Teacher jailed for ‘disturbing’ child sex offences
A teacher and school leader had a secret life on the internet that saw him using pictures of his own students to aid in his fantasies.
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Mother lashes out during jumping castle court hearing
The operator of a jumping castle company has pleaded not guilty to workplace safety breaches after the deaths of six Tasmanian primary school students.
Apology demanded after ‘gas the Jews’ claim dismissed
Reported chants of "gas the Jews" on the steps of the Opera House might never have happened, according to NSW Police after a months-long investigation.
Beale accuser’s fiance breaks down recalling rape claim
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape told her fiance of the allegations in an emotional call from an airport, a court has heard.
‘Convince him he’s guilty’: Beale accuser’s call notes
A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.
NT government to lay charges over Wave Hill site damage
Charges are set to be laid after allegations of significant damage to the heritage-listed Wave Hill Walk-Off route following an investigation.
Lawyer argues killer shouldn’t receive a life sentence
A three-day hearing for "savage" murderer Luay Sako has concluded, with a Supreme Court justice left to decide on an appropriate sentence.
No ‘magic number’ to reduce hung juries, inquiry told
The merits of shortening mandatory jury deliberation times are being examined in a bid to reduce instances of hung juries and retrials.
Victim slams sentence for ex-senator’s cop son
A man wrongfully imprisoned due to a false statement by the son of ex-NSW premier Kristina Keneally has criticised a decision to spare the police officer jail.
Teen death inquest halted as charges mulled against cop
Prosecutors will examine potential charges against a sergeant whose unmarked police car was involved in a fatal crash with an Indigenous teen on a trail bike.
Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual
A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.
Murder charges laid over young woman’s disappearance
A man has been charged with murdering a "a quiet, proud and loving" young mother who went missing from a remote Cape York community nearly 11 years ago.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Tasmanian teenager
A man accused of murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, whose body was discovered in Tasmanian bushland, has pleaded not guilty.
‘Foul play’: no charges yet over missing Colombian man
Police are yet to press charges over the mysterious disappearance of a Colombian man suspected of meeting foul play, releasing one of two men after questioning.
Qld man to stand trial in sexual servitude case
A 38-year-old man who allegedly drugged a woman then got her tattooed has been committed to stand trial on charges including sexual servitude.
Three hospitalised after taking MDMA spiked with opioid
Three people presented to NSW hospitals over the weekend after taking tablets sold as MDMA that contained a potent opioid.
Mother killed ‘troubled’ son with overdose, court told
A mother is accused of enlisting her daughter to help murder her son over his difficult and abusive behaviour.
Third man charged after people injured in city shooting
Another person has been charged with a string of offences after three people were injured in a targeted shooting in Brisbane city, police say.
‘Shameful’: Indigenous deaths in police custody double
Indigenous people account for one in four deaths in police custody, with grieving families and legal experts demanding a different approach to law enforcement.
Killer faked psychosis during mental fitness tests
Murderer Luay Sako pretended he was going through psychosis when he killed Celeste Manno in her Melbourne home, a psychiatrist has told a court.
Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser
A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.
Doctor jailed for forcing refugee to work at candy shop
A doctor will spend at least 18 months behind bars for threatening to deport an asylum seeker if he did not work long hours while underpaid at his candy shop.
Qld police share evidence on alleged shooting supporter
Evidence gathered by Australian authorities into the December 2022 fatal shooting of two police officers at Wieambilla has been provided to a US court case.
No return to Labor for banished MP cleared of assault
Victoria's sexual crimes squad has closed its case into Victorian MP Will Fowles, with police saying he won't face charges over a serious assault allegation.
Skipper fined after ship run aground by passengers
A charter boat skipper has been fined and convicted after letting unqualified, unsupervised passengers take control of the vessel before it ran aground.
Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court
Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and her partner have appeared in court to sort out key dates in preparation for a joint defamation trial.
Two arrested over missing Colombian man feared dead
A Colombian man is feared dead after vanishing in suspicious circumstances as police arrest two men they believe could help with answers.
‘No sign’ of drug-laced smoothie after alleged murder
A mother accused of murdering her adult son told police her life had been a "nightmare" due to his violent behaviour resulting from a brain injury.
Four in custody after man drowns at Hobart waterfront
Police have taken four people into custody after a 27-year-old man drowned at Hobart's waterfront after allegedly being pushed.
Man charged with murder after woman’s body found
A 43-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 30-year-old woman's body was found in a home north of Brisbane.
Woman says ‘desperate’ Beale forced her into sexual act
Kurtley Beale's sexual assault trial has been told the "desperate" rugby union star forced a woman to give him oral sex at a Bondi hotel in December 2022.