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A new development has emerged in the search for a man who allegedly burnt a baby with hot coffee in a park more than a year ago.
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Singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of assault trial
R&B singer Chris Brown has made an appearance in a London court ahead of his trial later this year over an assault charge.
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Accused police killer enters plea over shooting
More than six months after a police officer was shot dead at a rural property, a 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.
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Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder
A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.
Jan 24, 2026
AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn
Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.
Jan 22, 2026
AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations
Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.
Jan 20, 2026
Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days
Authorities have closed multiple Sydney beaches as a man fights for his life following the third shark attack in just two days.
Jan 19, 2026
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Woman stays mum over cop assault, leaving kids in car
A woman has stayed silent outside court about allegedly assaulting an off-duty cop who spoke to her about leaving four children in a shopping centre car park.
Jan 15, 2026
'Offensive weapon': woman sentenced for crepe attack
A suspended sentence has been handed to a woman who pushed a crepe into a chief minister's face, with a judge describing the pastry as an "offensive weapon".
Jan 13, 2026
Grisly details of teen stabbing at party brawl revealed
A teenager is behind bars after allegedly stabbing an older boy multiple times, leaving him trailing blood and fighting for his life after a brawl at a party.
Jan 09, 2026
Woman behind fatal teen bashing accused of jail assault
A woman jailed for decades after luring a 16-year-old to his death over a pair of headphones is back in court after allegedly assaulting a prison officer.
Jan 06, 2026
Paramedics spat on, punched in festive abuse spike
Paramedics are breaking their silence after a festive season riddled with reports of verbal intimidation, sexual and physical assault by members of the public.
Dec 30, 2025
Labor figure fights for life after alleged assault
A prominent Labor figure who helped lead his party to a massive state election win is fighting for his life after allegedly being assaulted.
Dec 28, 2025
Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation
A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks.
Dec 19, 2025
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Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released
An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.
Dec 17, 2025
Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death
A second teenager will face court after he was charged with murder following the stabbing death of an 18-year-old.
Dec 12, 2025
Ex-NRL ref avoids jail for assaulting Indigenous pupils
A former headmaster of an Indigenous school has avoided going to jail for assaulting students but must be of good behaviour for two years.
Dec 11, 2025
Fatal punch in car loan row leaves family traumatised
A man's death in intensive care started with an encounter on a night out that led to an argument about profits from selling a restored car, a judge has heard.
Dec 10, 2025
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Childcare worker sentenced for grabbing, dragging boy
A young worker expressed remorse for assaulting a boy after becoming frustrated and flustered while trying to settle a group of children for a nap.
Dec 10, 2025
Ex-NRL ref abused power, assaulted boys as principal
A former NRL referee faces sentencing for assaulting Indigenous students by putting them in choke holds and painfully twisting their ears as a school principal.
Dec 08, 2025
'Flustered' childcare worker grabbed, dragged 3yo boy
A former childcare worker has admitted assaulting a young boy after difficulties managing his behaviour, as the sector remains under a national spotlight.
Dec 03, 2025
League great blames injuries for failure to comply
NRL and Queensland great Trevor Gillmeister has avoided a conviction after a sporting injury allegedly impeded him when told to "get on the ground" by police.
Dec 01, 2025
Second teen charged over suburban shopping mall brawl
A second teenager has been charged over a wild suburban shopping centre brawl that left a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old in hospital with stab wounds.
Nov 29, 2025
Guard-bashing inmate who sparked chaos gets more jail
An inmate who bashed four prison officers in an unprovoked attack, causing corrections staff to strike, has had his sentence upgraded.
Nov 27, 2025
Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with
A man has pleaded not guilty to the negligent manslaughter of Emma Bates, whose body was found near the NSW-Victorian border in April 2024.
Nov 27, 2025
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