she suffered at the hands of Harvey Weinstein changed the course of her life.
‘Red flag’: warning sign when Bondi killer wanted a gun
A psychiatrist admits he was given false information about a man who sought a medical report to get a gun license, who years later committed the Bondi atrocity.
School bus driver denies misremembering truck crash
A school bus driver has denied suggestions he is not correctly recalling the lead-up to a truck crash where several students were seriously injured.
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‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend testifies he raped her
R&B singer Cassie has told a court her ex Sean "Diddy" Combs would often become more violent when she fought back, and that he had raped her.
Diddy’s ex to resume testimony at sex-trafficking trial
R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness box after a day spent recounting grotesque details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
School bus crash accused ‘not the villain’, jury told
Truck driver Jamie Gleeson has denied he was driving dangerously in the lead-up to a collision that left seven primary school students seriously injured.
Disgraced veteran to learn fate over war crimes claims
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith will learn whether he has been successful in his bid to clear his name after he was accused of being a war criminal.
Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death
The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson has welcomed a court ruling over his death in a helicopter crash while hunting crocodile eggs.
‘Calculated’ con man jailed after posing as builder
A swindler who posed as a builder and defrauded 30 victims out of almost $500,000 has been jailed for his "calculated and egregious" offending.
Dumped food dehydrator shown to mushroom murder trial
Footage has been shown at a murder trial of a woman dumping a food dehydrator at a tip, two days after Erin Patterson served a poisonous mushroom lunch.
Bus driver goes to trial over pedestrian death
A bus driver accused of careless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian will fight the charge, prompting emotional courtroom scenes.
Menendez brothers clear legal hurdle in bid for release
Two brothers serving life in prison for murdering their parents with a shotgun have a new chance of freedom after a US judge reduced their sentences.
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Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims
EnergyAustralia will face the Federal Court to answer allegations some of its "carbon neutral" products were not as green as they seemed.