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Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty'
Appeal judges have raised doubts about whether a man who abused and disfigured a woman should receive a lesser sentence for his decision to call an ambulance.
Jun 18, 2025
State MP accused of assaulting wife to seek re-election
An independent MP charged with three counts of assaulting his wife has appeared in court and also confirmed that he plans to seek re-election in 2026.
Jun 18, 2025
Second boy charged over 'unprovoked' stabbing, assault
Police have charged a second teen over the violent assaults and stabbing of two people after arresting a 19-year-old man.
Jun 15, 2025
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One-punch killer jailed for hospital and prison assault
A man convicted of killing a grandfather in a one-punch attack has received an additional jail sentence for assaulting hospital security and a fellow inmate.
Jun 13, 2025
Cop who left bashed victim in fear spared further jail
A police officer has been made eligible for parole on the day of his sentence after he bashed a woman and used his position to deter her from complaining.
Jun 12, 2025
Woman bashed by cop lives in 'emotional turmoil'
A woman physically abused by a senior constable multiple times told a court she was afraid to report the violence because of his position in the force.
May 28, 2025
Blow for footy legend over drunken assault claims
NRL and rugby legend Wendell Sailor faces a lengthy wait to fight allegations he assaulted two men in an alcohol-fuelled altercation outside a pub.
May 08, 2025
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Wild claims from dictator’s ‘daughter’ amid plane drama
The alleged daughter of a late dictator and her husband accused flight attendants of doing drugs on the job during a shocking mid-air altercation.
May 05, 2025
Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff
More than 135 people have been charged under tough laws to help protect retail workers from aggressive shoppers.
May 01, 2025
NRL star denies touching police gun during pub brawl
A rugby league star denies touching or grabbing a police firearm before he was set upon by two officers in a tiki-bar brawl.
Apr 29, 2025
NRL star claims cops hit him with ‘barrage of punches’
A rugby league player says he was king hit before being knocked unconscious by a flurry of punches to the face during a wild brawl with police.
Apr 28, 2025
Man bailed after alleged Asher Keddie home break-in
A man has been bailed after allegedly breaking into the home of Gold Logie winner Asher Keddie before being chased and tackled by her husband.
Apr 28, 2025
Ex-Test star's domestic violence jail term suspended
Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater will be released after more than 12 months in custody following his sentencing for assaulting and choking a woman.
Apr 22, 2025
AFL star Balta walks free after alcohol-fuelled attack
A premiership AFL player has avoided jail and instead been handed a string of conditions after assaulting a man in an incident outside a water ski club.
Apr 22, 2025
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Probe into motive after mum's body burnt, son assaulted
A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.
Apr 18, 2025
Boxer's bid for freedom after breaking referee's jaw
A boxer who fractured a referee's jaw at a suburban soccer match has appealed his jail sentence, saying he should serve time in the community instead.
Apr 17, 2025
'Playing on him': appeal set for Taser cop jail call
A police officer who tasered an elderly woman could be hit with jail time as prosecutors get a hearing locked in to try to overturn his community sentence.
Apr 16, 2025
Man accused of stabbing teen killer to fight charges
A man accused of the courtroom stabbing of his brother's teenage killer will fight the charges, his defence solicitor told reporters.
Apr 10, 2025
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'Extraordinary cruelty': 12 years for tyrannic husband
An abusive man who locked his wife in their home, depriving her of freedom and violently beating her even "for yawning", has been jailed.
Apr 02, 2025
'Slap on the wrist': grandma-killing cop spared jail
The family of a great-grandmother who was killed by a police officer are disappointed and struggling to comprehend a decision to spare him jail.
Mar 28, 2025
AFL star Noah Balta sent bashing victim flying
Security footage shows the moment AFL star Noah Balta shoulder-charges and repeatedly punches a man who ended up in hospital with head injuries.
Mar 27, 2025
Aust assault case against influential PNG minister ends
Australian prosecutors have dropped an assault case alleging a powerful member of the Papua New Guinea cabinet attacked a woman, injuring her face.
Mar 20, 2025
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.
Mar 19, 2025
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.
Mar 17, 2025
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.
Mar 13, 2025
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