Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum
A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction.
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Use of restraints key focus of death in custody probes
A man has died in hospital weeks after becoming unresponsive during an arrest, sparking a string of investigations into the incident.
Gobbo’s ongoing punishment after police lawsuit fails
Double-crossing gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo will consider appealing a judgment dismissing her claim that police risked her safety when her cover was blown.
Ye briefly shows up to back Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in trial
Ye has briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to support the hip-hop mogul.
Australian man shot dead at Bali villa, another injured
A Melbourne man is dead and another Australian is injured following a shooting at a villa in Bali, police say.
Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively dismissed
A judge has dismissed the defamation lawsuit Justin Baldoni filed against his It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively, after she sued him for sexual harassment.
‘Take it up with God’: preacher sued for anti-Semitism
An Islamist preacher, with former ISIS members as friends, is being sued for alleged anti-Semitic sermons but asserts he has a right to free speech.
LA police order US immigration protesters to go home
Violence in Los Angeles is ramping up as thousands of protesters take to the streets in response to Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard.
Former NRL player lured woman to pub toilet, jury told
Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui 'TC' Robati allegedly told a young woman he was taking her to an exclusive event before raping her, a jury has heard.
Group of men extradited over alleged extortion attempt
Men allegedly linked to organised crime have been extradited to Queensland over what police say was an attempt to extort a man and a woman.
Multimillion money laundering scheme scrubbed clean
Organised crime has been dealt a blow, as police smash a massive money laundering scheme allegedly run by a security company using armoured transport services.
Jury in Weinstein retrial appears far apart on verdict
A jury in Harvey Weinstein's New York sex abuse retrial has resumed deliberations after having the weekend off.
Diddy’s ex shares graphic details about sexual violence
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend has given graphic testimony about the shocking violence and forced sexual encounters she suffered at the hands of the rapper.
Marines, raids and protest further polarise US politics
The looming deployment of Marines into Los Angeles and intensified raids on suspected undocumented migrants have further polarised America's political parties.
‘Shame on you’: united call for death-in-custody action
Hundreds of people have gathered to demand justice over the death of a young Aboriginal man in custody, marking the beginning of events planned nationwide.
Diddy’s ex sobs as she testifies at his sex trial
An ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs says he made her feel guilty for asking male entertainers to wear condoms during "Freak Offs".
Hillcrest jumping castle legal battles to continue
Further legal action is looming after the operator of a jumping castle that became airborne and killed six children was found not guilty of criminal breaches.
Police hunt for missing luggage after teen’s body found
Police are yet to find a key piece of evidence after human remains, believed to be those of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop, were discovered in rugged bushland.
Community mourns loss of murdered teenager
Hundreds of people including police and SES volunteers have attended a candlelight vigil in memory of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop.
Call for federal police to examine death in custody
An investigation into the death of a young Aboriginal man in police custody should be taken over by federal police, an Indigenous MP says.
‘Drinks and gaming’ before toolbox murders, jury hears
Three men accused of a double murder drank alcohol and played on a games console while their alleged victims were trapped in a toolbox, a jury has heard.
‘High risk’: The Star’s $167m credit to money launderer
The scale of The Star casino's enabling of billions of dollars in risky transactions, including from at least one money launderer, has been exposed in court.
Jury begins deliberating in Weinstein’s rape retrial
Jurors have started deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape and assault crimes retrial.
Missing Pheobe’s body found near national park
Weeks after Pheobe Bishop vanished, police believe they have found her remains near a national park.
‘Two faces’: online posts show mushroom cook’s duality
Accused murderer Erin Patterson has been quizzed over the state of her relationship with her in-laws prior to them eating a fatal lunch at her home.
Student’s testimony enough to back Dawson sex verdict
Evidence by one of Chris Dawson's former students was enough to prove he sexually abused her around the time he killed his wife, a court has found.
School jumping castle tragedy ‘impossible to predict’
The operator of a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school children, has been cleared of criminal workplace safety breaches.
Police wrap up search for McCann evidence in Portugal
Police looking for evidence related to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have left a search site in southern Portugal.
Jury hears more of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ‘debauchery’
A model and social media influencer has told a jury she felt "exhilarated" the first time she had sex with a male escort in front of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Missing girl search scaled back, police probe ongoing
Police say their investigation into the "suspicious" disappearance of a teenager is ongoing but have scaled back the search, weeks after the girl went missing.
Housemate arrested amid missing girl investigation
Weeks after teenager Pheobe Bishop went missing, one of her housemates has been taken into custody and questioned by police in relation to her disappearance.