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Latest news: Assault
Abusive, violent killer can be held for 12 years
A violent drunk swept up in delusions his wife was cheating on him can be held in custody for more than a decade for her killing despite his mental illness.
10 hours ago
Tradie not facing jail after mate dies 'play fighting'
An evening of cocaine, booze and play fighting on a boys trip turned deadly when a man died after being placed into a chokehold by his friend.
2 days ago
Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix
A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.
6 days ago
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Dropped DV case opens door to smiling NRL star's return
Ex-Penrith Panthers player Taylan May's domestic violence charges have been dropped after his wife did not come to court, costing taxpayers $20,000.
Mar 10, 2025
'Narcissistic' abusive husband seeks shorter sentence
Lawyers for an "entitled" man who locked his wife up and subjected her to daily beatings say he has narcissistic personality disorder and deserves less jail.
Feb 26, 2025
'Broke my jaw': referee's shock after soccer assault
A referee was left bloodied and in shock after an "inexcusable" assault at a suburban soccer match which has ended with his attacker being thrown behind bars.
Feb 26, 2025
Alcohol ban for axed Dragon who spat at woman
A former NRL player must abstain from drinking alcohol and perform community service after an ugly assault on a woman in a pub pokies room.
Feb 25, 2025
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'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home
A man's "heinous" campaign of abuse against his wife has been aired ahead of him becoming the first person sentenced for aggravated servitude in Victoria.
Feb 25, 2025
Bail granted to woman accused of attacking Muslim women
A woman accused of assaulting two Muslim women at a shopping centre has been bailed, as details of a previous assault on a woman in a hijab was aired in court.
Feb 20, 2025
Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised
A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.
Feb 19, 2025
'Do I know you?': axed NRL star's line before pub spit
A heated argument between former St George Illawarra player Talatau Junior Amone and a woman at a pub ended with him spitting in her face, a court has heard.
Feb 17, 2025
Samurai sword-wielding agent can't remember new arrest
A man spared jail over an attack involving a samurai sword has faced court from hospital after being arrested for an alleged attempted car theft and assaults.
Feb 11, 2025
Killer attacked after woman knocked back his advances
A convicted killer told police he regretted changing his mind and not taking the life of a young woman after assaulting her for turning down his advances.
Feb 06, 2025
Man jailed after ill-fated daylight abduction of dad
A man's daylight abduction of his own father in the middle of a street in an attempt to gain money resulted in catastrophic injuries, a judge has heard.
Feb 05, 2025
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Jail time cut for farmer who choked, bashed girlfriend
A woman who hid in a paddock to escape a three-and-a-half hour domestic violence attack wept as her former partner successfully appealed his jail sentence.
Feb 05, 2025
Alleged threat as battered off-duty cop lay unconscious
The youngest of three men accused of brutally bashing a pair of off-duty police officers allegedly returned to the scene to deliver a chilling final warning.
Jan 30, 2025
Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault
Richmond defender Noah Balta has admitted an assault after a man was sent to hospital with a head injury just before the end of the year.
Jan 30, 2025
Footy legend denies drunken assault, intimidation
NRL and rugby great Wendell Sailor has denied drunkenly assaulting two people and refusing to leave a city-centre bar during a late-night incident.
Jan 30, 2025
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Accused cop basher allegedly cut hair to evade law
A father has defended his son over allegations he helped bash two off-duty officers, saying the incident was out of character for the "young kid".
Jan 29, 2025
'Significant force': accused off-duty cop attacker held
Two men charged with an alleged attack on off-duty police will be kept in custody after one of the officers was nearly killed in the melee.
Jan 24, 2025
Cop blames tumour for 'unjustified, excessive' assaults
A suspended senior constable has tried to argue that he punched two intoxicated civilians while on duty in separate incidents in 2023 because of a brain tumour.
Jan 22, 2025
Accused teen machete attacker's infamy with young crims
A teen was on four sets of bail when he allegedly slashed a man with a machete, accused of attacking a nurse, bringing a knife to school and carjackings.
Jan 22, 2025
Family 'devastated' after woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a woman allegedly set on fire say they are trying to stay strong amid a "living nightmare" from the alleged attempt on her life.
Jan 20, 2025
Man allegedly 'erupted' at being served divorce papers
A man allegedly kidnapped at knife-point another man who attempted to serve him divorce papers, with a judge describing the act as mysterious and concerning.
Jan 16, 2025
Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders
A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.
Jan 16, 2025
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