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Latest news: Crime, Law and Justice
Teen found 'lying covered in blood', murder trial told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen says he found the boy covered in blood after a co-accused allegedly struck him, but denies stomping on him.
Apr 17, 2025
Ex-AFL player agent charged over alleged police threats
Police have arrested and charged disgraced ex-AFL player agent Ricky Nixon for allegedly threatening an officer on social media.
Apr 17, 2025
Botched hunt for $1m bounty lands killer behind bars
Days after learning about a fight at Chris Habiyakare's house, armed intruders staged a home invasion to steal the rapper's rumoured $1 million in cash.
Apr 17, 2025
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Hail of bullets: widow describes husband's ambush death
A woman who helped her husband steal two rented vehicles as revenge has described how she watched his fatal shooting at their home.
Apr 17, 2025
Police conducting bail checks on 'weak' legal basis
The legal doctrine under which police conduct about 100,000 compliance checks on offenders out on bail should be scrapped, a law enforcement watchdog says.
Apr 17, 2025
Cult leader eyes deal over child grooming claims
A self-proclaimed prophet may soon enter pleas to child sexual abuse charges after prosecutors put an offer on the table.
Apr 17, 2025
Dismembered neighbour buried under kids' cubbyhouse
A killer who dismembered her elderly neighbour has revealed details of her horrendous crime in a failed bid to have her sentence reduced.
Apr 17, 2025
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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
Man who killed wife with hammer loses murder appeal
A man convicted of murdering his estranged wife claimed a retrial by jury was needed to determine whether new DNA tests on a hammer could acquit him.
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
Weinstein's lawyers want him in hospital during retrial
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers want him spend his nights in hospital instead of jail during his #MeToo rape retrial.
Apr 16, 2025
'Woman' refers to biological sex, top UK court rules
Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision “does not remove protection from trans people”.
Apr 16, 2025
Teen arrested for alleged role in hiring Nordic hitmen
A tip-off from Danish police has led to a 15-year-old boy in Australia being charged with attempting to recruit killers for contract hits in Scandinavia.
Apr 16, 2025
‘Profound anguish’: tears for boys killed in crash
The families of two boys killed in a horror crash shared their “immeasurable grief” and broke down in tears as the driver responsible learned his fate.
Apr 16, 2025
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One-time Big Bash League player accused of child abuse
A former cricketer who represented Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes has been accused of sexually abusing and grooming a child.
Apr 16, 2025
Former cop cleared of stealing luxury watches from raid
A former police officer told a jury there were flaws in evidence claiming he stole luxury watches and then sold them to a jeweller for more than $90,000.
Apr 16, 2025
Forum puts forgotten election issue under the spotlight
Violence against women has barely surfaced during the federal election campaign, but MPs from all sides of politics say they are taking the issue seriously.
Apr 16, 2025
Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack
A man's fatal mauling by his pet bull terrier has prompted calls for dog licences and greater powers to seize dangerous or menacing animals.
Apr 16, 2025
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Fake good Samaritan's alleged sex assault on 83yo woman
Police are investigating after an elderly woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in her home by a man who offered to help her with her shopping.
Apr 16, 2025
Sobs as father's killer could walk free in a few years
A young man who stabbed a father to death after being confronted over a car break-in will be eligible for parole after only five years.
Apr 16, 2025
Recycling firm, boss cop largest fine over toxic blaze
An environment watchdog has secured its largest fine after a waste recycling company and its director were penalised for a toxic blaze that forced evacuations.
Apr 16, 2025
'Taboo fiction' author can't hide in child abuse case
A Christian charity’s marketing executive facing child abuse charges over her book Daddy’s Little Toy has lost a bid to shield her identity from the public.
Apr 16, 2025
'Justice done': dad sees daughter's killer go to jail
Cindy Crossthwaite's family and friends are relieved her killer Emil Petrov will spend at least 20 years behind bars for her murder.
Apr 16, 2025
Prosecutors fight damning findings in Mokbel appeal
The Director of Public Prosecutions is challenging findings made against police in drug kingpin Tony Mokbel's drug conviction appeal.
Apr 15, 2025
Second alleged assassin charged for underworld shooting
Police have charged another man over an alleged drive-by slaying of underworld figure Mohammed Akbar Keshtiar near a popular major city precinct.
Apr 15, 2025
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