Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations
Linda Reynolds has been paid $90,000 by the ACT government after settling a defamation case over a letter about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.
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Man admits delivering $4.3 million in drug-profit cash
A Queensland man has been sentenced after being pulled over by police and found with $4.3 million in a box and suitcase in his vehicle.
Bias found in report against Lehrmann trial prosecutor
Communications between the head of an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial and a journalist from The Australian gave rise to an "apprehension of bias".
Nine sued over ‘highly damaging’ reports on Liberal MP
Reports that ex-federal MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice about government contracts to consulting firm Synergy 360 will be defended by Nine in court.
Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed
An attempt by ex-MP Andrew Laming for an expenditure watchdog's decision over his travel expenses to be reviewed has been dismissed by the Federal Court.
Matildas star Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge
Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.
Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing
NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers.
Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by car
A man will appear in court charged with mid-range drink driving after he allegedly struck an elderly pedestrian who later died in a Gold Coast hospital.
‘Obsessed’ Higgins told Ten not to settle with Lehrmann
Brittany Higgins took the '"extraordinary" position of only helping Ten defend a defamation suit if they did not pay Bruce Lehrmann damages, his lawyers say.
Airport freight worker admits stealing electronic goods
A 42-year-old man has admitted stealing more than $46,000 worth of electronic goods while handling freight at Brisbane airport to fund his drug use.
MH17 aftermath costs Dutch $A276 million
A trial and investigations into the downing of the MH17 flight, reparations of bodies, and compensation has cost the Dutch government more than $A276 million.
Bikie head seeks early jail release after almost dying
A Sydney bikie seriously injured after his brother was fatally gunned down wants less time in prison for his role in destroying evidence of another killing.
Man murdered wife after having ‘a gutful’
A 76-year-old man who admitted shooting his wife in their home south of Brisbane has been found guilty of her murder.
Couple commemorated in community’s ‘heartbreaking’ loss
The lives of flight attendant Luke Davies and AFL umpire Jesse Baird were remembered through tributes during Sydney's Mardi Gras parade.
New way of reporting sex assault leads to man charged
Complaints made through an alternative reporting method have led to an arrest and charges against a man for rape and sexual assault.
Man guilty of ‘cowardly’ murder with sledgehammer
Shaun Robert Sturgess admitted to manslaughter but has been found guilty of murder after hitting his estranged wife in the head with a sledgehammer.
Ex-detainee’s sex charges dropped after identity bungle
A man released from an immigration detention centre was wrongly charged with sexual assault in a case of mistaken identity, Victoria Police have revealed.
Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair
Sydneysiders, politicians, friends and family have gathered to honour the lives of a young couple allegedly murdered by a police officer.
Walker inquest delayed as racist award saga continues
Former constable Zachary Rolfe has gone to court with certificates purporting to be from the recipients of a racist Northern Territory Police award.
‘Evil’ child killer barred again from seeking parole
Barrie John Watts has been blocked from applying for parole for another 10 years after receiving a life sentence for the murder of 12-year-old Sian Kingi.
Ex-NRL player Robati set to face trial on rape charges
Former Brisbane Broncos second-rower Teui 'TC' Robati will face a trial in July after an alleged assault of a woman in a Brisbane bar in December 2022.
Police set to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras parade
NSW Police have reached an agreement with Mardi Gras parade organisers to march after being uninvited following the alleged murders of two men.
Man charged with knowingly giving women herpes
A man allegedly had multiple intimate relationships with women he met on social media and police say he knowingly gave them a sexually transmitted disease.
Rolfe says family ‘must take responsibility’ for death
An ex-policeman who shot dead an Indigenous teen during an arrest has said the family is partly to blame for the fatal shooting.
Multiple Mardi Gras tributes expected for slain couple
Flight attendant Luke Davies and former Network 10 presenter Jesse Baird, allegedly murdered by a police officer, will be honoured at the Mardi Gras festival.
Trump loses bid to pause $US454m judgment in fraud case
A judge has rejected Donald Trump's request to pause $US454 million civil fraud penalty.
First person jailed under foreign interference laws
A former Liberal Party candidate will be jailed for at least a year after becoming the first person in Australia found guilty under foreign interference laws.
Former brothel owner held over drug-flight plot
Police allege ex-brothel owner Eddie Hayson was involved in shipping drugs interstate as the gambling identity is held in custody after his extradition to NSW.
Police failures blight ‘troubling’ missing teacher case
Marion Barter's disappearance nearly three decades ago has been referred to unsolved homicide detectives after crucial evidence was lost due to police inaction.
Teen who shot at his school gets three years detention
A 15-year-old boy who fired shots at his school, terrifying staff and students, has been sentenced to three years in detention but may be released sooner.
Senior NT cops deny Rolfe’s racism allegations
Four Northern Territory police officers have denied claims of ingrained racism at their annual awards night, after allegations from a former constable.