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Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge dies

Australia's first female High Court judge Mary Gaudron helped shape the country's legal landscape and was a deciding voice in the Mabo land rights case.

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Fair Work veteran admits keeping child abuse material

Retired Fair Work Commission senior member Alan Boulton has admitted possessing child abuse material after showing images during a university lecture.

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child sex offences

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a girl when she was aged between eight and 11.

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Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing

Cop couldn't verify Davis participated in Tupac killing

The murder trial of Duane Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur has heard testimony from former Las Vegas police officers.

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

Tates tell US judge they are playing characters online

A woman who says she has been in a romantic relationship with Andrew Tate for more than five years has backed the influencer's bid for bail in a US court.

Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next

Prosecution rests in Tupac trial, Duane Davis up next

Prosecutors have wrapped up their case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial after nearly two dozen witnesses testified.

Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

Top prosecutor wins appeal in bitter feud with judge

One of the country's top prosecutors has succeeded in getting a judge to recuse herself from three cases after they made comments to parliament criticising her.

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Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

Judge rules D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen girl

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

Norwegian crown princess' son found guilty of rape

The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.

Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes 'Down Down'

Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes 'Down Down'

Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes 'Down Down'

Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes 'Down Down'

The consumer watchdog will be seeking a "significant penalty" to act as a deterrent to Coles and others, after a court found the supermarket misled shoppers.

Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal

Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal

Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal

Rinehart legal saga reignites, Hancock lodges appeal

The epic legal battle between the company owned by billionaire Gina Rinehart and the heirs of iron ore pioneer Peter Wright is set for another chapter.

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends

Jessica Mann has completed her cross-examination as the defence introduced several emails between her and former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

Video released of correspondents' dinner shooting

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has released a new video of the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.

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Musk testifies he didn't read 'fine print' about OpenAI

Elon Musk has sparred with a lawyer for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in a trial over the firm's pivot away from its non-profit status.

NZ court rejects mosque gunman's appeal on pleas

New Zealand's Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Brenton Tarrant to withdraw his guilty pleas for the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.

Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced

A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.

Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day

An ill-fated rescue mission, an illegal plane modification and lax safety led to the deaths of two skydivers who fell to earth after their gear got snagged.

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Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

A US jury has ruled YouTube and Instagram were ‌negligent in the design ‌of their apps ⁠and the companies that own them failed to warn about their dangers.

Legacy of a giant: the judge who reshaped Aussie law

Former High Court chief justice Anthony Mason was applauded for his adventurous approach but criticised for making - rather than interpreting - the law.

Top judge in historic Mabo court decision dies aged 100

Sir Anthony Mason, former chief justice of the High Court and key figure in Indigenous rights decisions and the Whitlam dismissal, has died at the age of 100.

Family court's 50 year legacy of reform and resilience

Fifty years on, the Family Court’s legacy spans landmark rulings, social change and tragedy, while supporting millions of families through their darkest times.

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

Domestic violence survivors are being dismissed and silenced by the family court system, as experts say it is not set up to protect women and their children.

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

A US court has tossed out a lawsuit claiming the hit sequel Top Gun: Maverick improperly used material from a magazine article.

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